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Florida city says new GOP-backed DEI law blocks St Patrick’s parade, Pride event

November 12, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Delray Beach canceled its 2027 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Pride event after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's new law restricting DEI-related funding. --- A Florida city says it cannot host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade or Pride event in [...]

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Florida restricts school vouchers over terror group affiliations

November 12, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved state terrorist designations for groups including the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Florida chapter. --- Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved state terrorist designations for groups including the Council on American-Islamic Relations [...]

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Communities across South Florida commemorate Veterans Day with parades and ceremonies

November 11, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Events took place across South Florida to honor Veterans Day and celebrate veterans for their service and sacrifice. Miami Beach held its annual Veterans Day... --- Events took place across South Florida to honor Veterans Day and celebrate veterans for their [...]

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Florida Passes Its Own SAVE Act

November 11, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

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Ron DeSantis Calls for a “Bottom-Up” Reform of Conservative Media

November 10, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

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Republican Rep. Mario Diaz Balart wins re-election for Florida’s District 26 seat

November 9, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz Balart has won re-election to the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Diaz Balart was locked in... --- Republican Rep. Mario Diaz Balart has won re-election to the United States House of Representatives [...]

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Byron Donalds assembles transition team, stocks it with policy, business leaders

November 9, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Think tank leader Manny Kadre and GOP ace strategist Ryan Smith will lead the transition. The post Byron Donalds assembles transition team, stocks it with policy, business leaders appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & [...]

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DeSantis Warns Republicans Could Lose Even More Senate Seats in 2028 If ‘GOP Doesn’t Get Its Act Together’

November 9, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Republicans could lose more seats in the U.S. Senate in the next election if the GOP "doesn't get its act together," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said nearly one week after the midterm election which devastated the party. The post [...]

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Two Songs for Florida’s Public Schools (With Receipts)

November 9, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

One for the beach at Crandon Park, one for a street party on Calle Ocho. Same receipts: a state that stopped paying its share, a charter company store, and vouchers for kids who were already in private school. --- Last week [...]

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Florida gas prices fall to 4-month low, now 62 cents per gallon below late-September peak

November 9, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

‘Florida drivers are finally seeing some meaningful relief at the pump, and there could be more on the way.’ The post Florida gas prices fall to 4-month low, now 62 cents per gallon below late-September peak appeared first on Florida [...]

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