June 25, 2025
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FederalHeadlines
Jesse Scheckner

Randy Fine files bill to designate Washington-based CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization

The legislation comes two weeks after the group labeled fine an ‘anti-Muslim extremist.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Ryan Nicol

Wellington Council member John McGovern launches Palm Beach County School Board bid

‘Our public schools are the foundation of our community.’
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Emails & OpinionsHeadlines
Staff Reports

Last Call for 6.25.25 – 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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HeadlinesInfluence
Jacob Ogles

Trulieve educates on benefits for cancer patients

Trulieve hosted physicians and cancer survivors for a webinar addressing the stigma of medical marijuana.
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News & Trending

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FederalHeadlines
June 25, 2025 Jesse Scheckner

Randy Fine files bill to designate Washington-based CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization

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HeadlinesSouth Florida
June 25, 2025 Ryan Nicol

Wellington Council member John McGovern launches Palm Beach County School Board bid

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Emails & OpinionsHeadlines
June 25, 2025 Staff Reports

Last Call for 6.25.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

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HeadlinesInfluence
June 25, 2025 Jacob Ogles

Trulieve educates on benefits for cancer patients

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EducationHeadlines
June 25, 2025 A.G. Gancarski

‘Our approach has paid off’: Progress monitoring shows learning gains for Florida students

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Culture WarsHeadlines
June 25, 2025 Associated Press

How U.S. adults’ views on same-sex marriage have changed since the 2015 SCOTUS ruling

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HeadlinesNew Administration
June 25, 2025 Associated Press

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

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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
June 25, 2025 Associated Press

A look at how Donald Trump’s big bill could change the U.S. immigration system

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

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HeadlinesInfluence
Jacob Ogles

Trulieve educates on benefits for cancer patients

Trulieve hosted physicians and cancer survivors for a webinar addressing the stigma of medical marijuana.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jacob Ogles

Gov. DeSantis announces deal to name substance abuse center for Darryl Rouson after all

‘We’re happy that we were able to work together with the Senate to get this done.’
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HeadlinesInfluence
Drew Dixon

Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Tristin Murphy Act’ to ensure mental health treatment for detainees

The parents of Tristin Murphy were present when the measure officially became law Wednesday.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Drew Wilson

Personnel note: Tony Bennett returns to Strategos Group as Partner Emeritus

‘His return marks a full-circle moment that strengthens our shared commitment to improving the lives of students across the country.’
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jesse Scheckner

Gov. DeSantis signs measure shielding some court documents from public records requests

The narrowly tailored measure is meant to keep records a court rejected as defamatory from public dissemination.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jesse Scheckner

Gov. DeSantis signs crackdown on ‘dangerous’ abandoned boats

Derelict vessels have long been the bane of many local waterways.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jesse Scheckner

New flood disclosures in rental agreements are coming to Florida

The bill also creates a flood disclosure requirement that condo developers would have to provide to buyers.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jesse Scheckner

Gov. DeSantis signs Live Local Act update with some added safeguards for historic structures

The new bill addresses some, but not all, concerns that local leaders voiced this year.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Jacob Ogles

Gov. DeSantis signs measure repealing limits on beach access

The move reverses a 2018 law signed by former Gov. Rick Scott.
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HeadlinesInfluence
Drew Wilson

Florida Chamber, Helios Education launch education-to-workforce data hub

‘The Florida Talent Center Data Hub is a game-changer.’
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HeadlinesInfluence
Drew Wilson

Ballard Global Alliance expands with Global Nexus partnership

‘We are delighted to partner with Global Nexus, a distinguished firm with a strong reputation for excellence across the Americas.’
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HeadlinesInfluence
Drew Wilson

Personnel note: Dan Krassner joins Kensington Avenue Strategies

Krassner also serves as Executive Director of the American EV Jobs Alliance.
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New Administration

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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

Republicans urge Donald Trump, Elon Musk to end their feud

‘I really like both of them.’
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HeadlinesNew Administration
Jesse Scheckner

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Jacob Ogles

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Jacob Ogles

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
A.G. Gancarski

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
A.G. Gancarski

Horse sense: Donald Trump talks Kentucky Derby and the ‘Golden Age’

POTUS weighs in on Saturday’s premiere sporting event.
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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

Mike Waltz ouster adds to tumult in Trump’s national security team but consolidates power in fewer hands

Are more changes imminent?
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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

As 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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

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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HeadlinesNew Administration
Associated Press

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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Immigration Enforcement

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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
Associated Press

A look at how Donald Trump’s big bill could change the U.S. immigration system

Plenty remains unclear about the legislation.
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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
Associated Press

Not just ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Gov. DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center

‘We’ll probably also do something similar up at Camp Blanding.’
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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
A.G. Gancarski

James Uthmeier says Florida will help out feds in California immigration mission

‘We’ll be sending any resources we have.’
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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis reveals Gavin Newsom thought Florida riot help would ‘inflame the situation’

Florida’s State Guard will stay at home.
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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis blames George Soros for doxxing, attacks on immigration enforcement

The Governor has talked about Soros since at least his 2018 campaign.
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HeadlinesImmigration Enforcement
Associated Press

Donald Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here’s what to know

Reactions to the ban ran the gamut from anger to guarded relief and support.
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2026

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2026Headlines
Jacob Ogles

Buddy Dyer and SEIU Florida endorse Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet in open HD 42 race

Orlando’s Democratic leaders continue to rally around the candidate.
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2026Headlines
Jacob Ogles

LaVon Bracy Davis raised $50K in three days. Will it be enough to campaign before a June 24 Special Primary?

Both Coretta Anthony-Smith and Alan Grayson reported upward of $200K in their campaign coffers.
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2026Headlines
Jacob Ogles

Byron Donalds launches attack ad slamming David Jolly’s ‘own words’ endorsing Democratic agenda

The ad positions Jolly against controversial remarks by Chuck Schumer and Kamala Harris.
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2026Headlines
A.G. Gancarski

Prediction market positions Byron Donalds, Ashley Moody as big 2026 favorites

It’s hard to bet against an incumbent and a Trump pick.
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2026Headlines
A.G. Gancarski

Not just talk: John Rutherford draws Primary challenge from radio host Mark Kaye

Could this be the incumbent’s toughest test yet?
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2026Headlines
Jacob Ogles

David Hogg won’t run again for DNC post, still intends to back Primary challengers to Democrats

The Parkland survivor said his Leaders We Deserve PAC will seek young, progressive voices to support.
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Federal

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FederalHeadlines
Jesse Scheckner

Randy Fine files bill to designate Washington-based CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization

The legislation comes two weeks after the group labeled fine an ‘anti-Muslim extremist.’
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FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Gov. DeSantis says Camp Blanding will supplement ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

More capacity is needed, and it’s coming.
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FederalHeadlines
Drew Dixon

Study: Auto tariffs could spark surge in vehicle insurance, especially for Floridians

Florida ranks fourth in the nation for projected auto insurance increases if trade tariffs go up.
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FederalHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis hits double digits in Presidential Primary poll

Is there appetite for another national campaign?
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FederalHeadlines
Associated Press

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns

Maxwell Frost demanded to know who put silencers in a tax bill. Georgia’s Andrew Clyde said he did as a constitutional issue.
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FederalHeadlines
Associated Press

Medicare, Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have vowed not to make any cuts to Medicare or Social Security, even as they seek to shrink the federal government’s expenditures.
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Jacksonville

HeadlinesJax
Drew Dixon

UF gets $50M commitment and 20 acres from Jacksonville City Council for downtown campus

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City Council fails to override Donna Deegan veto of Jacksonville illegal immigration bill

Jacksonville International Airport likely to spend $38M on garage torched by fire in May

Gov. DeSantis announces major deal for aviation company to relocate while at air show in France

NE Florida

HeadlinesNE Florida
Drew Dixon

St. Johns County encouraging proposals for World Golf Village makeover

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Northeast Florida sees mixed indicators in home sales for May as more houses hit market

Gov. DeSantis approves latest renaming of St. Augustine Airport

UNF survey: First Coast manufacturers see contraction among key production indicators in May

Orlando

HeadlinesOrlando
Jacob Ogles

RaShon Young beats Travaris McCurdy in Democratic Primary in HD 40

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Travaris McCurdy, RaShon Young both say they have best background to represent HD 40

4 candidates battle to carry Democratic banner in SD 15 race to succeed Geraldine Thompson

Carlos Guillermo Smith says he championed millions for water crisis, more in budget

St. Pete

HeadlinesSt. Pete
Janelle Irwin Taylor

Nick DiCeglie lands big bucks for local resiliency projects

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Lindsay Cross brings home $3.4M to fund local projects

Budget conference: Pinellas Science Center nabs $800K for ongoing reactivation efforts

Budget conference: Manhattan Casino lands $1.05M

SW Florida

HeadlinesSW Florida
Janelle Irwin Taylor

Fiona McFarland secures $39M in state budget for local projects

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Sprinkle list: $10M flows from Senate to Caloosahatchee basin

Gov. DeSantis sends decision on single-member districts to Lee County voters

Responsible Government Naples wants common sense dictating future of airport, city

Tampa

HeadlinesTampa Bay
Janelle Irwin Taylor

Tampa River Center renamed in honor of Bob Buckhorn

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Gwendolyn Henderson’s daughter to run for mom’s City Council seat

RSA Consulting adds Dewayne Mallory to lead Local & Community Affairs

Juawana Colbert second candidate to enter Tampa City Council Special Election contest

Panhandle

EducationHeadlinesInfluencePanhandle
Gabrielle Russon

Gov. DeSantis reappoints Adam Kissel to UWF board after Senate rejects him

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Gov. DeSantis appoints longtime Panhandle civic player to Florida Housing group

Federal prosecutors charge Honduran man with ramming entrance to NAS Pensacola

Panama City charter fishing captain fined and sent to prison for killing dolphins in the Gulf

Tallahassee

HeadlinesTallahassee
Jacob Ogles

Budget conference: No funding for FSU Election Law Center

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Senate offer funds Legislative Support Services at $57M

Gov. DeSantis announces body armor company is expanding into Wakulla County

Legendary House Speaker, FSU president John Thrasher cast a long shadow

Communities

CommunitiesHeadlines
Drew Dixon

League of Cities recognizes 4 local governments for exceptional civic programs

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Jena Antonucci: Preserving Florida — an agricultural triumph

JJ Grow bests Judith Vowels to win HD 23 open seat

Bill Gladson endorses Matt McClain for Marion County Commission

South Florida

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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Ryan Nicol

Wellington Council member John McGovern launches Palm Beach County School Board bid

‘Our public schools are the foundation of our community.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

James Uthmeier threatens legal action if Miami delays election until 2026

‘The citizens of Miami deserve — and are entitled to — the right to make this decision, directly.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Prominent South Florida lobbyist sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion

It’s less than what the prosecution sought, but more than he and his lawyer requested.
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

Miami Lakes to sue Florida over home-rattling blast mining

‘The law is structurally flawed.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Ryan Nicol

U.S. Sugar, Everglades Equipment Group partner to add new John Deere tech to sugarcane farms

‘We are continuing to push the limits of American innovation.’
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HeadlinesSouth Florida
Jesse Scheckner

‘She’s kidding, right?’: Todd Delmay bashes Hillary Cassel for backing ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

‘She’s “proud” to support that.’
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Culture Wars

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Culture WarsHeadlines
Associated Press

How U.S. adults’ views on same-sex marriage have changed since the 2015 SCOTUS ruling

Republicans’ support for same-sex marriage has fallen in each of the past three years.
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Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Gov. DeSantis floats boosted bonuses to woo NYC cops if Zohran Mamdani becomes Mayor

‘You’re going to see a lot of people take advantage of that.’
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Culture WarsHeadlines
Jesse Scheckner

Wilton Simpson announces 11K hemp products seized in first week of ‘Operation Safe Summer’

‘We have drawn a hard line in Florida when it comes to protecting our children from dangerous and deceptive hemp products.’
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Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis warns that Zohran Mamdani would sideline cops for social workers

‘It ain’t going to work out well.’
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Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

‘Something’s got to give’: Grouper price gripe illustrates inflation pressure for Ron DeSantis

‘I don’t know whether I’d pull the trigger on $32.’
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Culture WarsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis weighs in on New York City Mayor’s race, zings ‘leftist’ Zohran Mamdani

‘This is like DeBlasio on steroids.’
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Foreign Affairs

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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Gov. DeSantis celebrates ‘very successful’ rescue mission from Israel

Though hostilities have quelled, the state could do this again if needed.
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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

Donald Trump ceasefire falters as Israel says Iran launched more missiles

Israeli officials have ordered a strike on Iran in response.
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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

Ron DeSantis says Joe Biden’s policies could lead to Iranian attacks

‘Who knows who they sent across the southern border?’
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Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

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
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

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
Foreign AffairsHeadlines
Associated Press

Pentagon says U.S. doesn’t want to pursue war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sites

Pentagon officials stress the U.S. does not seek regime change in Iran.
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Emails & Opinions

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Last Call for 6.25.25 – 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.

Jacksonville Bold for 6.25.25: DOGE Days of Summer

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.25.25

Last Call for 6.24.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Delegation for 6.24.25: ICE — tomato treaty — vets — permitting — postal

Apolitical

APoliticalHeadlines

NIL and transfers irk Ron DeSantis, who yearns for the glory days of college sports in Florida

The game has changed.
APoliticalHeadlines

Gov. DeSantis gives state employees long July 4 holiday weekend

State employees get a 2% pay bump and extra time off next week. Happy July 4!
APoliticalHeadlines

Florida’s May unemployment rate holds steady from April, but up from a year ago

APoliticalHeadlines

Ho hum North Florida: Jax ranks most boring in America, Tallahassee not far behind

Florida new unemployment down last week to fewer than 7,500

Tech

HeadlinesTech

Spectrum adds 35K new customers to growing broadband expansion in rural areas

The expanded access to broadband in Marion County is part of a larger effort to reach rural businesses and residents.
HeadlinesTech

Donald Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline.
HeadlinesTech

Budget conference: $15M dedicated to laser-assisted mapping of Florida terrain

HeadlinesTech

Apple heads into annual showcase reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval, Donald Trump trade war

U.S. Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision

Education

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EducationHeadlines
A.G. Gancarski

‘Our approach has paid off’: Progress monitoring shows learning gains for Florida students

Performance improved across the board.
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EducationHeadlines
Peter Schorsch

Schools like Manatee School for the Arts show solar is a smart investment

Solar is proving to be a commonsense investment for Florida’s economic future.
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EducationHeadlines
Staff Reports

Chuck Clemons will lead governmental relations for University of Florida

‘I am confident he will help elevate UF’s impact across the state … ‘
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