Coral Gables Commissioners give themselves big pay raises

Altogether, Commissioner compensation is set to more than double. The Mayor and Vice Mayor said they’ll refuse the raises.
2 12min

3rd GOP debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet

A 4% polling threshold likely means some candidates will not make the stage.
1 5min

No health insurance? No problem. Ron DeSantis says Florida is a ‘field of dreams’

Gov. DeSantis has focused on health care issues, such as his opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccine mandates and drug prices.
3 3min

2024 – Presidential


Another GOP presidential debate passes without a breakout moment for Ron DeSantis

The Governor found himself overshadowed by his opponents at Wednesday’s televised event.
4 10min

Lincoln Project says Wednesday’s debate won’t feature tough questions

Trump will be physically and topically absent from today’s debate, the group says.
5 3min

California city condemns Ron DeSantis ahead of Thursday fundraiser

The Salinas City Council is united in opposition to the Governor’s fundraiser.
8 3min

Oddsmakers give Vivek Ramaswamy slight edge over Ron DeSantis in second GOP debate

The numbers show DeSantis is expected to turn in a strong, but not dominating performance.
3 5min

‘Like pudding on pavement’: New anti-Ron DeSantis ad slams ‘ego-driven vanity project’

‘Like pudding dropped on pavement, the Ron DeSantis campaign is a massive mess and impossible to clean up.’
9 2min

2024 – Down Ballot


Ron DeSantis purposely dismantled a Black congressional district, attorney says as trial over map begins

The decision came the same day the U.S. Supreme Court sided with those challenging an Alabama map as racially biased.
6 7min

Former Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office captain wants to be county’s top prosecutor

A retired PBCSO captain is looking to trade his dress blues for lawyer duds.
1 4min

Darren Soto’s campaign accepted money from now-indicted Bob Menendez

Republicans demand he speak to the corruption charges against the New Jersey Senator.
0 6min

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell campaign for Senate debuts first Spanish-language ad for Hispanic Heritage Month

She said reaching Florida’s Hispanic communities “early and often” is a top priority for her campaign.
3 5min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


No health insurance? No problem. Ron DeSantis says Florida is a ‘field of dreams’

Gov. DeSantis has focused on health care issues, such as his opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccine mandates and drug prices.
3 3min

Ana Maria Rodriguez refiles vetoed ‘second chance’ legislation

A similar version of the bill advanced to the Governor’s desk with the approval of all but 2 lawmakers last Session.
0 5min

Agriculture losses from Idalia could exceed $447M

The estimates reflect the ‘magnitude of the disaster.’
2 4min

‘Like pudding on pavement’: New anti-Ron DeSantis ad slams ‘ego-driven vanity project’

‘Like pudding dropped on pavement, the Ron DeSantis campaign is a massive mess and impossible to clean up.’
9 2min

Culture Wars


Florida’s immigrants uncertain, afraid under new law

‘(The law) is impacting their ability to just go about their day like they used to.’
9 5min

In speech to evangelical audience, Ron DeSantis again dons the ‘full armor of God’

‘I don’t know how you could be a leader without having faith in God.’
30 5min

South Florida


Coral Gables Commissioners give themselves big pay raises

Altogether, Commissioner compensation is set to more than double. The Mayor and Vice Mayor said they’ll refuse the raises.
2 12min

3rd GOP debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet

A 4% polling threshold likely means some candidates will not make the stage.
1 5min

Miami Beach mayoral candidate unveils slew of endorsements in advance of Nov. 7 election

A number of elected Miami Beach leaders, past and present, are endorsing former Miami Beach City Commissioner Michael Góngora.
0 6min

Christine Hunschofsky wants to know what’s on her constituents’ minds

The Parkland Democrat is seeking constituent feedback at Oct. 9 town hall.
0 4min

FIFA moving 100+ jobs to Florida from Zurich as legal department transfers to 2026 World Cup base

Miami’s status on the global soccer map is growing after Lionel Messi’s move to play for Inter Miami.
0 5min

Federal


There’s always a Florida angle: FEMA aid and agriculture are quiet victims in government shutdown battle

A continuing resolution proposed amid the debt showdown in Washington is $10B short on FEMA aid, as compared to U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s proposal.
1 7min

Marco Rubio, Rick Scott split on advancing budget deal

A continuing resolution would fund the government until mid-November and avert a shutdown.
1 4min

Marco Rubio doesn’t think Bob Menendez should resign

Many Senate Democrats want their New Jersey colleague gone. But Rubio said his colleague deserves a day in court.
2 4min

Alan Cohn, Andrew Warren spearhead effort to set term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices

Term Limit the Court wants Congress to limit Justices to 18 years on the high court.
4 8min

Hard-right Republicans push dangerously closer to a disruptive federal shutdown

The White House will inform federal employees today that a shutdown appears imminent.
15 12min


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Universities


Broward College plans to replace resigned President with acting leader in a week

Gregory Haile started working at the college in 2011 as general counsel.
3 6min

Ray Rodrigues downplays rankings downgrade for Florida universities

The State University System Chancellor characterized the rankings changes as ‘fluctuations within the subcategories.’
4 6min

UF climbs up U.S. News’ social mobility, innovation rankings

The university also climbed 1 spot in the overall rankings.
0 4min


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