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Heat and Storm Threat Increase This Afternoon

June 2, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

South Florida will once again deal with hot and humid conditions today, but the bigger weather story will be the potential for strong thunderstorms this... --- South Florida will once again deal with hot and humid conditions today, but the bigger [...]

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House committee advances Ron DeSantis’ property tax plan but adds protections for schools

June 2, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Public comment on DeSantis’ plan was overwhelmingly against it. Republicans were not moved. The post House committee advances Ron DeSantis’ property tax plan but adds protections for schools appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- In [...]

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Florida Scores Major Win to Keep New Electoral Map in Place

June 2, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The Florida map added four of their own Republican districts to counteract the move made by Virginian Democrats. The new electoral map was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after Virginia moved to upend four Republican districts in the [...]

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Ron DeSantis backs ‘strong conservative voice’ Chris Nocco for SD 21

June 1, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Nocco's endorsements are stacking up with big names in GOP politics. The post Ron DeSantis backs ‘strong conservative voice’ Chris Nocco for SD 21 appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Gov. Ron DeSantis is throwing [...]

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Mother’s fight for custody of her children inspires new Florida law, but still can’t get her children back

May 27, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

The past four years have been gut wrenching for Tasha Patterson. It all ended with devastating news two weeks ago. The twin sons she has... --- The past four years have been gut wrenching for Tasha Patterson. It all ended with [...]

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Florida’s New Congressional Map One Step Closer to Reality After Circuit Court Judge’s Ruling

May 27, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

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Last in Teacher Pay, Florida Continues to Dismantle Public Education, Alienate Teachers and Fund Scandal-Ridden Vouchers

May 27, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay, forcing educators to take multiple jobs or leave the state entirely. Instead of addressing the crisis, lawmakers suppress public unions, enforces restrictive curriculum laws, and redirects vital taxpayer funds to unaccountable private [...]

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Gov. DeSantis signs HAVEN Act, expanding protections for domestic, dating violence

May 26, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Under the soon-to-be effective measure, Florida will study a first-in-the-nation silent alert system for victims unable to safely call 911. The post Gov. DeSantis signs HAVEN Act, expanding protections for domestic, dating violence appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns [...]

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Local leaders encourage Floridians to begin making preparations ahead of start to hurricane season

May 26, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

With the official start of hurricane season just days away, officials across Florida are advising residents to make sure they’re prepared. “We are six days... --- With the official start of hurricane season just days away, officials across Florida are advising [...]

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Budget conference: Goodbye preeminent funding for Florida’s top universities

May 26, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Last year the Legislature approved $40 million. This year: $0. The post Budget conference: Goodbye preeminent funding for Florida’s top universities appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Florida’s best universities are not getting any extra [...]

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