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Albritton formally tapped as next state Senate president
The Republican will succeed Senate President Kathleen Passidomo after the 2024 elections.
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No longer above the fray, state supreme courts pulled into overtly political conflicts
The courts have become top-tier targets for party leaders, often considered the key to unlocking control of state legislatures, gubernatorial mansions and even Congress.
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So who’s going to be the next governor of Florida?
It might be really early, but Florida political watchers can’t stop speculating now that Matt Gaetz is again getting national attention.
Don Gaetz to run for Florida Senate District 1 seat
Frank White, the only other candidate in the race, has agreed to drop out and endorse him.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis leans into anti-communism to jolt presidential campaign
The move is consistent with legislation he backed in recent sessions.
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Five things to know about the second Republican presidential debate
Trump, by the way, will again be a no-show.
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Miami city commission candidate fights in court to stay on November ballot
A hearing is scheduled in Miami-Dade County court to hear arguments and get a ruling before early voting begins in late October.
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GOP states announce new voter roll systems. Are they as secure as ERIC?
An expert in elections administration and one of the founders of ERIC says the new systems could suffer from low data quality, high costs and inadequate security.
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In the dark? With private talk, Tallahassee mayor, city commissioner may have broken Florida’s ‘Sunshine Law,’ fellow official says
Possible ‘secret meeting’ at issue, with millions of public dollars at stake in controversial request from politically connected developer.
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Like father, like son? As possibility of Matt Gaetz for Florida governor builds, Don Gaetz eyes return to state Senate
The pair's respective political heft could create a Gaetz ‘dream team’ in the governor’s mansion and at the state Capitol.
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Five things to know about future Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez
The Miami-Dade state representative will be formally designated for the top leadership position in a Monday morning ceremony.
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FDLE: Miami city commissioner charged with money laundering, official misconduct and more
The charges stem from various alleged schemes by Diaz de la Portilla and his attorney, including campaign contributions they received for his brother that went unreported and personal expenditures Diaz de la Portilla made using contributions.
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Surfside commissioners reject censure of city's mayor over 'hurtful comments'
Mayor Shlomo Danzinger had made questionable remarks directed at Commissioner Nelly Velasquez during a public meeting held last month.
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Taking a page from Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy promises massive job cuts across federal government
'Large-scale, mass layoffs are absolutely what we will bring to the D.C. bureaucracy,' Ramaswamy said at the America First Policy Institute.
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Appeal of Florida congressional redistricting could go on fast track
State lawmakers are scheduled to start the 2024 legislative session in January. A Supreme Court ruling by Dec. 31 would allow them to redraw congressional lines, if necessary, during the session.
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Maxwell Frost taken to court over credit card debt
A spokesperson, however, said the Florida congressman has already paid what's owed.
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Five things to know about Wednesday's Republican presidential candidate debate
With Trump staying out, will it just be a sideshow?
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You’ve got (a lot of) mail: Ron DeSantis’ campaign sends more email than GOP primary opponents
Most of his emails use “CRT,” “DEI,” and other culture war messaging.
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Miami faces another lawsuit over city commission redistricting — depending on Supreme Court decision
The city has been embroiled in a tense legal battle over its voting map since last December.
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