Florida Politics

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Trial of man accused in Donald Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

The accused’s attorneys are weighing whether to mount an insanity defense.

2 5min

Federal Headlines

Ryan Nicol

Mail ballots begin arriving in CD 1, CD 6 Special Elections

The Primaries will take place on Jan. 28.

2 4min

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Fate of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

‘This is my job. It’s my constitutional responsibility.’

3 12min

Headlines Transition

Ryan Nicol

Donald Trump taps Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama

Cabrera could serve as a point person to resolve differences over the Panama Canal.

3 6min

News & Trending

Federal Headlines

December 26, 2024

Associated Press

Trial of man accused in Donald Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

2 5min 0

Federal Headlines

December 26, 2024

Mail ballots begin arriving in CD 1, CD 6 Special Elections

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Federal Headlines

December 26, 2024

Associated Press

Fate of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

3 12min 0

Headlines Transition

December 26, 2024

Donald Trump taps Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama

3 6min 0

Headlines SW Florida

December 26, 2024

Sandy Modell says politics denied his family justice in 8 years since his son was shot and killed

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Federal Headlines

December 26, 2024

These are the Top 10 federal stories in Florida politics in 2024

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Headlines Influence

December 26, 2024

The Twelve Days of Christmas are brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political organizations

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APolitical Headlines

December 26, 2024

Gabrielle Russon

Legoland hosts adoption ceremony to help build up new families

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Transition

Headlines Transition

Donald Trump taps Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama

Cabrera could serve as a point person to resolve differences over the Panama Canal.

3 6min

Headlines Transition

Donald Trump backs Joe Gruters for RNC Treasurer

The President-elect offers a ‘complete and total endorsement.’

6 2min

Headlines Transition

Associated Press

Joe Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Donald Trump can’t have them executed

More federal inmates were executed in Trump’s first term than under any President in modern history.

24 12min

Headlines Transition

Associated Press

Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Donald Trump and others

What does this mean for the case going forward?

7 4min

Headlines Transition

Ashley Moody says Florida will seek warrant, pursue state charges against would-be Donald Trump assassin

The feds have stalled Florida’s probe, but the state is undeterred.

7 6min

Headlines Transition

Associated Press

Donald Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed

Will this latest bid work?

8 7min

Headlines Transition

Florida electors make it official, deliver 30 votes to Donald Trump

Republicans from around the state convened at the Capitol.

3 4min

Headlines Transition

Donald Trump sues Iowa pollster, newspaper and publisher for errant pre-election survey

Trump claims the poll created a false narrative to boost Democrats in a state he won resoundingly.

18 4min

Headlines Transition

Associated Press

Donald Trump will attend the Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

The game starts at 3PM.

10 2min

Headlines Transition

Ron DeSantis heads to Army Navy Game, but likely won’t be Defense Secretary

Odds grow longer with each passing day.

21 2min

Headlines Transition

‘Slit some throats’: Ron DeSantis has already put forth a Pentagon agenda

As a presidential candidate, DeSantis laid out his goals for the Defense Department.

13 11min

Headlines Transition

Associated Press

Donald Trump lawyers rebuff ‘absurd’ idea from hush money DA

Legal wrangling continues as the President-elect prepares to take office.

4 6min

Specials

Headlines Specials

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Marco Rubio’s replacement in U.S. Senate

Gov. DeSantis has many options. But the President-elect’s daughter-in-law is no longer one of them.

15 4min

Headlines Specials

Sheriffs of CD 1 unanimously support Jimmy Patronis

Eric Aden, Michael Adkinson, Bob Johnson and Chip Simmons are all endorsing Patronis in an upcoming Republican Primary.

2 5min

Headlines Specials

Jimmy Patronis releases first radio ad in CD 1 race

The audio spot highlights Donald Trump’s endorsement of the congressional candidate.

2 4min

Headlines Specials

Jimmy Patronis pledges to join DOGE Caucus if elected to Congress

The Republican has long voiced admiration for Elon Musk.

6 4min

Headlines Specials

Donald Trump says Lara Trump will ‘probably’ not be Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement

The President-elect stresses it’s Gov. DeSantis’ choice.

4 3min

Headlines Specials

Jimmy Patronis recounts recruitment by Donald Trump in first CD 1 video ad

‘My answer was, “Yes sir.”‘

0 3min

Headlines Specials

Panhandle Sheriffs endorse Nathan Boyles in coming HD 3 race

Eric Aden and Bob Johnson both support the former Okaloosa County Commissioner’s candidacy.

5min

Headlines Specials

Panhandle lawmakers want Nathan Boyles in the Florida House

Republicans are quickly rallying around the former Okaloosa County Commissioner’s HD 3 run.

4min

Headlines Specials

Rick Scott hails Lara Trump’s RNC stint, says she’d be ‘fantastic’ in Senate

Marco Rubio is leaving Florida for the State Department, leaving an opening on Capitol Hill.

8 3min

Legislative, Influence & Policy

Headlines Influence

The Twelve Days of Christmas are brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political organizations

A look at the lobbyists whose work helps ensure the very things that define the holiday.

3 19min

Headlines Influence

Attorney General Ashley Moody advises motorists to lay off booze while driving

More alcohol-impaired accidents happen in December than in any other month in Florida.

6 3min

Headlines Influence

Peggy Gossett-Seidman promises legislation to curb drownings, improve water safety

The Highland Beach Republican will also revitalize a vetoed effort to close beaches with pollution concerns.

4 4min

Headlines Influence

South Florida lawmaker proposes legislation to enhance water safety in the state

Proposed state legislation would improve regulations for water safety devices and water safety alert systems.

3 3min

Headlines Influence

FDOT crows over 2024 transportation accomplishments, especially hurricane travel management

Florida transportation officials are most proud of keeping state accessible during Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

2 4min

Headlines Influence

Gov. DeSantis picks 63 for Judicial Nominating Commissions

Names you know are new selections … and repeat picks.

4 7min

Federal

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Trial of man accused in Donald Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

The accused’s attorneys are weighing whether to mount an insanity defense.

2 5min

Federal Headlines

Mail ballots begin arriving in CD 1, CD 6 Special Elections

The Primaries will take place on Jan. 28.

2 4min

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

Fate of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

‘This is my job. It’s my constitutional responsibility.’

3 12min

Federal Headlines

These are the Top 10 federal stories in Florida politics in 2024

3 hurricanes and a Florida man swept into the White House brought all kinds of turbulence to the Sunshine State.

3 27min

Federal

Associated Press

Joe Biden to decide on US Steel deal

POTUS has a big decision ahead.

8 3min

Federal Headlines

Associated Press

FAA briefly halted all American Airlines flights in the US on Christmas Eve

All is well after a short delay.

7 2min

Jacksonville

Headlines Jax

Northeast Florida’s top 10 stories reflect a momentous 2024

5 23min

Melissa Nelson’s office clears JEA of alleged Sunshine Law violations

Jacksonville’s UF campus lands in LaVilla

Shad Khan yacht drama rocks Jacksonville government

NE Florida

NE Florida

Putnam County ranked fifth among most deadly counties for driving in the U.S.

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Donna Deegan welcomes Jacksonville air travelers with 3-D AI ‘hologram’

St. Augustine Lighthouse names Interim Director amid 150-year anniversary

House committee assignments bring Judiciary, Ways & Means, and Rules & Ethics Chairs to Northeast Florida

Orlando

Headlines Orlando

Gabrielle Russon

Disney, Ron DeSantis and Democrats make up Orlando’s top stories for 2024

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Ex-Brevard School Board member threatens lawsuit over ‘retaliatory hiring practices’

Ron DeSantis appoints John Evans to UCF Board of Trustees

Taylor Yarkosky wins election as new leader of Lake County GOP

St. Pete

Headlines St. Pete

Janelle Irwin Taylor

After two delays, Pinellas Commission approves Rays stadium bonds, keeping hope of major league baseball alive

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Shumaker’s new St. Pete office is still growing

St. Pete City Council approves Rays stadium bonds, deal is not dead

Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens

SW Florida

Headlines SW Florida

Sandy Modell says politics denied his family justice in 8 years since his son was shot and killed

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Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen Charlotte Sheriff’s deputy

Southwest Florida lands natural resources, education, and economic chairmanships in House

Abe Skinner, longtime Collier Co. Property Appraiser, dies weeks before retirement

Tampa

Tampa Bay

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Here are the Top 10 stories in Tampa Bay politics in 2024

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Christmas came early, thanks to Tampa Electric and Onbikes partnership

LifeStream breaks ground on ‘monumental’ Citrus County facility

Adam Anderson to play leadership role in health care, insurance

Panhandle

Headlines Panhandle

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Jason Shoaf takes workforce development, Wakulla Springs priorities to legislative committee posts

1 4min

4 Panhandle counties get $89M approved for public projects

Former Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles enters race to replace Joel Rudman

Gov. DeSantis awards $20M to 17 rural projects. ‘Project Boomer’ in Wakulla County is the biggest winner

Tallahassee

Headlines Tallahassee

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Florida Commission on the Status of Women to host Veterans Roundtable

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Dana Young announces retirement from VISIT FLORIDA

Florida’s state employees can celebrate Thanksgiving early with paid time off Wednesday

Gov. DeSantis reappoints former Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. to Florida A&M University Board

Communities

Communities

JJ Grow bests Judith Vowels to win HD 23 open seat

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Bill Gladson endorses Matt McClain for Marion County Commission

Are Alachua Commissioners about to pay for a house of cardboard?

Governor appoints Deborah Cunningham, Adam Lee to county court judgeships

South Florida

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Here are the Top 10 political stories from South Florida in 2024

After 2 straight years of cliffhangers, some loose ends were tied up in 2024.

3 43min

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Palm Beach County Democrats elect Howard Richman as Chair, Elisa Sumner as Vice Chair

Can they keep the county from turning red?

1 6min

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Personnel note: Nikki Whiting to lead government relations for Miami Dade College

The promotion comes 5 months and 1 week after the college hired her.

1 4min

Headlines South Florida

Associated Press

New charges target ex-Miami Congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

To promote his criminal activities, Rivera allegedly created fake shell companies registered in Delaware.

1 6min

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Frank Artiles appeals conviction in ‘ghost candidate’ case

His lawyers sought only probation rather than the 3 years in prison prosecutors sought and the 60 days in jail he was sentenced to last month.

0 6min

Headlines South Florida

Jesse Scheckner

Jamaican ‘illegal alien’ sentenced to 1 day in jail for voter fraud in Broward

He initially faced up to 5 years in prison and a $5K fine.

2 6min

Culture Wars

Culture Wars

Associated Press

Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don’t trust schools to do it justice.

Not all schools treat the subject the same.

5 7min

Culture Wars Headlines

Associated Press

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

His transition team has not divulged any specifics.

1 17min

Culture Wars Headlines

Ron DeSantis rips NY Times, rallies behind Jay Bhattacharya NIH nod

‘They smear what they fear.’

12 4min

Culture Wars Headlines

Associated Press

Florida woman charged with threatening health insurance company with ‘delay, deny, depose’

She was arrested and charged with threatening to conduct an act of terrorism.

6 3min

Culture Wars Headlines

Associated Press

Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s winning auction bid

The judge said he would not approve the sale, citing concerns about transparency in the auction.

3 10min

Culture Wars Headlines

Joseph Ladapo likens ‘insane’ water fluoridation to COVID vaccines

The Surgeon General spoke out against the practice last month, and continues to develop his argument.

8 4min

Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Donald Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

‘What Trump wants is a win.’

12 9min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

Most residents or Syria looking for stability in the wake of a government overthrow in its second week.

4 14min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Joe Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Donald Trump

A lot is expected to change come January.

2 14min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Rick Scott sounds sewage garlic alarm again. Will the Joe Biden White House listen?

The Senator is pressing multiple agencies to take action, as he has since 2023.

7 4min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule

Syrian Assad regime falls after rebellion that lasted more than a decade.

3 13min

Foreign Affairs Headlines

Associated Press

Donald Trump talks with world leaders, advances foreign policy agenda

The President-elect is hitting the ground running.

8 4min

Emails & Opinions

Emails & Opinions Headlines

Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 12.15.24

A spending spat in D.C., Rays’ stadium deal drama, and the Matt Gaetz report may become public after all.

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Year in review

Blake Dowling: Ron Sachs, a legend in The Process

Delegation for 12.20.24: No deal — special missions — Social Security — help wanted — PROTECT

Last Call for 12.19.24 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Apolitical

APolitical Headlines

Florida unemployment rate ticks up in November to 3.4%

Hurricanes impact increase in Florida’s jobless rate for first time in 8 months.

APolitical

Jimmy Patronis launches public awareness campaign advisory about lithium-ion batteries during holidays

Lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, but pose many fire risks, according to a Florida public awareness campaign.

APolitical Headlines

Recent Christmas classics top the list of holiday tunes streamed on Spotify

APolitical Headlines

FWC adds several anglers to record books after adding new categories for fishing benchmarks this year

Florida agriculture hit with $190M losses from Hurricane Milton

Tech

Headlines Tech

John Snyder, Kevin Steele to steer new information tech-focused panel prioritized by House Speaker

Both are suitable choices.

Headlines Tech

Pornhub will block access for Floridians on Jan. 1

Restrictions will take place in protest of the state’s new age verification requirements.

Headlines Tech

Court denies TikTok’s request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court review

Headlines Tech

South Florida, Tampa Bay nonprofits join blue tech accelerator program with $14M federal earmark

From outsider to the Oval Office, bitcoin surges as a new administration embraces crypto

Universities

Headlines Universities

UWF researcher gets major grant to help study early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Rodney Guttmann, a UWF researcher, gets more than $400K to advance early detection of Alzheimer’s.

2 4min

Headlines Universities

Gov. DeSantis appoints 2 each to FAU, FIU Boards of Trustees

One is an alum of the DeSantis administration.

2 3min

Headlines Universities

New Florida Poly President to forgo inauguration ceremony to instead fund student scholarships

‘I understand the significance of this occasion and the tradition it represents, but I also believe in setting an example of stewardship and accountability.’

3 3min

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