Noam Chomsky accuses Ron DeSantis of attacking free speech, true history

‘You have to teach a kind of history which glorifies the United States. Nothing about what actually happened.’
3 5min

Donald Trump to speak in Georgia, North Carolina

Indictments don’t keep the former President off the 2024 campaign trail.
3 3min

Bud Light blowup: Matt Gaetz gripes about Garth Brooks’ love life

Gaetz questioned whether Brooks had the moral authority to bash a beer boycott.
6 4min

Migrant flight gripes continue from Gavin Newsom

Sean Hannity heard the latest round of denunciations of Gov. DeSantis.
3 4min

2024 – Presidential


Ron DeSantis vows to ‘restore’ the name of Fort Bragg in North Carolina

The Governor promises to bring back the name of a controversial, failed Confederate leader.
24 5min

Ron DeSantis woos GOP Christian voters but stays tight-lipped on his own Catholic faith

Although he meets with Christian leaders frequently, Ron DeSantis is intensely private about his faith and practice.
4 18min

In North Carolina, Ron DeSantis defends Donald Trump, derides Hillary Clinton

The Governor wondered if there was a “different standard for a Democrat Secretary of State versus a former Republican President.”
9 3min

Digital ads target Ron DeSantis on North Carolina trip

‘North Carolinians, and our country, cannot afford Ron DeSantis’ extreme agenda.’
5 3min

Latest poll from Iowa: Donald Trump 44%, Ron DeSantis 21%

‘No matter how you spin it, Trump is ahead in Iowa by a significant margin.’
5 5min

Francis Suarez to speak at Reagan Library amid flurry of pre-presidential announcement activity

Suarez has been openly mulling a presidential bid since before his landslide re-election in 2021.
2 16min

Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents

The former President said on his Truth Social account he is due in Miami federal court on Tuesday.
21 1min

2024 – Down Ballot


5 Republicans now competing to replace term-limited Rick Roth in HD 94

The latest elections data shows the former toss-up Palm Beach County House District is now solidly red.
4 6min

Carlos Guillermo Smith raises $150K, hires Allison Cassidy as Campaign Manager

Cassidy previously handled finance for Joy Goff-Marcil’s state Senate campaign.
1 3min

James St. George raises nearly $200K in first month running for HD 19

St. George is one of three Republicans vying to succeed House Speaker Paul Renner.
0 4min

Wellington Mayor makes it a 3-person Republican Primary for HD 93 seat

Anne Gerwig is the first Wellington Mayor to be elected without opposition.
0 5min

Rick Scott isn’t ruling out Dwyane Wade, Grant Hill 2024 challenge

‘I’ve gone through all the incumbents in office in the state.’
4 4min

Democratic Boca Raton lawyer Jay Shooster files to challenge freshman Republican in HD 91

First-time candidate Jay Shooster is running against a Republican agenda that has become ‘too extreme,’ he says.
2 4min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


Former Rep. James Grant steps down as Florida CIO

‘The life of a Chief Information Officer, especially in such a legacy and historically siloed environment, is the consistent discovery and delivery of bad news.’
0 3min

New law makes it easier for unwed Florida fathers to gain custody rights

Unmarried dads are getting an easier route to formalize the rights and responsibilities of fatherhood.
5 5min

Actor, cannabis farmer Jim Belushi wants to tap into Florida green

According to Jim, green takes away the blues stemming from his brother’s death.
5 6min

Holland & Knight announces new leadership

Its veteran leader will exit the firm at the beginning of next year.
1 7min

Culture Wars


Noam Chomsky accuses Ron DeSantis of attacking free speech, true history

‘You have to teach a kind of history which glorifies the United States. Nothing about what actually happened.’
3 5min

Bud Light blowup: Matt Gaetz gripes about Garth Brooks’ love life

Gaetz questioned whether Brooks had the moral authority to bash a beer boycott.
6 4min

Migrant flight gripes continue from Gavin Newsom

Sean Hannity heard the latest round of denunciations of Gov. DeSantis.
3 4min

Cities withdraw suit against state review of law enforcement budgets

Anti-riot legislation passed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder had provisions to stop any reduction of police budgets.
2 6min

Florida personnel in Texas round up guns, drugs, money and undocumented migrants

The personnel was sent in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott putting out a call for help controlling the southern border.
13 6min

Southern Poverty Law Center designates Moms For Liberty as ‘extremist’ group

Conservatives say the designation reveals more about the watchdog group’s political agenda.
18 6min

South Florida


Bobby Powell adds 50-plus endorsements for Palm Beach County Commission bid

‘No one will work harder than me to ensure District 7 has a voice our community can trust to show up and work for them.’
1 7min

Coral Gables banned books giveaway slated for 3 Miami-Dade-restricted texts

The event is meant to shine a light on policies that are creating an irrational, ‘chaotic and regressive atmosphere’ in public schools.
4 5min

Latest from Bill Day



Federal


Donald Trump indictment unsealed: 37 felony charges

Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
5 6min

Marco Rubio Chief of Staff Mike Needham leaves to launch think tank

Mike Needham makes his move as Rubio prepares to publish a new book on foreign policy.
1 3min

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

Alabama lawmakers created a map with one Black congressional seat out of seven.
10 3min

Sally Shely to retire as Vern Buchanan’s District Director; Tara Poulton to succeed her

Shely also also worked for Mel Martinez and Katherine Harris during her time in Congress.
2 5min

Marco Rubio, Rick Scott accuse White House of helping human trafficking

Senators say a policy change will “enable human smuggling and trafficking and will deepen the pockets of criminal enterprises.”
15 3min

Foreign Affairs


Rick Scott presses Joe Biden to take stand against China-Cuba spy op

‘I pray that President Biden will defy our expectations and finally take a stand against this TODAY.’
7 4min

Joe Biden nominates Charlie Crist for UN Ambassador role

It’s the first major news about Crist since his landslide loss in November to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
6 6min

Rick Scott upbeat about PGA, LIV golf merger

‘We’ve got to build relationships where we believe people are trying to do the right thing.’
5 3min


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Universities


AP poll: Most in U.S. say don’t ban race in college admissions but its role should be small

Florida is one of nine states where considering race in college admissions has been outlawed.
3 11min

Gov. DeSantis names former counsel to New College trustee board

He replaces Eddie Speir, who the Senate failed to confirm during Session.
1 3min


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