Brady Duke Supports DeSantis's Newly-Signed Abortion law

Brady Duke Supports DeSantis's Newly-Signed Abortion law

Jackson Bakich
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April 15, 2022
Former Navy SEAL and Congressional hopeful Brady Duke (R) spoke to The Floridian at  Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) recent bill signing event in Kissimmee for House Bill 5, which outlaws abortion procedures 15 weeks after conception. When asked about the event and the signing of the bill, Duke replied, “I think the event was excellent. […]
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Demings Leads Rubio in Campaign Funding, but not in Polls

Demings Leads Rubio in Campaign Funding, but not in Polls

Jackson Bakich
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April 14, 2022
Senate hopeful Rep. Val Demings (D-FL)  has outraised incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for the fourth consecutive quarter according to her campaign. In the second quarter of 2021 when Demings first entered the race, the former Orlando Chief of Police outraised Rubio by $500,000. In the first quarter of 2022, she outraised him by $4.2 million. […]
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RNC Votes to Withdraw From 'Biased' Debate Commission

RNC Votes to Withdraw From 'Biased' Debate Commission

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
In a fallout from the 2020 presidential election, Republicans are responding to the upcoming election in 2024 by calling the Commission on Presidential Debates "biased."
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Crist: ‘Florida Deserves Better’ Than DeSantis

Crist: ‘Florida Deserves Better’ Than DeSantis

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
Crist argues that DeSantis should be voted out of office because “Florida deserves better.”
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DeSantis Signs Abortion Bill, Says Democrats Advocating for Late-Term Abortions

DeSantis Signs Abortion Bill, Says Democrats Advocating for Late-Term Abortions

Javier Manjarres
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April 14, 2022
After the Republican-led state legislature voted and passed the controversial Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act (HB 5) during the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis followed through with his pledge to sign the anti-abortion bill into law.
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DeSantis in Position to Sign SB 2508 Into Law

DeSantis in Position to Sign SB 2508 Into Law

Jim McCool
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April 14, 2022
While Governor DeSantis (R-FL) previously indicated his disapproval of  SB 2508, it appears as if he will sign teh bill into law in the coming weeks. Gov. DeSantis previously disputed the bill for some contextual language that he disagreed with.  DeSantis' primary concern was prioritizing Everglades restoration efforts and funding and even received pushback from […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 4.13.2022 —DeSantis Gets His way During Special Session

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 4.13.2022 —DeSantis Gets His way During Special Session

Javier Manjarres
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April 14, 2022
The redistricting special session is just days away and as we expected to happen, the Republican-led state legislature finally saw the light and is backing Gov. Ron DeSantis’s newly-introduced congressional redistricting map.
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Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D), who’s challenging DeSantis for the top post in Florida, is calling on Democrats to “sit out the next special session.”
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DeSantis to New Immigrants:

DeSantis to New Immigrants: "Do not come to Florida"

Jackson Bakich
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April 13, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) declared that the state of Florida will enforce the law of the land when it comes to immigration on Wednesday. These comments come after immigrants were bussed from Texas to Washington D.C. by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-FL). Some of those immigrants have expressed desires to journey to Miami. According to […]
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Rubio: Demings 'Enabling... Border Crisis'

Rubio: Demings 'Enabling... Border Crisis'

Daniel Molina
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April 13, 2022
During an interview with Hannity, the Florida Republican further criticized the Biden administration, expressing that both Biden and Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) are “enabling of the border crisis.”
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Republican Legislature Signals Support for DeSantis's New Congressional Map

Republican Legislature Signals Support for DeSantis's New Congressional Map

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
As expected, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will get his way during next week's special session to address the congressional redistricting process.
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Book Launches New Campaign Ad, but Faces Competition

Book Launches New Campaign Ad, but Faces Competition

Jackson Bakich
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April 13, 2022
State Sen. Lauren Book (D-FL) is currently seeking reelection in District 35, and she’s just released her first digital advertisement proclaiming her record as a “Democratic leader and fighter for families” according to her press release regarding the ad. The ad is expensive for a state senate race, reportedly in the 5 figures region. Book, […]
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Progressive Groups Challenge Family First Alimony Reform Bill

Progressive Groups Challenge Family First Alimony Reform Bill

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
Just as national Conservative and Christian organizations support SB 1796, the Alimony Reform bill that will be landing on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk for signing, Progressive groups are expressing their opposition to the measure. 
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Republican Vennia Francois Campaign on a Roll

Republican Vennia Francois Campaign on a Roll

Jim McCool
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April 13, 2022
Vennia Francois (R-FL), who filed for State House 44 (currently proposed HD 45) four months ago, has seen massive gains in her campaign after making her way on the ballot. This includes $110,000 in total and $30,000 alone from a December event.
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One Lawsuit Dropped As Redistricting Session Nears

One Lawsuit Dropped As Redistricting Session Nears

News Service of Florida
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April 13, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — As a similar battle plays out in federal court, plaintiffs have dropped a Leon County circuit court lawsuit seeking to have a judge redraw Florida’s congressional districts.
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Gas Prices Drop in Florida

Gas Prices Drop in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida dropped to $4.06 on Tuesday, as motorists get some relief from lower crude-oil prices, according to the AAA auto club.
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 4.13.2022 —Another Special Session in Tallahassee?

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 4.13.2022 —Another Special Session in Tallahassee?

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
  Florida Rep. Channels his inner Miami Vice Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) has been called many things, and now Floridians can say that the gay progressive activist could have a future on Broadway. Little Carlitos, who dressed up as a shorter Hispanic version of Detective Sonny Crocket from the 1980s television series “Miami Vice,” […]
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DeSantis Seeks to end 'Fatherhood Crisis'

DeSantis Seeks to end 'Fatherhood Crisis'

Daniel Molina
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April 13, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed HB7065, known as the Fatherhood bill.
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