Last Squeeze?—5.22.2025—Petition Law's Hearing Invokes 'Rancid Sausage'—Uproar over Israeli Couple Murder—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.22.2025—Petition Law's Hearing Invokes 'Rancid Sausage'—Uproar over Israeli Couple Murder—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2025
New Petition Law’s Court Hearing Invokes ‘Rancid Sausage,’ ‘Killing Babies’ A controversial new law overhauling how amendments are put on the ballot was challenged by three activist groups during an hours-long hearing Thursday, resulting in unusual comparisons to...READ MORE     Secretary Marco Rubio: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of two […]
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Patronis Lauds House Passage of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Patronis Lauds House Passage of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Grayson Bakich
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May 22, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called "big beautiful bill" by a narrow margin on strict party lines, with 215 votes in favor and 214 votes against it. Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) lauded its passage in a statement, saying, "This ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ is a win for every hardworking American. Better days are […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo Says Florida Lawmakers are Unserious on Stopping Illegal Immigration

Sen. Jason Pizzo Says Florida Lawmakers are Unserious on Stopping Illegal Immigration

Michael Costeines
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May 21, 2025
Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) criticized Florida lawmakers on Tuesday for being unserious about ending illegal immigration in the state. Pizzo, running for governor as an Independent, has been at the forefront of tougher immigration policy in the Republican-controlled legislature. "While the Governor has been receiving and signing bills from this legislative session, there’s one […]
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Florida Records 41.2 Million Visitors in First Quarter After Record-Setting 2024

Florida Records 41.2 Million Visitors in First Quarter After Record-Setting 2024

Michael Costeines
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May 20, 2025
Florida welcomed 41.2 million visitors in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, picking up from a record-setting year and putting to rest some concerns of a national backlash amid domestic tariffs and global trade uncertainty. “Florida’s tourism industry leads the nation,” DeSantis said in a release. “These results are proof that our freedom-first policies work—and that […]
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Mast Joins Trump in Awarding the First New 'Medal of Sacrifice' for Fallen First Responders

Mast Joins Trump in Awarding the First New 'Medal of Sacrifice' for Fallen First Responders

Grayson Bakich
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May 20, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) joined President Donald Trump on Monday to award the new Presidential Medal of Sacrifice, recently created to honor first responders who have fallen in the line of duty. The first three recipients of this new medal were the families of Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller, Corporal Luis Paez, and Deputy Ignacio "Dan" […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.19.2025—Miami-Dade County Flips Red—DeSantis Signs 'Boater Freedom Act'—Pythons—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.19.2025—Miami-Dade County Flips Red—DeSantis Signs 'Boater Freedom Act'—Pythons—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 19, 2025
Red Wave. Miami-Dade County Officially Flips Republican Miami-Dade County flipped Republican in voter registration on Monday, marking a historic first in an area considered once safe for Democrats. According to a release from the Republican Party of...READ MORE   FL Rep. Lindsay Cross: "On Wednesday state officials are considering giving even more protected land to developers - […]
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Red Wave. Miami-Dade County Officially Flips Republican

Red Wave. Miami-Dade County Officially Flips Republican

Michael Costeines
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May 19, 2025
Miami-Dade County flipped Republican in active voter registration on Monday, marking a historic first in an area considered once safe for Democrats. According to a release from the Republican Party of Florida, there are 464,370 active registered Republicans (34%) to 440,790 (32.27%) Democrats in Miami-Dade. Possibly even more shocking, independents also actively outregister democrats in […]
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Donalds Slams Former FBI Director James Comey over Seashell 'Threat'

Donalds Slams Former FBI Director James Comey over Seashell 'Threat'

Michael Costeines
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May 16, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed former FBI Director James "Jim" Comey on Thursday after he posted then deleted an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to show the numbers "86 47." "Disgusting, completely unacceptable, and out of bounds," Donalds said. "How far are the radicals in the Deep State willing to take […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.16.2025—Former FBI Director Accused of Encouraging Trump Murder—Ex-NFL Player Arrested in Grady Judd Operation—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.16.2025—Former FBI Director Accused of Encouraging Trump Murder—Ex-NFL Player Arrested in Grady Judd Operation—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 16, 2025
Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey could face jail time after investigations were launched into social media messages he recently posted, seemingly calling for the murder...READ MORE   FL Rep. Allison Tant: "First State Parks Foundation in-person board mtg! I'm […]
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Republican Financial Planner Jon Maples Runs for HD 87 Seat, Eyes Trump Endorsement

Republican Financial Planner Jon Maples Runs for HD 87 Seat, Eyes Trump Endorsement

Michael Costeines
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May 16, 2025
Jon Maples, a Republican with a 17-year career in finance, is running for Florida House District 87 in Palm Beach County. Maples, a supporter of President Donald Trump and his America First economic agenda, hopes his background is enough to earn Trump's coveted endorsement. "What I understand from business is that it takes time when […]
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U.S. Oil Companies Face May 27 Exit from Venezuela as China Deepens Influence

U.S. Oil Companies Face May 27 Exit from Venezuela as China Deepens Influence

Javier Manjarres
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May 15, 2025
As the May 27 deadline approaches for U.S. and European energy companies to cease operations in Venezuela, Chinese firms are rushing to fill the vacuum in the oil-rich South American nation, significantly reshaping regional geopolitics and energy markets. Chevron, Repsol, Eni, and Maurel & Prom must exit Venezuela by month's end following the U.S. Treasury […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism' Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal...READ MORE     Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 2024, we were on the brink. Failure wasn't an […]
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As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism'

As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism'

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal family. While DeSantis dodged a direct question on whether he thinks Trump should accept the "free gift" from the Middle Eastern nation, he did ruminate […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.13.2025—Speaker Perez: 'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Seventh Grader—Uthmeier Threatens Legal Action Over Trans Bathroom Issue—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.13.2025—Speaker Perez: 'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Seventh Grader—Uthmeier Threatens Legal Action Over Trans Bathroom Issue—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 13, 2025
'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Miami-Dade Seventh Grader, Speaker Perez Says As Florida Republicans battle each other and the clock to pass a state budget before it's too late, hurling bitter insults for the better part of a month, House Speaker Danny Perez on Tuesday...READ MORE   Former Rep. Matt Gaetz: "Thank you Qatar for […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.12.2025—DeSantis Scoffs at State GOP—Trump to Cut Drug Costs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.12.2025—DeSantis Scoffs at State GOP—Trump to Cut Drug Costs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 12, 2025
DeSantis Turns on State GOP Amid Senate v. House Clash, House v. DeSantis Feud After a months-long warpath against the GOP-led Florida House, Gov. Ron DeSantis has found a new bone to pick with another conservative group: the Republican Party of Florida...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "Looks like @Sec_Noem and @DHSgov need a reminder— Members of Congress […]
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Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Michael Costeines
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May 12, 2025
Two South Florida congressional leaders from either side of the aisle are teaming up to protect one of America's most important resources. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) want to preserve the Everglades, Florida's marquee gem, by securing funding to protect its drinking water, wildlife, and bolster it from extreme weather events […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run

Sen. Jason Pizzo Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run

Michael Costeines
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May 10, 2025
Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles), who was Senate Democratic Leader until he called the party dead last month, announced that he's running for governor of Florida in a soon-to-be aired interview on Sunday. Speaking with CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede on “Facing South Florida," Sen. Pizzo ended months of gubernatorial rumors with a simple answer: […]
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Byron Donalds Crushes Casey DeSantis in new Florida Gubernatorial POLL

Byron Donalds Crushes Casey DeSantis in new Florida Gubernatorial POLL

Daniel Molina
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May 9, 2025
A new James Madison Institute poll reveals that President Donald Trump’s (R) endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R) has dramatically shifted the dynamics of Florida’s 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary.
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