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Florida GOP adds big national names to Statesman's Dinner
The dinner is taking place on Sept. 14 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.
Personality
Personality
Who is Alex Kelly, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new acting chief of staff?
Four things to know about the man who's now the second most-powerful person in state government.
Policy
Policy
Democracy on hold: Gov. Ron DeSantis' six most noteworthy suspensions of Florida elected officials
Florida law gives the governor some latitude in suspending other elected officials from office, besides just criminal charges being filed against them.
Personality
Personality
DeSantis-allied media outlet hires Christian nationalist who defends Confederacy, says Muslims ‘worship false god’
Grant Holcomb, now at The Florida Standard, has said Confederates weren’t traitors and that non-Christians should not hold leadership positions in government.
Politics
Politics
Miami-Dade mainly funded Francis Suarez’s White House run till recently
The picture, however, still isn't filled out: Information about contributors to the PAC supporting him, SOS America, have not yet been made available.
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First Read
Orlando basketball team feels 'magic' about Ron DeSantis, gives $50K to super PAC
But a team spokesperson the money really was 'for the continued prosperity of Central Florida'
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First Read
Florida Democrats try to take back statewide registered voter advantage
But the state's Republicans significantly outpaced them – and show no signs of slowing.
Politics
Politics
Six state legislative races set to define the 2024 election cycle
After a red wave, Democrats eye competitive seats in hopes of reversing GOP supermajorities.
Politics
DeSantis staffer fired for posting Nazi symbol had recurring focus on fascism
Nate Hochman had praised a fascist leader, cited fascist thinkers and questioned the difference between fascism and conservatism.
Politics
Politics
Quiet at the Florida Capitol as rule changes quell dissent
Some groups say they didn't seek permission to protest after new rules made approval less likely.
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GOP continues to grow voter registration in Florida
Republican Party of Florida chair Christian Ziegler said the trends are good news.
Politics
Politics
Democrat Sheria Griffin to challenge GOP's Corey Simon for state Senate seat
The district was long held by Democrats until Simon flipped it last year.
Politics
Politics
WTF? Florida Democrats getting attention with bad language
Under Nikki Fried, curse words have become a staple in Democratic messaging.
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Backlash in Tallahassee over county's anti-panhandling signs
New blue signs ask drivers to '... not give to persons in the roadway.'
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First Read
Carlos G. Smith says Orlando deserves a champion
Republicans 'know I'll challenge their extreme agenda at every turn,' he said.
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First Read
At Leadership Blue, Florida Democrats thumb their noses at GOP
They even closed out their Miami Beach gala with a drag show.
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How Florida helps Holocaust victims’ families get back ill-gotten gains
Since the Holocaust Victims Assistance Program was created in 1998, the program has helped recover almost $98 million.
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First Read
DeSantis releases list of banned out-of-state driver's licenses
A new law (SB 1718) makes out-of-state licenses meant for undocumented immigrants invalid in the state.
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First Read
Florida AG Ashley Moody defends AM radio
Moody and other Republicans say auto makers getting rid of the radios targets conservative AM radio commentators.
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The trouble with those political campaign online 'birthday cards'
They can actually lead to spam.
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