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Scotty Moore reinstated to CD 9 ballot
Republican congressional candidate Scotty Moore has been reinstated to the CD 9 ballot after being removed for submitting an incorrect form to the Florida Division of Elections Moore qualified for the ballot on June 17 James Judge, a Republican candidate for the U.S....
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Series of four tax holidays underway for Floridians over holiday weekend
A series of four tax holidays begins Friday, July 1, targeting a variety of items from sporting goods to baby supplies The holidays last anywhere from a week to two years in length a gas tax holiday is set to begin in October, estimated to save Floridians 25 cents per...
May tax revenues exceed expectation by 21 percent; rising inflation still a point of concern
Florida tax collection revenue brought in nearly $4.27 billion in May, exceeding predictions by 21 percent Consumer nondurables and tourism sales tax accounted for the highest dollar amount at $159.3 million and $157.9 million, respectively Economists worry that...
Trump weighs DeSantis as possible 2024 running mate: “I get along with him”
Former President Trump did not rule out the possibility of a Trump-DeSantis ticket in 2024 Trump claims he gets along well with the Florida Governor DeSantis is seen as a younger, more fit GOP candidate in some political circles DeSantis is within single-digits in an...
Independence Day reminds us that freedom needs safekeeping
Freedom is a gift. America’s Freedom was purchased with the blood of patriots who fought and died so we could be free. With that freedom, they gave us the U.S. Constitution and its first 10 amendments, otherwise known as the U.S. Bill of Rights. They included the...
Florida judge temporarily blocks 15-week abortion ban
Leon County Judge John Cooper ruled that the state's 15-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, placing a temporary halt on the bill Cooper cited the Florida constitution, which contains an excerpt that states a worded right to privacy The bill, which was set to go...
AFP-FL releases new round of legislative endorsements
Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP-FL) rolled out another round of Florida Legislative endorsements on Thursday. The conservative advocacy group announced that it is backing four more Republican candidates, including Alexis Calatayud in Senate District 38,...
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity submits plan to expand rural broadband internet access
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity submitted the Florida Strategic Plan for Broadband to state leaders on Thursday The plan seeks to expand broadband connectivity across Florida The agency places a focus on rural, underserved, and unserved areas of the...
Sen. Joe Gruters gets Trump approval
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Joe Gruters late Wednesday Gruters, a close ally of the former President, served as co-chair of the 2016 Trump campaign's Florida division Gruters previously referred to Trump as the “economic heavyweight champion of the...
Republican candidate Scotty Moore files lawsuit to get name back on ballot
Republican Congressional candidate Scotty Moore of Congressional District 9 filed a lawsuit with the Leon County Circuit Court in an attempt to be restored on ballots Moore was disqualified when the Florida Department of State claimed his campaign submitted improper...
Ashley Moody and Jimmy Patronis endorse Aaron Bean for CD 4
Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis are the latest to support Republican Aaron Bean and his bid for Florida's Congressional District 4. Bean, who currently serves in the state Senate, continues to stack endorsements this week,...
Study finds Florida among most independent states in the nation
Florida is one of the most independent states, according to a study released by WalletHub. With Independence Day just days away, WalletHub released a report on 2022’s Most Independent States. To determine the most self-sufficient states, the personal finance website...
Americans for Prosperity – Florida releases 2022 Legislative Scorecard
Americans For Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), a conservative advocacy group, released its 2022 Florida Legislative Scorecard Elected lawmakers were scored based on what the group refers to as championing solutions against harmful public policy 31 politicians, all...
Alignment healthcare to expand to Florida for 2023
Alignment Healthcare, a platform for customized health care plans for seniors, announced an expansion to Florida in 2023. The company plans to offer services in four Florida counties: Clay, Duval, Manatee, and Sarasota. The Alignment plans have agreements with the...
Insurance Lawsuit Targets Roofer Restrictions
A contractors group and a roofing firm have refueled a federal-court fight about restrictions the state placed on roofers to try to curb problems in the property-insurance system. The Restoration Association of Florida and Apex Roofing Reconstruction, LLC,...
Annette Taddeo holds 36-point primary lead in first CD 27 poll
Sen. Annette Taddeo leads City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell by 36 points in the Florida Congressional District 27 race to unseat Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar less than a week after making her candidacy announcement. The baseline test shows that Taddeo is able...
Carolina Amesty says the choice is “Clear” in first tv ad in HD 45 race
Republican candidate Carolina Amesty released her first campaign ad in her bid for House District 45. In the 30-second spot, titled "Clear," Amesty takes aim at the "radical agenda" being pushed by Democrats, contrasting liberal ideologies with conservatives...
Florida teams are least popular on social media in 3 out of 4 major sports leagues
Three Florida sports teams are lagging behind the rest of the competition on social media, according to a study by Bookmakers.com. The online sportsbook recorded the most popular sports teams in the NFL, the NBA, the MLB, and the NHL across four social media platforms...
Pedro Allende tapped as Secretary of the Department of Management Services
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the appointment of Pedro Allende as Secretary of the Department of Management Services, a state agency that handles a wide range of business operations, such as real estate, purchasing, and human resources. Prior to his...
Associated Industries of Florida name 6 lawmakers for Champions of Business award
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2022 Champions for Business award recipients, awarding six Florida lawmakers the honor for their efforts to advance key legislation for their beliefs in the success of Florida’s business community. The six...
ICYMI: Jimmy Patronis highlights resources for first responders on PTSD Awareness Day
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is raising awareness on the mental health challenges that first responders continue to face. In recognition of PTSD Awareness Day, Patronis, who doubles as the State Fire Marshal, highlighted the continual need to provide...
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