Blaise Ingoglia, Wilton Simpson Coast in Republican Primaries

Blaise Ingoglia, Wilton Simpson Coast in Republican Primaries

Michael Costeines
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August 18, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia and Florida Agricultural Wilton Simpson each won their respective Republican primaries in landside victories on Tuesday night. Both CFO Ingoglia and Commissioner Simpson were expected favorites. Florida Chief Financial Officer: Blaise Ingoglia: 61% Frank Collige: 39% The Republican Party of Florida celebrated CFO Ingoglia's victory on social media. […]
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Angie Nixon Wins U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Over Alexander Vindman in Stunning Upset

Angie Nixon Wins U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Over Alexander Vindman in Stunning Upset

Michael Costeines
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August 18, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) secured a stunning upset over challenger Alexander Vindman with 56% of the vote to win the party's special senate nomination tonight. Angie Nixon: 56% Alexander Vindman: 44% Rep. Nixon, a socialist Democrat, is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives in District 13. She is also […]
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Byron Donalds Wins Republican Gubernatorial Primary, David Jolly Takes Democratic Bid

Byron Donalds Wins Republican Gubernatorial Primary, David Jolly Takes Democratic Bid

Michael Costeines
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August 18, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) won the Republican primary with 48% of the vote over Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, and businessman James Fishback tonight. Byron Donalds: 48% Jay Collins: 25% James Fishback: 10$ Paul Renner: 9% Republican candidates Bobby Williams, Rachel Rodriguez, Jim Holcomb, Arthur Joseph […]
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Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Michael Costeines
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August 18, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso by executive order after his arrest on charges related to child sexual abuse this morning. "It is in the best interests of the residents of Palm Beach County, and the citizens of the State of Florida, […]
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Scott Singer Pitches Final Policy Points Ahead of District 25 Republican Primary

Scott Singer Pitches Final Policy Points Ahead of District 25 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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August 17, 2026
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer laid out his closing policy points in his bid for the Republican nomination in Florida's 25th Congressional District through a social media post this week. Singer's points include: Securing the U.S. border and enforcing immigration laws. Standing with Isreal and fighting against antisemitism. Supporting President Donald Trump's "America First" […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Lays Out Hurricane Preparedness Tips as Peak Season Begins

Blaise Ingoglia Lays Out Hurricane Preparedness Tips as Peak Season Begins

Michael Costeines
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August 17, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshall Blaise Ingoglia recently detailed tips as part of his hurricane preparedness tour while speaking at a press conference in Brevard County. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 3. Peak hurricane season in Florida generally occurs from mid-August to late October. “While […]
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DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence in the passage of Amendment 3 after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a re-write to a court ordered revision of the ballot initiative to slash property taxes in the state. The governor shared his optimism while taking questions during a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this week. Amendment […]
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DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he's not backing or supporting congressional candidate Cory Mills in his District 7 Republican primary race while taking while taking questions at a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. "I have not endorsed Corey Mills, and I do not support Corey Mills," DeSantis said.  The response comes after President […]
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Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) issued a statement calling for an immediate special session to bring the Medical Freedom Act and AI Bill of Rights to a vote in front of the Florida Legislature. “The ultimate slap in the face to voters is the dereliction of duty by their elected representatives. Early in the […]
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James Uthmeier Highlights 2,000 Child Predator Arrests in Office

James Uthmeier Highlights 2,000 Child Predator Arrests in Office

Michael Costeines
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August 13, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a whopping 2,000 child predators have been arrested since he assumed office in February 2025 while speaking at a press conference alongside law enforcement officials in Fort Myers this week. “Protecting our children is my number one priority,” Uthmeier said in a release. “With over 2,000 child predators arrested […]
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DeSantis Unveils Statue of Andrew Jackson for 'America 250'

DeSantis Unveils Statue of Andrew Jackson for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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August 13, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Andrew Jackson as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Marianna in Jackson County on the Florida Panhandle this week. "I think this is a very impressive statue. This county that bears President Jackson's name, that General Jackson when he […]
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National Federation of Small Business Endorses 42 State Legislators for Election

National Federation of Small Business Endorses 42 State Legislators for Election

Michael Costeines
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August 13, 2026
The National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) Florida PAC announced their endorsement of 42 candidates in the State Legislature for election this November through a press release this week. The endorsements include 27 candidates in the House and 15 candidates in the Senate. The NFIB has advocated for small and independent business owners since 1943. […]
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James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 116 in Large Human Trafficking Operation

James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 116 in Large Human Trafficking Operation

Michael Costeines
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August 12, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 116 people allegedly involved in a massive human trafficking and child predator operation in Hillsborough County while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. The sting, part of "Operation Relentless Summer," included assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. “These human traffickers and child […]
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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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