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'I Wasn't Convinced': Pizzo Talks Lackluster Dems, Vows to Move Party Away from Left Fringe

TALLAHASSEE—Hinting at his plan to steer Florida Democrats away from detrimentally ultra-progressive platforms, Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo revealed Tuesday…

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Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate Democrats plan to file a bill this session banning the use of taxpayer money for political advertising, prompted…

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Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump for Marco Rubio’s likely soon-to-be-open senate seat as he has…

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Against DeSantis' Wishes, Florida Leaders Say No to Special Session for Condo Laws

Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' promise that Florida's pricey new condo laws would be addressed by the end of the year,…

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Speaker Daniel Perez Says he Will Slash Wasteful State Government Spending

TALLAHASSEE—No sooner than President-elect Donald Trump announced his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to root out federal government waste, incoming…

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Vacant Gaetz Seat to Have a Republican Primary With State Rep, Green Beret, and...CFO?

The primary race for Florida's first congressional district is on after Republican state Rep. Michelle Salzman announced her bid for…

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DeSantis Blames Absent Republicans for Biden-Picked Judge's Confirmation

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday claimed that Floridians would "suffer the consequences" after five Republican Senators missed a vote confirming…

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Fmr. Green Beret Jay Collins Emerges as Possible Candidate to Replace Rubio

In the same vein as his “Never Back Down” presidential run, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday held out and delayed…

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DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a decision to make. With Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) accepting President-elect Donald Trump's (R) offer…

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'Complete Extinction': Florida GOP Launches Snarky Endorsement for Nikki Fried Reelection Bid

The Florida Republican Party snarkily endorsed Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Friday morning after she revealed her plan to run…

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