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Update: Scott falls short, Thune wins Senate Majority leader post on second ballot
By design, the United States Senate doesn't follow the fickle whims of day-to-day politics, which could negate Rick Scott's rapidly growing momentum. Update: Scott has fallen short and was eliminated on the first ballot. Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been...
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Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast revised to be less active
AccuWeather revised its 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to predict fewer storms and hurricanes due to non-conducive atmospheric and oceanic conditions. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is now expected to be less active than initially predicted, according to...
Moody wants justices to decide opioid dispute
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to resolve a legal battle about whether hospital districts and school boards should be able to pursue opioid-epidemic lawsuits after she reached settlements with the pharmaceutical industry. A...
Florida consumer sentiment reaches three-year peak
Florida's consumer sentiment reached a three-year high in August, driven by increased optimism about personal finances and the national economy. Florida's consumer sentiment reached a three-year peak in August, climbing to 76.4 points, according to the University of...
Bean aims to keep Florida’s 4th Congressional District with the GOP
(The Center Square) – Incumbent U.S. Rep Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is looking to keep his seat in the 4th Congressional District this November, facing off in a rematch against an underfunded Democrat rival. If he is successful, Bean will serve a second term representing his...
Trump voices conditional support for recreational marijuana legalization in Florida
Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Florida's Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana, though noted a need for regulation of public use. Former President Donald Trump on Saturday voiced his support for Florida’s Amendment 3, a proposed...
Trump pledges ‘no’ vote on Florida abortion initiative
Former President Donald Trump on Friday announced his opposition to a ballot initiative aimed at enshrining abortion rights up to fetal viability in the Florida constitution. Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to vote against Amendment 4, a...
Weekly Roundup: Putting Out Fires and Fanning Flame Wars
TALLAHASSEE — August came to a close with Gov. Ron DeSantis trying to douse a growing uproar about adding amenities such as golf to award-winning state parks. The week ended as animosity between the governor’s office and Rep. Randy Fine, a Brevard County Republican,...
Florida’s public sector labor laws earn high marks
Florida's public sector labor laws were rated among the most effective in the nation by the Commonwealth Foundation, rising from a "C" to an "A" due to legislative reforms. Florida's public sector labor laws were recognized this week as some of the most effective in...
Federal court halts rule granting collective bargaining to H-2A workers, siding with Florida and 16 states
A federal court blocked a Department of Labor rule extending collective bargaining rights to H-2A visa workers, siding with Florida and 16 other states that argued the DOL exceeded its authority. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction this week against a...
Report: Rep. Carolina Amesty arrested on felony charges
Florida State Representative Carolina Amesty was arrested on felony charges related to forgery and notary misconduct following an FDLE investigation into her previous role at Central Christian University. State Representative Carolina Amesty, a Republican representing...
Major publishers sue over law leading to book removals
A group of major book publishers, including Penguin Random House and HarperCollins, filed a federal lawsuit against Florida's House Bill 1069, arguing that the law's vague and broad restrictions on literary content have led to unconstitutional book removals. Some of...
Florida voters show strong support for marijuana legalization
A new poll from the James Madison Institute shows that 64 percent of Florida voters support legalizing recreational marijuana through Amendment 3, with strong backing across various demographics. Florida voters are showing strong support for legalized recreational...
Rick Scott leads Mucarsel-Powell by 6 points in Senate race
A James Madison Institute poll shows U.S. Senator Rick Scott leading Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by six points in Florida's 2024 Senate race, with 49 percent support among likely voters. United States Senator Rick Scott holds a six-point lead over...
Florida delegation demands Cuban Communist officials, ‘evil dictators’ be denied entry
(The Center Square) – Members of Florida’s Republican congressional delegation are demanding answers from the Biden-Harris administration as to why a Cuban Communist Party official was allowed into the U.S. in violation of federal law. Another delegation led by...
Pew analysis questions sustainability of Florida’s pandemic-era tax revenue boost
Florida's pandemic-era tax revenue surge, driven by temporary factors like federal aid and consumer behavior shifts, raises concerns about the sustainability of this growth as spending patterns normalize, according to a Pew analysis. Florida experienced a surge in tax...
Quiet passage of HB 781 could hold the key to state park development mystery
Despite widespread political outcry, both Republicans and Democrats voted almost unanimously in favor of a new law allowing unsolicited public-private partnerships. The law could be relied on to streamline projects similar to the controversial Tuskegee Dunes project....
“Back to the drawing board”: DeSantis calls off park development proposals
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to develop golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in Florida’s state parks have been withdrawn after significant public and political opposition. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to develop golf courses, pickleball...
Visit Florida to seek funding boost
After receiving $80 million in this year’s budget, Florida’s tourism-marketing agency plans to ask for an increase in state funding during the 2025 legislative session. “We did quite well this year with $80 million, but we're going to continue to push for that $100...
Florida’s DeSantis says public safety is key to state’s economic success
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Polk County's success in fighting crime on Wednesday. DeSantis said that the crime rate in Florida has reached a 50-year low because the Sunshine State allows law enforcement officers to do their jobs and...
University of Florida, Florida State University ranked among top public universities by Forbes
The University of Florida and Florida State University were ranked among the top public universities in the U.S. by Forbes, with UF placing fourth and FSU 22nd. The University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) were ranked among the top public...
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Ex-aide sues House, accuses Daryl Campbell of sexual harassment
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Florida’s top public health official recommends nixing community water fluoridation
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Kennedy's 'MAHA transition team' includes anti-vax activists
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Bipartisan Bilirakis Congenital Heart Disease Research Bill Becomes Law
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Senate Rejects Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Despite Over One Third of Democrat Support
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Florida Politics
Donald Trump meets NATO head
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Florida Politics
Rick Scott signs on to Senate DOGE Caucus
Posted by A.G. Gancarski 3 hours ago
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Florida Daily
Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Penalty for Smuggling Phones to Inmates
Posted by Florida Daily 3 hours ago
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Florida Phoenix
Trump’s Defense secretary nominee has close ties to Idaho Christian nationalists
Posted by Michael Moline 4 hours ago
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Florida Politics
Takeaways from Tallahassee — The race is on!
Posted by Staff Reports 5 hours ago
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FIU (sponsored)
US News & World Report ranks Florida International University among Top 50 in nation.
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Florida Politics
Blake Dowling: It ‘All Goes by So Fast’
Posted by Blake Dowling 6 hours ago
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Florida Politics
Janette Nesheiwat chosen by Donald Trump for Surgeon General
Posted by Jacob Ogles 12 hours ago
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Florida Politics
Donald Trump nominates Dave Weldon to lead CDC
Posted by Jacob Ogles 13 hours ago
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Trump to nominate Marty Makary to lead FDA
Posted by By Lauren Gardner and David Lim 15 hours ago
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Florida Politics
Orange County gets $1.9M back as fight between Glen Gilzean and Jerry Demings intensifies
Posted by Gabrielle Russon 17 hours ago
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FIU (sponsored)
FIU ranked Top 25 in best value in the nation.
Learn about FIU’s other top national rankings.
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Florida Politics
Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half-staff to honor Palm Beach Sheriff’s deputies killed in crash
Posted by Jesse Scheckner 17 hours ago
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Florida Politics
Ex-aide sues House, accuses Daryl Campbell of sexual harassment
Posted by Jesse Scheckner 17 hours ago
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Florida Phoenix
Florida’s top public health official recommends nixing community water fluoridation
Posted by Christine Sexton 18 hours ago
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Florida Phoenix
DeSantis sets April election date for Gaetz’s seat; primary set for January
Posted by Jackie Llanos 18 hours ago
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The Floridian
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava mourns loss of two PBSO deputies, another injured in traffic crash
Posted by Michael Costeines 19 hours ago
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FIU (sponsored)
US News & World Report ranks Florida International University among Top 50 in nation.
Learn about FIU's other top national rankings.
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Florida Politics
Special Election set to replace Matt Gaetz
Posted by Staff Reports 19 hours ago
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Politico Florida
Kennedy's 'MAHA transition team' includes anti-vax activists
Posted by By Alice Miranda Ollstein and Adam Cancryn 20 hours ago
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The Floridian
Bipartisan Bilirakis Congenital Heart Disease Research Bill Becomes Law
Posted by Grayson Bakich 20 hours ago
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The Floridian
Senate Rejects Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Despite Over One Third of Democrat Support
Posted by Mateo Guillamont 20 hours ago
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Florida Phoenix
Matt Gaetz will not return to Congress
Posted by Mitch Perry 20 hours ago
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