Gimenez Doesn't Rule Out Future Run For City of Miami Mayor

Gimenez Doesn't Rule Out Future Run For City of Miami Mayor

Michael Costeines
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August 5, 2025
U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) is considering leaving his seat in Congress to run for the upcoming November 2025 City of Miami Mayoral election, sources told Conservative journalist Laura Loomer, who first reported the news.  Rep. Gimenez is reportedly "pissed off" about losing his recent bid to become chair of the House Homeland Security Committee. […]
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Moraitis Relays Conservative Values in CD 23 Pitch to Unseat Democrat Moskowitz

Moraitis Relays Conservative Values in CD 23 Pitch to Unseat Democrat Moskowitz

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2025
ORLANDO—Republican George Moraitis, who's running in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District against Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz, relayed his vision for CD 23 at the Republican Party Freedom Forum in Orlando on Saturday. "I would say that I'm obviously running as a Republican. I want to bring conservative values, help advance President Trump's agenda to keep […]
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AdventHealth Orlando Ranked Among America's Best Hospitals

AdventHealth Orlando Ranked Among America's Best Hospitals

Michael Costeines
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July 30, 2025
AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, according to a list released Tuesday from U.S. News & World Report.  “These rankings reflect the remarkable care our team and physicians provide every patient, every day – bringing our mission to life through clinical excellence and whole-person care,” said […]
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DeSantis Blamed as Election Lawsuit Against City of Miami Over Canceled Mayoral Election Continues

DeSantis Blamed as Election Lawsuit Against City of Miami Over Canceled Mayoral Election Continues

Michael Costeines
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July 30, 2025
MIAMI—Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is continuing to fight against the City of Miami as it attempts to move the city's 2025 mayoral election and move it to November 2026. Gonzalez, who is running to succeed Mayor Francis Suarez, has been adamant that City Commissioners have tried to steal the election by moving it to […]
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Díaz-Balart Delivers Everglades, Miccosukee, and South Florida Funding in FY 2026 Interior Bill

Díaz-Balart Delivers Everglades, Miccosukee, and South Florida Funding in FY 2026 Interior Bill

Adrian Morgade
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July 29, 2025
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) released a press conference following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (FY 2026). “I was proud to support the FY 2026 Interior funding bill, for which I obtained critical funding for Everglades preservation and restoration efforts, Big Cypress National Preserve, […]
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University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently launched investigations into five universities, including the University of Miami, to establish whether they are violating civil rights law by granting scholarships solely to undocumented or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. The Department of Education's inquiry is based on complaints alleging national […]
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DeSantis Suspects That Jax Sheriffs' Violent Traffic Stop Has Been 'Debunked'

DeSantis Suspects That Jax Sheriffs' Violent Traffic Stop Has Been 'Debunked'

Liv Caputo
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July 23, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks that a viral video of Jacksonville sheriffs smashing a black man's car window before punching him in the face was lacking context and pushing a "narrative," he claimed Wednesday. "I heard that it was debunked," DeSantis said at a Jacksonville press conference, acknowledging that he hasn't personally watched the traffic stop […]
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Apple's Expansion in Greater Miami Could Become Fruitful After Company Invests in Rare Earth Magnets

Apple's Expansion in Greater Miami Could Become Fruitful After Company Invests in Rare Earth Magnets

Michael Costeines
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July 23, 2025
In a major win for Apple Inc., the company announced a recent $500 million commitment to MP Materials to purchase rare earth magnets for its products, according to multiple sources in a report from Fox Business. MP Materials is the only rare earth mine company currently operating in America. The investment follows Apple's plan to […]
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Judge Restores 2025 Miami Election, Slams City’s 'Semantic Sleight of Hand' — City Doubles Down, Files Appeal

Judge Restores 2025 Miami Election, Slams City’s 'Semantic Sleight of Hand' — City Doubles Down, Files Appeal

Javier Manjarres
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July 22, 2025
In a decisive win, a state circuit court judge ruled that the City of Miami violated its own governing laws when it attempted to cancel this year’s mayoral and city commission elections. The decision restores the November 2025 election and sharply rebukes the city’s legal defense. City attorneys argued that the ordinance passed earlier this […]
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Diaz-Balart: ‘Big Win for Miami Lakes’ on New ZIP Code Bill Passing House

Diaz-Balart: ‘Big Win for Miami Lakes’ on New ZIP Code Bill Passing House

Adrian Morgade
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July 22, 2025
MIAMI LAKES – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released a statement announcing Bill H.R. 672 has successfully passed through the House and is being brought to the Senate for further deliberation. The bill aims to give Miami Lakes a postal code, as it currently shares one with nearby Hialeah, causing issues regarding insurance rates, mail and […]
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Judge Rules Against City of Miami, Election Back On for November

Judge Rules Against City of Miami, Election Back On for November

Javier Manjarres
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July 21, 2025
In a major win for democracy, a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez and the voters of the City of Miami, restoring the 2025 election for Mayor and City Commissioner. The court struck down the controversial ordinance that sought to delay the election to 2026 — a move […]
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Miami Chief of Staff’s Nonprofit Added to Vendor Contract After Public Bid Was Awarded

Miami Chief of Staff’s Nonprofit Added to Vendor Contract After Public Bid Was Awarded

Javier Manjarres
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July 21, 2025
Francisco “Panchito” Petrirena is no stranger to power. Known as a behind-the-scenes player in Miami government, Petrirena now finds himself at the center of rising scrutiny over a nonprofit he leads — one that has quietly become a magnet for public funds with limited oversight or accountability. Petrirena is no ordinary bureaucrat. He’s a powerful […]
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'Didn't Twiddle Their Thumbs': DeSantis Defends State for Blindsiding Local Officials on Alligator Alcatraz

'Didn't Twiddle Their Thumbs': DeSantis Defends State for Blindsiding Local Officials on Alligator Alcatraz

Liv Caputo
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July 18, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Friday the state agency that constructed the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center without fully notifying local officials. He lauded the Florida Division of Emergency Management for not "twiddling their thumbs" and building the Everglades center in just eight days—even though local officials in Collier and Miami-Dade counties were still chasing down […]
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Rosado’s First Vote Sparks Backlash and Carollo’s Public Criticism

Rosado’s First Vote Sparks Backlash and Carollo’s Public Criticism

Javier Manjarres
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July 18, 2025
From Kingmaker to Critic: Carollo's Rift with Rosado. Just weeks after helping secure newly elected Miami Commissioner Ralph Rosado’s narrow victory in the low-turnout District 4 special election, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has turned against his former political ally. The cause of the split? Rosado’s first vote on the Commission—to support delaying the November 2025 […]
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Emilio Gonzalez, City of Miami Mayoral Candidate, Battles in Court to Restore 2025 Election for Mayor and Commissioner

Emilio Gonzalez, City of Miami Mayoral Candidate, Battles in Court to Restore 2025 Election for Mayor and Commissioner

Javier Manjarres
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July 17, 2025
MIAMI—In a high-stakes virtual courtroom showdown, City of Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez took on City Hall yesterday in a legal fight over whether voters will have the right to elect a new Mayor and Commissioner this November, as originally scheduled. The hearing, conducted via Zoom, was overseen by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Valerie Manno […]
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Gimenez Discusses the Threat of Drones as Tech Advances

Gimenez Discusses the Threat of Drones as Tech Advances

Staff Report
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July 16, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) led a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing on the continued advance of drone technology and how it could be weaponized against the United States, saying he fears a terror attack on the scale of September 11th, 2001, could be carried out by drones. "Drone technology has just gotten worse, and […]
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Florida Democrats Lead ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Investigation Over Inhumane Conditions

Florida Democrats Lead ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Investigation Over Inhumane Conditions

Adrian Morgade
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July 16, 2025
MIAMI – Florida Democratic Representatives Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Maxwell Frost, and Jared Moskowitz, along with a bipartisan Florida legislative delegation, launched an investigation into inhumane conditions at the newly opened detention center in the Everglades. The detention center referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” has been a controversial topic among many, with Rep. Soto […]
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Yoni Anijar Paces GOP Field With Nearly 220K Cash on Hand in HD 100 Race

Yoni Anijar Paces GOP Field With Nearly 220K Cash on Hand in HD 100 Race

Michael Costeines
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July 15, 2025
Republican Yoni Anijar, who's running for House District 100, recently announced that he has raised $221,530 toward his campaign account and committee, Friends of Yoni Anijar. Anijar is looking to replace Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) in Tallahassee next fall. “I’m very grateful for the strong financial support that I’ve received since jumping into the […]
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