DeSantis Touts Success of Progress Monitoring for Students in Language Arts, Mathematics

DeSantis Touts Success of Progress Monitoring for Students in Language Arts, Mathematics

Michael Costeines
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June 26, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than 60% of Florida K-12 students are performing at or above grade level in both English language arts and mathematics as part of the state's end-of-year progress monitoring system while speaking at a press conference in Lakeland this week. Florida started end-of-year progress monitoring, officially known as the Florida Assessment […]
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DeSantis Announces Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

DeSantis Announces Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

Michael Costeines
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June 25, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the closure "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention center in the Everglades, while speaking at a press conference in Ochopee this week. "I said from the beginning that this was an emergency solution that would be temporary, that once DHS [Department of Homeland Security] had the wherewithal to be able […]
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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 25, 2026
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership on law enforcement in a statement this week. “I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins for Governor,” Wells said. “Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor Collins, Florida has grown to be […]
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Paul Renner Urges Fox News, NewsMax to Host Gubernatorial Debate

Paul Renner Urges Fox News, NewsMax to Host Gubernatorial Debate

Michael Costeines
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June 25, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is asking Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott and Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy to host one or more debates for governor on their networks next month, in a letter sent to both executives on Wednesday. "As Florida goes, so goes the conservative movement. It is critical that our Republican primary […]
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DeSantis Reaffirms Push for Republican Gubernatorial Debate, Criticizes Party Leadership

DeSantis Reaffirms Push for Republican Gubernatorial Debate, Criticizes Party Leadership

Michael Costeines
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June 24, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) for not having a scheduled gubernatorial debate, including at the party's upcoming Sunshine State Showdown, while taking questions at a press conference in Bradenton this week. "I think you should have debates. I think that that's important. This is a difficult state to get known […]
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DeSantis Warns of 'Dangerous Trend' in Democratic Party After New York City Elections

DeSantis Warns of 'Dangerous Trend' in Democratic Party After New York City Elections

Michael Costeines
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June 24, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted after three New York Democratic congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, won their primaries on Tuesday night while speaking at a press conference in Bradenton. The progressive candidates, Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier are all likely favorites to win their general […]
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Jay Collins Touts Military Service, Relationship with DeSantis in Campaign Ad

Jay Collins Touts Military Service, Relationship with DeSantis in Campaign Ad

Michael Costeines
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June 24, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has launched a multi-million-dollar campaign ad this week highlighting his military service and conservative record alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis in his bid for Florida governor. The 30-second ad, titled “Back in the Fight," will run on linear television, digital streaming, and social media as Lt. Gov. Collins looks to springboard his […]
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 23, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce through a press release this week. The Florida Chamber of Commerce (FL Chamber), the state's largest business organization, represents over 139,000 businesses and advocates for over three million private-sector employees across the state. “Florida is changing. […]
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Florida AFL-CIO, Florida Education Association Endorse David Jolly for Governor

Florida AFL-CIO, Florida Education Association Endorse David Jolly for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 23, 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced that he has been endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO and the Florida Education Association for Florida governor through posts on social media this week. "Florida’s workers keep our state moving. I’m proud to have the support of the Florida AFL-CIO and the working families they represent across our state," […]
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James Uthmeier Expands Ban on Synthetic Kratom '7-OH' Products

James Uthmeier Expands Ban on Synthetic Kratom '7-OH' Products

Michael Costeines
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June 23, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule broadening the state's ban on highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), or synthetic Kratom, and other related chemical products being sold in the state while speaking in Tampa this week. “Today I signed an emergency rule because these dangerous concentrated 7-OH products present an imminent hazard to the […]
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(SOURCES) 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility to Close Down

(SOURCES) 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility to Close Down

Michael Costeines
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June 22, 2026
"Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention facility in the Everglades, is reportedly shutting down for good, with contractors moving forward with "full demobilization" of the site, sources told CBS News Miami. The announcement comes after the center's final migrant detainees were moved from the facility last week due to the Atlantic hurricane season. The […]
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Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Albert Carvalho Resigns Following FBI Probe

Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Albert Carvalho Resigns Following FBI Probe

Michael Costeines
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June 22, 2026
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent (LAUSD) Albert Carvalho resigned from his position on Sunday night, months after federal investigators, through search warrants, raided his home and district office as part of an ongoing probe. LAUSD confirmed Carvalho' resignation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has not shared details of the investigation, or Carvalho's possible […]
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Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 22, 2026
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his commitment to law and order in a statement this week. “As the Sheriff of Marion County, I have spent my career protecting my community and standing up for law and order,” Woods said. “Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is […]
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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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