Jesse SchecknerBudget conference: House, Senate $63M apart on nursing home reimbursements
Lawmakers approved much more a couple years ago.
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A.G. GancarskiBudget conference: Lawmakers could send $750K to K9s for Warriors for suicide prevention
Florida looks poised to continue helping those who fought for our freedoms.
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Ron DeSantis sidesteps Santa Ono rejection in education victory lap speech
The Governor’s balancing act continues even after the final outcome.
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Janelle Irwin TaylorKyandra Darling builds momentum with 17 new endorsements for HD 62 campaign
‘She understands our challenges because she’s been doing the work.’
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News & Trending
Ryan Nicol
Associated Press
Jacob OglesLegislative, Influence & Policy
Budget conference: House, Senate $63M apart on nursing home reimbursements
Lawmakers approved much more a couple years ago.
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Budget conference: Lawmakers could send $750K to K9s for Warriors for suicide prevention
Florida looks poised to continue helping those who fought for our freedoms.
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Budget conference: Senate reduces ask for Lottery advertising boost to $3M
The chambers have also lined up several other lottery spending items.
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Ron DeSantis aide Anastasios Kamoutsas named next Florida Education Commissioner
She replaces Manny Diaz, who just was named Interim President of the University of West Florida.
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Budget conference: Legislature agrees to boost My Safe Florida Home funding by $100M
Chambers have agreed to boost funding for a program launched when Jimmy Patronis was CFO.
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Budget conference: Senate, House miles apart on food bank funding
There’s still time for the chambers to come to terms.
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Budget conference: Lawmakers lock in more than $100M for citrus research
The House has agreed to the Senate’s number.
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Budget conference: Chambers disconnect on free prison phone calls that cost taxpayers nothing
The money for the program would come from funds generated inside prisons.
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Drew DixonNorth Florida Land Trust snags 385 acres of property in Putnam County for conservation
The land used to be part of a railroad line about 100 years ago.
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Budget conference: House disses Casey DeSantis, includes none of her cancer research funding in budget
The snub comes after weeks of infighting between House leaders and the First Family.
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Gabrielle RussonBudget conference: Holocaust museum funding divides House and Senate
Several projects to provide additional state dollars for security and new exhibits at Holocaust museums are dividing the chambers.
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Budget conference: Lawmakers want to take hatchet to dozens of jobs in Attorney General’s Office
Is this another sign of discontent between the legislative and executive branches?
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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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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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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
Budget conference: Chambers concur on filling 5 more E-Verify positions
Lawmakers this year tried, but failed, to pass legislation expanding the state’s E-Verify program.
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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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2026
Kyandra Darling builds momentum with 17 new endorsements for HD 62 campaign
‘She understands our challenges because she’s been doing the work.’
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NRCC deploys Spanish ads to drag Darren Soto vote against tax cuts
The latest ads are part of a national effort by Republicans to court more Latino voters in the Midterms.
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‘Floridians deserve better’: Pia Dandiya launches campaign to flip Brian Mast’s seat in CD 21
‘We need bold, effective leadership that meets this moment with clarity and courage.’
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José Javier Rodríguez launches bid for Attorney General, vows to ‘root out corruption’
He said he’s running to ‘root out corruption, and go after those who make backroom deals in Tallahassee to pass costs onto us.’
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Upton Fisher to file to succeed Michele Rayner in HD 62
The legislative staffer was encouraged by Rayner to seek the open seat.
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Miami Commission could add a year to officials’ terms
There are pluses and minuses to the proposal.
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Federal
Gov. DeSantis makes case to Howard Lutnick for state-level Atlantic red snapper management
Will the White House give Atlantic fishermen more than a day to work?
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Stu Sandler to take over as Rick Scott’s Chief of Staff
He will succeed Craig Carbone in the role.
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Donald Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
White House budget director Russ Vought said this is the first of several spending cut proposals being sent to Congress.
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Drew WilsonPersonnel note: Rusty Roberts goes back to Washington
‘Public service is a privilege and I am thrilled for this opportunity to serve.’
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Byron Donalds calls out ‘lying’ Bill Clinton after he defends Joe Biden’s competence
‘Not capable of doing the job.’
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Can Donald Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
Even tax-and-spending cuts in Congress have added to the debt.
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Andrew MeachamCommunities
South Florida
Budget conference: Senate withholding Governor’s Biscayne Bay funding
It’s been a regular part of the state’s budget for years.
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Ralph Rosado wins Special Election for District 4 seat on Miami City Commission
He’ll hold the job until at least 2027.
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Miami candidate threatens lawsuit over proposed election delay
‘Please try using your political will, resources, and agency in our city to uplift and empower our people instead of continuing to unilaterally make decisions.’
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Broward Judge receives Tzedek Award, honored with countywide day
The award’s name is derived from the Hebrew word for justice.
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‘No better advocate’: FIU Board names Jeanette Nuñez as President
She’s making history in more ways than one.
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‘An outspoken champion’: Laura Dominguez re-election bid adds major LGBTQ endorsements
‘Commissioner Dominguez doesn’t just talk about equality — she puts it into action.’
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Culture Wars
Ron DeSantis says media ‘lies’ could be to blame for antisemitic Colorado terror attack
An attack in Colorado led to ad hoc media criticism.
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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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Foreign Affairs
A Ukrainian security official says Kyiv destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack
Attack on aircraft deep within Russia comes after drone strikes on Ukrainian targets while peace talks are set to take place in Turkey.
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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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Emails & Opinions
Jacksonville Bold for 6.4.25: A statesman mourned
John Thrasher was remembered as a leader and statesperson.
Apolitical
Americans looking to move prefer Florida over other states prone to natural disasters
But a majority of Americans still say they’re hesitant to move to states that have a high probability of disasters.
PMI U.S. report spotlights military spouse challenges, including employment
‘Research tells us that U.S. military spouses often end up in jobs that do not fully tap into their talents.’
Tech
Duke Energy gets approval for solar power centers in four counties
While solar power is increasing, it will cause an increase in energy rates for many customers in Florida.
Budget conference: Chambers mostly align on cybersecurity, but $15M local gap persists
The House wants the whole sum in the budget. The Senate, so far, wants none.
Education
Ron DeSantis sidesteps Santa Ono rejection in education victory lap speech
The Governor’s balancing act continues even after the final outcome.
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Budget conference: House backs $1.5 million for New College’s Freedom Institute
The Freedom Institute at New College is needed to ‘address the growing polarization and decline of civil discourse in academia and society,’ supporters say.
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Florida PhoenixGov. DeSantis recommends top aide to become Commissioner of Education
‘I am confident that he will continue to serve our state well.’
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