Everglades Trust Praises Legislature for Allocating Over $600M to Glades Restoration in Budget

Everglades Trust Praises Legislature for Allocating Over $600M to Glades Restoration in Budget

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2026
The Everglades Trust, a non-profit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades, thanked the State Legislature for including $638 million in restoration to the wetland as part of its 2026-27 fiscal year (FY) budget it passed in Tallahassee on Friday. The funding includes completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), widely known […]
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Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress

Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress

Daniel Molina
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May 29, 2026
After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) has announced the latest hat she'll wear – that of a retiree. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives' 17th district in 2011, Rep. Wilson soon represented the 24th district since 2013, and she hasn't stopped since. During remarks shared […]
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Ashley Gantt Announces Run to Succeed Shevrin Jones in SD 34

Ashley Gantt Announces Run to Succeed Shevrin Jones in SD 34

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2026
Rep. Ashley Gantt (D-Miami) announced she will run to replace Sen. Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) in Senate District 34 after Jones declared he will not be seeking another term earlier this week. The announcement comes amid speculation Sen. Jones will run for U.S. Rep. Fredrica Wilson's (D-FL) District 24 seat after Wilson announced this week […]
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DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement

DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations while speaking alongside Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) officers at a press conference in Davie this week. Operation Sandhill Sentinel A joint operation involving Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Florida National […]
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JUICE🍊— 5.29.2026 — Florida AFL-CIU Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida Attorney General — Republican Party of Florida Endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner — and More...

JUICE🍊— 5.29.2026 — Florida AFL-CIU Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida Attorney General — Republican Party of Florida Endorses Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner — and More...

Staff Report
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May 29, 2026
Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Attorney General Florida AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced its unanimous endorsement... READ MORE.   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Any of the candidates running for the Republican nomination are light years better than Temu […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 5.28.2026 — Moskowitz Announces Reelection Bid — Uthmeier Charges Three in Organized Theft Scheme — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 5.28.2026 — Moskowitz Announces Reelection Bid — Uthmeier Charges Three in Organized Theft Scheme — and More...

Staff Report
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May 28, 2026
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Announce Reelection Bid in Florida's 25th Congressional District He's finally in! Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) has finally announced... READ MORE.         Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Would you join me in wishing my longtime friend, colleague, and an outstanding Secretary of […]
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Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Attorney General

Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Attorney General

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2026
Florida AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced its unanimous endorsement of Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida attorney general through a press release this week. “The process behind this endorsement represented input from all facets of our movement and Florida’s labor force, and it comes with the determination and dedication of hundreds of thousands of […]
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Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Study Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violent Crime

Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Study Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violent Crime

Grayson Bakich
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May 28, 2026
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to study the link between animal abuse and violent crime, especially in order to prevent those convicted of animal cruelty from harming other people. Specifically, the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act commissions a study within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to […]
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James Uthmeier Charges Three in Organized Retail Theft Scheme

James Uthmeier Charges Three in Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges to three individuals connected in an organized retail theft scheme targeting hardware stores across Florida through a press release this week. According to the attorney general, Johnny Batista, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, and Roberto Aldana Ferrera allegedly committed smash-and-grab burglaries of high-end merchandise at Ferguson Waterworks, Grainger, Electric City, Sewell’s […]
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Republican Party of Florida Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election

Republican Party of Florida Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida officially endorsed Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign for commissioner this week. "A lifelong conservative leader, farmer, and former President of the Florida Senate, Commissioner Simpson has built a record of results fighting for Florida families, protecting agriculture, defending constitutional freedoms, and keeping Florida the nation's leading […]
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Cory Mills Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misuse of Controlled Substances for Animals

Cory Mills Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misuse of Controlled Substances for Animals

Grayson Bakich
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May 28, 2026
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to crack down on the fraudulent acquisition of controlled substances meant for animals and pets. Specifically, Rep. Mills' Practitioner Enforcement and Tracking of Substances (PETS) Act requires veterinarians to adhere more strictly to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), a system that tracks controlled substance prescriptions, and clarifies aspects […]
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Shevrin Jones Won't Seek Re-Election in SD 34; Fueling Congressional Speculation

Shevrin Jones Won't Seek Re-Election in SD 34; Fueling Congressional Speculation

Michael Costeines
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May 27, 2026
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced will not be seeking re-election in Senate District 34 in an emotional message shared on social media this week. "Everything I've done over these last 13 years has been rooted in one simple belief, and that that people deserve leadership that fights for them, listens to them, and […]
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Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Launches SD 30 Run

Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Launches SD 30 Run

Michael Costeines
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May 27, 2026
Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book announced her candidacy for Senate District 30 through a social media post this week. Book, who served as Leader from 2021 to 2024, and as a Senator from 2016 to 2024, is looking to replace Sen. Tina Scott Polsky (R-Boca Raton), who announced she would not seek another term […]
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DeSantis Announces Property Tax Special Session for June 1

DeSantis Announces Property Tax Special Session for June 1

Michael Costeines
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May 27, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation designating a homestead property tax legislative special session for state lawmakers beginning Monday, June 1, in Tallahassee while speaking at a press conference in Tampa. A property tax amendment, if passed with 60% approval by both the House and Senate, would also require 60% approval by Florida voters on […]
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New Bill Threatens Medicare Advantage Benefits

New Bill Threatens Medicare Advantage Benefits

Opinion
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May 27, 2026
To the Editor, I enrolled in Medicare Advantage because it offered me something I hadn’t found in traditional Medicare: a plan that pulled everything together. Predictable costs, coordinated care, and supplemental benefits that address the real gaps seniors face. My plan has made a genuine difference in my life. I know what my costs are […]
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JUICE🍊— 5.27.2026 — Kevin Steele Favorite to Win CD 14?—Sydney Gruters Scores TPUSA Endorsement—Much More...

JUICE🍊— 5.27.2026 — Kevin Steele Favorite to Win CD 14?—Sydney Gruters Scores TPUSA Endorsement—Much More...

Staff Report
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May 27, 2026
Online Betting Site Has Kevin Steele Winning Republican Congressional Race in CD 14 The Republican congressional primary race in Florida's 14th District could come down to who is the most loyal supporter of President Donald Trump, as both former Rep. Mike Beltran and current Rep. Kevin Steele... READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis—No national car tax both […]
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Sydney Gruters Scores Turning Point Action Endorsement in 16th Congressional District Campaign

Sydney Gruters Scores Turning Point Action Endorsement in 16th Congressional District Campaign

Grayson Bakich
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May 27, 2026
Sydney Gruters' list of endorsements to replace the outgoing Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) in the 16th congressional district has only gotten longer, as Turning Point Action has given her its support. Turning Point Action is the voter mobilization wing of Turning Point USA, the conservative activist organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk and currently […]
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Catalina Lauf Slams Madison Cawthorn Over Memorial Day Campaign Event

Catalina Lauf Slams Madison Cawthorn Over Memorial Day Campaign Event

Grayson Bakich
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May 26, 2026
Former Trump Administration official Catalina Lauf fiercely criticized former Representative Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) for hosting a meet-and-greet event on Memorial Day in a social media post. Both Lauf and former Rep. Cawthorn are competing in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th congressional district, which Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is leaving to run for Governor. And […]
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