Shutts & Bowen partner exits to launch First Amendment Clinic at FSU law school

‘Her commitment to constitutional principles will greatly benefit the law school and the broader legal community.’
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.8.25

Sieze the day with Sunburn — your go-to tipsheet for all things Florida politics!
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Last Call for 7.7.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

A digest of the day’s politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
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Key West Mayor: Vote to nix ICE agreement was about legality, not policy

‘Let me be clear: I have no intention of breaking state law or undermining lawful immigration enforcement.’
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Legislative, Influence & Policy


Shutts & Bowen partner exits to launch First Amendment Clinic at FSU law school

‘Her commitment to constitutional principles will greatly benefit the law school and the broader legal community.’
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Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Emily Adkins Family Protection Act’ to better screen, track deadly blood clots

‘Aggregating all of this data and setting it up so the best and brightest minds can work on it is going to save lives.’
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Health care bill that carried parts of ‘Rural Renaissance’ package falls to Governor’s veto pen

The Governor nixed legislation for imposing too many restrictions on workforce education.
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Gov. DeSantis signs measure putting FSU Election Law Center into statute

The Center, in existence since 2023, will study everything from election integrity to redistricting.
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Executive at Gunster law firm named among ‘elite’ legal eagles in Florida

Bill Perry receives top honor for lawyers in management positions for the third straight year.
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FloridaCommerce offers $1.52M for local development and technical projects

Florida’s Community Planning and Technical Assistance program has provided more than $7M to local projects since 2019.
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Florida TaxWatch applauds $56M in budget vetoes, notes other cuts Gov. DeSantis missed

More than half the individual appropriations DeSantis vetoed were included in Florida TaxWatch’s ‘Budget Turkey’ report.
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Gov. DeSantis vetoes restrictions on Trustee appointees, prohibition on administration politicking

The legislation responded to criticism of the Governor’s staff and appointees.
1 5min

‘The honor of a lifetime’: Mike Redondo wins race to be House Speaker for 2030 term

‘I’m excited for us to work together over the coming years to keep Florida on the right track.’
1 5min

New Administration


Donald Trump judicial nominee denies advising Justice Dept. lawyers to ignore court orders

Testifying during a separate hearing Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi called the whistleblower’s timing ‘suspect.’
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Former SCOFLA justices accuse Pam Bondi of ethical misconduct in Florida Bar complaint

The Department of Justice called them less intelligent or original ‘than sheep.’
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Brian Hughes to become NASA Chief of Staff

He isn’t the only new NASA leader with strong ties to Florida.
4min

Donald Trump taps Bernie Navarro as the next Ambassador to Peru

The Benworth Capital founder is a long-time friend and ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
4min

Donald Trump issues edict against ‘useless’ water conservation standards

The President rolls back a 20th century law in his fight against the ‘green’ agenda.
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Donald Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars

Norms have been sidetracked as Donald Trump seeks to leave his personal stamp on the United States in the early going of his second term as President.
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Poll: Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities

 Many Americans do not agree with President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and even Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced that his attention has been in the right place. Americans are nearly twice as likely to say Trump has been mostly focusing on the wrong priorities as to […]
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Elon Musk to spend less time in Washington, more time running Tesla after profit plunges

The billionnaire said the ‘major work of establishing Department of Government Efficiency is done,’
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Jane Aman jumps into battleground race against Susan Plasencia in HD 37

The UCF lecturer already boasts endorsements from Maxwell Frost and Carlos Guillermo Smith.
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Carlos David Gamez files to challenge Jennifer Canady in HD 50

The Democrat plans to focus on homeowners insurance needs.
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Will a nasty 2018 State Attorney Primary bring professional consequences for lawyers seeking Florida office?

The Florida Bar tried to suspend Chris Crowley over campaign rhetoric. The Florida Supreme Court will decide soon if his words were protected free speech.
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Ron DeSantis says Florida ‘gypped’ out of congressional seat, wants another census and redistricting

‘My Legislature will redistrict those lines, we’ll get it to where it’s fair.’
6 4min

Federal


Doctors, public health organizations sue RFK Jr. over vaccine policy changes

‘This administration is an existential threat to vaccination in America, and those in charge are only just getting started.’
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Elon Musk says he’s forming a new political party after split with Donald Trump over tax cuts law

Last month, he threatened to try to oust every member of Congress that voted for Trump’s bill.
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Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list’ doesn’t exist, Justice Dept. says, walking back theory Pam Bondi promoted

The client list hubbub began when Bondi was asked in a Fox News interview whether the department would release such a document. She replied, ‘It’s sitting on my desk right now to review.’
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Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding

The National Weather Service had extra staff on hand to help warn Texans about the impending floods.
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Donald Trump says he didn’t know he used antisemitic language

President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders. Trump told reporters early Friday after returning from an event in Iowa that he had “never heard it that way” and “never heard that” the term was considered an offensive stereotype […]
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South Florida


Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami’s reefs from climate change

‘We were able to cross the spawn from those corals, the sperm and the eggs, to produce babies.’
1 4min

Gov. DeSantis deletes funding for veteran transit passes in Palm Beach County

It’s one of several vetoes he made of local funding projects for veteran-focused programs.
3 5min

Coral Gables Commission rejects repeal of city election shift, censures sponsoring member

Commissioner Melissa Castro said voters should have a say in whether to move the election. Her peers questioned why she didn’t say the same about giving herself a big raise in 2023.
9min

James Uthmeier threatens Key West leaders with removal from office for voiding ICE agreement

Florida’s southernmost municipality this week nixed a deal for police to cooperate in apprehending undocumented migrants.
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Elliman Report: Broward, Miami-Dade see slide in June home sales

Condo transactions remain sluggish in most areas of South Florida in June as well.
3min

Culture Wars


People convicted of pot crimes can now lose medical marijuana cards

Charges for weed and other Schedule 1 drugs also will result in suspension of the pot privilege.
7min

Funding to study ketamine use for veterans cut in last-minute vetoes

The drug is getting clinical attention, but no state money in the next fiscal year.
1 3min

Florida defunds ‘academic boycotts’ of Israel

The Governor signs off on a bill overwhelmingly supported in the House and Senate.
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Budget conference: People convicted of weed crimes could lose medical cards

An often-revised 1970s law governing illicit substances will likely be invoked.
4min

Foreign Affairs


U.S. hospital ship Comfort delivers medical assistance to Panama during five day stay

The Comfort’s crew also provided medical education and help provide other humanitarian assistance in the Central American country.
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Gov. DeSantis celebrates ‘very successful’ rescue mission from Israel

Though hostilities have quelled, the state could do this again if needed.
3min

U.S. signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war

Vice President Vance says military strikes on Iran provides an opportunity for negotiations.
2 8min

Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran about response to U.S. bombing of nuclear sites

U.S. State Departments advises non-essential American personnel in Lebanon to leave that country.
6 4min

Education


Student loan cancellation program could become Donald Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear

Trump ordered changes to the program in March, declaring it had ‘misdirected tax dollars into activist organizations’ that harm national security.
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UF trustees push back on lawmakers’ criticism of presidential search

‘I did not come to Florida to bring DEI back — I came to make sure it never returns.’
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