‘The voice of Pinellas voters has never been more secure’: Bob Gualtieri...
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has endorsed Julie Marcus for re-election as Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. His endorsement comes just as Marcus drew a challenger. Republican...
View ArticleFlorida pollster finds Donald Trump with 10-point lead in state
Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott appear on their way to winning Florida by double digits. That’s according to one of the state’s top GOP pollsters. Ryan Tyson’s The Tyson Group...
View ArticleSuzy Lopez grows war chest to $580K as Andrew Warren fights to get his job back
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez has raised more than $580,000 for her race in the 13th Judicial Circuit, as she seeks election to the position after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis...
View ArticleFederal Judge tosses Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for adults and...
A Judge is completely blocking Florida laws dealing with gender-affirming care touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP legislators. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle, who had previously blocked Florida’s...
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Delegation for 6.11.24: Least popular — IVF — money back — parachute jump —...
China’s least-favorite Senator Sanctions on China related to human rights violations against the Uyghurs will expire next year. But Sen. Marco Rubio wants Congress to make sure that won’t happen. Last...
View ArticleRon DeSantis says hamburgers healthier than veggie equivalents
Florida’s Governor is speaking out about meat and about what he sees as inferior substitutes. In Central Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis held forth not just about lab-grown meat, but also about more...
View ArticleEverglades Trust cheers environmental spending in budget authorized by Gov....
The Everglades Trust is praising the Florida budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as a win for Florida’s environment. The budget includes more than $740 million for Everglades restoration in the 2024-25...
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Jacksonville Bold for 6.12.24: Qualifying week offers few surprises
State Board inflicts pain on respected Jacksonville dentist Have you ever been uncomfortably parked in the dentist’s chair, just waiting for someone to come back and give you the verdict on that pain...
View ArticleJAXPORT, nursing programs among Northeast Florida budget cuts
Northeast Florida wasn’t spared impact from roughly $950 million in line-item vetoes in the budget, but the impact was spread out across the region and project categories. One of the area’s most...
View ArticleUWF loses out on more than $33M due to Gov. DeSantis vetoes
Plans for a science and research wing at the University of West Florida may have to wait. Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $26.2 million from the state budget for the project. Sen. Doug Broxson, a...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis vetoes $50M in Tampa Bay projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed at least $49.9 million in projects benefiting the Tampa Bay region, including millions in water, transportation and other infrastructure needs. The vetoes came as DeSantis...
View ArticleState college staff can access group health plan, but Gov. DeSantis vetoes...
Faculty and staff working at the state’s 28 colleges can now access the state group health insurance plan. But the increased costs of expanding access to those employees will have to come somewhere out...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis vetoes $3M for first responder, public safety facility at Big...
Less than a year after Hurricane Idalia devastated Big Bend communities, testing the resolve of emergency personnel tasked with rescuing people there, Gov. Ron DeSantis is saying “no” to funding for a...
View ArticleThe latest Florida Atlantic poll is so bad, we’ve revived the saltshaker test...
Oh Canada! If you are reading the latest poll from FAU/Mainstreet Research, STOP! It seems compelling, with apparent insights into the presidential race, including how former President Donald Trump and...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis vetoes plan to put free tampons in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $6.4 million program to give free tampons and pads to public school students. Rep. Kelly Skidmore, a Democrat from Boca Raton, had pushed for a bill to make those period...
View ArticleRon DeSantis says In-N-Out would ‘print money’ if they sold burgers in Florida
Florida’s Governor is talking hamburgers for a second straight night. During an appearance on Fox News, Gov. Ron DeSantis told host Sean Hannity that In-N-Out would do very well in the Sunshine State...
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Ed Buckley: Gov. DeSantis is right to invest in AI solutions in education
Image via Ed Buckley As co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Scholar Education, my passion and dedication are firmly rooted in using technology to enhance educational outcomes. We are committed to...
View ArticleTim Thomas jumps into SD 19 GOP Primary against Randy Fine
Update: Tim Thomas failed to qualify. The Division of Elections never posted a partisan candidate oath signed by Thomas, and hours after the deadline confirmed he did not make the ballot. ___ Melbourne...
View ArticleRon DeSantis blames Joe Biden’s ‘weakness’ for Russian warships near Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t holding back when it comes to Russian warships miles from the Sunshine State for military exercises with Cuba, even though the Pentagon says they’re “no threat.” Florida’s...
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Gov. DeSantis outlines S. Florida flood response, predicts lighter showers...
Florida agencies are responding capably and effectively to heavy rainfall and flooding that swept South Florida this week, and the worst appears to have passed — just in time for festivities around the...
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