Michael Carbonara Under FBI Investigation Over Potential Cybercrimes, Suspected of Sexually-Explicit Attack Website

Michael Carbonara Under FBI Investigation Over Potential Cybercrimes, Suspected of Sexually-Explicit Attack Website

Javier Manjarres
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August 18, 2026
Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara is under an official Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation for possibly committing cybercrimes. Carbonara, who is running in the primary election in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, is being accused of "willfully targeting" media companies by filing fake copyright infringement claims. Election Day is today, August 18. The Floridian obtained […]
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Jay Collins announces Kevin Guthrie as running mate

Jay Collins announces Kevin Guthrie as running mate

Alexa Ryan
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August 17, 2026
Just hours before Florida voters head to the polls to vote in the primary election for statewide offices, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, who is running for governor to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, announced who will be his second-in-command if he wins. Just after 6 p.m. Monday night, Lt. Gov. Collins announced that Kevin Guthrie […]
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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...

Staff Report
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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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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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Trump Scales Back 'Inappropriate' U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises

Trump Scales Back 'Inappropriate' U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
President Donald Trump recently announced that he has ordered the Department of Defense to scale down the U.S.’s annual joint military exercises with South Korea, deeming the acts “inappropriate and hostile” to a nation with whom he shares a good relationship with its leader. “Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of […]
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Speaker Johnson Endorses Randy Fine, Condemns Recent Antisemitic Attacks

Speaker Johnson Endorses Randy Fine, Condemns Recent Antisemitic Attacks

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
In the wake of several antisemitic attacks against incumbent Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) during the lead-up to Florida’s primary election, House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) took to social media to affirm his support for his Floridian colleague and condemn the hate crimes. “The vile attack ads against Congressman Randy Fine in Florida’s 6th District […]
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JUICE🍊— 8.17.2026 — DeSantis not Backing Cory Mills for Re-election — Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical, AI Issues — and More...

JUICE🍊— 8.17.2026 — DeSantis not Backing Cory Mills for Re-election — Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical, AI Issues — and More...

Staff Report
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August 17, 2026
DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he's not backing or supporting congressional candidate Cory Mills... READ MORE. State Rep. Chip LaMarca: "As my eight years in The Florida House comes to a close, I can tell you that there were not many more principled constitutional conservatives […]
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Michael Carbonara Crashes Out on Social Media After Website Outlines His Past and Present Legal Woes

Michael Carbonara Crashes Out on Social Media After Website Outlines His Past and Present Legal Woes

Javier Manjarres
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August 17, 2026
Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara has crashed out on social media after the michaelcarbonaraexposed.com website published details about his past and current business dealings, his support for Data Centers, his support for Democrats, and the recent allegations made about him over possible Free Speech infringements after numerous stories about him were hit with bogus copyright […]
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Michael Carbonara Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Voter Suppression, Fake Copyright Infringement Allegations

Michael Carbonara Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Voter Suppression, Fake Copyright Infringement Allegations

Javier Manjarres
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August 16, 2026
With election day in Florida just two days away, congressional candidate Michael Carbonara finds himself in the hot seat over his potential involvement in efforts to suppress negative media coverage of him. Several media outlets, including Florida Politics, WMCU, WLRN, and The Floridian, have seen bogus copyright infringement complaints filed against them with search engine […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 8.14.2026 — Trump Endorses Lauf in CD19 Race — DeSantis Optimistic About Amendment 3 — and Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 8.14.2026 — Trump Endorses Lauf in CD19 Race — DeSantis Optimistic About Amendment 3 — and Much More...

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August 14, 2026
President Donald Trump Endorses Catalina Lauf in Florida's 19th District With one well-placed Truth, President Donald Trump has ended... READ MORE.         President Donald Trump: "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Catalina Lauf, who is running to represent the tremendous people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District!" Senator Rick […]
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Randy Fine Issues Criminal Referral Against Dan Bilzerian & Anthony Sabatini For Foreign Election Interference

Randy Fine Issues Criminal Referral Against Dan Bilzerian & Anthony Sabatini For Foreign Election Interference

Joseph Quesada
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August 14, 2026
Incumbent Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) recently issued a criminal referral against political challenger Dan Bilzerian and Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for suspected Foreign Election Interference. The referral asks federal authorities to investigate the distribution of approximately $1 million in unreported campaign expenditures by an unregistered political organization […]
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DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence in the passage of Amendment 3 after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a re-write to a court ordered revision of the ballot initiative to slash property taxes in the state. The governor shared his optimism while taking questions during a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this week. Amendment […]
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DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he's not backing or supporting congressional candidate Cory Mills in his District 7 Republican primary race while taking while taking questions at a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. "I have not endorsed Corey Mills, and I do not support Corey Mills," DeSantis said.  The response comes after President […]
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Kevin Steele Fires Back At Mike Beltran, Brings Up Disproven Voting Scandal

Kevin Steele Fires Back At Mike Beltran, Brings Up Disproven Voting Scandal

Joseph Quesada
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August 14, 2026
Former Florida House Representative and Republican Challenger for Florida’s 14th Congressional District (FL CD 14) Kevin Steele has fired back against opponent Mike Beltran’s recent string of accusations, arguing that the runner-up cannot be trusted. “He can run all the ads he wants. He can’t run from his own voter registration scandal showing him registered […]
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Rick Scott Urges Prosecution After World War II Memorial is Vandalized

Rick Scott Urges Prosecution After World War II Memorial is Vandalized

Joseph Quesada
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August 14, 2026
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was recently vandalized, with images published by the White House on X showing the site defaced with spray paint and covered in layers of bubbles around the fountain at its center. THERE CAN BE NO GREATER INSULT TO THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO DIED […]
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