Ingoglia Highlights Achievements in First 100 Days as CFO

Ingoglia Highlights Achievements in First 100 Days as CFO

Michael Costeines
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October 30, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia highlighted some of his accomplishments in his first 100 days as CFO in a social media post this week. Ingoglia, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is seeking a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. "We have hit the ground running," Ingoglia wrote. […]
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UNF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead in Senate Race, James Uthmeier Leads in AG Bid

UNF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead in Senate Race, James Uthmeier Leads in AG Bid

Michael Costeines
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October 29, 2025
The Republican Party of Florida shared a pair of polls conducted by the University of North Florida showing Senator Ashley Moody (R) with an 11-point advantage (49%-38%) over Democratic candidate Jennifer Jenkins for a full term in the Senate, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) with a 9-point edge (45%-36%) over Democratic candidate Jose […]
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Florida Billboard Highlights 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

Florida Billboard Highlights 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

Michael Costeines
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October 28, 2025
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is taking a bit of a victory lap after a billboard was recently spotted showing the lawmaker holding a "45-47 Pres. Donald J. Trump Blvd" sign off the highway. "Promises made, promises kept," the billboard reads. Known in Florida political circles as "MAGA Meg," Rep. Weinbeger co-sponsored a bill, […]
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Florida Bill Would Examine Vaccine History in Unexpected Deaths of Young Adults, Infants

Florida Bill Would Examine Vaccine History in Unexpected Deaths of Young Adults, Infants

Michael Costeines
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October 28, 2025
A Florida lawmaker is looking to force medical examiners in the state to explore the vaccination history of young adults, children, or infants who die suddenly for unknown reasons. The move comes in part after some cases of Myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation, began to emerge as a complication in young people after the […]
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DeSantis Says Zohran Mamdani is Future of Democratic Party

DeSantis Says Zohran Mamdani is Future of Democratic Party

Michael Costeines
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October 28, 2025
During an appearance with Jesse Watters on Fox News this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis all but anointed Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as the face of the Democratic Party if he's elected as the next mayor of New York City. "This Mamdani is the Democrat party. The minute he gets elected, assuming that happens, and then […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Endorsed by 60 Florida Sheriffs in CFO Bid

Blaise Ingoglia Endorsed by 60 Florida Sheriffs in CFO Bid

Michael Costeines
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October 27, 2025
60 Florida sheriffs have endorsed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia in his bid for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026, his campaign announced this week. “The state of Florida has benefited from conservative leadership that has backed the blue and passed some of the toughest anti-crime laws — undoubtedly making our state stronger,” […]
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Florida to Award Speech and Debate Scholarship in Honor of Charlie Kirk

Florida to Award Speech and Debate Scholarship in Honor of Charlie Kirk

Michael Costeines
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October 27, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the winner of Florida's speech and debate challenge will receive a scholarship in honor of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The debate state championship will be held at New College of Florida on April 5, 2026, in Sarasota. Speaking at New College, Gov. DeSantis detailed that the following prizes would be […]
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Republican Party of Florida to Host Legislator Appreciation Reception Featuring Top GOP Guests

Republican Party of Florida to Host Legislator Appreciation Reception Featuring Top GOP Guests

Michael Costeines
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October 27, 2025
The Republican Party of Florida announced this week that Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison will host a legislator appreciation reception featuring several top GOP leaders at The Moon in Tallahassee on Nov. 19. The list of guests includes: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) Republican National […]
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Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Anti-Tariff Ad

Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Anti-Tariff Ad

Michael Costeines
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October 24, 2025
President Donald Trump has reportedly ended trade talks with Canada this week after the Ontario government launched a $75 million ad criticizing the administration over its tariff policies. The ad, airing on multiple major U.S. television networks, features authentic clips of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs during a 1987 radio address. However, the Ronald […]
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James Uthmeier Investigating CDL School After Harjinder Singh Failed Exam 10 Times Before Deadly Florida Turnpike Crash

James Uthmeier Investigating CDL School After Harjinder Singh Failed Exam 10 Times Before Deadly Florida Turnpike Crash

Michael Costeines
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October 24, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn while driving a semi-truck on Florida's Turnpike back in August, failed his CDL test 10 times over […]
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University of Florida Ranked Top College by the Manhattan Institute

University of Florida Ranked Top College by the Manhattan Institute

Michael Costeines
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October 24, 2025
The University of Florida has been named the No.1 college by City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute. The 2025 rankings included Florida State at No. 7 and the University of Miami at No. 52. For its findings, the Manhattan Institute analyzed 68 factors across multiple categories, including return on academic investment, curriculum rigor, […]
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Uthmeier Arrests Illegal Alien for Attacking FHP Trooper During Traffic Stop

Uthmeier Arrests Illegal Alien for Attacking FHP Trooper During Traffic Stop

Michael Costeines
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October 23, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expected to charge an illegal alien with battery on a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper (FHP) and resisting arrest with violence after an incident during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, he announced. “Florida will not tolerate violent criminals—especially those who shouldn’t even be in our country—attacking our law enforcement […]
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Uthmeier Vows to Fix 2020 Census, Adding Congressional Seats for Florida

Uthmeier Vows to Fix 2020 Census, Adding Congressional Seats for Florida

Michael Costeines
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October 23, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the impact of rectifications to the U.S. Census and its ramifications on the state's congressional map during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play! "I think people at home don't fully appreciate how important the census is to the future electoral power decisions of our […]
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Ryan Chamberlin Files Bill to Reform State's Minimum Wage Requirements

Ryan Chamberlin Files Bill to Reform State's Minimum Wage Requirements

Michael Costeines
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October 23, 2025
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) has filed legislation in the House to reform the state's minimum wage for workers, currently at $14 per hour, with provisions for different options for compensation. According to the bill, HB 221, would allow an employee to voluntarily opt out of the minimum wage requirement if they are employed in "an […]
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Trump Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026

Trump Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026

Michael Costeines
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October 23, 2025
President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Commissioner Simpson for being "strong and highly popular" in Florida and for being an "America […]
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DeSantis Indicates He Would Sign Ivermectin Bill Into State Law

DeSantis Indicates He Would Sign Ivermectin Bill Into State Law

Michael Costeines
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October 22, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated on social media that he would sign a bill on the over-the-counter sale of Ivermectin if it is passed by the Florida Legislature. "We are pushing for the Legislature to do the Ivermectin bill; I will sign it once passed," DeSantis wrote in response to an X user. Ivermectin is a […]
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Florida Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Auto Insurance Refunds

Florida Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Auto Insurance Refunds

Michael Costeines
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October 22, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state regulators have collected nearly $1 billion in premium credits and rebates for Progressive auto insurance policyholders during a press conference in Sarasota this week. The governor, joined by Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner Michael Yaworsky, credited the refund to cost savings achieved through state litigation reforms over the […]
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Early Voting in Miami Mayoral Race Begins Saturday: What to Know

Early Voting in Miami Mayoral Race Begins Saturday: What to Know

Michael Costeines
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October 22, 2025
City of Miami residents can get a head start on their next pick for mayor with early voting beginning on Saturday, Oct. 25, and running until Sunday, Nov. 2. Voting times and locations are below: Saturdays & Sundays: 8 am – 4 pm Weekdays (M-F): 7 am – 7 pm Carrie P. Meek Senior and […]
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