Broward County Scores Nearly $700M Economic Impact From Sports, Entertainment Events in 2025

Broward County Scores Nearly $700M Economic Impact From Sports, Entertainment Events in 2025

Michael Costeines
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February 13, 2026
Broward County amassed an estimated 700 million dollars in economic impact from sports and entertainment events in 2025, according to data collected by Oxford Economics, Simpleview, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. "In case you were wondering, the economic impact on sports tourism in @browardinfo county is really powerful. Adds jobs, dollars and […]
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses James Buchanan in SD 22 Race

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses James Buchanan in SD 22 Race

Michael Costeines
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February 12, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Rep. James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) in his State Senate District 22 bid, announcing the support through a release this week. “James Buchanan has free enterprise in his blood and entrepreneurialism in his DNA, making him a natural choice for the Florida Chamber to endorse as Senate District 22’s next […]
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James Uthmeier Charges Six Individuals in $7.8 Million Cargo Theft Scheme

James Uthmeier Charges Six Individuals in $7.8 Million Cargo Theft Scheme

Michael Costeines
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February 12, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against several individuals accused in an organized theft operation across Orange, Broward, Polk, Osceola, St. Lucie, and Volusia counties during a press conference this week. Alayn Espinosa Lopez, Yerrison Perez, Yasser Mederos Garcia, Alexis Suarez Hernandez, Alejandro Valdes, and Arley Osmany Hernandez Relova were charged with Grand Theft […]
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DeSantis Awards Over $8M Through Florida Job Growth Grant for Investment, Workforce Training

DeSantis Awards Over $8M Through Florida Job Growth Grant for Investment, Workforce Training

Michael Costeines
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February 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an award of over $8 million to the Job Growth Grant Fund, which supports workforce and infrastructure needs in Florida's aerospace and aviation, military and defense, cybersecurity, financial services, and other industries, through a release this week. According to the governor, the award will be distributed to three different areas. Palm […]
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Aetna Earns Health Plan of the Year Award from Press Ganey

Aetna Earns Health Plan of the Year Award from Press Ganey

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2026
Press Ganey, a leading global provider of experience technology, data analytics, and AI-powered insights, announced Aetna, a division of CVS Health, as its first-ever Health Plan of the Year recipient at their annual Human Experience Conference in Orlando this month. "Receiving this award - especially in its first year - reflects the sustained performance and […]
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Andy Beshear Calls Ron DeSantis 'Worst Governor' in America

Andy Beshear Calls Ron DeSantis 'Worst Governor' in America

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2026
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) is not a fan of Ron DeSantis, calling him the "worst governor" in America during a recent appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. "Ron DeSantis," Beshear answered when Stewart asked him who he'd like to run into in an elevator. The answer drew laughter and applause from the […]
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Hillsborough Man Given 120-Year Sentence for Human Trafficking

Hillsborough Man Given 120-Year Sentence for Human Trafficking

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a 120-year prison sentence this week for a Hillsborough County man convicted of human trafficking. Marquett James, 50, was convicted of two counts of human trafficking, one count of racketeering, and one count of conspiracy to commit racketeering following a jury trial in November 2025. According to the attorney […]
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Paul Renner Urges Florida Legislature to 'Do Their Job' on Property Tax Reform

Paul Renner Urges Florida Legislature to 'Do Their Job' on Property Tax Reform

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) reiterated his call for the Florida legislature to cut property taxes, including with some direct demands, as residents seek an answer to one of the state's most pressing matters. “Floridians are struggling with prices that have shot up far faster than their incomes. Families are cutting back on groceries, seniors […]
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KPMG Florida Hosts Book Donation at State Capitol

KPMG Florida Hosts Book Donation at State Capitol

Michael Costeines
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February 10, 2026
KPMG Florida hosted its first annual Day at the Capitol event by donating books in an effort to support literacy for K-12 students across the state on Tuesday. "Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning and we are proud to do our part, one book at a time," KPMG Florida Partner Anthony Monaco said. "Thank […]
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Casey DeSantis Announces Successful Treatment of Patient Under Florida Cancer Innovation Fund

Casey DeSantis Announces Successful Treatment of Patient Under Florida Cancer Innovation Fund

Michael Costeines
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February 10, 2026
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced this week the successful completion of a patient's cancer treatment in the Florida panhandle through the Cancer CARE (Connected Access and Remote Expertise) Beyond Walls program, which expands access to cancer care across the panhandle and surrounding areas. Established under the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund and led by the Mayo […]
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DeSantis Signs Executive Order Helping Florida Agriculture Devastated by Winter Weather, Drought

DeSantis Signs Executive Order Helping Florida Agriculture Devastated by Winter Weather, Drought

Michael Costeines
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February 10, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the signing of Executive Order 26-33 to help struggling Florida farmers deal with the recent effects of winter weather and continual drought on social media this week. "Today I signed Executive Order 26-33 in response to last week's winter weather event and ongoing drought conditions throughout the state," DeSantis wrote. "This […]
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Byron Donalds Advocates for Regime Change in Cuba

Byron Donalds Advocates for Regime Change in Cuba

Michael Costeines
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February 10, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) directly called for regime change in Cuba while speaking to a reporter in a post shared on social media this week. "I've long wanted regime change. We have a brutal dictator - murderous, communist regime in Cuba," Donalds said. "They've destroyed the liberty of the Cuban people […]
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Associated Industries of Florida Endorses James Uthmeier for Attorney General

Associated Industries of Florida Endorses James Uthmeier for Attorney General

Michael Costeines
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February 9, 2026
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term to the position this week. "AIF is proud to endorse James Uthmeier for Florida Attorney General,” AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis said in a statement.“During his time in office, he has demonstrated a clear commitment […]
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Byron Donalds Slams Democrats for Opposing 'SAVE Act'

Byron Donalds Slams Democrats for Opposing 'SAVE Act'

Michael Costeines
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February 9, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed Democrats for their opposition to the SAVE America Act during an appearance on The Dan Bongino Show this week. The SAVE Act, if fully passed, would require proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections. A similar measure, H.R.22, or the Safeguarding America […]
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Paul Renner Lays Out Property Tax, Insurance, and Energy Plan in Governor Bid

Paul Renner Lays Out Property Tax, Insurance, and Energy Plan in Governor Bid

Michael Costeines
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February 9, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) discussed his plan to rollback property taxes, alleviate insurance costs, and energy prices during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "Let's do a rollback. It was done 20 years ago. Roll back to 2024. While we're having the debate, give everybody a tax cut," Renner commented. "Then […]
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James Uthmeier Announces CHINA Prevention Unit, Adds to Crackdown of Illicit Vapes

James Uthmeier Announces CHINA Prevention Unit, Adds to Crackdown of Illicit Vapes

Michael Costeines
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February 6, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the establishment of the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit to fight ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed on Floridians' data privacy and economic security during a press conference this week. The announcement follows Florida's ongoing lead in cracking down on the CCP's […]
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Florida GOP Criticizes Jennifer Jenkins for 'Jumpin' to Congressional Race

Florida GOP Criticizes Jennifer Jenkins for 'Jumpin' to Congressional Race

Michael Costeines
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February 6, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida criticized Democrat Jennifer Jenkins after she dropped out of the U.S. Senate race to run for Congress this week. Jenkins, whom the GOP referred to as "jumpin," withdrew in favor of Alexander Vindman to run against U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) in Florida’s 6th congressional district. "After getting chased out of […]
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Florida Department of Health Finds Glyphosate in Common Bread Products

Florida Department of Health Finds Glyphosate in Common Bread Products

Michael Costeines
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February 6, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed this week that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected Glyphosate, a herbicide commonly applied in weed control, in six of eight bread products across five national brands commonly found in grocery stores as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative. “As […]
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