Jacob Ogles3 candidates all spend 6 figures ahead of HD 32 GOP Primary
The winner should be a heavy favorite to succeed Debbie Mayfield in the House.
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Gay Valimont, Jimmy Patronis both say voters in CD 1 will send a message in high-stakes Special Election
The Panhandle district more steadfastly supported Donald Trump than any other district, yet Democrats are outspending the GOP 3-to-1.
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Andrew PowellLegislation boosting housing support for former foster kids advances
‘This is another wonderful bill of the many that we have run, that we continue to work on. All of us together.’
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Jesse SchecknerHouse panel signs off on bill loosening media protections, requiring removal of online reports
Unlike its Senate analog, the House bill did not face opposition from Democratic lawmakers in its first committee stop.
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Gov. DeSantis opposes bipartisan carbon sequestration measure, but will it matter?
The Legislature has asserted itself as a coequal branch of government, and is no longer exclusively carrying the Governor’s water.
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A.G. GancarskiFlorida Farm Bill’s fluoride preemption gets MAHA seal of approval in House committee
‘It’s the primary ingredient in rat poison.’
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Drew DixonSenate panel approves bill promoting fertility preservation for state workers
The Senate committee approval of a fertility preservation bill comes about 2 weeks after a similar action in the House.
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Peter SchorschLocal bill would pick winners and losers in Broward County
The bill would exempt one company from the beverage laws everyone else has to follow.
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Gabrielle Russon‘We owe it to taxpayers to get this right’: Ben Albritton says Senate to consider dueling GOP tax plans
The Senate President issued a memo Monday as Republicans are at odds with each other over how to cut taxes.
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Another $300 million for rural and family lands conservation makes it into House budget
That’s $50 million more than the Senate currently has set aside.
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Hemp, THC regulations to hit Senate floor a year after veto
Legislation hits the Senate floor on Tuesday.
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House wants to spend less on Hometown Heroes, affordable housing grants
The lower chamber budgeted a third as much as senators want to spend on the Hometown Heroes program.
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House budget makes play to increase veteran teacher pay
The lower chamber wants to direct $100 million to increase teacher salaries, which are now among the lowest in the nation.
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Budget
Mike WrightHouse, Senate budgets a mixed bag for Citrus County
Citrus projects total $1.4M in the House and $8.9M in the Senate.
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USF, Moffitt big winners in House proposed budget
Other education initiatives and organizations in Hillsborough County are also well-funded in the proposed House budget.
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House proposed budget funds education, water projects, road improvements in Pinellas
Pay raises are also in order for experienced teachers and law enforcement officers.
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House budget slots $55M for facility repairs, maintenance amid justice system spending cut
Budget priorities continue to come into focus.
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Proposed House budget tackles nursing shortage with investments in education
Several universities and state colleges could benefit from the House’s proposed spending plan.
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Another $300 million for rural and family lands conservation makes it into House budget
That’s $50 million more than the Senate currently has set aside.
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New Administration
Associated PressDonald Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight
Prominent law firms to universities are being seen as capitulating to the President’s will.
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Donald Trump leans on SCOTUS as judges block his agenda
As losses mount in lower federal courts, President Donald Trump has returned to a tactic that he employed at the Supreme Court with remarkable success in his first term. Three times in the past week, and six since Trump took office a little more than two months ago, the Justice Department has asked the conservative-majority high court to step […]
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White House withdraws Elise Stefanik’s nomination for U.N. Ambassador over tight GOP House margin
‘We must be unified to accomplish our Mission.’
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Donald Trump nominates UCF’s ‘space czar’ for NASA job
‘Space is the most important thing to happen in at least half a millennia,’ said UCF’s space czar as he was nominated to be NASA’s CFO.
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Donald Trump nominates Flagler School Board member and transportation expert for top federal trucking post
Derek Barrs has a long history of trucking and transportation experience in Florida.
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Donald Trump Co-Campaign Manager Chris LaCivita sues The Daily Beast for defamation
LaCivita says the outlet ‘maliciously’ and wrongly reported that he had earned $22M from the campaign.
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Ron DeSantis keeps pushing for Joseph Ladapo to take over CDC. Could he be confirmed?
Florida’s Top Doc’s views would be heavily scrutinized if Donald Trump advances him.
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‘Like a beggar’: Revived Donald Trump quotes offer reminders of feud with Ron DeSantis
A new book reminds us of how things were a couple of years ago.
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Elon Musk, DOGE tries to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters
How will Congress respond?
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Donald Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
The nominee faced questions about his controversial opinions on vaccines.
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CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing
Former U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon from Florida has years of questionable stances on vaccinations.
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Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
Canadians prepare retaliatory tariffs in escalating trade war.
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Immigration Enforcement
‘Illegals don’t drive very well’: Ron DeSantis says lax border enforcement drives up car insurance rates
DeSantis says bad drivers are being deported.
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U.S. immigration officials look to expand social media data collection
U.S. officials could use AI to track down illegal immigrants on social media platforms.
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‘Not discretionary’: James Uthmeier warns Donna Deegan not to veto Jacksonville illegal immigration law
Deegan’s response? ‘No comment.’
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Police union backs Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act
Law enforcement continues to fall in behind this proposal.
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Fort Myers approves police agreement with ICE days after shooting it down
The change of heart happened after James Uthmeier threatened members with removal for failing to follow a new state law.
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Problems with rulings? Ron DeSantis suggests eliminating Judges
If Congress had courage, rogue Judges could be reined in.
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Specials
Gay Valimont, Jimmy Patronis both say voters in CD 1 will send a message in high-stakes Special Election
The Panhandle district more steadfastly supported Donald Trump than any other district, yet Democrats are outspending the GOP 3-to-1.
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Josh Weil has the nation’s attention. Can Democrats really beat Randy Fine in CD 6?
Republicans and Democrats are turning up the turnout machines in what should be a safe GOP seat.
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Crowded field vies for Republican nomination in race for HD 3
Nathan Boyles, Hayden Hudson and Shon Owens have all spent large amounts and picked up significant endorsements.
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3 candidates all spend 6 figures ahead of HD 32 GOP Primary
The winner should be a heavy favorite to succeed Debbie Mayfield in the House.
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Voters to pick GOP nominee in race to succeed Randy Fine. Can anyone beat Debbie Mayfield’s cash edge?
Despite administration efforts to disqualify her, Mayfield before Tuesday spent more than all Primary opponents combined.
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Byron Donalds rallies voters for Randy Fine ahead of high-profile Special Election
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds may have a Governor’s election to worry about next year. But this week, he’s focusing his political capital on a Florida congressional district. The Naples Republican headlined a tele-town hall supporting Republican Randy Fine’s candidacy in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The event took place less than 24 hours before polls close […]
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Charles Burkett, Surfside’s 4-term Mayor, says he’s running for Governor
‘I’m going to put my positions out there, and if voters think that’s something they want, that’s fine. If not, that’s OK too.’
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Gov. DeSantis pitches property tax relief, but cooler on sales tax cut
The Governor sees sales tax as a way to target visitors and pass the savings on to homeowners.
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Byron Donalds thinks there’s a ‘pretty good’ chance Ron DeSantis backs him for Governor
The ‘next couple of months’ (and the First Lady’s decision) will determine what happens.
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‘Bold and clear’: Byron Donalds kicks off campaign for Governor from Bonita Springs
The Naples Republican laid out a five-point agenda including education, the economy and the Everglades.
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Rick Scott endorses Ashley Moody in 2026 Senate race
The former Attorney General is on the ballot next year.
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Erika Donalds says Casey DeSantis ‘teased a run’ for Governor, but Byron Donalds can better deal with Florida issues
‘I don’t know what she’s going to do, but I know my husband has an incredible track record.’
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Federal
Anna Paulina Luna resigns from House Freedom Caucus after new parent proxy vote dustup
‘This was a modest, family-centered proposal.’
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Donald Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
There are multiple avenues to returning to another term as President, according to Trump.
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Ethics report details allegations Cory Mills held contracts with federal agencies after election to Congress
The House Ethics Committee first revealed allegations were made last year.
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Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The National Institutes for Health will also be slashing more than 1,000 positions.
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U.S. cities located in states won by Donald Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis finds
Red states could pay the highest price for Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
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Jared Moskowitz runs back Congressional ‘Sneaker Caucus’ to promote bipartisanship
Everyone loves a good pair of sneaks.
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Guest AuthorSouth Florida
Miami-Dade Commission to vote on $332M renovation deal with airport concessionaires
The deal comes amid a confluence of headwinds for the county and its airport.
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Miami Springs voters to elect new Mayor, 2 City Council members Tuesday
Tuesday’s winners will secure 2-year terms.
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3 candidates vie for 2 seats on Bay Harbor Islands Town Council
The race’s political newcomer has financial backing from a past Council candidate.
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House earmarks $500K in proposed budget to prevent another Copa América fiasco
Miami-Dade received international criticism for its handling of the soccer event last year.
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Miami Alternative Products Expo is a mecca for Chinese manufacturers to peddle illicit vapes
Lawmakers have done a lot to crack down, but it’s not enough.
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Anthony Segrich wins runoff for Lake Worth Beach Commission
He won the seat representing District 4, which spans the city’s southeastern portion.
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Culture Wars
Miami private school owners who threatened to exclude vaxed students launch anti-cancel culture podcast
‘We’ve seen firsthand how false narratives destroy lives.’
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‘Good riddance’: Confederate monuments bill appears to topple
A Senate committee heard testimony but declined to hold a vote on the bill.
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Senate committee advances bill restricting preferred pronoun mandates
Stan McClain: ‘The policy of the state is that there are only two genders.’
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Randy Fine’s bill to allow guns on college campuses shot down in first Senate stop
Republican Ileana Garcia cast the pivotal ‘no’ vote.
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Despite Democratic opposition, Randy Fine’s bill to ban ‘political’ pride flags advances
‘Whether it’s political viewpoints that we agree with or we disagree with, let’s keep that stuff out of government buildings.’
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Foreign Affairs
Danes denounce White House amid Greenland flap
VP Vance says Denmark has ‘underinvested’ in Greenland’s security.
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After Senate hearing, Kevin Marino Cabrera strongly positioned for Panama Ambassador confirmation
He encountered minimal friction.
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Ron DeSantis reveals Donald Trump’s role in stopping Bahamian hurricane evacuees from coming to Florida
‘And no one ever heard from this boat ever again.’
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Marco Rubio deflects questions on Canadian statehood
POTUS has said the U.S. should annex the country. Canadians reject the premise.
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Donald Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month
The on-again, off-again battle continues.
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Emails & Opinions
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.1.25
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Apolitical
FloridaCommerce: State unemployment rate climbs for 2 months straight
Florida’s unemployment rate is still lower than the national figure
Florida gears up for Elite 8 Matchup with Texas Tech
Tipoff nears. The winner goes to the Final Four.
Tech
Snapchat, YouTube covered under Florida’s new ban on social media for young teens
Will the courts step in?
James Uthmeier says state is ready to face down #TeslaTakedown protesters
‘We will do what’s necessary.’
Education
Put that thing away! Danny Burgess wants to study school cell phone bans
In 2023, the Legislature passed a law requiring school districts to ban cell phones during instructional time in the classroom, but this bill aims to take it further.
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Bill to help homeless, foster care youth with school housing clears first hurdle
The bill won bipartisan support with the House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee’s 16-0 vote Monday.
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Senate panel advances bill regulating membership of higher ed oversight bodies
‘This measure ensures that the search, screening and selection process will be subject to the full scrutiny of Florida’s Sunshine laws.’
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