Last Squeeze🍊— 10.2.2025 — Byron Donalds Ad Criticizes 'Rational' Democratic Party — Daniella Levin Cava Endorses Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 10.2.2025 — Byron Donalds Ad Criticizes 'Rational' Democratic Party — Daniella Levin Cava Endorses Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor — and More...

Florida's Last Political Squeeze of the Day

Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
October 2, 2025

Donalds Ad Criticizes David Jolly for 'Rational' Democratic Party

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." READ MORE.

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State Rep. Juan C. Porras: "While the competition is still deciding who is at the top of the ticket, @ByronDonalds is proving to be an unstoppable force in this upcoming Governor's race."

Rep. Darren Soto: "Republicans control Washington and are more focused on the blame game than resolving the #GOPHealthcareCrisis. Meanwhile Trump is gleefully talking about taking away people's healthcare and firing federal workers."

Governor Ron DeSantis: "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway has been approved by the Lake County Commission. The road is a section of Wellness Way from US 27 to the Orange County line. Lake County's dedication of the highway represents the first county to memorialize Kirk in the aftermath of his assassination."

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "American tax dollars should NEVER fund healthcare for illegal aliens. Why do I even have to say this?"

Secretary Marco Rubio: "Congressional Democrats made the choice to shut down the government. Their partisan actions are undermining America on the world stage and jeopardizing our national security."

 

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Daniella Levine Cava Endorses Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has endorsed County Commissioner Eileen Higgins for mayor of Miami. The announcement comes one day after Higgins participated in a six-person debate for the city's top job in November's election.

Donalds Ad Criticizes David Jolly for 'Rational' Democratic Party — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational."

Castor Urges Republicans to Cancel Healthcare Cuts, Extend Obamacare Tax Credits — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits.

DeSantis Announces Florida Cuts State Debt in Half Since 2019 — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation.

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Ericka Piñon — As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without?

 

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DeSantis Praises Lake County Commission for Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Lake County Commission this week for approving the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in honor of the late conservative activist.

DeSantis Announces Elimination of 2% Business Rent Tax — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — Florida has officially repealed its nearly 60 year old Business Rent Tax (BRT). It was the only state with such a tax which required companies to pay sales tax on their commercial leases.

Maria Elvira Salazar Reintroduces Bipartisan Flight Refund Bill — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is reintroducing bipartisan legislation to reform the process of issuing refunds for canceled flights.

Rick Scott Pushes Legislation Barring Congressional Paychecks During Government Shutdowns — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is working to pass legislation that would abolish paychecks for all members of Congress during government shutdowns.

Gus Bilirakis is the Latest Republican to Request Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is the latest Republican to request that his Congressional salary be withheld during the government shutdown, which began this week.

 

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Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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