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Alexis Calatayud’s tax credit legislation moves through first committee

Calatayud’s legislation would help charitable organizations provide low to no cost accommodation for families of critically ill children.

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

Guest Author

J. Scott Angle: Innovation is a bet on American farmers, a path to global competitiveness

If we don’t do it, other nations will. And our farmers will do something else.

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

Guest Author

Lori Augustyniak: The real story behind Florida’s insurance market

The bottom line? The reforms are working.

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

To honor Geraldine Thompson, Gov. DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff

Thompson was remembered as a civil rights leader who was passionate about teaching Black history.

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News & Trending

Headlines Influence

March 11, 2025

Alexis Calatayud’s tax credit legislation moves through first committee

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

March 11, 2025

J. Scott Angle: Innovation is a bet on American farmers, a path to global competitiveness

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

March 11, 2025

Lori Augustyniak: The real story behind Florida’s insurance market

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Headlines Influence

March 11, 2025

Gabrielle Russon

To honor Geraldine Thompson, Gov. DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff

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Emails & Opinions Headlines

March 11, 2025

Delegation for 3.11.25: Closing time — clock block — Turkey time — storm warning — homecoming

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2026 Headlines

March 11, 2025

Club for Growth PAC, which backed Ron DeSantis in 2018, gives early endorsement to Byron Donalds

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2026 Headlines

March 11, 2025

Byron Donalds wants to fix the insurance market. But Gov. DeSantis says things are improving already

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Headlines Influence

March 11, 2025

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Adam Anderson’s ‘Sunshine Genetics Act’ advances, offering promise for rare disease research and treatment

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Legislative, Influence & Policy

Headlines Influence

Alexis Calatayud’s tax credit legislation moves through first committee

Calatayud’s legislation would help charitable organizations provide low to no cost accommodation for families of critically ill children.

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

To honor Geraldine Thompson, Gov. DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff

Thompson was remembered as a civil rights leader who was passionate about teaching Black history.

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Headlines Influence

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Adam Anderson’s ‘Sunshine Genetics Act’ advances, offering promise for rare disease research and treatment

‘Ensuring every newborn has access to life-saving screening and treatment is both a moral and economic imperative.’

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Headlines Influence

Gabrielle Russon

Bill pitting sea turtles vs. Americans for Prosperity advances in House

Local governments that want to ban plastic bags are out of luck.

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Headlines Influence

Don Gaetz’s affordable housing bill advances through committee

Gaetz’s legislation is designed to address the housing crisis in Florida by making it easier for homeowners to install additional dwellings.

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Headlines Influence

New hemp regulations geared toward marketing take hold in Florida Wednesday

Hemp industry advocates say clarity on product stipulations have been long overdue.

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Headlines Influence

Keith Truenow’s manufacturing legislation takes a step forward

Truenow’s bill is designed to bolster Florida’s manufacturing industry through promotion and business grants.

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Headlines Influence

Emergency Management Day at the Capitol: State leaders are using data to drive efficiency

The state has partnered with a tech consulting firm to streamline disaster response and recovery.

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Headlines Influence

Personnel note: Matt Helmintoller joins Corcoran Partners to lead firm’s Space Coast office

‘Matt’s track record of success will be of enormous benefit to our clients.’

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Headlines Influence

Jose Alvarez claims he’s no longer welcome in Democratic office for supporting GOP bill

But Fentrice Driskell said the lawmaker isn’t banned despite a public altercation after a committee hearing.

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Headlines Influence

Jonathan Martin’s minimum wage bill advances committee

Martin’s bill would exempt certain employers from paying minimum wage to employees who are in work-based learning programs.

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Headlines Influence

Kevin Guthrie has clocked in 30 years to earn role leading Florida’s emergency response

Guthrie was seriously considered to run FEMA earlier this year.

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New Administration

Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies

Another stock market dive followed.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Marco Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency’s programs gone

The Secretary of State left 17% of USAID, about 1,000 programs, in operation.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Elon Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters

Even some conservatives are pushing back on dramatic cuts that leave out elected officials in the decision.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

DOGE Administrator Amy Gleason has Florida ties

Sunshine State insiders know her better than most.

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Headlines New Administration

Conservative poll finds Donald Trump popularity at all-time high

The OnMessage poll found voters shifting right on taxes while voters across the spectrum support GOP positions on transgender issues.

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Headlines New Administration

Poll: Dan Bongino at +3 favorability after FBI appointment

But more than half of those polled don’t know who he is.

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Headlines New Administration

Pam Bondi touts success over terrorists, international gangs during first month as Attorney General

The Florida Republican figure spoke to conservatives at a summit headlined by Rick Scott in Washington.

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump grants 1-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Will other industries get similar breaks?

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide

The President set a tone of division almost from his first words

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

Allies and critics alike predict ‘fireworks.’

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Headlines New Administration

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first one

Americans not sure what to expect ahead of Donald Trump’s scheduled Congressional address Tuesday.

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Headlines New Administration

‘No withholdings or limitations’: Pam Bondi presses Kash Patel on disclosing Jeffrey Epstein docs

The Donald Trump appointees are clashing over the documents.

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Immigration Enforcement

Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Florida Phoenix

Gov. DeSantis administration missed self-imposed deadline for hospital immigration data

Why the delay?

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gov. DeSantis credits immigration crackdown with improving traffic flow

‘You’d have people here illegally. It’s like they own the place.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gabrielle Russon

Florida leaders face federal bureaucracy roadblocks in illegal immigration crackdown

Florida’s immigration czar called working with the federal government to share immigration records ‘a high priority.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Gabrielle Russon

All 67 of Florida’s county sheriffs agree to work with ICE to crack down on illegal immigration

The Governor touts Florida as helping lead the way in fighting illegal immigration.

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Jesse Scheckner

‘A matter of public safety’: Democrats file bills to protect immigrants from notary fraud

‘Due to the high priority this Legislature and Governor placed on immigration, I hope that our legislation will be a priority.’

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Headlines Immigration Enforcement

Associated Press

States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the leading edge of eradicating illegal immigrants.

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Specials

Headlines Specials

Flagler Co. deputies arrest campaign worker handing out Josh Weil flyers on stolen bike

Randy Fine slammed Democrats for utilizing a staffer with a lengthy criminal record.

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Headlines Specials

Florida Chamber backs Brian Hodgers in competitive HD 32 Special Election

The group said the Melbourne business owner will keep momentum for Florida’s economic growth.

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Headlines Specials

Jesse Scheckner

‘A strong defender of our rights and liberties’: Joel Rudman backs Hayden Hudson for HD 3

‘Hayden knows right from wrong and fights for justice every day.’

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Headlines Specials

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Florida Chamber backs Nathan Boyles to help make Florida a top 10 global economy

‘I look forward to partnering with them in Tallahassee to continue to build Florida’s strong workforce and champion economic opportunity.’

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Headlines Specials

Jesse Scheckner

Jimmy Patronis endorses ‘America First fighter’ Nathan Boyles for HD 3

Boyles says he’s running to ‘continue fighting for the MAGA agenda.’

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Headlines Specials

Thad Altman puts his support behind Terry Cronin in HD 32 Special Election

The Brevard County Commissioner spent decades in the Legislature.

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2026

2026 Headlines

Club for Growth PAC, which backed Ron DeSantis in 2018, gives early endorsement to Byron Donalds

The Congressman gets help from a group that had backed the Governor in the past.

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2026 Headlines

Byron Donalds wants to fix the insurance market. But Gov. DeSantis says things are improving already

Costs could be a talking point in the Governor’s race.

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2026 Headlines

Jim Oberweis becomes first Republican to file for Byron Donalds’ seat in Congress

The former Illinois state Senator previously ran for U.S. House and Senate in the Prairie State.

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2026 Headlines

Senate Republican leaders back Lauren Melo’s bid in SD 28

Ben Albritton, Jim Boyd and Jay Trumbull issued a joint statement backing the Naples Republican.

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2026 Headlines

Janelle Irwin Taylor

James Uthmeier to officially kick off AG campaign

The current AG’s kick-off host committee is a who’s who of Tallahassee insiders.

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2026 Headlines

Jesse Scheckner

Poll: Donald Trump’s endorsement gives Byron Donalds double-digit lead in GOP Primary for Governor

Voters who know the President supports Donalds prefer him over Casey DeSantis nearly 2 to 1, pollsters found.

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Federal

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

Can Congress make a deal before a shutdown?

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Federal Headlines

Florida expected to lose $5.5B in state GDP and 49,000 jobs if enhanced premium tax credits expire

Will Congress act?

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Federal Headlines

Ashley Moody presses Marty Makary on Chinese vapes during FDA confirmation hearing

The issue is big in Florida, where at least $363M in illegal vape products were sold just last year.

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Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

High court rejects claims by Republicans that climate change action drives up energy costs through legal action.

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Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of State Department programs

Funding freeze triggers panic among many researchers and academics dependent on U.S. money for ongoing projects.

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Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

There were two incidents this weekend when officials had to advise pilots of air space for Donald Trump’s Florida home.

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Jacksonville

Headlines Jax

Donna Deegan pans ‘performative’ push to kill local DEI initiatives

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Jacksonville tourism economic impact exceeds $7B

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may have to leave downtown Jacksonville due to DOGE cuts

Jacksonville eyes fingerprint readers as tool in illegal immigration fight

NE Florida

Headlines NE Florida

The Players PGA tourney gears up for competition this week and sizable charitable donations

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Palm Coast looking for new City Council member after Ray Stevens resigns abruptly

North Florida Land Trust to honor lawmakers and volunteers for conservation work

St. Augustine business leader appointed to Beach District Commission

Orlando

Headlines Orlando

Gabrielle Russon

Disney teases what you’ll see on Cars and Monsters, Inc. rides during SXSW

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In Disney wrongful death lawsuit, widower fights for restaurant records

Despite suspension and ongoing investigation, Regina Hill files for re-election in Orlando

New rides teased for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

St. Pete

Headlines St. Pete

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Investors lining up to buy the Rays, as stadium deal deadline looms

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Pinellas Schools won’t enforce ICE agreement school police chief signed without authorization

Anna Paulina Luna calls on Donald Trump to intervene in Pinellas County beach nourishment holdup

Kathleen Peters leads Pinellas delegation of leaders to D.C. to fight for beach nourishment

SW Florida

Headlines SW Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Gov. DeSantis appoints 4 to previously inactive Board of Collier County Housing Authority

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Florida Cabinet approves Ryals Citrus and Cattle easement, offering a conservation win for Peace River

The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic

‘I grieve what I could have had’: Daughter of murdered couple reflects on killer’s execution

Tampa

Headlines Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital is working to support rural communities by breaking down barriers to cancer care

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Gov. DeSantis reappoints Thomas Hobbs, Brian McElfatrick to Hillsborough transit board

Tampa’s iconic River O’Green festival returns with food, drinks, entertainment

Tampa General opens Florida’s first and only freestanding behavioral health teaching hospital

Panhandle

Headlines Panhandle

Associated Press

Historic ship completes first leg of journey to become world’s largest artificial reef on Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Police seize weapons at gun shop where Kyle Rittenhouse works

‘Very flimsy’: Gov. DeSantis dismisses scrutiny of his controversial UWF board appointee as ‘misplaced criticism’

Joel Rudman tapped for Pensacola State College board

Tallahassee

Headlines Tallahassee

New ‘Red Tape Florida’ site tackles local government overreach, bureaucracy

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An Oct. 7 survivor’s story moves hearts in Tallahassee

Melania Trump to sit with Tallahassee’s January Littlejohn during Donald Trump speech to Congress

Ron DeSantis wishes Bobby Bowden were still alive to be Lieutenant Governor

Communities

Communities Emails & Opinions Headlines

Jena Antonucci: Preserving Florida — an agricultural triumph

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JJ Grow bests Judith Vowels to win HD 23 open seat

Bill Gladson endorses Matt McClain for Marion County Commission

Are Alachua Commissioners about to pay for a house of cardboard?

South Florida

Headlines South Florida

South Florida home sales rocked with sluggish results in February compared to 2024

Condo sales in all three South Florida counties were outright bleak.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Mike Pence to headline Forum Club of the Palm Beaches luncheon

He hasn’t been shy about criticizing Donald Trump since the two parted ways in 2021.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Gov. DeSantis appoints Nancy Swift, reappoints 2 to Lower Florida Keys Hospital District

The District has a big decision coming.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

12 Palm Beach municipalities have elections Tuesday. Here’s who’s running and what’s at stake

Runoff races, if necessary, will be held March 25.

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Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

5 Broward municipalities have elections Tuesday. Here’s who’s running and what’s at stake

Close to 455,000 Broward residents will be affected by Tuesday’s elections.

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Headlines South Florida

Associated Press

Mysterious affliction causing endangered sawfish to spin and die resurfaces in Florida

Can scientists figure out a cause?

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Culture Wars

Culture Wars Headlines

James Uthmeier says criminal probe of Andrew, Tristan Tate continues

‘We’re looking at possible victims and possible conduct that may have taken place on Florida’s soil.’

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Culture Wars Headlines

Ron DeSantis says Idaho isn’t a ‘mature economy’

Size matters to the Governor.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Could red flag laws be replaced by involuntary commitment?

The Governor seeks to protect due process. But does a solution he previously proposed do that?

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Culture Wars Headlines

Tate brothers leave Florida amid James Uthmeier criminal probe

The Governor and Attorney General want the controversial duo gone.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Gabrielle Russon

Blocked shots: Gov. DeSantis urges permanent ban on vaccine mandates

‘We cannot allow those protections to evaporate,’ the Governor said of a temporary law set to expire.

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Culture Wars Headlines

Shots fired: Ron DeSantis, Joseph Ladapo cast doubts on flu, measles vaccines

The chief executive and the state’s chief doctor are taking shots at shots.

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Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Donald Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month

The on-again, off-again battle continues.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Mike Waltz lays groundwork for Ukraine peace deal days after Volodymyr Zelenskyy spat

A cessation of hostilities contingent on American access to minerals may be back on the table.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Mexico will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

The U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada started just past midnight.

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Foreign Affairs

Associated Press

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is ‘very, very far away’

German leader advises Europe to proceed in dealing with the conflict with little help from America.

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Ballard Partners expands global reach with strategic partnership in Canada

International lobbying and government affairs firm Ballard Partners announced a strategic partnership with TACT, a prominent communications and public affairs firm based in Canada. TACT is a prominent communications and public affairs firm based in the Québec province. The collaboration will allow Ballard Partners and TACT to leverage their respective expertise and networks to provide […]

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Foreign Affairs Headlines

Carlos Gimenez questions Pete Hegseth pause on Russian cyber surveillance

The Miami Republican had strong words for the Pentagon Chief his President picked.

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Emails & Opinions

Emails & Opinions Headlines

J. Scott Angle: Innovation is a bet on American farmers, a path to global competitiveness

If we don’t do it, other nations will. And our farmers will do something else.

Lori Augustyniak: The real story behind Florida’s insurance market

Delegation for 3.11.25: Closing time — clock block — Turkey time — storm warning — homecoming

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.11.25

Last Call for 3.10.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Apolitical

APolitical Headlines

Florida sees jobless claims drop for third week in a row

Florida’s drop in first-time unemployment claims cuts against the national trend.

APolitical Headlines

Healing era: Lauren Book’s annual trek for childhood sexual abuse survivors takes a Taylor Swift tone

Book’s nonprofit is creating and distributing friendship bracelets to inspire hope and raise awareness.

APolitical Headlines

Florida sends detail of 35 foresters to South Carolina to help battle wildfires

APolitical Headlines

State Farm makes large donation to Florida Sheriff’s Association teen driving course

UF researchers: Sunshine State consumer confidence got cloudy and overcast in February

Tech

Headlines Tech

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

The FAA briefly halted planes landing in Florida as a result of the explosion Thursday.

Tech

Solar energy: Florida’s solution for resiliency after a storm

‘While we can’t prevent the next storm to hit, we can be better prepared during and after storms.’

Headlines Tech

SpaceX adding new space travel operations to Kennedy Space Center

Headlines Tech

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA

Chesapeake Utilities opens safety training center to collaborate with first responders in DeBary

Education

Education Headlines

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Tech entrepreneur donates $40M for new USF AI, cybersecurity school

Arnie Bellini hopes to raise another $10M for the school, matching up to $5M in donations.

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Education Headlines

Jesse Scheckner

Bill to ease charter school conversions, block public school districts from buying land clears first House hurdle

‘This bill is fiscally responsible (and) focuses on a real-world problem.’

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Education Headlines

Gabrielle Russon

Senate committee supports repealing law mandating later school start times

Even the Senator behind the original law supports repealing it.

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