DeSantis Details Preparedness Plan for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

DeSantis Details Preparedness Plan for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Michael Costeines
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June 3, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several preparations for Floridians to protect their families, homes, and businesses with the start of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season beginning this week while speaking at a press conference in Orlando. The governor's Five Steps to Hurricane Preparedness includes: Know Your Home, Know Your Zone - Floridians should know their home's risks and […]
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Florida Legislature Greenlights Property Tax Measure for November Ballot

Florida Legislature Greenlights Property Tax Measure for November Ballot

Michael Costeines
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June 2, 2026
The Florida Legislature largely passed Gov. Ron DeSantis's proposal to phase out homestead property taxes during the state's special legislative session this week. The vote on HJR 1F was 75-26 in the House and 30-9 in the Senate. Rep. Tobin "Toby" Overdorf (R-Palm City) led the resolution in the House while Sen. Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah […]
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JUICE🍊— 6.2.2026 — Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds — Ron DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff — and More...

JUICE🍊— 6.2.2026 — Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds — Ron DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff — and More...

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June 2, 2026
Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (F-FL) announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE.   Governor Ron DeSantis: "60% of homestead properties will be completely exempt from property taxes under the new Save Our Homes, yet the remaining local government revenue would be the equivalent of […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 6.1.2026 — Bilirakis Endorses Casey Askar for Congress — DeSantis Touts Property Tax Exemptions — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 6.1.2026 — Bilirakis Endorses Casey Askar for Congress — DeSantis Touts Property Tax Exemptions — and More...

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June 1, 2026
Casey Askar Scores Congressional Endorsement From Rep. Gus Bilirakis Businessman and U.S. Marine veteran Casey Askar has landed the endorsement of Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R)... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Today marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Floridians know better than anyone the risks these storms can bring." […]
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DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

DeSantis Endorses Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat in a social media post this week. "Today I am happy to endorse Sheriff @ChrisNocco for Senate District 21! He has done a great job as Pasco Sheriff, stands fully behind our property tax elimination efforts, and will […]
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DeSantis Details County Property Tax Exemptions Ahead of Special Session

DeSantis Details County Property Tax Exemptions Ahead of Special Session

Michael Costeines
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June 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several counties' homestead property tax exemptions under the initial $250k limit through a series of social media posts. Florida's special legislative session to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Save Our Homes" proposal to phase out homestead property taxes begins today. Florida took in about $32 billion in property taxes in 2019. That […]
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JUICE🍊— 6.1.2026 — Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement — 600M Allocated for Everglades Restoration — and More...

JUICE🍊— 6.1.2026 — Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement — 600M Allocated for Everglades Restoration — and More...

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June 1, 2026
Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives... READ MORE.   Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "On behalf of Miami-Dade’s nearly 3 million residents, we thank Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a lifetime of extraordinary service." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Another Sine Die, another strong budget secured. […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 5.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Illegal Alien Operations — Ashley Gantt is Running for Shevrin Jones' Seat — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 5.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Illegal Alien Operations — Ashley Gantt is Running for Shevrin Jones' Seat — and More...

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May 29, 2026
DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Speaker, I stood with Gov. DeSantis to stop big banks from targeting conservatives, secure our elections, and protect girls' […]
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Everglades Trust Praises Legislature for Allocating Over $600M to Glades Restoration in Budget

Everglades Trust Praises Legislature for Allocating Over $600M to Glades Restoration in Budget

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2026
The Everglades Trust, a non-profit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades, thanked the State Legislature for including $638 million in restoration to the wetland as part of its 2026-27 fiscal year (FY) budget it passed in Tallahassee on Friday. The funding includes completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), widely known […]
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DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement

DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations while speaking alongside Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) officers at a press conference in Davie this week. Operation Sandhill Sentinel A joint operation involving Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Florida National […]
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DeSantis Signals Support of Gas Tax Holiday Despite Skepticism of Results

DeSantis Signals Support of Gas Tax Holiday Despite Skepticism of Results

Michael Costeines
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May 22, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he would be in favor of a gas tax holiday if the Florida Legislature agrees to it during the course of budget and tax discussions in special session. “If they put it in the tax package, I’ll happily sign it,” DeSantis said while taking questions at a press conference in Jacksonville […]
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JUICE🍊— 5.22.2026 — DeSantis Appoints new Lee County Supervisor of Elections — Renner Announces 'Parents for Renner' — and More...

JUICE🍊— 5.22.2026 — DeSantis Appoints new Lee County Supervisor of Elections — Renner Announces 'Parents for Renner' — and More...

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May 22, 2026
DeSantis Appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers)... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "One thing is perfectly clear: the Cuban Regime is flat on its back." Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Proud to have @GwenGraham’s endorsement in our campaign for […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 5.21.2026 — Nixon Says Moody 'Failed our State' — Belinda Keiser Files for Congressional Run — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 5.21.2026 — Nixon Says Moody 'Failed our State' — Belinda Keiser Files for Congressional Run — and More...

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May 21, 2026
'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams 'Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "My time in the Navy taught me the meaning of strength and resilience. Those values are the foundation of my campaign for Governor, […]
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DeSantis Appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections

DeSantis Appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections

Michael Costeines
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May 21, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) as Lee County Supervisor of Elections this week. Persons-Mulicka takes over for Supervisor Tommy Doyle, who announced his retirement after serving nine years in the position. Rep. Persons-Mulicka is a founding partner and attorney at Strayhorn Persons-Mulicka in Fort Myers. The law firm has […]
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'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams ' Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody

'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams ' Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody

Michael Costeines
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May 21, 2026
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for being a failure to the state of Florida as Senator in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "It's important to note that Ashley Moody has failed our state. She failed our state, because first of all, she's frankly, she's nowhere to be found," […]
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JUICE🍊— 5.18.2026 — DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program — Hardee, DeSoto County Sheriffs Back Sydney Gruters — and More...

JUICE🍊— 5.18.2026 — DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program — Hardee, DeSoto County Sheriffs Back Sydney Gruters — and More...

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May 18, 2026
DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "What an insane thing to say. It is crucial that we put our security above such hyperbolic rhetoric. When I was leading the Florida House as Speaker, we […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 5.15.2026 — Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Summit — DOJ Plans to Indict Raul Castro — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 5.15.2026 — Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Summit — DOJ Plans to Indict Raul Castro — and More...

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May 15, 2026
Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Two-Day Summit: Iran, Taiwan, Deals President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping launched the final day... READ MORE.           Rep. Greg Steube: "I'm offering an amendment to pull nearly $482 MILLION away from NATO and put it back into AMERICAN military bases." Broward GOP: "Our […]
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DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions

DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions

Michael Costeines
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May 15, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program to permit school faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. Moreover, the bill (HB 757) requires Florida sheriffs to assist in the implementation of the program. "It's going to make our state colleges safer than they already are," […]
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