James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena Against MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena Against MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigative subpoena into Major League Baseball (MLB) over allegations the league engaged in religious discrimination over their uniform rules after three San Francisco Giant players wrote Bible verses on their caps during “Pride Night" earlier this month. “Major League Baseball claims it does not tolerate discrimination based on […]
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AIF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Alexander Vindman in Senate Race

AIF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Alexander Vindman in Senate Race

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) with a 7-point edge over Democratic challenger Alexander Vindman in her bid campaign for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Ashley Moody: 47% Alexander Vindman: 40% Undecided: 14% “Senator Ashley Moody holds a healthy lead well outside […]
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Osceola County's Budget Flagged for $165M in Wasteful, Excessive Spending

Osceola County's Budget Flagged for $165M in Wasteful, Excessive Spending

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (CFO) unveiled over $165 million in Osceola County's budget last year as “excessive, wasteful spending" during another audit crackdown while speaking in St. Cloud this week. “A budget increase of this magnitude for Osceola County is further proof that local governments have not been good stewards of taxpayer dollars," […]
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Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Florida Farm Bureau, through a post on social media this week. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB), officially known as the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, is the state's largest non-profit agricultural advocacy […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Announces 12 Arrests as Part of $806K Public Assistance Fraud Bust

Blaise Ingoglia Announces 12 Arrests as Part of $806K Public Assistance Fraud Bust

Michael Costeines
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June 18, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of 12 individuals for defrauding assistance programs of $487,728 through a press release this week. The bust was part of a larger $806,000 crackdown in May 2026. "If you think you can scheme your way into profiting off of public assistance benefits, think again," Ingoglia said. […]
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Florida Professional Fighters Endorse Ashley Moody for Senate

Florida Professional Fighters Endorse Ashley Moody for Senate

Michael Costeines
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June 18, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) shared she has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) in her campaign for a full term in the U.S. Senate through a post on social media. "The men and women who risk their lives to protect others are real heroes in our communities and they deserve a Senator […]
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Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum Endorse Jay Collins for Governor

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum Endorse Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 17, 2026
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum announced their endorsements of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership and miliary service. “Throughout my nearly 50-year career in law enforcement, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t about making promises—it’s about showing up and delivering results," Leeper said in a […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Finds $443M in Palm Beach County's Budget as Wasteful, Excessive

Blaise Ingoglia Finds $443M in Palm Beach County's Budget as Wasteful, Excessive

Michael Costeines
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June 17, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (CFO) has determined over $440 million in Palm Beach County's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget as “excessive, wasteful spending" during another county audit sweep while speaking in Boca Raton this week. "Local governments have repeatedly taken advantage of the taxpayers by asking for more and more money. In just six […]
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James Uthmeier Maintains Fight Against Human Trafficking During 2026 FIFA World Cup

James Uthmeier Maintains Fight Against Human Trafficking During 2026 FIFA World Cup

Michael Costeines
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June 17, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reaffirmed the state's effort to combat human trafficking with Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) set to host six more matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while speaking at a press conference at the Florida International University Graham Center this week. "We are taking proactive approach and joining forces across […]
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Florida GOP to Host District 19, District 25 Congressional Debates at Sunshine State Showdown

Florida GOP to Host District 19, District 25 Congressional Debates at Sunshine State Showdown

Michael Costeines
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June 16, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it will host a debate for Florida's 19th Congressional District and Florida's 25th Congressional District during the party's Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on June 27th. "The Sunshine State Showdown will serve as a major platform for candidates to share […]
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DeSantis Signs Jason Raynor Act, Several Public Safety Bills Into Law

DeSantis Signs Jason Raynor Act, Several Public Safety Bills Into Law

Michael Costeines
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June 16, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several pro-law enforcement and public safety bills, including the Jason Raynor Act, while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. Senate Bill 156 (Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel) The law, known as the Jason Raynor Act, mandates a life sentence without parole for any […]
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Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 16, 2026
Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida Governor by praising his backing of condo safety reforms in a statement this week. Surfside was the location of June 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse that left 98 dead and many injured in one of the deadliest structural failures in U.S. […]
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Byron Donalds Highlights Plan Ensuring Students Read at Grade Level by Third Grade

Byron Donalds Highlights Plan Ensuring Students Read at Grade Level by Third Grade

Michael Costeines
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June 15, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) launched his “Read to Succeed” education initiative to help Florida children read at grade level by third grade while speaking at a campaign stop in Jacksonville over the weekend. "When children learn to read by third grade, you've opened every door ahead of them. When they fall […]
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Chairman Anthony Rodriguez Leading Charge on Key Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility

Chairman Anthony Rodriguez Leading Charge on Key Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility

Michael Costeines
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June 15, 2026
Miami-Dade County Chairman Anthony Rodriguez discussed the critical importance on the commission's Tuesday vote of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation in an interview with The Floridian this week. The center, if approved at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would provide key mental health diversion care to incarcerated individuals needing treatment around the area. […]
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James Uthmeier Endorses Scott Singer in CD 25 Bid

James Uthmeier Endorses Scott Singer in CD 25 Bid

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in his bid for the Republican nomination in Florida's Congressional District 14 seat this week. ".@ScottSingerUSA is a proven conservative. As Mayor of Boca Raton, he consistently fought to lower taxes, support small businesses, and stand strong behind law enforcement. […]
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DeSantis Pushes for Republican Gubernatorial Debate at Sunshine State Showdown

DeSantis Pushes for Republican Gubernatorial Debate at Sunshine State Showdown

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for choosing to not have gubernatorial candidates debate at the upcoming Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood on June 27th while taking questions from reporters at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. "There should be a debate. They […]
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Over 80 House and Senate Candidates for Election

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Over 80 House and Senate Candidates for Election

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced over 80 Florida House and Senate endorsements for candidates running in the November midterm through a release this week. The FL Chamber, founded in 1916, is the state's largest business advocacy organization dedicated to promoting free enterprise and pro-growth policies to local, state, and federal officials. "The Florida Chamber has […]
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Florida Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Paul Renner for Governor

Florida Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Paul Renner for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2026
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R)  through a press release this week. The FOP is the largest law enforcement organization in the state with over 25,000 members. "Paul Renner stands apart as the clear choice for the endorsement of the Florida Fraternal Order of Police. […]
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