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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819682-ashley-moody50

Ashley Moody already has 50% support in new poll of Senate race

17+ min ago   (278+ words) U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is on track to be elected in 2026, according to a survey taken this week by Quantus Insights. The Plant City Republican leads her Democratic challenger, Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville, 50% to 43%. According to this data set, Nixon…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819538-florida-university-speech-ranks-above-national-average-damaged-by-incidents

Florida university speech ranks above national average, damaged by incidents

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (502+ words) Florida universities deserve a “D” for their free expression policies and attitudes, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced in its annual 2027 College Free Speech Rankings. The nationwide average is a “D-“, an improvement from last year’s “F…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819526-after-questions-about-black-support-black-leaders-surge-to-boost-david-jolly

After questions about Black support, Black leaders surge to boost David Jolly

2+ hour, 55+ min ago   (226+ words) After Democratic Gainesville Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut decided to rebuke her party and back Republican Byron Donalds in the Governor’s race, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is rolling out a coalition of Black former and current elected officials to vouch for…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819621-jose-javier-rodriguez-annette-taddeo-to-spend-weekend-courting-south-florida-labor-faith-base

José Javier Rodríguez, Annette Taddeo to spend weekend courting South Florida labor, faith base

2+ hour, 55+ min ago   (622+ words) Two Democratic Cabinet hopefuls are spending the weekend working South Florida’s union halls and church pews, trying to build momentum in a pair of uphill statewide contests. Annette Taddeo, the Democratic nominee for CFO, will meet with labor leaders in…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819656-psc-rejects-utility-backed-rule-change-keeping-tax-break-savings-with-customers

PSC rejects utility-backed rule change, keeping tax-break savings with customers

11+ hour, 31+ min ago   (688+ words) Florida’s Public Service Commission has rejected a rule change that would have raised power bills statewide, handing consumer advocates a win after a yearslong fight over the provision. The 4-1 vote against proposing the amendment to the Florida Administrative Code followed…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819665-gofundme-launched-for-herald-reporters-laid-off-in-mcclatchy-cuts

GoFundMe launched for Herald reporters laid off in McClatchy cuts

11+ hour, 40+ min ago   (194+ words) A GoFundMe drive has been launched to support the 23 unionized journalists McClatchy laid off at the Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald. Miami Herald reporter Alex Harris organized the fundraiser, which says the proceeds will help her laid-off…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819659-donald-trump-signs-bill-from-rick-scott-greg-steube-providing-tax-relief-following-disasters

Donald Trump signs bill from Rick Scott, Greg Steube providing tax relief following disasters

11+ hour, 55+ min ago   (287+ words) Individuals affected by natural disasters could soon enjoy tax relief courtesy of a law championed by Florida lawmakers. President Donald Trump just signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (HR 5366). That’s a law that was sponsored by…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819642-get-it-done-alex-ron-desantis-backs-alex-rizo-in-to-be-called-sd-39-special-election

'Get it done, Alex!' Ron DeSantis backs Alex Rizo in to-be-called SD 39 Special Election

14+ hour, 42+ min ago   (313+ words) Rep. Alex Rizo just landed the endorsement of the man who controls when his election will happen. Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Rizo, a Hialeah Republican, for Senate District 39, which will be filled through a Special Election that DeSantis hasn’t…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819636-jim-boyd-jay-trumbull-endorse-leader-alex-rizo-in-pending-special-election-for-sd-39

Jim Boyd, Jay Trumbull endorse 'leader' Alex Rizo in pending Special Election for SD 39

16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (490+ words) Hialeah Republican Rep. Alex Rizo’s bid for the Senate now carries the blessing of the man poised to lead it and the chamber’s top designator of health and human services dollars. Senate President-designate Jim Boyd and Sen. Jay Trumbull are…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 819436-gov-ron-desantis-orders-flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-to-commemorate-9-11

Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags to fly at half-staff to commemorate 9/11

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (377+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff Friday as the country marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. DeSantis issued a memorandum Thursday directing U.S. and Florida flags at all state and local…...