Last Squeeze🍊— 6.1.2026 — Bilirakis Endorses Casey Askar for Congress — DeSantis Touts Property Tax Exemptions — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 6.1.2026 — Bilirakis Endorses Casey Askar for Congress — DeSantis Touts Property Tax Exemptions — and More...

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June 1, 2026
Casey Askar Scores Congressional Endorsement From Rep. Gus Bilirakis Businessman and U.S. Marine veteran Casey Askar has landed the endorsement of Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R)... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Today marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Floridians know better than anyone the risks these storms can bring." […]
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Google Aims To Release 64 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes In Florida

Google Aims To Release 64 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes In Florida

Joseph Quesada
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June 1, 2026
Google is seeking approval from federal regulators to release up to 64 million specially treated mosquitoes within Florida and California over the next two years as part of an initiative known as the “Debug” program. According to the Federal Register of the Office of the Federal Register, in early May 2026, Google filed a request […]
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DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat in a social media post this week. "Today I am happy to endorse Sheriff @ChrisNocco for Senate District 21! He has done a great job as Pasco Sheriff, stands fully behind our property tax elimination efforts, and will […]
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Bernie Sanders Proposes Bill Granting U.S. Public 50% Ownership of U.S. A.I. Companies

Bernie Sanders Proposes Bill Granting U.S. Public 50% Ownership of U.S. A.I. Companies

Joseph Quesada
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June 1, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced he will be introducing a bill that “would give the public a direct ownership stake in the largest A.I. [(Artificial Intelligence)] companies” in the U.S. According to an op-ed by the independent lawmaker published in the New York Times (Times), the legislation, the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, would […]
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising him as a "conservative fighter" in a social media post this week. "Byron is a proven conservative fighter who knows what it takes to defend our freedoms, grow our economy, and keep Florida leading the nation. That's […]
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Iran Stops Negotiations With U.S. And Fully Closes Waterways

Iran Stops Negotiations With U.S. And Fully Closes Waterways

Joseph Quesada
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June 1, 2026
Iran will halt "talks and the exchange of texts through a mediator" with the U.S. in response to ongoing ceasefire violations, including Israel’s ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. “No dialogue will take place” until Israel fully withdraws from occupied areas in Lebanon and stops all […]
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U.S. Intercepts Iran Missiles Aimed At American Forces In Kuwait

U.S. Intercepts Iran Missiles Aimed At American Forces In Kuwait

Joseph Quesada
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June 1, 2026
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it neutralized two Iranian ballistic missiles that targeted American troops stationed in Kuwait. According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces successfully intercepted the missiles on May 31, 2026, at 11 P.M. ET, additionally confirming that no American personnel were harmed. “U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to protect our […]
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DeSantis Details County Property Tax Exemptions Ahead of Special Session

DeSantis Details County Property Tax Exemptions Ahead of Special Session

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several counties' homestead property tax exemptions under the initial $250k limit through a series of social media posts. Florida's special legislative session to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Save Our Homes" proposal to phase out homestead property taxes begins today. Florida took in about $32 billion in property taxes in 2019. That […]
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JUICE🍊— 6.1.2026 — Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement — 600M Allocated for Everglades Restoration — and More...

JUICE🍊— 6.1.2026 — Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement — 600M Allocated for Everglades Restoration — and More...

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June 1, 2026
Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives... READ MORE.   Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "On behalf of Miami-Dade’s nearly 3 million residents, we thank Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a lifetime of extraordinary service." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Another Sine Die, another strong budget secured. […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 5.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Illegal Alien Operations — Ashley Gantt is Running for Shevrin Jones' Seat — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 5.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Illegal Alien Operations — Ashley Gantt is Running for Shevrin Jones' Seat — and More...

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May 29, 2026
DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Speaker, I stood with Gov. DeSantis to stop big banks from targeting conservatives, secure our elections, and protect girls' […]
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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...

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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...

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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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