Last Squeeze?—11.15.2024—Steube Wants Daylight Savings Time to be Permanent—Florida GOP Launches Snarky Fried Endorsement—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.15.2024—Steube Wants Daylight Savings Time to be Permanent—Florida GOP Launches Snarky Fried Endorsement—Much More...

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November 15, 2024
Steube Files Discharge Petition to Expedite Passage of Sunshine Protection Act The push to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide has picked up steam again thanks to Representative Greg Steube, who recently filed a discharge petition for the Sunshine Protection Act...READ MORE     Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: " BAN FLUORIDE,  BAN PARABENS,  BAN FOOD DYES,  BAN HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN […]
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'Complete Extinction': Florida GOP Launches Snarky Endorsement for Nikki Fried Reelection Bid

'Complete Extinction': Florida GOP Launches Snarky Endorsement for Nikki Fried Reelection Bid

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November 15, 2024
The Florida Republican Party snarkily endorsed Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Friday morning after she revealed her plan to run for reelection, even after some within the party called for her resignation. Posted to social media, the GOP's "endorsement" for Fried's reelection amplifies the conversation on how poorly Florida Democrats performed on Election Night—losing Miami-Dade […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.14.2024—Mills Floated as Possible Rubio Senate Replacement—DeSantis Orders 'Immediate' Special Election Schedule—Gaetz Met With Controversy—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.14.2024—Mills Floated as Possible Rubio Senate Replacement—DeSantis Orders 'Immediate' Special Election Schedule—Gaetz Met With Controversy—Much More...

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November 14, 2024
Cory Mills Floated as Potential Senate Replacement for Marco Rubio With Governor Ron DeSantis tasked to appoint a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office next January, there is widespread speculation that America’s Governor...READ MORE     Sen. Rick Scott: "To make America great again, we MUST lower our national debt and rein in reckless spending. […]
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Moody Files Complaint Against FEMA Workers for Anti-Trump 'Discrimination'

Moody Files Complaint Against FEMA Workers for Anti-Trump 'Discrimination'

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November 14, 2024
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a Thursday morning complaint against the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its alleged anti-Trump biases which may have deprived some Floridians of hurricane aid. Moody, joined by Gov. Ron DeSantis, blasted FEMA for its alleged "conspiracy to discriminate" against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump, the Thursday […]
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DeSantis Demands Special Election Schedule for Gaetz, Waltz Seats Be Made 'Immediately'

DeSantis Demands Special Election Schedule for Gaetz, Waltz Seats Be Made 'Immediately'

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November 14, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced early Thursday that he will hold special elections as soon as possible for two Republican congressional seats vacated by President-elect Donald Trump, who's drawing heavily from Florida's political talent pool for his new administration. Though the Florida Governor has yet to announce which days the special primary and general elections will […]
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Trump Snags Rubio, Forcing DeSantis to Choose Between MAGA and His Own Allies for Senate

Trump Snags Rubio, Forcing DeSantis to Choose Between MAGA and His Own Allies for Senate

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November 14, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Wednesday as the next Secretary of State, slotting Gov. Ron DeSantis into a difficult position: will he appoint a MAGA World surrogate? Or one of his own allies for the vacant seat? While Floridians likely won't know until Gov. DeSantis returns from his five-day trade mission trip […]
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Florida Cautioned on Potential November Hurricane Sara

Florida Cautioned on Potential November Hurricane Sara

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November 13, 2024
Days before the hurricane season is due to draw to a close, a Caribbean system next week could turn into Hurricane Sara and make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning that the system has a 90% chance of turning into a tropical depression in the next few days. It […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.12.2024—Miami Democrat Demands Nikki Fried Resignation—Did Trump Save DeSantis?—DeSantis Meets Italian Prime Minister—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.12.2024—Miami Democrat Demands Nikki Fried Resignation—Did Trump Save DeSantis?—DeSantis Meets Italian Prime Minister—Much More...

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November 12, 2024
Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly...READ MORE     Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "As a former emergency manager, I was appalled […]
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DeSantis' Day 2 in Italy: Prime Minister Talks, Yacht Investments, and New Trade Office

DeSantis' Day 2 in Italy: Prime Minister Talks, Yacht Investments, and New Trade Office

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November 12, 2024
On the second day of his five-day trade mission to Italy, Gov. Ron DeSantis met with the Italian Prime Minister and three top yacht makers before announcing the opening of a new international trade office, hoping to better Florida's relationship with the Mediterranean country. The governor's international mission, which includes stops in Rome, Viareggio, Florence, […]
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Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night

Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night

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November 12, 2024
In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly sounded the death knell of the Florida Democrats. Billy Corben, a popular Democrat and filmmaker, also announced that he will register as an NPA because Chair Fried and […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.8.2024—Susie Wiles Selected as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff—Jewish Lawmakers Slam Amsterdam 'Pogrom'—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.8.2024—Susie Wiles Selected as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff—Jewish Lawmakers Slam Amsterdam 'Pogrom'—Much More...

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November 9, 2024
Trump Selects Susan Wiles as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position was given to Susan Wiles, who will serve as the first female chief of staff in history. Wiles, who managed President’s Trump campaign, has had a successful...READ MORE   FL Rep. Danny Burgess: "It was a pleasure to join the City of Dade […]
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Florida Democrats Wanted to Gain 5 House Seats: Instead, Recount Will Decide if They Lose Two

Florida Democrats Wanted to Gain 5 House Seats: Instead, Recount Will Decide if They Lose Two

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November 8, 2024
Florida Democrats only have one shot at maintaining the same number of House seats they had last session: keeping Palm Beach County Democrat Katherine Waldron in office in House District 93. The issue? She's down by 356 votes to Republican former Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. With a margin of 0.38 percentage points between the candidates, […]
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Florida's Jewish Lawmakers Rebuke Amsterdam 'Pogrom' Near Kristallnacht Anniversary

Florida's Jewish Lawmakers Rebuke Amsterdam 'Pogrom' Near Kristallnacht Anniversary

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November 8, 2024
Days away from the 86th Kristallnacht anniversary, two of Florida's top Jewish lawmakers are demanding Amsterdam authorities crack down on the "antisemitic squads" who attacked Israeli soccer fans after a Thursday night match in the Dutch capital city. Carried out by a slew of youths on scooters, the Israeli embassy to the United States said […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.7.2024—Who Will Trump's Cabinet Officials Be?—Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for A4 Failure—Farm Bill Resurgence?—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.7.2024—Who Will Trump's Cabinet Officials Be?—Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for A4 Failure—Farm Bill Resurgence?—Much More...

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November 7, 2024
Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization' Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will...READ MORE   All Eyes on Trump as He Begins Tapping Cabinet Officials With Rubio and Waltz as Potential Picks President-elect Donald Trump has announced he […]
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Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for Failure of Florida, South Dakota Abortion Amendments

Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for Failure of Florida, South Dakota Abortion Amendments

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November 7, 2024
The anti-abortion doctors who appeared alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis for four of his events campaigning against Florida's now-failed abortion amendment are lauding themselves and their parent group for defeating measures in Florida and South Dakota that would have enshrined abortion access in the states' constitutions. While the non-profit American Association for Pro-Life OBGYNS (AAPLOG) failed […]
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FL Sen. President Albritton Announces Who Will Fill Vacant Leadership Roles

FL Sen. President Albritton Announces Who Will Fill Vacant Leadership Roles

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November 7, 2024
Incoming Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, the former GOP majority leader, announced Thursday which senators will fill five leadership roles in the state legislature for the 2025 session. The announcement is necessary for Florida's Republican-dominated upper chamber, considering nine state Senators have termed out. Sen. Albritton took to social media Thursday afternoon to first ask […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.6.2024—Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization', Rubio Says—Democrats Demand Six-Week Ban Be Repealed—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.6.2024—Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization', Rubio Says—Democrats Demand Six-Week Ban Be Repealed—Much More...

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November 6, 2024
Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization' Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will...READ MORE   Florida Republicans Flipped Six Biden Counties Red for Trump Florida voters flipped six previous Biden counties red for President-elect Donald Trump […]
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Rep. Carolina Amesty Upset By Former Consultant for DEI Issues

Rep. Carolina Amesty Upset By Former Consultant for DEI Issues

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November 6, 2024
A former consultant for Disney and other Fortune 500 companies on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has upset Republican incumbent Rep. Carolina Amesty in House District 45, weeks after she was indicted for forgery. Leonard Spencer, a former Disney employee who most recently headed up a diversity and sustainability effort at the popular company, is […]
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