Nearly 21,000 still without power in Florida, most in Big Bend region
Duke Energy has restored service in Pinellas. But thousands of Tri-County Electric customers await service in ares hit hard by Helene.
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Jesse SchecknerFlorida Supervisors of Elections seek looser rules, adjustments after Helene
They’re seeking short-term changes similar to what was done after major storms in 2018 and 2022.
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Rick Scott leads 15-lawmaker call for USDA to declare disaster, issue block grants for post-Helene recovery
Emergency funding now will prove the difference between successful and disappointing Winter and Spring harvests, the lawmakers said.
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Drew DixonTampa Bay Rays, Rowdies contributing $1M for hurricane relief efforts on Gulf Coast
The teams are contributing money and volunteer hours to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Tampa Bay area.
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.2.24
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What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate
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Mailers bearing Carolina Amesty mug shot land in HD 45 mailboxes
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2024 – Presidential
Tim Walz and JD Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Will it impact voter sentiment in November?
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A.G. GancarskiPoll: Latino voters back Donald Trump over Kamala Harris
While the race is a dead heat with voters 50 years of age or under, Trump leads 53% to 37% with the older set.
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Phil AmmannNew Lincoln Project ad blasts JD Vance as ‘sick monster’
‘JD Vance is a monster, a disgusting and profoundly sick man.’
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Florida pollster finds Donald Trump, Rick Scott with narrow leads in state
Victory Insights, a Republican firm, found both Kamala Harris and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell have a chance to defy expectations.
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Why Tuesday’s vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests
Since there likely won’t be another Presidential debate this year, Tuesday’s Vice President debate between nominees will carry more weight.
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2024 – Initiatives
Mom tells story of brain tumor-prompted abortion in new pro-Amendment 4 ad
It’s the first ad funded by the political committee backing Amendment 4 to feature an abortion patient.
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Gabrielle RussonJudge allows state’s anti-Amendment 4 website to remain up
The Amendment 4 campaign sought a temporary injunction to shut down the website.
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Abortion access is opening up in the South after Georgia Judge’s ruling
Judge Robert McBurney struck down Georgia’s 6-week abortion law in Fulton County Superior Court.
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Poll: Recreational pot amendment falling short with Latino voters, with Cubans especially opposed
A new survey suggests problems for the marijuana initiative among Hispanics.
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Florida pollsters find both recreational pot, abortion access measures short of 60% support
But with high numbers of voters undecided, Victory Insights said both amendments have a path to victory.
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Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona, Florida
Abortion is one of the most important issues in the upcoming election to about 4 in 10 Hispanic voters, below the economy, crime, and health care, and about on par with immigration.
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2024 – Down Ballot
Florida Supervisors of Elections seek looser rules, adjustments after Helene
They’re seeking short-term changes similar to what was done after major storms in 2018 and 2022.
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Mailers bearing Carolina Amesty mug shot land in HD 45 mailboxes
The Florida Student Power Network sent 3,000 cards out to voters informing them of the Republican’s indictment.
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Poll: Cuban voters like Rick Scott, but Puerto Ricans prefer Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
The survey suggests the Senator will win with Latinos overall.
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‘Don’t count Florida out’: Democrats say late investment allows them to make the case against GOP leadership
Could a late push help Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Whitney Fox win?
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Ryan NicolTampa Bay area Sheriffs back ‘champion for public safety’ Michael Owen in HD 70
‘We need leaders in Tallahassee like Michael Owen.’
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Florida GOP says voters will reward Rick Scott’s ‘tremendous leadership’
Outside money is coming into the state for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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Sarah Henry ad alleges David Smith voted to ban IVF, cites wrongful death bill
The Republican called the allegation an ‘absolute lie.’
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Rick Scott leads Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by 2 points in latest poll
The Independent Center vote said the incumbent’s lead will shrink if a strong third option emerges before November.
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Poll shows Donald Trump with just a 1-point lead in Florida over Kamala Harris
The difference falls within the Independent Center survey’s margin of error.
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Senate Democrats announce first TV buy in Florida, supporting Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
The DSCC said it will expand its map and make plays for seats in Florida and Texas.
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Florida GOP slams Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for fundraising in New York as Helene bears down on state
A Manhattan fundraiser took place Tuesday, well after forecasts showed the state under a severe weather threat.
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DCCC adds Whitney Fox to Red to Blue program as she aims to unseat Anna Paulina Luna
That makes the Pinellas Democrat the first and only Florida candidate to make the list this election cycle.
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As Whitney Fox tries to differentiate herself from foe Anna Paulina Luna, she just made a hurricane-sized mistake
It’s never a good look to ask for money when people are evacuating for a hurricane.
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Kristen Arrington holds 17-point lead for open seat in SD 25
An Impact Research poll shows the Democrat above 50%, but stressed that the district can’t be taken for granted.
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Janelle Irwin TaylorMike Mannino backs ‘effective leader’ Ed Montanari for HD 60
‘The outpouring of support from state and local leaders has given our campaign the momentum we need.’
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Moms’ advocacy group, national orgs call on Governors to do more to combat opioid abuse and overdose
‘Without the most effective resources, more Americans will die unnecessarily from fentanyl.’
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Clerks and legal managers set up help for residents with protective orders following Hurricane Helene
‘Hope Cards’ let Florida law enforcement know who has court protective orders.
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Gov. DeSantis says convicts are helping out with Helene cleanup
‘We’re utilizing our resources.’
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Insurer disputes damning whistleblower claims from ‘60 Minutes’ report; Dems call for action
The company signed a state order in May agreeing to pay more than $1M and acknowledging it violated hundreds of insurance regulations.
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Action-speeding ‘Hope Card’ program for domestic violence survivors to begin rollout
‘It’s a tangible lifeline.’
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Jimmy Patronis dispatches investigators to bust fraudsters during Helene recovery
Dozens of Florida investigators are fanning out across the state to alert residents to fraud.
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Culture Wars
Truth about cats and dogs isn’t the point for Marco Rubio amid migrant crisis
‘If you complain about it, somehow you’re a bigot, you’re a racist, you’re a hater.’
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Mom of suspect in Georgia school shooting indicted, accused of taping a parent to a chair
The indictment charging Marcee Gray stems from a domestic incident late last year.
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‘She should be alive today’ — Kamala Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans and Donald Trump
The VP has been outspoken on abortion rights ever since the Supreme Court’s decision more than two years ago
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Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
The Human Rights Campaign said it will continue to rank the companies and docked 25 points from those that publicly withdrew.
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Florida sued for website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative
‘Crossed a dangerous line….’
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Feds rarely punish hospitals for turning away pregnant patients
‘hat little we know about the investigations have yielded very rare results.’
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4 Miami-Dade Commissioners, ex-Miami Beach Mayor endorse Rosie Cordero-Stutz for Sheriff
‘Miami-Dade County, compared to any other city in America, is incredibly safe, and Rosie is a part of that safety.’
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Transport Workers Union chapters endorse James Reyes for Miami-Dade Sheriff
‘TWU is confident James will continue to stand up for the safety and well-being of both our members and the broader Miami-Dade community.’
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‘Middle Class Summit’ to highlight socioeconomic tools, feature notable South Florida leaders
‘The issues discussed at the Summit affect absolutely everyone.’
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Annette Taddeo named ‘Gun Sense Candidate’ by Moms Demand Action
‘Together,’ she said, ‘we will continue to work toward a future free from the threat of gun violence.’
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Alexcia Cox campaign for Palm Beach State Attorney nabs HISPAC endorsement
‘We look forward to the policies you will fully develop and bring forward to engage all our community in the voting process.’
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Broward Circuit reassigns Gary Farmer for making lewd comments from the bench
In one day, Farmer told a defendant to wear condoms, recited gay wordplay from an old comedy sketch and stopped just short of dropped an f-bomb.
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Federal
Rick Scott leads 15-lawmaker call for USDA to declare disaster, issue block grants for post-Helene recovery
Emergency funding now will prove the difference between successful and disappointing Winter and Spring harvests, the lawmakers said.
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Jared Moskowitz calls for Congress to ‘act swiftly’ on $15B proposal for Hurricane Helene relief
‘We have to come together to show the American people government still works.’
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Cory Mills in Carolinas to drop supplies, conduct wellness checks in areas devastated by Helene
The New Smyrna Beach Republican said he’s trying to reach people stranded by the storm.
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South Florida lawmakers propose federal standards for notifying parents of school emergencies
The measure includes provisions similar to parts of a state-level law Florida legislators unanimously approved in 2021.
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Florida federal officials want Congress ensuring FEMA, SBA have money to address Helene damage
‘I stand ready to return to Washington.’
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Whitney Fox slams Anna Paulina Luna for voting against government funding as Helene loomed off shore
The incumbent called the accusations ‘make-believe’ and criticized the Democrat for fundraising before the storm.
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Foreign Affairs
Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott back Israel amid Iranian attacks
Florida Republicans make it clear where they stand as war threatens to widen in the Middle East.
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Marco Rubio expects ‘negotiated settlement’ in Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Senator wants a deal favorable to Kyiv.
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Marco Rubio says down-ballot candidates could be ultimate victims of foreign election interference
‘By the time you put out that fire, it’s done damage.”
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FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S.
‘Make no mistake — it’s just one round in a much longer fight,’
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Kamala Harris’ suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles
‘If Putin gets a hold of Ukraine, and it’s OK, he’s going for the rest.’
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Drew WilsonBallard Partners adds Korea’s GR Company to ‘Global Alliance’
‘This is a win-win for both firms and our clients.’
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.2.24
Coffee is for closers. So is Sunburn, your morning rundown of Florida politics.
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Florida health care group establishes hurricane relief fund for long-term care workers
FHCA gets relief fund going for long-term health care workers.
Tampa-based Mosaic providing funds for hurricane relief and for employees harmed by storm
The Mosaic Co. is contributing $300K and more for employees as hurricane recovery continues on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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Secret is out: FIU is a ‘leading American university,’ university President says
FIU joins several Florida higher education institutions that received national recognition in the new rankings.
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Fresh Take FloridaUF slips a spot to No. 7 among public universities in latest U.S. News ranking
The magazine didn’t explain why UF declined slightly again.
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FSU gets kudos as it lands in Top 25 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings
The U.S. News Best Colleges guidebook found several FSU academic programs are continuing to climb upward.
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