JUICE🍊— 5.27.2026 — Shevrin Jones Running for Congress?—DeSantis, Florida Legislature to Tackle Property Taxes—Much More...

JUICE🍊— 5.27.2026 — Shevrin Jones Running for Congress?—DeSantis, Florida Legislature to Tackle Property Taxes—Much More...

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May 28, 2026

Run Shev Run? Shevrin Jones Won't Seek Re-Election in SD 34; Fueling Congressional Speculation

Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced will not be seeking re-election in Senate District 34 in an emotional message shared on social media this week.

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Lt. Gov. Jay Collins—I am 100% in favor of @GovRonDeSantis property tax relief plan. Affordability is a top priority. Florida’s seniors and growing families deserve to own their homes outright. We are once again taking bold conservative steps to make Florida the best place to live, work, and raise a family. I look forward to continuing to travel the state in support of this plan. When Florida leads, America wins.

Byron Donalds—’Im fighting to make sure that Florida's waters aren't micromanaged by Washington, D.C. My Restore Florida Water Independence Act will protect the wetlands and Everglades while putting permitting authority back where it belongs -- the Sunshine State.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna—The CCP has launched an all out war against American AI. The divide we are seeing in this country is largely driven by bots and paid actors violating FARA.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz—Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure he is dead since I watched him die from pancreatic Cancer. My dad would have loved this though, so thank you for making me think of him. Hope all is well with you.

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Cory Mills Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misuse of Controlled Substances for Animals— By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to crack down on the fraudulent acquisition of controlled substances meant for animals and pets.

Shevrin Jones Won't Seek Re-Election in SD 34; Fueling Congressional Speculation— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced will not be seeking re-election in Senate District 34 in an emotional message shared on social media this week.

Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Launches SD 30 Run— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines— Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book announced her candidacy for Senate District 30 through a social media post this week. Book, who served as Leader from 2021 to 2024, and as a Senator from 2016 to 2024, is looking to replace Sen. Tina Scott Polsky (R-Boca Raton), who announced she would not seek another term earlier this week.

DeSantis Announces Property Tax Special Session for June 1— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation designating a homestead property tax legislative special session for state lawmakers beginning Monday, June 1, in Tallahassee while speaking at a press conference in Tampa.

New Bill Threatens Medicare Advantage Benefits— OPINION

Catalina Lauf Slams Madison Cawthorn Over Memorial Day Campaign Event— By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Former Trump Administration official Catalina Lauf fiercely criticized former Representative Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) for hosting a meet-and-greet event on Memorial Day in a social media post.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared he has received an endorsement from Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly in his re-election campaign for commissioner.

Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford Endorses Jay Collins for Governor— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative values in a statement this week.

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Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Mike Suarez in HD 85 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Democrat Mike Suarez for House District 64 in a press statement this week.

Online Betting Site Has Kevin Steele Winning Republican Congressional Race in CD 14— By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — The Republican congressional primary race in Florida's 14th District could come down to who is the most loyal supporter of President Donald Trump, as both former Rep. Mike Beltran and current Rep. Kevin Steele

 

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U.S.-Iran Deal 'Largely Negotiated,' President Trump Confirms— By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada —President Donald Trump affirmed that a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” after a call with several U.S. allies in the Middle East.

Veterans Rick Scott, Jay Collins, Paul Renner Honor Memorial Day— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Sydney Gruters Scores Turning Point Action Endorsement in 16th Congressional District Campaign— By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Sydney Gruters' list of endorsements to replace the outgoing Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) in the 16th congressional district has only gotten longer, as Turning Point Action has given her its support.

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