Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to boost classical schools, charters
‘That’s going to create more and more momentum for the classical movement in Florida.’
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A.G. GancarskiGov. DeSantis wants Florida schools to do better in college football, blames transfers and NIL for underperformance
Are transfers and endorsement deals to blame for the Gators, Seminoles, and Hurricanes not being what they once were?
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Gabrielle RussonLike Florida, Arizona voters could decide abortion rights in November
‘This is an issue that people are eager to see on the ballot,’ said an Arizona abortion rights advocate.
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Asked about Jax school closures, Gov. DeSantis says ‘the money follows the student’
The Duval County School Board is exploring plans to close schools amid student attrition.
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Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to boost classical schools, charters
‘That’s going to create more and more momentum for the classical movement in Florida.’
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Gov. DeSantis wants Florida schools to do better in college football, blames transfers and NIL for underperformance
Are transfers and endorsement deals to blame for the Gators, Seminoles, and Hurricanes not being what they once were?
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Gov. DeSantis signs measure offering swimming lesson vouchers
Senate sponsor Travis Hutson said the legislation would ‘save lives.’ He speaks from personal experience.
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Gov. DeSantis highlights bill to speed conversions to charter schools
‘For many, many decades, school was school. Then it seems like more recently it’s all become fodder for people to try to do the agenda.’
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Fresh Take FloridaFlorida appeals court: Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent
‘This really broadens up the public’s ability to hold police officers accountable for their actions.’
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The Southern Group expands into North Carolina
The largest lobby shop in the Southeast is already in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Now it’s ready to be a Tar Heel.
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2024 – Presidential
Associated PressDonald Trump’s history-making hush-money trial begins with challenge of picking a jury
Prosecutors asked for Trump to be sanctioned over social media posts that they said violated the Judge’s gag order.
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Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern
The men have different thoughts what should happen on America’s tax rates— and their own.
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Alaska, Wyoming Primaries should pad Joe Biden delegate count
There’s not much drama in either state with a cleared field and no other options.
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How much did Democratic donors pay for Joe Biden’s legal defense? At least $1M
Trump’s legal expenses have dwarfed the President’s, but Republicans cry ‘hypocrisy’ all the same.
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Judge declines to delay Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial after Trump complains of pretrial publicity
The trial is on track to start Monday.
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Donald Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial
Trump and his attorneys have said the gag order violates his free speech rights.
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2024 – Initiatives
Like Florida, Arizona voters could decide abortion rights in November
‘This is an issue that people are eager to see on the ballot,’ said an Arizona abortion rights advocate.
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Abortion rights supporters rally in Orlando to kick off Yes on 4 campaign
Activists had their say Saturday in Central Florida.
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Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling
Scott is softening his messaging amid roiling politics on abortion across the country.
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Trulieve joined by other marijuana companies in recreational pot push
The committee backing the recreational pot measure raised $14.9M last quarter.
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Poll: 42% support abortion rights ballot question, but nearly 1/3 are undecided
Democrats are fired up and using the issue of abortion rights to galvanize its base.
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Ron DeSantis says Supreme Court ‘controversially’ approved abortion rights amendment
Sean Hannity’s audience heard the latest complaints about the citizens’ initiative.
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2024 – Down Ballot
Whitney Fox outraises Primary opponents, CD 13 incumbent Anna Paulina Luna
‘The enthusiasm around our campaign is a direct rebuke of the extreme and out-of-touch stances held by Luna, and shows that the people of Florida are ready for change.’
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Andrew Warren reverses course, will run for State Attorney
‘I’m running to keep our neighborhoods safe. I’m running to fight for victims and to make our criminal justice system better.’
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Rick Scott closes Q1 with nearly $3.8M cash on hand. That doesn’t tell the whole story though
The Senator has self-financed before, and he has the capacity to do so yet again this year.
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Peter SchorschGus Bilirakis endorses Sam Greco for HD 19
‘Sam is a true conservative who knows what it takes to get things done …’
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Hispanic faith leaders rally for Rick Scott re-election
The Senator continues to make the case for his second term.
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Jacob OglesBill Helmich takes over as Florida GOP Interim Executive Director
The veteran operative takes over as George Riley seeks help for personal issues.
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Culture Wars
Rick Scott backs 15-week abortion ban with exceptions, distancing from law Gov. DeSantis signed
‘I think that’s where the population is.’
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As abortion battle rages in Florida, Arizona Supreme Court upholds ban from Civil War era
Arizona’s ruling sparked anger among Democrats and celebration from Christian conservatives.
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Florida pension plan supported Disney CEO Bob Iger in proxy fight
Bob Iger retained control of his company board last week.
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Christine Jordan SextonSix-week abortion ban set to take effect after Florida Supreme Court ruling
House Speaker Paul Renner called the six-week ban a “compromise that addresses where many Floridians are and is a good place for us.”
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Gov. DeSantis rips Joe Biden for not owning up to ‘transgender visibility’ declaration
‘Who’s running the presidency? Is it a bunch of woke 20-something-year-old White House staffers?’
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Wayne Ivey was scheduled to speak at event spotlighting ‘false flags’ and solar eclipse ‘warning’
The third-term Sheriff will speak to a sold out house. And he will have company.
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Joe Sanchez tops GOP candidates for Miami-Dade Sheriff in fundraising with $212K in Q1
Close to 125 people and many businesses in the real estate sector donated to him last quarter.
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Michael Barnett laps challenger in Q1 fundraising for Palm Beach Commission
Barnett’s biggest donor previously gave to his opponent.
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Bobby Powell resigns from Senate for Palm Beach Commission bid, calls for Special Election to replace him
He’s resigning now to ‘prevent any gaps in coverage or representation’ in his Senate district while running for the Palm Beach County Commission.
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Police union, School Board member endorse Joel Flores for Palm Beach County Commission
‘Their trust in me reaffirms my unwavering commitment to advocating for the residents of Palm Beach County.’
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James Reyes stacks $378K to lead Q1 fundraising for Miami-Dade Sheriff’s race
That included $50K apiece from his current and former bosses.
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Destinie Baker Sutton raises $42K in first quarter running open House seat in central PBC
She raised more last quarter than her 2 opponents have raised since they entered the race last year.
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Federal
Noncitizen voting isn’t an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here’s why
There have been cases of noncitizens casting ballots, but they are extremely rare.
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Student loan discharge granted to over 21,000 more Floridians over GOP objections
The President continues forward despite GOP pushback.
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Gov. DeSantis blasts Joe Biden after closure of so-called ‘gun show loophole’
‘And what they’re trying to do is really crimp the ability to exercise Second Amendment rights.’
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Florida’s high insurance rates continue to irk Marco Rubio
Months after griping about homeowners’ coverage, the Senator is now heated up about auto policies.
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Joe Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
The rule is likely to be challenged in court by gun rights activists.
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Ron DeSantis blames high car insurance rates on ‘Bidenomics.’ That doesn’t tell the whole story
Is the federal government to blame for Florida having some of the highest car insurance costs in the U.S.?
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Foreign Affairs
Jared Moskowitz, Tom Kean Jr. introduce bipartisan bill condemning Iran attack on Israel
‘What the world witnessed this weekend was a declaration of war.’
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Iran’s attack on Israel spurs response from Florida politicians
‘We’re looking at the most dangerous Middle East moment since 1973.’
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Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Joe Biden seeks diplomatic response
Air Defense systems stopped 99% f incoming drones from Iran.
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The Israeli military says Iran has launched drones at Israel that will take hours to arrive
Tensions continue to ramp up in the Middle East.
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Ahead of Iranian drone strikes, Marco Rubio predicted multifront war on Israel, blames ‘friction’ with U.S.
‘We may not see the end of next week without something like that happening.’
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Rick Scott claims Jimmy Carter did more for U.S. hostages than Joe Biden
The Georgia Democrat ‘failed when he tried to get them, but he at least tried.’
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Emails & Opinions
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.16.24
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Could Kennedy Space Center host 300 rocket launches a year?
Between private spaceflight, NASA and Space Force, there’s activity on the horizon.
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Universities
Cole PepperUSF announces construction management team for football stadium project
The selections: Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon.
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New College pitches marine mammal grad program to BOG
If approved, the pieces are in place for a Fall 2024 launch.
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FIU students and UF professor sue over bill banning higher ed dealings with ‘countries of concern’
The law is having a chilling effect in academia already, the ACLU said.
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