Jesse SchecknerMiami Young Republicans back ‘problem-solver’ Jose Regalado for Miami City Commission
‘He’s not just a public servant.’
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Gabrielle RussonSeaWorld Orlando’s newest ride sent crews on real-life Arctic expeditions
‘We’ve done similar things. But to this scale, to this level, for an attraction, this is definitely a first.’
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A.G. Gancarski‘I’m not waiting for anybody’: Byron Donalds shrugs off Casey DeSantis threat
‘We’ll see what happens with anybody else.’
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Byron Donalds sees generational shift toward conservatism among Black voters
‘I think that move is going to continue.’
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Drew WilsonLegislative, Influence & Policy
Personnel note: Capital City Consulting adds Jose Espinoza to Miami team
Jose Espinoza is joining Capital City Consulting’s Miami office. A seasoned government professional, Espinoza most recently served as chief policy advisor to Miami-Dade County Commissioner and immediate past Chairman of the County Commission Oliver Gilbert III, where he led the Commissioner’s legislative strategy and public policy initiatives. “Jose was an invaluable member of my team […]
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Andrew PowellMultiple affordable housing measures shelved this Session
The measures aimed to allow property owners more autonomy, as well as expand tax credits for affordable housing.
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Andy Beshear, Cory Booker to headline Florida Democrats’ Leadership Blue Gala
‘Their visit to Florida is more proof of the party’s commitment to the future of our state and the importance of the South.’
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Drew DixonSmall-business group backs 3 GOP legislative candidates in June Special Elections
‘These three candidates will be reliable small business advocates in Tallahassee.’
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Bills to help to domestic violence victims, create a 911 app left on shelf
Backers hailed the bill as a ‘call to action’ to improve communication with law enforcement.
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Bills banning toxic chemicals and vaccines in food fail to pass
Will lawmakers try again next Session?
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Ron DeSantis thinks political insiders should control constitutional amendment process
The Governor quickly signed legislation making it harder for citizens to get measures on the ballot.
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Gov. DeSantis drives argument for property tax cuts, threatens to veto House sales tax plan
‘This is what it means to be a low-tax state.’
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Bill mandating AEDs to save students from cardiac arrest heading to Governor
‘Floridians with personal stories of surviving cardiac arrest advocated alongside us to educate legislators on the importance of this bill.’
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Gov. DeSantis disses House over condo bill, says changes ‘should have been done in January’
‘There’s no reason the bill that was passed couldn’t have been passed in January.’
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Ron DeSantis rips ‘far left’ House property tax panel as ‘dog and pony show’
‘I don’t think anybody is fooled.’
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Lawmakers’ addresses could soon be exempted from public records, if Gov. DeSantis signs off
Many privacy measures were introduced this Session, but only a small portion will make it to the Governor.
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Budget
Florida GOP wants local governments to stick to rollback rates for property taxes
‘Anything above the rollback rate under Florida law is a tax increase.’
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Legislature approves $1.7M payment to Broward man wrongly imprisoned for 34 years
‘We owe you at least this.’
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‘Them’s the facts’: Gov. DeSantis blames House ‘vendettas’ for budget impasse
‘This will go down as the least productive Florida House in decades.’
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House advances tax package as tourism leaders fear repercussions from hotel tax changes
The bill passes with a 78-29 vote on the House Floor after going through one committee stop this week.
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Ben Albritton: Stalemate between House, Senate on tax cuts guarantees Session overtime
‘I’m just not comfortable with a proposal that I believe will likely lead to shortfalls.’
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Janelle Irwin TaylorLawmakers are preparing for extra innings this Session, so what does that look like?
There are 2 options to avoid a shutdown.
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New Administration
Horse sense: Donald Trump talks Kentucky Derby and the ‘Golden Age’
POTUS weighs in on Saturday’s premiere sporting event.
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Associated PressAs Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP poll finds
DOGE efforts by Musk have many starting to wonder if the Tesla entrepreneur knows what he is doing.
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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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Donald Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash
Asian countries are still angling on how to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs.
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Donald Trump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Donald Trump’s cholesterol levels have gone down and he’s lost weight.
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Donald Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Several members of Donald Trump’s cabinet appeared at the Miami fights with him, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Florida to prosecute would-be Donald Trump assassin
The shooter could be sentenced to 60 years in a state prison if convicted and given maximum penalties.
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Donald Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge
Despite tanking stock market trends, Donald Trump says he won’t back down on applying trade tariffs.
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Immigration Enforcement
Byron Donalds says feds can’t hire enough Judges to give deportees due process
The Naples Republican blames Joe Biden for creating the mess and the current constitutional dispute.
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Donald Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1K to leave
The Trump administration has often portrayed self-deportation as a way for migrants to preserve their ability to return to the U.S. someday.
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Ron DeSantis pillories ‘bizarre’ Democratic ‘pilgrimage’ to El Salvador
They never met with ‘angel Moms.’
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Gov. DeSantis says removal from U.S. is not a ‘punishment’
‘It is just the consequence of being here illegally.’
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‘Off to the races’: Gov. DeSantis wants National Guard members to serve as immigration Judges
After proposing that Florida fly illegal immigrants to other countries, the Governor wants National Guard members to judge their cases.
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Gov. DeSantis wants federal ‘greenlight’ to ‘run flights to El Salvador’
Could ‘Air DeSantis’ fly high yet again?
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2026
‘I’m not waiting for anybody’: Byron Donalds shrugs off Casey DeSantis threat
‘We’ll see what happens with anybody else.’
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Poll puts Casey DeSantis, Byron Donalds neck and neck in GOP Primary for Governor
The race tightened significantly from April to May, according to the James Madison Institute.
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Poll shows Jason Pizzo led Daniella Levine Cava in Dem gubernatorial Primary, but he’s no longer running
Since the former Senate Democratic Leader’s dramatic exit from from his party, the Miami Mayor now holds a lead.
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Are Democrats sleeping on South Florida? And could Jared Moskowitz pay the price?
3 Representatives, including Moskowitz, skipped an Indivisible town hall, and Republicans intend to seize on the absence.
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Byron Donalds’ campaign launches coalition of women business leaders
Erika Donalds, founder of Optima, will head the coalition boosting her husband’s campaign for Governor.
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Federal
FEMA’s acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony
He recently said he didn’t believe the agency should be eliminated, as President Donald Trump suggested.
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‘Stop stonewalling’: Anna Paulina Luna demands Pam Bondi swiftly release Jeffrey Epstein files
The Congresswoman raised the suicide of one of the Florida billionaire’s victims just last month.
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U.S. House, including most Florida Representatives, votes for Gulf of America Act
Florida lawmakers — at least those who voted on the bill — split along party lines.
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Byron Donalds fumes at FEMA ‘failure,’ says it must be ‘reformed’
‘What is happening today with FEMA cannot be allowed to continue.’
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Jared Moskowitz introduces bipartisan FEMA reform bills to speed disaster aid deployment
‘We have to get FEMA’s resources closer to the ground faster.’
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Mike Haridopolos helps hold off layoffs at Treasure Coast aircraft manufacturer with trade tariff relief
Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach was considering laying off some of its 1,500 workers until Haridopolos stepped in.
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Miami Young Republicans back ‘problem-solver’ Jose Regalado for Miami City Commission
‘He’s not just a public servant.’
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Billboard bashing Donald Trump as a ‘wannabe dictator’ rises by Miami International Airport
It’s one of several large signs that have been put up in recent weeks to energize South Floridians against Trump and his allies.
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Do Airbnbs produce extra trash? Raquel Regalado wants to know — and maybe charge a fee if so
She has focused on issues of waste disposal and recycling for years.
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Judy Mollica files to run for Seat 2 on the Delray Beach Commission
She hopes to win a 3-year term on the 5-member panel.
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South Florida single-family home sales show mixed bag in April
Condo sales may be moving in a positive direction.
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Wrecked: Effort to repeal Florida’s no-fault auto insurance hits the skids again
The Governor indicated he’d have his veto pen ready if it reached his desk.
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Culture Wars
Byron Donalds sees generational shift toward conservatism among Black voters
‘I think that move is going to continue.’
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Civil rights lawsuit filed in Okaloosa deputy’s killing of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson
‘We believe Roger’s death was a result of a pattern and practice here in Okaloosa County.’
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Ron DeSantis hails ‘good order and discipline’ of ban on transgender members of the military
If he were President, the Governor would have banned trans troops.
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Gov. DeSantis commits to sign bans on water fluoridation, ‘chemtrails’
The Governor serves up a red meat double stack for the base.
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Lawsuit planned over Florida deputy’s shooting of airman killed in his own home
Shooting victim Roger Fortson opened his door while holding his handgun at his side, pointed down.
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Former Proud Boys leader says he met with Donald Trump in Florida
Before the Capitol attack, the Proud Boys were best known for street fights with anti-fascist activists.
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Foreign Affairs
Florida political leaders praise selection of first American Pope, Leo XIV
Cardinals named Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the church.
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Donald Trump agrees to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain
As Donald Trump cut tariffs for the U.K., he advised there won’t be no similar deals for other countries.
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After meeting Rudy Giuliani in Miami, Serbia’s President cuts U.S. visit short
He wanted to meet Trump. Maybe next time.
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Mike Waltz announced as U.N. Ambassador hours after ouster as National Security Adviser
That was a quick turnaround in fate.
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Ukraine and the U.S. have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?
After a deal appeared derailed this year, Ukraine said a new deal leaves the European county better off.
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Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech, Donald Trump ‘is trying to break us’
Conservatives hoped to win a majority. Instead, their leader awaits news on his own House of Commons seat.
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.9.25
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Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a U.S. pontiff
The selection of a U.S.-born pope could have profound impact on the future of the U.S. Catholic Church.
Labor Department: Florida’s new unemployment claims increase to start May
While Florida’s initial jobless claims went up, the national trend showed a 7.6% week-to-week drop in new filings.
Tech
James Uthmeier links Roblox, Snapchat to child exploitation
‘We’re going to be going after any company that’s out there endangering our kids.’
6 tech trends poised to reshape government operations
‘Government leaders can position their agencies well to enhance both service delivery and operations.’
Education
FIU advances Jeanette Nuñez as sole presidential finalist
The former Lieutenant Governor already serves as Interim President.
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Ron DeSantis breaks with Byron Donalds, backs UF presidential pick despite DEI past
The Governor says Ono’s DEI support is a thing of the past.
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Byron Donalds says UF should reject Santa Ono over DEI statement, seek another presidential candidate
The gubernatorial candidate on Fox News said UF should relaunch its search.
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