'Don't California My Florida': Florida GOP Slams California on Food, Utility Costs

'Don't California My Florida': Florida GOP Slams California on Food, Utility Costs

Michael Costeines
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April 9, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) criticized the state of California in a series of "Don't California My Florida" posts comparing prices of everyday necessities between both states on social media this week. The RPOF's jabs at California included gas prices, electricity prices, egg prices, bread prices, and milk prices. Gas Prices (according to the […]
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Florida Police Benevolent Association Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Florida Police Benevolent Association Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Michael Costeines
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April 9, 2026
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate this week. The Florida PBA is the largest law enforcement union in the state with over 30,000 members. In particular, the PBA has fought for fair wages, benefits, and terms and improved working […]
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National Association of Police Organizations Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

National Association of Police Organizations Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 9, 2026
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) announced its endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. The NAPO is a leading advocate for law enforcement professionals with over 1,000 police units and associations representing 240,000 officers across the country. In particular, the NAPO seeks to advance […]
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DeSantis Says Florida Should Put an End to First Cousin Marriages

DeSantis Says Florida Should Put an End to First Cousin Marriages

Michael Costeines
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April 8, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he wants the Florida lawmakers to end marriages between first cousins in the state, arguing the practice is out of line with American values while speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News this week. "Well, in a lot of states, it's not," DeSantis said to Sean Hannity. "Florida needs to get […]
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James Uthmeier Launches Initiative to Help Solve 21,000 Florida Cold Cases

James Uthmeier Launches Initiative to Help Solve 21,000 Florida Cold Cases

Michael Costeines
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April 8, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a joint statewide partnership to help law enforcement agencies solve 21,000 state cold cases dating back decades using advanced forensic DNA testing and genetic genealogy while speaking in Miami this week. “For too long, many victims and their families have been left without answers,” Uthmeier said in a statement. […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Awards $500K to Upgrade Florida Fire Departments

Blaise Ingoglia Awards $500K to Upgrade Florida Fire Departments

Michael Costeines
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April 8, 2026
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $500,000 in awards to bolster several Florida fire departments, including equipment, training, and resources to help protect firefighters on the job during a press conference in Ocala this week. "We must be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to firefighter health and safety," Ingoglia said. "Nowadays, […]
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Govs. DeSantis, Abbott Highlight 'Boom Belt' Economic Partnership at Texas Stock Exchange Event

Govs. DeSantis, Abbott Highlight 'Boom Belt' Economic Partnership at Texas Stock Exchange Event

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, highlighted the rapidly growing economic corridor known as the "Boom Belt" between both states at the Texas Stock Exchange Boom Belt Event in Miami this week. "As you see the movement of businesses and people to this boom belt, I think the importance of the Texas stock exchange […]
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Paul Renner Announces 'Affordability Now Tour' to Address Affordability Crisis

Paul Renner Announces 'Affordability Now Tour' to Address Affordability Crisis

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is kicking off a statewide “Affordability Now Tour” to address the rising affordability crisis affecting everyday Floridians, his gubernatorial campaign announced today. According to the Renner Campaign, the roundtable-style tour will focus on relevant "kitchen table" issues affecting Florida households, including property tax reform, rising utility bills, persistent insurance […]
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Kat Cammack, American Grit PAC endorse Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Kat Cammack, American Grit PAC endorse Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and American Grit PAC announced their endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. Cammack, representing District 3, praised Ingoglia's record of fiscal responsibility and commitment to protecting Florida taxpayers in her endorsement. "Blaise Ingoglia is the bold, no-nonsense conservative Florida needs […]
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DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard

DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard

Michael Costeines
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April 6, 2026
With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor to succeed him in office while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. “I think everybody knows that when I’ve got something on my mind that... I wanted people to know that, people know," DeSantis said. […]
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DeSantis Signs Legislation Creating Process for Terrorist Distinctions

DeSantis Signs Legislation Creating Process for Terrorist Distinctions

Michael Costeines
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April 6, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to combat terrorist groups by creating a state-level process for designating groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. "The legislation [that] we'll sign today is the strongest action Florida has ever taken to protect its people from this [jihad] influence," […]
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Former State Senator Janet Cruz Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Former State Senator Janet Cruz Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Michael Costeines
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April 6, 2026
Former Democratic State Senator Janet Cruz announced her endorsement of Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a recent post through social media. "Florida's strength is our diversity. David Jolly will be a Governor for ALL people," Cruz wrote. "David also deeply understands our Gulf and beaches economy and will fight to protect our environment […]
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Florida Leaders Celebrate Good Friday, Easter Weekend

Florida Leaders Celebrate Good Friday, Easter Weekend

Michael Costeines
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April 3, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican and Democratic leaders celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday across social media this weekend. "Wishing everyone a meaningful Good Friday as we commemorate Christ’s passion and death," DeSantis wrote. Wishing everyone a meaningful Good Friday as we commemorate Christ’s passion and death. pic.twitter.com/79c5F1L4Ii — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 3, […]
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Duval GOP Commends Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters for Drop in Crime

Duval GOP Commends Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters for Drop in Crime

Michael Costeines
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April 3, 2026
The Republican Party of Duval County praised Sheriff T.K. Waters and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for "historic" decreases in murders and property crime in the City through a statement this week. In a statement, the Duval GOP reported that Jacksonville saw a 53.91% decline in murders in 2024, a 15.6% decrease in overall crime in […]
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Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow in SD 14 Rematch

Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow in SD 14 Rematch

Michael Costeines
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April 3, 2026
Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) announced their endorsement of Republican Josie Tomkow in her attempt to retake Florida's Senate District 14 seat in November. "Josie Tomkow is an independent thinker with a proven record of getting things done. She has fought to make Florida safe for our families, worked […]
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Ryan Chamberlin Seeks Citizen Ballot Petition to Eliminate Property Taxes

Ryan Chamberlin Seeks Citizen Ballot Petition to Eliminate Property Taxes

Michael Costeines
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April 2, 2026
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he will lead an initiative to abolish property taxes in Florida by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot through the citizen petition process while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Today I am announcing that I will be pursuing action to take property tax relief to the next level,” Chamberlin […]
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Byron Donalds Holds 5-Point Edge Over David Jolly in Governor's Race (POLL)

Byron Donalds Holds 5-Point Edge Over David Jolly in Governor's Race (POLL)

Michael Costeines
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April 2, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is ahead of Democratic candidate David Jolly in a hypothetical matchup to become Florida's next governor, according to an Emerson College poll released this week. Rep. Donalds led Jolly 44% to 39% in the matchup. Another 15% were undecided, and 2% picked another candidate. “Florida Hispanic voters […]
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Florida Records Nearly 68,000 in Domestic Net Migration in 2024

Florida Records Nearly 68,000 in Domestic Net Migration in 2024

Michael Costeines
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April 2, 2026
The state of Florida welcomed roughly 68,000 new residents from domestic migration in 2024, good for the second-best mark in the United States, according to a StorageCafe analysis posted last week of U.S. Census Bureau data. However, while No. 2, Florida's net rate cut in half from 2023 levels, and dipped from its 2022 peak, the […]
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