Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary Without Trump Endorsement

Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary Without Trump Endorsement

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has toppled Former Florida House Representative George Moraitis and American Businessman Dan Franzese in the Republican Primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25). Singer will face incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla) after defeating U.S. Navy veteran Moraitis by 4%. All three candidates have strongly campaigned in […]
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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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Ryan Elijah Defeats Cory Mills in District 7 Republican Primary

Ryan Elijah Defeats Cory Mills in District 7 Republican Primary

Grayson Bakich
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August 18, 2026
The Republican primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District has been called, and Ryan Elijah eked out a win over the incumbent Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) in a vicious race. The Results The final tally shows Elijah winning by 46.9% over Rep. Mills, who finished with 34.4% of the vote. A Fight for the Ages Rep. […]
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Jim Schwartzel Wins 19th Congressional District Republican Primary

Jim Schwartzel Wins 19th Congressional District Republican Primary

Grayson Bakich
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August 18, 2026
The Republican primary for the 19th Congressional District has been called, and Jim Schwartzel has been declared the winner. The Results The projected tally, reported by NBC, has Schwartzel winning with 29.2% of the vote. Second place has former Trump Administration official Catalina Lauf with  21.8% of the vote, followed by Jim Overweis with 16% […]
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Moskowitz Triumphs Against Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin

Moskowitz Triumphs Against Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
Two-term Incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) has defeated up-and-comer Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin in the race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District Democratic Primary, winning a contentious battle to the General Election. Rep. Moskowitz is one of the many Florida Democratic Representatives who have had to pivot across Congressional Districts following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recently passed […]
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Secures Reelection Effort Despite Controversial Pivot

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Secures Reelection Effort Despite Controversial Pivot

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
Veteran Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) has won the Democratic Primary for Florida Congressional District 20’s (FL CD 20) vacant seat, a victory in a reelection bid that has been met with heightened scrutiny and backlash over the incumbent’s fit as representative of the minority-majority district. Rep. Wasserman Schultz is now set to face Republican […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 8.18.2026 — Election Monitoring in Miami-Dade County — Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso Arrested — and Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 8.18.2026 — Election Monitoring in Miami-Dade County — Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso Arrested — and Much More...

Staff Report
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August 18, 2026
DOJ Announces Election Monitoring In Miami-Dade County The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will be monitoring polling sites in Miami-Dade County during... READ MORE.         Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Early this morning, with substantial assistance from FDLE and local law enforcement, Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Backs Bill to Codify Trump's Most Favored Nation Drug Price Executive Order

Anna Paulina Luna Backs Bill to Codify Trump's Most Favored Nation Drug Price Executive Order

Grayson Bakich
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August 18, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is backing legislation to codify President Donald Trump's most-favored-nation (MFN) drug-pricing executive order. The Context Last May, President Trump issued an executive order instituting a form of price controls on prescription drugs by capping the permitted price of drugs sold in the US at the price in the country with […]
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DOJ Announces Election Monitoring In Miami-Dade County

DOJ Announces Election Monitoring In Miami-Dade County

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will be monitoring polling sites in Miami-Dade County during Florida’s primary election, deploying four Civil Rights Division attorneys to the locations. “Election monitoring is an ongoing priority for this office,” DOJ Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon affirmed. “Nondiscriminatory monitoring ensures all elections remain […]
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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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Judge Orders Conditional Release Of WWII Memorial Vandal

Judge Orders Conditional Release Of WWII Memorial Vandal

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
A judge ordered the court-imposed conditional release of the alleged World War II Memorial vandal less than a week after being charged with two felony counts for the act. Melissa Farris, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, was charged with committing a depredation against property of the U.S. and destruction of a veterans’ memorial following the incident on […]
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JUICE🍊— 8.18.2026 — Collins Announces Kevin Guthrie as Running Mate — Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman — and More...

JUICE🍊— 8.18.2026 — Collins Announces Kevin Guthrie as Running Mate — Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman — and More...

Staff Report
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August 18, 2026
Jay Collins announces Kevin Guthrie as running mate Just hours before Florida voters head to the polls to vote in the primary election for statewide offices... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Don’t trust campaign promises. Trust the record. I’ve stood with Governor DeSantis, fought the tough fights, and delivered conservative results for Florida. As […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 8.17.2026 — Ingoglia Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips — Patronis Endorses Yoni Anijar — and Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 8.17.2026 — Ingoglia Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips — Patronis Endorses Yoni Anijar — and Much More...

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August 17, 2026
Blaise Ingoglia Lays Out Hurricane Preparedness Tips as Peak Season Begins Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshall Blaise Ingoglia recently... READ MORE.         Congressional Candidate Madison Cawthorn: "We are fully anticipating victory. Our army of volunteers and poll workers are winning hearts and minds left and right." Congressional Candidate […]
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Trump Reaffirms Threat to 'Bomb The S**t Out Of' Oman

Trump Reaffirms Threat to 'Bomb The S**t Out Of' Oman

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his recent statements about attacking Oman amid the U.S.’s efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, telling reporters that the U.S. would handle the ally “very easily.” “I don’t think they behaved very well, but we’d handle them very easily,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about […]
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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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Greg Steube Introduces Bill Evaluating Endangered Species Act's Role On Obstructing Invasive Reptile Removal

Greg Steube Introduces Bill Evaluating Endangered Species Act's Role On Obstructing Invasive Reptile Removal

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill mandating research on the impact of federal species categories on state wildlife agencies' ability to remove invasive alligators from waterways near populated areas. The Gathering Alligator Treatment, Oversight, and Response (GATOR) Act of 2026 orders the Comptroller General and the Department of the Interior (DOI), and relevant state […]
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Jimmy Patronis Endorses Yoni Anijar for Florida State House

Jimmy Patronis Endorses Yoni Anijar for Florida State House

Grayson Bakich
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August 17, 2026
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is endorsing Yoni Anijar in the Florida House's 100th district Republican primary. What Patronis is Saying "Yoni Anijar is a committed patriot who will be a fighter for a stronger America and a stronger Florida in the State House," said Rep. Patronis in a statement. "From serving our country as a […]
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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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