Associated PressFate of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
‘This is my job. It’s my constitutional responsibility.’
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Donald Trump taps Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama
Cabrera could serve as a point person to resolve differences over the Panama Canal.
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Sandy Modell says politics denied his family justice in 8 years since his son was shot and killed
Amira Fox declined to pursue charges. Modell said state officials for eight years failed to cure the injustice.
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These are the Top 10 federal stories in Florida politics in 2024
3 hurricanes and a Florida man swept into the White House brought all kinds of turbulence to the Sunshine State.
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Donald Trump taps Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama
Cabrera could serve as a point person to resolve differences over the Panama Canal.
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Donald Trump backs Joe Gruters for RNC Treasurer
The President-elect offers a ‘complete and total endorsement.’
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Joe Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Donald Trump can’t have them executed
More federal inmates were executed in Trump’s first term than under any President in modern history.
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Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Donald Trump and others
What does this mean for the case going forward?
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Ashley Moody says Florida will seek warrant, pursue state charges against would-be Donald Trump assassin
The feds have stalled Florida’s probe, but the state is undeterred.
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Donald Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
Will this latest bid work?
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Florida electors make it official, deliver 30 votes to Donald Trump
Republicans from around the state convened at the Capitol.
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Donald Trump sues Iowa pollster, newspaper and publisher for errant pre-election survey
Trump claims the poll created a false narrative to boost Democrats in a state he won resoundingly.
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Donald Trump will attend the Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
The game starts at 3PM.
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Ron DeSantis heads to Army Navy Game, but likely won’t be Defense Secretary
Odds grow longer with each passing day.
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‘Slit some throats’: Ron DeSantis has already put forth a Pentagon agenda
As a presidential candidate, DeSantis laid out his goals for the Defense Department.
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Donald Trump lawyers rebuff ‘absurd’ idea from hush money DA
Legal wrangling continues as the President-elect prepares to take office.
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Specials
Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Marco Rubio’s replacement in U.S. Senate
Gov. DeSantis has many options. But the President-elect’s daughter-in-law is no longer one of them.
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Sheriffs of CD 1 unanimously support Jimmy Patronis
Eric Aden, Michael Adkinson, Bob Johnson and Chip Simmons are all endorsing Patronis in an upcoming Republican Primary.
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Jimmy Patronis releases first radio ad in CD 1 race
The audio spot highlights Donald Trump’s endorsement of the congressional candidate.
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Jimmy Patronis pledges to join DOGE Caucus if elected to Congress
The Republican has long voiced admiration for Elon Musk.
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Donald Trump says Lara Trump will ‘probably’ not be Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement
The President-elect stresses it’s Gov. DeSantis’ choice.
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Jimmy Patronis recounts recruitment by Donald Trump in first CD 1 video ad
‘My answer was, “Yes sir.”‘
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Panhandle Sheriffs endorse Nathan Boyles in coming HD 3 race
Eric Aden and Bob Johnson both support the former Okaloosa County Commissioner’s candidacy.
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Panhandle lawmakers want Nathan Boyles in the Florida House
Republicans are quickly rallying around the former Okaloosa County Commissioner’s HD 3 run.
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Rick Scott hails Lara Trump’s RNC stint, says she’d be ‘fantastic’ in Senate
Marco Rubio is leaving Florida for the State Department, leaving an opening on Capitol Hill.
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
The Twelve Days of Christmas are brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political organizations
A look at the lobbyists whose work helps ensure the very things that define the holiday.
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Attorney General Ashley Moody advises motorists to lay off booze while driving
More alcohol-impaired accidents happen in December than in any other month in Florida.
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Peggy Gossett-Seidman promises legislation to curb drownings, improve water safety
The Highland Beach Republican will also revitalize a vetoed effort to close beaches with pollution concerns.
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South Florida lawmaker proposes legislation to enhance water safety in the state
Proposed state legislation would improve regulations for water safety devices and water safety alert systems.
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FDOT crows over 2024 transportation accomplishments, especially hurricane travel management
Florida transportation officials are most proud of keeping state accessible during Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
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Gov. DeSantis picks 63 for Judicial Nominating Commissions
Names you know are new selections … and repeat picks.
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Federal
Fate of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
‘This is my job. It’s my constitutional responsibility.’
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These are the Top 10 federal stories in Florida politics in 2024
3 hurricanes and a Florida man swept into the White House brought all kinds of turbulence to the Sunshine State.
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FAA briefly halted all American Airlines flights in the US on Christmas Eve
All is well after a short delay.
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Report: House Ethics document includes evidence Matt Gaetz had sex with 17-year-old at Florida party
The House Ethics Committee has not published a report, but CNN said it obtained a draft.
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Matt Gaetz openly ponders going for U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Marco Rubio
Matt Gaetz was speaking at a conservative event in Arizona when he suggested he might seek the U.S. Senate seat.
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Jesse SchecknerHere are the Top 10 political stories from South Florida in 2024
After 2 straight years of cliffhangers, some loose ends were tied up in 2024.
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Palm Beach County Democrats elect Howard Richman as Chair, Elisa Sumner as Vice Chair
Can they keep the county from turning red?
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Personnel note: Nikki Whiting to lead government relations for Miami Dade College
The promotion comes 5 months and 1 week after the college hired her.
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New charges target ex-Miami Congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
To promote his criminal activities, Rivera allegedly created fake shell companies registered in Delaware.
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Frank Artiles appeals conviction in ‘ghost candidate’ case
His lawyers sought only probation rather than the 3 years in prison prosecutors sought and the 60 days in jail he was sentenced to last month.
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Jamaican ‘illegal alien’ sentenced to 1 day in jail for voter fraud in Broward
He initially faced up to 5 years in prison and a $5K fine.
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Culture Wars
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don’t trust schools to do it justice.
Not all schools treat the subject the same.
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Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced
His transition team has not divulged any specifics.
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Ron DeSantis rips NY Times, rallies behind Jay Bhattacharya NIH nod
‘They smear what they fear.’
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Florida woman charged with threatening health insurance company with ‘delay, deny, depose’
She was arrested and charged with threatening to conduct an act of terrorism.
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Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s winning auction bid
The judge said he would not approve the sale, citing concerns about transparency in the auction.
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Joseph Ladapo likens ‘insane’ water fluoridation to COVID vaccines
The Surgeon General spoke out against the practice last month, and continues to develop his argument.
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Foreign Affairs
Donald Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
‘What Trump wants is a win.’
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
Most residents or Syria looking for stability in the wake of a government overthrow in its second week.
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Joe Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Donald Trump
A lot is expected to change come January.
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Rick Scott sounds sewage garlic alarm again. Will the Joe Biden White House listen?
The Senator is pressing multiple agencies to take action, as he has since 2023.
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Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule
Syrian Assad regime falls after rebellion that lasted more than a decade.
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Donald Trump talks with world leaders, advances foreign policy agenda
The President-elect is hitting the ground running.
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Emails & Opinions
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 12.15.24
A spending spat in D.C., Rays’ stadium deal drama, and the Matt Gaetz report may become public after all.
Apolitical
Jimmy Patronis launches public awareness campaign advisory about lithium-ion batteries during holidays
Lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, but pose many fire risks, according to a Florida public awareness campaign.
Recent Christmas classics top the list of holiday tunes streamed on Spotify
More traditional Christmas classic songs dominate most of the top 10 list, but not at the very top.
Tech
John Snyder, Kevin Steele to steer new information tech-focused panel prioritized by House Speaker
Both are suitable choices.
Pornhub will block access for Floridians on Jan. 1
Restrictions will take place in protest of the state’s new age verification requirements.
Universities
UWF researcher gets major grant to help study early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Rodney Guttmann, a UWF researcher, gets more than $400K to advance early detection of Alzheimer’s.
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Gov. DeSantis appoints 2 each to FAU, FIU Boards of Trustees
One is an alum of the DeSantis administration.
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Staff ReportsNew Florida Poly President to forgo inauguration ceremony to instead fund student scholarships
‘I understand the significance of this occasion and the tradition it represents, but I also believe in setting an example of stewardship and accountability.’
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