Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
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Florida Drivers Face New Speeding Penalties Under New Law

Florida Drivers Face New Speeding Penalties Under New Law

Michael Costeines
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May 23, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that will penalize Florida drivers for "excessively speeding" on state roadways. Under the bill, drivers commit "dangerous excessive speeding" if they go 50 mph or more, 100 mph or more while passing or switching lanes, or exceed the limit by 35 mph or more on non-limited access roads. […]
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Senate Advances Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers who Excessively Speed

Senate Advances Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers who Excessively Speed

Michael Costeines
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April 25, 2025
The Florida Senate passed a bill 37-0 on Thursday that would create excessive speeding penalties for state drivers going 50 mph or more, 100 mph or more while passing or switching lanes, or exceeding the limit by 35 mph or more on non-limited access roads. Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) sponsored the bill (SB 1782). […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo Pushing Excessive Speeding Bill Against Reckless Drivers

Sen. Jason Pizzo Pushing Excessive Speeding Bill Against Reckless Drivers

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2025
A bill by Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo would allow law enforcement authorities to impound Floridians' cars if they recklessly speed on the roads. Sen. Pizzo is pushing SB 1782, which penalizes drivers going 50 miles per hour or more above the speed limit. The bill also knocks drivers going 100 miles or more while […]
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Carlos Guillermo Smith Seeking Florida Senate Seat

Carlos Guillermo Smith Seeking Florida Senate Seat

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2023
Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) is seeking a Florida senate seat.
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Progressive Carlos Smith Voted for DeSantis's Budget While Voting Against Anti-Socialism Bill

Progressive Carlos Smith Voted for DeSantis's Budget While Voting Against Anti-Socialism Bill

Javier Manjarres
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September 26, 2022
In one of Florida’s most competitive swing State House seats in the 2020 midterm election (HD 37), Progressive Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) has come out swinging against his Republican opponent Susan Placensia over accusations she has made against him in a campaign mailer. On Tik Tok, Rep. Smith told followers that he was recording […]
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Progressive FL Lawmaker 'Bullies Parents' For Supporting DeSantis's 'Parental Rights in Education' Law

Progressive FL Lawmaker 'Bullies Parents' For Supporting DeSantis's 'Parental Rights in Education' Law

Javier Manjarres
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September 11, 2022
Republican State House nominee Susan Plasencia could be on the verge of pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Florida politics this midterm election cycle by defeating arguably the most Progressive state lawmaker, Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D). If Plasencia defeats Rep. Smith, the loudest anti-Parental Rights in Education legislator and defender of Democratic […]
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Carlos G Smith V. Susan Plasencia: HD37 Starts to Heat Up

Carlos G Smith V. Susan Plasencia: HD37 Starts to Heat Up

Jackson Bakich
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September 2, 2022
Now that the general election race has been solidified in Florida’s 49th District for the State House, the incumbent Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-FL) is starting to ramp up defensive rhetoric towards his opponent, Susan Plasencia (R), sister of former state Rep. Rene Plasencia (R-FL). As election day draws nearer, expect attacks from all sides […]
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Susan Plasencia Endorsed by Paul Renner for HD 37

Susan Plasencia Endorsed by Paul Renner for HD 37

Jim McCool
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April 29, 2022
Florida businesswoman Susan Plasencia (R) who is pursuing House District 37 in this upcoming election cycle has just been endorsed by Speaker-Designate Paul Renner (R-24). Rep.Renner has been selected to take up the role of Speaker of the Florida House after current Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-66) finishes his service.  It is safe to say that […]
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