A.G. GancarskiTwitter ‘permanently suspends’ HD 20 candidate after he advocates shooting federal agents
HD 20s Luis Miguel is still on Instagram though.
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Jesse SchecknerJuan Fernandez-Barquin safely poised to repel Primary challengers in HD 118
He holds the advantage in experience, legislative achievement, name recognition, fundraising, party support and political nuance.
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Before taking over Ways and Means, Vern Buchanan must first beat Martin Hyde
Fortunately for him, the candidate has done much of the job already.
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Relationships key, panelists say, for hospitality businesses’ media involvement
‘They’re looking for news content as well.’
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Relationships key, panelists say, for hospitality businesses’ media involvement
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Laurel Lee paints Primary opponents as cartoon villains in fresh ad
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Three Democrats hunt for first election win in HD 97 open Primary
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Three Republicans battle it out in hopes of succeeding Nick DiCeglie
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Doug Mastriano says Ron DeSantis courted him for Pennsylvania rally
‘I’m like, are you kidding me? Heck yes.’
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Florida Chamber poll: Ron DeSantis with solid leads over either Democratic opponent
The poll also found the Governor with solid approval ratings.
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Florida Chamber poll shows voters bullish on Florida, concerned for U.S.
Most feel the nation has already entered a recession.
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Progressive club rescinds Nikki Fried endorsement, backs Charlie Crist
The Sanibel Democratic group cited media reports on the Agriculture Commissioner’s regulatory record.
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Renzo DowneyRyan Morales fires comms director after ‘insensitive’ ‘Nazi’ tweets about J.R. Gaillot
‘I’m taking JR’s concerns very seriously, and have removed Mr. Henville from his post.’
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Gov. DeSantis announces charges against 20 voter fraud suspects
‘This is the day we begin taking fraud seriously.’
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Video shows Val Demings’ security pushing man to ground outside event
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
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J.R. Gaillot accuses Ag Commish opponents’ staff of calling him a ‘slave’ and ‘Nazi’
One opponent’s response: ‘He can go eff himself.’
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Drew WilsonRetailers back Jimmy Patronis for re-election
‘Under his leadership, we’ve maintained a fair, free and open marketplace, where businesses can compete and prosper.’
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Anna Eskamani committee targets high schoolers in latest voter registration drive
‘We are committed to help them convert their anger into action.’
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New poll finds Marco Rubio with 11-point lead over Val Demings among likely voters
Center Street poll finds Rubio’s lead has grown since a July survey.
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Nikki Fried hopes ‘blue wave’ can save Dems in Ag Commissioner race
‘Look, no candidate is perfect,’ Fried said of flawed Democratic field.
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2022 – Congressional
Before taking over Ways and Means, Vern Buchanan must first beat Martin Hyde
Fortunately for him, the candidate has done much of the job already.
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CD 1 Republican Primary a referendum on Matt Gaetz
Have Mark Lombardo and the media convinced Gaetz in the court of public opinion?
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Democrats scrambling for open seat in Dem-friendly CD 10
Randolph Bracy, Maxwell Frost, Alan Grayson, Terence Gray battle for the open Democratic stronghold.
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Jared Moskowitz dominates competitors in fundraising, endorsements to fill open CD 23 seat
In fundraising and endorsements, Moskowitz has dominated the Democratic field in the blue district straddling Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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CD 13 Republican Primary: A Donald Trump loyalty contest
A June poll found that Trump remains popular with 85% of Republicans in the district.
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Laurel Lee paints Primary opponents as cartoon villains in fresh ad
Comic-style video suggests Kelli Stargel and Jackie Toledo are masquerading as conservatives.
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2022 – Legislative
Twitter ‘permanently suspends’ HD 20 candidate after he advocates shooting federal agents
HD 20s Luis Miguel is still on Instagram though.
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Juan Fernandez-Barquin safely poised to repel Primary challengers in HD 118
He holds the advantage in experience, legislative achievement, name recognition, fundraising, party support and political nuance.
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Michele Rayner takes on Wengay Newton in HD 62 Primary
While the pair are considered the front-runners in the race, Democrat Jesse Philippe is also running.
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Former pro wrestler makes Travis Hutson work in Primary
Gerry James says ‘RINO’ Hutson has ducked him all campaign.
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After drawing progressive ire, James Bush III seeks to repel strong challenge from his left
He hasn’t faced an election challenge this strong in years.
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Primary clashes near for coastal HD 106 in Miami-Dade County
Former Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Jordan Leonard is by far the front-runner in terms of fundraising, endorsements and political experience.
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Culture Wars
Stranger thing: Judge blocks workplace training portion of ‘Stop WOKE Act’
‘If Florida truly believes we live in a post-racial society, then let it make its case,’ Walker wrote in his ruling.
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Marco Rubio says Dem staffers worse than ‘dangerous’ Republicans
‘They have the luxury to prioritize some other issues.’
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Hospitality unionization trend partially due to new political culture, experts say
The sort of activism in the marketplace that gave fuel to organizing drives isn’t going to go away.
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Nikki Fried slams Gov. DeSantis, Surgeon General for medical cannabis ‘disaster’
‘Hurting patients every day.’
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Associated PressSo-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Florida schools
The law attracted widespread attention and condemnation earlier this year.
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LGBTQ groups denounce Florida AHCA plan to limit transgender care
‘AHCA’s actions … are morally and legally wrong, as well as medically and scientifically unsound.’
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Relationships key, panelists say, for hospitality businesses’ media involvement
‘They’re looking for news content as well.’
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Christine Jordan SextonMillions of Florida residents reap health benefits from Inflation Reduction Act, feds say
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says its ‘one of the most consequential laws of our lifetime.’
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Gray RohrerSenate review of Andrew Warren suspension on hold as lawsuit moves forward
Senate’s review of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of the Hillsborough County State Attorney is frozen until Warren’s lawsuit challenging the suspension plays out.
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State proposes new hospital licensure rule
Broward Health and Tampa General Hospital have previously challenged proposed changes.
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Survey shows the start of a new school year stresses out kids, parents
Parents and students who are feeling increased stress and anxiety should seek help, FAME Executive Director Natalie Kelly said.
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Peter SchorschThe first day of fall semester is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations
Florida colleges and universities have plenty of help in the state Capitol.
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South Florida
Star-studded ¡Vamos Florida! weekend backs Annette Taddeo, primes Miami women for Primary Election
The two-day event featured dozens of Latino celebrities supporting progressive, climate-minded candidates like Miami state Sen. Annette Taddeo.
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Ivette Arango O’Doski launches Coral Gables Commission campaign targeting smart growth, government transparency
‘This is something I’ve taken to heart, and I’ll hold this to the highest level of character and integrity.’
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Elected leaders, experts to speak at two-day ‘Middle Class Summit’ in South Florida
America’s middle class shrank significantly over the past half-decade.
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Ryan NicolSouth Florida farmers hit 66% phosphorus reduction in previous year, beating 25% benchmark
Farmers have averaged a 57% reduction in phosphorus each year sin 1996, when compared with the 1979-1988 base period.
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Broward County school district tries to fix bad Spanish translation on ballot
The Spanish version of a question translated ‘one mill’ into ‘one million,’ among other issues.
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Jorge Fors Jr. ad for Miami-Dade Commission campaign errantly runs on Coral Gables website
He blames the city’s recently renovated website for the oversight, which has since been corrected.
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America in Crisis
Ron DeSantis bemoans U.S. military not being more like ‘Top Gun Maverick’
“In real life, what’s the Navy doing? Focusing on pronouns.”
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Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
A few rioters are writing books about the attack or marketed videos they shot during the riot.
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Rick Scott argues Dems don’t ‘give a damn’ about inflation
‘Biden and the other so-called “leaders” in Washington right now haven’t got a clue.’
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Marco Rubio says FBI sowing more discord than Russia after Donald Trump raid
The Senator claims actions by the FBI and Putin will ‘foment’ political division.
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Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death
‘It’s not lost on the court that it was the kind of trial that Ahmaud Arbery did not receive before he was shot and killed.’
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Late summer drop adds up to $1.10 per gallon decline in Florida gas prices
The statewide average has fallen to $3.79 per gallon.
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Latest from Bill Day
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Inflation Reduction Act is the law, but partisan politicking continues
Democrats tout the health benefits while Republicans warn of Biden’s ‘IRS Army.’
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Ron DeSantis: IRS expansion is ‘middle finger’ to Americans
‘They just stuck you with 87,000 new IRS agents, and they are going after you.’
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Feds encourage vaccination after community-transmitted polio discovered in New York
It is the second discovery of community transmission of poliovirus identified in the United States since 1979.
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What’s in the big Joe Biden bill? Health, climate goals become law
Republicans deride the 730-page bill as big government overreach.
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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms
An Orlando visit later this week to speak at Walt Disney World has been canceled.
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AARP Florida applauds Congressional delegation for Inflation Reduction Act passage
The bill includes several provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs — a priority of AARP Florida.
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Foreign Affairs
Marco Rubio plans social media push to fight China’s threat
China is the real threat to U.S. interests, the state’s senior Senator plans on explaining further.
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Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton
Shahram Poursafi is wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot.
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Ex Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez charged with bribery
Charges against Wanda Vázquez seen as a blow to her party’s pro-statehood movement.
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Marco Rubio blames ‘woke’ Pentagon for China moves on Taiwan
The Senator said today’s military was a ‘woke social experiment organization.’
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Florida Democrats — and most Republicans — applaud killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Across the partisan divide, Florida’s pols applauded the drone strike killing of Osama bin Laden’s successor.
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Epilogue: Trump
Email insights: What Ron DeSantis doesn’t want Donald Trump to see
‘Wouldn’t it be a shame if Trumpworld got a hold of this?’
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‘They’re turning on you’: New Lincoln Project ad spotlights Donald Trump’s isolation
‘We’re the only people you can trust.’
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Feds oppose unsealing affidavit for Mar-a-Lago warrant
Donald Trump publicly called for the release of the un-redacted affidavit.
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Coronavirus
Feds reach deal with Moderna for omicron COVID-19 vaccine
Only 108 million Americans have received a booster.
‘Self-serving’: Parents, health care advocates criticize GOP leadership on child COVID-19 vaccinations
‘Governor DeSantis took away their choice — just to score some political points.’
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Gas prices fall for ninth straight week in Florida
The average price in Florida fell another 14 cents last week, to $3.65.
The ultimate campus move-in challenge: Rehoming the University of Florida’s iconic bat colony
“They probably get the worst rap of any mammal I can think of and it’s very undeserved.’
Tech
Joe Biden signs $280B CHIPS Act in bid to boost U.S. over China
‘The future of the chip industry is going to be made in America.’
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Universities
UF has No. 2 ROI among public universities nationwide
It had the No. 4 return on investment among all universities, public and private.
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Gabrielle RussonUCF researchers secure $4.5M in funding to prepare for next health crisis
‘It is very difficult to prevent pandemics, but what we can do is we can help communities be better prepared.’
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UCF removes anti-racist statements from department websites
Critics are tying the decision to the “Stop WOKE Act,” pushed by Gov. DeSantis.
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