DeSantis Awards $9 Million for Boat Building Facilities at Port of Pensacola

DeSantis Awards $9 Million for Boat Building Facilities at Port of Pensacola

Michael Costeines
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August 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 9 million in awards to the city of Pensacola to support the construction of a pair of boat building facilities at the Port of Pensacola as part of Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund while speaking at a press conference in the city this week. The funding also includes site development, utilities, […]
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Annette Taddeo Leads Colombia Relief Efforts After Devastating Earthquake

Annette Taddeo Leads Colombia Relief Efforts After Devastating Earthquake

Michael Costeines
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August 12, 2026
Former Democratic State Sen. Annette Taddeo announced she's working directly with officials in Washington, Miami-Dade, and Colombia to deploy rescue teams after devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia killing more than 160 people and injuring thousands this week. Taddeo is Colombian. “Colombia is the country where I was born, and like so many Colombian-Americans, I […]
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Wilton Simpson Endorses Meg Weinberger for HD 94 Re-election

Wilton Simpson Endorses Meg Weinberger for HD 94 Re-election

Michael Costeines
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August 11, 2026
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) shared she has been endorsed by Florida Agricultural Commissioner Simpson for re-election to House District 94 through a social media post this week. “Meg Weinberger is one of the hardest working legislators in the process. She listens to her community and delivers for Florida families time and time again. […]
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Miami Homicides Down 50% from 2025 Midpoint, Lower on Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault

Miami Homicides Down 50% from 2025 Midpoint, Lower on Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault

Michael Costeines
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August 11, 2026
The Major Chiefs City Association (MCAA) released its violent crime survey from law enforcement agencies across the United States for the first half of 2026, including Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, through a release this week. The first half for 2026 and 2025 from the MCAA's survey is Jan. 1 to June 30. Here are the results: […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1 Million for Firefighter Safety to Local Departments

Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1 Million for Firefighter Safety to Local Departments

Michael Costeines
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August 11, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshall Blaise Ingoglia announced $1 million in awards to boost emergency response capabilities and improve firefighter safety to four local fire stations while speaking at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. "Our hometown heroes run towards danger to protect the citizens in their communities each […]
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DeSantis Touts Launch of eVTOL Vehicles as Future of Air Transportation

DeSantis Touts Launch of eVTOL Vehicles as Future of Air Transportation

Michael Costeines
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August 10, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of eVTOL [electric vertical takeoff and landing] through Central Florida's aerospace region while speaking at a press conference at the SunTrax Advanced Air Mobility and Autonomous & Connected Transportation Testing Grounds in Auburndale this week. "That means these things are going to be lifting off. They don't need a […]
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Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases Ad Attacking David Jolly on Transgender Issues

Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases Ad Attacking David Jolly on Transgender Issues

Michael Costeines
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August 10, 2026
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign released an ad calling Democratic opponent David Jolly "radically liberal, radically wrong" on transgender issues over the weekend. The 30-second ad, titled "Agenda," highlights Jolly's past statements supporting gender reassignment surgery on children. Jolly is notably a former Republican, having just become […]
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James Uthmeier Suggests Assault Charges for WNBA Players Following Sophie Cunningham Foul

James Uthmeier Suggests Assault Charges for WNBA Players Following Sophie Cunningham Foul

Michael Costeines
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August 10, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) that he's not putting up with the league's antics on his home court following an incident between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever over the weekend. "The WNBA knows better than to play games down here in Florida, because I’ll be charging people […]
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James Uthmeier Charges Six in Organized Retail Theft and Racketeering Operation

James Uthmeier Charges Six in Organized Retail Theft and Racketeering Operation

Michael Costeines
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August 7, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals accused in an organized retail theft and racketeering scheme of stolen merchandise from several popular retailers across the state. “This criminal enterprise systematically stole from Florida retailers and exploited homeless people from shelters to convert stolen merchandise into gift cards,” Uthmeier said in a press […]
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Kevin Steele Resigns After Casting Primary Vote Outside House District

Kevin Steele Resigns After Casting Primary Vote Outside House District

Michael Costeines
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August 7, 2026
Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) announced he has resigned from his House District 55 Seat after reports revealed he cast his Congressional primary vote in Hillsborough County outside of his Pasco County district. Florida law requires state lawmakers to live and be registered to vote in the district they represent. Rep. Steele, who has represented […]
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(POLL) Byron Donalds With Commanding 31-Point Lead in Republican Primary Race

(POLL) Byron Donalds With Commanding 31-Point Lead in Republican Primary Race

Michael Costeines
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August 7, 2026
A new poll by the James Madison Institute survey shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a massive lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race with the election in just 11 days. Byron Donalds: 49% Jay Collins: 18% Paul Renner: 8% James Fishback: 4% Undecided: 17% Notably, James Madison's poll is similar […]
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DeSantis Highlights Florida's Top Position in Education Ahead of School Year

DeSantis Highlights Florida's Top Position in Education Ahead of School Year

Michael Costeines
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August 6, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's top spot in several education accomplishments and initiatives ahead of the 2026-27 state school year while speaking at a press conference in Leigh Acres this week. #1 Education freedom four consecutive years #1 Education overall two of the last three years #1 Public higher education #1 Parent power by the […]
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Cory Mills Say's He'll Vote for Donalds, Ryan Elijah Noncommittal in Governor's Race

Cory Mills Say's He'll Vote for Donalds, Ryan Elijah Noncommittal in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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August 6, 2026
New Smyrna Beach — Republican congressional candidates in District 7 gave their picks in the governor's race during a hotly contested debate moderated by The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres in front of a live audience last night. The debate featured Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), former Fox 35 Anchor Ryan Elijah, businesswoman Sara Ulrich, and veteran […]
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DeSantis Slams Pete Buttigieg Calling to Eliminate Electoral College, Pack Supreme Court

DeSantis Slams Pete Buttigieg Calling to Eliminate Electoral College, Pack Supreme Court

Michael Costeines
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August 4, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to former transportation secretary and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg saying Democrats should abolish the electoral college and pack the U.S. Supreme Court during an interview with KanekoaTheGreat on social media this week. "This is fast becoming the moderate position on the left. The true commies want to abolish […]
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Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Slams Vindman Campaign for Treatment of Angie Nixon

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Slams Vindman Campaign for Treatment of Angie Nixon

Michael Costeines
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August 4, 2026
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) issued an open letter criticizing the Alexander Vindman campaign for its tone and conduct toward Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) this week. "We write as Democratic leaders, volunteers, and grassroots activists from across Florida who are deeply troubled by the tone and conduct that have recently surrounded your campaign," […]
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its support of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate by praising her work in cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and boosting the state's economic environment through a press statement this week. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Ashley Moody to continue championing Florida […]
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DeSantis Calls Fauci's Criticism a 'Badge of Honor' Over COVID-19 Handling

DeSantis Calls Fauci's Criticism a 'Badge of Honor' Over COVID-19 Handling

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis didn't seem phased by Dr. Anthony Fauci calling him a "total jerk" and a "complete disgrace" in diary entries during the coronavirus pandemic from the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) during the coronavirus pandemic while speaking to Bill Hemmer on Fox News' America's Newsroom this […]
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Republicans Add Nearly 40K Registrations in July, Total 5.6 Million Overall

Republicans Add Nearly 40K Registrations in July, Total 5.6 Million Overall

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2026
Republicans continue to extend their lead in the state of Florida, adding another 38,545 registrations in July to Democrats' 24,463, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. The month gave Republicans a +14,082 margin. "Other" jumped 6,066. Florida Voter Registration Update - August 2026 pic.twitter.com/IB0IBAKSjx — Michael […]
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