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Man arrested with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police found a three-page document with writings suggesting the shooter had ‘ill will toward corporate America.’
0 8min

As Disney World adds more rides, ticket prices are going up, CFO says

To go to Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day — one of the busiest days of the year — costs $189.
0 4min

Andrew Bain refuses to help Monique Worrell transition losing after State Attorney’s race

‘It is because of my feelings for you as a family that I write today,’ Bain told employees in his email.
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5 state legislators honored for advocating support for rural communities in Florida

The Florida Rural Economic Development Association names 5 ‘Rural Champions’ who have lead the way of small-town development.
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Transition


Donald Trump taps SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

The commercial space explorer promised to lead NASA during a ‘second space age.’
2 5min

Specials


Rick Scott hails Lara Trump’s RNC stint, says she’d be ‘fantastic’ in Senate

Marco Rubio is leaving Florida for the State Department, leaving an opening on Capitol Hill.
4 3min

Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair, addresses speculation about Florida Senate seat

‘I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me.’
2 7min

Nine candidates qualify for race to replace Mike Waltz in CD 6

A state senator, a former presidential candidate, and a previous candidate for Congress are in the mix.
3 4min

Former presidential candidate qualifies for CD 6 race to replace Mike Waltz

Randall Terry, known for his anti-abortion activism, got 5,831 votes statewide in the Presidential Election.
1 4min

Field set in Special Election to replace Matt Gaetz, including 10 Republicans

A total of 16 candidates, including 10 Republicans, qualified for the race.
2 13min

Democrat Ges Selmont enters CD 6 race

He ran for Congress in 2018 and is trying again in a different district’s Special Election.
0 4min

Joel Rudman qualifies in CD 1, lands Bernadette Pittman endorsement

The Navarre Republican already resigned his Florida House seat effective in January.
1 5min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


5 state legislators honored for advocating support for rural communities in Florida

The Florida Rural Economic Development Association names 5 ‘Rural Champions’ who have lead the way of small-town development.
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Jay Collins files farmworker housing bill after Gov. DeSantis vetoed similar measure

DeSantis had worried the bill would allow undocumented migrants to live and work on farms.
0 5min

Peggy Gossett-Seidman floats drowning prevention, clean water bills

3 of 4 bills the Palm Beach County lawmaker highlighted as priorities focus on water.
2 10min

Jason Brodeur wants to help citrus growers, protect private property rights

This Session, Brodeur is returning to chair the same committee he has led since 2022.
2 6min

Federal


Man arrested with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police found a three-page document with writings suggesting the shooter had ‘ill will toward corporate America.’
0 8min

Secret Service Director vows reorganization as members of Congress press him over major lapses

He said the agency used to have a culture where every agent felt empowered to speak up when they felt something wasn’t right.
0 9min

Pete Hegseth faces Senators’ concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Donald Trump, for now, appears to be standing aside as Hegseth fights to preserve his nomination.
2 9min

Fate of Matt Gaetz ethics report up in the air as his ex-colleagues debate its release

If they decide against that disclosure, Democrats are poised to force votes on the House floor requiring the committee to publish the full report.
3 5min

Congress passes Greg Steube-championed post-disaster tax relief bill

The Senate approved the legislation months after the Sarasota Republican forced a House vote.
1 7min

South Florida


South Florida home sales decline in November in all 3 counties

Broward County saw the worst home sale drop in November, and condo sales were even more abysmal.
1 3min

Miami-Dade Dems will elect a new Chair next week. Meet the candidates

The change follows a shift in Miami-Dade politics as county Democrats suffered unprecedented losses up and down the General Election ballot.
1 14min

Miami-Dade Clerk’s Office close to hiring a Chief Auditor. Here’s what the job entails

‘Wherever county funds go, we’ll be able to take a look and make sure they’re being used to their full potential.’
0 5min

Universities


University of Miami Hurricanes bumped out of NCAA College Football Playoffs

Miami Hurricanes were ranked 13th by the NCAA playoff committee, just missing the postseason tournament.
3 3min

UF youth development program aims for the stars

Under new partnerships, kids can plant seeds that have been to space to see how microgravity impacts growth.
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