Budget conferences start Tuesday, with hope to finalize mid-June
The new fiscal year begins July 1.
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Staff Reports
Blake DowlingBlake Dowling: Pac-Man fever
I can still hear that sound of Pac-Man gobbling up pellets, a sound that embodies victory and happiness.
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Jesse SchecknerMiami Commission could add a year to officials’ terms
There are pluses and minuses to the proposal.
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Budget conferences start Tuesday, with hope to finalize mid-June
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Budget conferences start Tuesday, with hope to finalize mid-June
The new fiscal year begins July 1.
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Wayne Blanton, a force for Florida’s public schools, dies at 78
‘There are few people in the state of Florida who can claim to equal what Wayne has done for public education.’
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Gov. DeSantis knocks Legislature for not passing budget before hurricane season
The Governor criticized lawmakers for not having a sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies in place before the season begins.
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‘There simply isn’t enough justice to go around’: Controversial ‘free kill’ law to survive with Governor’s veto
A bill to repeal the unique Florida restriction derisively dubbed ‘free kill’ passed overwhelmingly in both legislative chambers. The Governor vetoed it Thursday.
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‘Rooted in integrity’: Ruth’s List Florida backs 4 candidates in state, local races
‘These four women are exactly the kind of bold, values-driven leaders Florida needs right now,’
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Drew WilsonChamber summit: Amid controversy, Casey DeSantis pitches Hope Florida to business community
‘I’m never going to apologize for fighting for the vulnerable people in society.’
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Drew DixonWilton Simpson OKs move to protect huge Alachua County tract of farmland
The protective designation blocks development on the agricultural land near the San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park.
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‘Not surprised — but heartbroken’: Dana Trabulsy urges Gov. DeSantis to reconsider veto of ‘free kill’ repeal
‘We are the only state that shields bad actors from accountability in such a sweeping way.’
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Personnel note: Jay Galbraith launches Tranquility Insight
Galbraith will help clients rapidly evolving marketplace and regulatory environments.
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Converge Public Strategies expands to D.C. with new Federal Affairs Practice
‘Our team is already delivering for clients in D.C.’
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Jacob OglesGovernor’s Office confirms Peter Cuderman departure, Mary Clare Hubbard promotion
The outgoing Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs will pursue a graduate degree at Harvard.
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James Uthmeier says he had a ‘duty’ to use Hope Florida Foundation cash to snuff out pot amendment
‘Committees on the outside’ were used to play the inside game. But the state’s top cop says what he did was legal.
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New Administration
Brian Hughes to become NASA Chief of Staff
He isn’t the only new NASA leader with strong ties to Florida.
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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.
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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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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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Immigration Enforcement
Judge considers whether James Uthmeier should be held in contempt over immigration law
Uthmeier sent a letter to law enforcement agencies saying he couldn’t prevent officers from enforcing the law, despite a court order.
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After Judge halts immigration law, Miami groups rally to demand Gov. DeSantis comply
They say the Governor has taken the law into his own hands.
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Miami GOP lawmakers slam Joe Biden, defend TPS for Venezuelans after SCOTUS ruling
They argue there is a ‘clear distinction’ between criminal immigrants and those seeking asylum from political persecution.
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Donald Trump suspends asylum system, leaving immigrants to face an uncertain future
Immigrants once had a path to make a case in U.S. courts, but not under this administration.
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Funds migrants sent back home help fuel some towns’ economies. A GOP plan targets that
Mexico’s President called the measure ‘arbitrary and unjust.’
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‘Where’s the cavalry?’: Ron DeSantis slams other red states for failing to fight illegal immigration
‘We’re leading; I think others really need to do more,’ DeSantis said at a Tampa press conference.
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2026
Miami Commission could add a year to officials’ terms
There are pluses and minuses to the proposal.
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August Mangeney launches bid to flip HD 93 back to blue, promises ‘people first’ agenda
‘I’m running for the Florida House to make sure every family in our district has a fair shot.’
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Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis tied at 5% in 2028 GOP Primary poll, with Rick Scott trailing them
It’s JD Vance’s world, and Florida pols are just living in it.
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‘Incredible’: Jay Collins addresses potential 2026 run for Governor
‘Man, it doesn’t hit with softness.’
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House Democrats blasts Anna Paulina Luna, ‘Florida’s Most Vulnerable Republican,’ for chasing clout
Could her focus on the JFK assassination and the Megan Thee Stallion shooting open the incumbent to fresh attacks?
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Donald Trump pollster’s survey fuels attacks on Jared Moskowitz, Darren Soto and other House Democrats
They voted against Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and now the GOP wants them to pay at the polls.
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Federal
Marco Rubio doubles up Ron DeSantis, hits new high in 2028 polling
Is this an outlier? Or a preview of what’s to come in the post-Donald Trump era?
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Supreme Court allows Donald Trump admin to end humanitarian parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans
The decision could impact more foreign nationals in Florida than any other state.
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Ron DeSantis wonders if federal storm reimbursement under Donald Trump will match Joe Biden levels
‘They bent over backwards.’
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Ethics report: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick may have violated House rules, federal law in funding request
The Ethics Committee made clear that the report on its own does not imply any violation has occurred.
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Peter SchorschThe Big Beautiful Bill is missing a key component: Access to health care coverage for 20 million hardworking Americans
‘Florida’s congressional delegation must work together to extend these tax credits.’
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Donald Trump names 5 Florida Judges to U.S. District Judge posts across the state
Ed Artau will serve in the Southern District, while Kyle Dudek, Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe, John Guard and Jordan Pratt will fill spots in the Middle District.
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South Florida
Shevrin Jones to host ‘The People’s Meetup’ on Friday to discuss ‘State of Black America,’ empower voters
‘Together, we’re creating a space for real, honest conversations — the kind that move us forward.’
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Judge orders J.C. Planas to pay first-ever fine for filing ‘frivolous’ Miami-Dade ethics complaint
Planas said the ruling came prematurely, considering an appeal he filed before still pends resolution.
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‘Ready to serve’: Curtis Calabrese launches campaign for Palm Beach County Commission
‘(My) community deserves a Palm Beach County Commissioner who leads with integrity.’
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Miami-Dade reports decline in unsheltered homelessness — but says it’s not due to arrests
For the most part, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said, ‘Miami-Dade and its municipalities are not arresting their way out of homelessness.’
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Miami remains least affordable rental market in U.S., despite price declines in many areas
The percentage of income to cover rent in Miami was higher than any other major market in America.
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Demolition mishap prompts community meeting on Coconut Grove Playhouse renovation
The incident has raised concerns about oversight and the condition of the building’s remaining historical elements.
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Culture Wars
Ron DeSantis, Byron Donalds question rulings allowing Naples Pride to host outdoor drag show
A federal Judge ruled that city officials in Naples cannot force a performance inside.
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James Uthmeier calls out conservatives for ‘idolizing’ Andrew and Tristan Tate
‘It’s certainly not strength.’
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Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear ‘only two genders’ T-shirt
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented.
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Ron DeSantis draws legit heat at WWE card
The boobirds were out in Tampa when Top Gov showed up for a pro wrestling event.
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Attorney General, Education Commissioner team up on parental rights accord
The work continues.
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James Uthmeier threatens gym over locker room policy despite state law being silent on private facilities
A 2023 bathroom bill passed in Florida only applies to public facilities.
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Foreign Affairs
Ron DeSantis argues the U.S. wouldn’t exist if Israel hadn’t been the cradle of ‘Western civilization’
‘We wouldn’t have the United States of America if it didn’t trace back to that.’
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Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin ‘has gone absolutely CRAZY!’
The President has increasingly voiced irritation at Putin.
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Kevin Cabrera visits Panama’s Dairén region, delivers equipment to help fight human trafficking
The Ambassador to Panama cut the ribbon for a new vehicle facility gifted to the nation’s border security service.
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Florida court awards Mexican government massive civil judgment against former security chief
Former Mexican security official lead a lavish lifestyle in South Florida.
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Two staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
Ted Deutch: “This is a shocking act of violence and our community is holding each other tighter tonight.”
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Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Donald Trump’s use
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Air Force to prepare to provide upgrades to the gifted aircraft.
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Emails & Opinions
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College baseball regionals open for 5 Florida teams
Florida State is the only school in the state to host a regional this season.
Federal data shows a notable increase in new unemployment claims in Florida
Florida’s jump in new jobless claims was in line with national data, which showed a 5.3% increase.
Tech
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control
403-foot SpaceX Starship spun out of control moments after launch from Texas and disintegrated over Indian Ocean.
Trump Media to launch $2.5B Bitcoin strategy amid ongoing crypto concerns
While the offering is still subject to closing conditions, the scale of the deal positions Trump Media as a major institutional player in the crypto economy.
Education
Governor approves measure to ease charter school conversions, ban student cellphone use
The measure also requires districts to share surtax revenue with charters based on enrollment and allows certain private schools to build without meeting rezoning or mitigation requirements.
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Private universities fight back against potential funding cuts
One education leader accused the House of using ‘arbitrary metrics’ to cut grant money.
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‘Cringe’ Santa Ono comments concern Gov. DeSantis, but he’s staying out of UF President decision
Ono could ‘lose his job’ if he rediscovers his wayward ‘woke’ ways.
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