Florida Senate congratulates Jason Pizzo on Democratic leadership honors

Florida Senate congratulates Jason Pizzo on Democratic leadership honors

Michael Costeines
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November 18, 2024
The Florida Senate congratulated Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, on Monday after previously being named as the Senate Democratic Leader for the 2024-2026 Legislative term. "Congratulations to Senator @senPizzo - Senate Democratic Leader for the 2024-2026 Legislative Term," the Florida Senate said. Recently, Pizzo easily defeated Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad by sixteen points (58%-42) to win Senate […]
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Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Michael Costeines
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November 16, 2024
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, advocated using the Florida State Guard on Friday after an employee with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, allegedly held aid from Florida Trump supporters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. "FEMA denying disaster relief to Floridians based on political beliefs. This is why Florida […]
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Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Ileana Garcia chair of Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations

Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Ileana Garcia chair of Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations

Michael Costeines
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November 15, 2024
MIAMI - Senate President-designate Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, will chair the Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee for the upcoming 2025 Florida Legislative Session. "Sen. @IleanaGarciaUSA will chair Criminal & Civil Justice Approps. Without law and order, nothing else we do matters," Albritton said. "She is a passionate advocate […]
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Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Bryan Avila chair of Finance & Tax Committee

Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Bryan Avila chair of Finance & Tax Committee

Michael Costeines
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November 14, 2024
MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - Senate President-designate Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, will chair the Finance & Tax Committee for the upcoming 2025 Legislative session. "Sen. @BryanAvila will chair Finance & Tax. There is no question inflation has significantly impacted families across our state," Albritton said. "Senator Avila will be […]
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House Speaker-designate Danny Perez praises selection of Rubio for Secretary of State

House Speaker-designate Danny Perez praises selection of Rubio for Secretary of State

Michael Costeines
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November 14, 2024
MIAMI - Republican House Speaker-designate Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, praised Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday after he was selected to be the next United States Secretary of State. "@MarcoRubio has lived the American Dream. He loves our country and will be a passionate advocate on the world stage for President Trump’s vision," Perez […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez congratulates Rubio on Secretary of State appointment

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez congratulates Rubio on Secretary of State appointment

Michael Costeines
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November 13, 2024
MIAMI—Miami Mayor Francis Suarez congratulated Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio on his reported appointment as the next United States Secretary of State on Tuesday. "I’m proud of my friend, fellow Floridian, Senator @marcorubio on his appointment as our next Secretary of State! His unwavering commitment to freedom and justice will help restore American leadership globally," […]
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New Miami-Dade Sheriff Cordero-Stutz Explains Election Day Victory

New Miami-Dade Sheriff Cordero-Stutz Explains Election Day Victory

Michael Costeines
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November 12, 2024
MIAMI - Republican sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz explained her reasoning for winning the Miami-Dade County sheriff's race over Democratic candidate James Reyes in a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First. "Well, I think for me 28 years [of] service in my community. Currently, I'm the Assistant Director of Investigative Services for the Miami-Dade Police Department. […]
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House Speaker-designate Danny Perez honors Florida veterans, House members for their military service on Veterans Day

House Speaker-designate Danny Perez honors Florida veterans, House members for their military service on Veterans Day

Michael Costeines
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November 11, 2024
MIAMI - House Speaker-designate Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, honored more than 1 million Florida veterans and members of the state House Monday for their military service on Veterans Day. "Today, we honor all those who served our nation honorably and especially all 1.4 million veterans in our state who put on the uniform, who answered […]
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House Speaker-designate Danny Perez announces House Leadership and House Committee Structure for 2024-2026 Legislative term

House Speaker-designate Danny Perez announces House Leadership and House Committee Structure for 2024-2026 Legislative term

Michael Costeines
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November 8, 2024
MIAMI - Republican House Speaker-designate Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, announced Thursday his proposed House Committee Structure and House Leadership Team for the upcoming 2024-2026 legislative term. Below is the list of House Leadership choices: Robert Charles "Chuck" Brannan III, R-Macclanny - Judiciary Committee James Buchanan, R-Sarasota - Commerce Committee Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland - Education & […]
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Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz 'humbled and deeply honored' after sheriff victory

Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz 'humbled and deeply honored' after sheriff victory

Michael Costeines
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November 7, 2024
MIAMI - Republican sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz expressed feeling "humbled and deeply honored" after becoming Miami-Dade County's first elected sheriff in nearly 60 years on Tuesday night. "I am incredibly humbled and deeply honored to have been elected as your new Miami-Dade County Sheriff. "Thank you to every voter across our diverse and vibrant community for […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo defeats Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad in SD 37

Sen. Jason Pizzo defeats Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad in SD 37

Michael Costeines
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November 6, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Senate Democratic Leader-designate Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, easily defeated Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad by sixteen points (58%-42) to win Senate District 37 on Tuesday night. A former Miami-Dade prosecutor with a strong party name I.D., Pizzo won his Senate seat in 2018 and won re-election in 2022 without opposition. Before politics, the 48-year-old […]
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South Florida election results: Republicans dominate Miami-Dade County, win sheriff's race

South Florida election results: Republicans dominate Miami-Dade County, win sheriff's race

Michael Costeines
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November 5, 2024
MIAMI—South Florida Republicans had a successful election night, with several regional victories, including House Districts 91, 94, 106, 113, and 115. The down-ballot races were helped by a strong showing from Republican presidential candidate  Donald Trump, who was leading in Miami-Dade County by 12 points with over 95% reporting. Here is a look at the […]
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Sen. Bryan Avila, Rep. Tom Fabricio earn endorsements from the Latin Builders Association

Sen. Bryan Avila, Rep. Tom Fabricio earn endorsements from the Latin Builders Association

Michael Costeines
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November 4, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla. - Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Hialeah Gardens, and Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, recently announced that the Latin Builders Association has endorsed them for reelection. "I am extremely grateful to the @LBAOrg for their endorsement and support of my re-election campaign to the Florida Senate," Avila said. "I look forward to continuing to […]
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Embattled Doral Mayor Christi Fraga facing FEC complaint over false Miami-Dade GOP endorsement

Embattled Doral Mayor Christi Fraga facing FEC complaint over false Miami-Dade GOP endorsement

Michael Costeines
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November 2, 2024
DORAL, Fla. -  The Doral Community Coalition announced on Friday that a complaint was filed at the Florida Elections Commission, or FEC, against Doral Mayor Christi Fraga for violating state law after she falsely claimed she was endorsed by the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County. “As a career politician who has held multiple public offices, Christi […]
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Democrat Norma Perez Schwartz and Republican Omar Blanco faceoff for open HD 115 seat

Democrat Norma Perez Schwartz and Republican Omar Blanco faceoff for open HD 115 seat

Michael Costeines
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November 1, 2024
MIAMI - Democratic candidate Norma Perez Schwartz and Republican candidate Omar Blanco are set to square off for Florida's open House District 115 seat in November's general election. The pair are competing after the seat was vacated by one term Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami, who is running for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections. In 2022, Garcia […]
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Sen. Ileana Garcia urges Floridians to vote 'NO' on Amendment 3

Sen. Ileana Garcia urges Floridians to vote 'NO' on Amendment 3

Michael Costeines
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November 1, 2024
MIAMI - Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, recently urged voters to vote 'NO' on Amendment 3, a ballot measure that would legalize marijuana in Florida for adults 21 years of age or older if passed in November's general election. "How can legalizing marijuana genuinely improve your life and the lives of your family? Seriously! I urge […]
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Rep. Fabian Basabe receives endorsement from Florida Sen. Marco Rubio

Rep. Fabian Basabe receives endorsement from Florida Sen. Marco Rubio

Michael Costeines
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October 31, 2024
MIAMI BEACH - Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, recently announced that he's been endorsed by Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in his re-election bid for state House District 106. "Senator Rubio, it is my honor to receive your endorsement. I look forward to continue supporting our community and strive for unity and a much-needed common sense […]
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Rep. Fabian Basabe picks up additional endorsements from Canady, Patronis

Rep. Fabian Basabe picks up additional endorsements from Canady, Patronis

Michael Costeines
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October 31, 2024
MIAMI BEACH - Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, announced Wednesday that he's received a pair of endorsements from Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. "Rep. Canady, you are one of the first of Florida’s leadership team to come down to my district and understand the needs of my magnificent cities and […]
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