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Matt Dunagan to lead Florida Sheriffs Association

January 15, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

'For over a decade, Matthew has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a steadfast commitment to public safety.' The post Matt Dunagan to lead Florida Sheriffs Association appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Matt Dunagan has been [...]

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Firefighters brace for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth

January 14, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Anxious Southern California residents are prepared for the worst as dangerous winds were expected to build --- By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack [...]

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Erin Huntley files in HD 45 against Leonard Spencer, the only Democrat in a Donald Trump district

January 14, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

The Orange County GOP leader wants to win back the only House seat Republicans lost in November. The post Erin Huntley files in HD 45 against Leonard Spencer, the only Democrat in a Donald Trump district appeared first on Florida [...]

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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

January 14, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Defense secretary nominee will publicly face senators for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism --- By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for [...]

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Some US states not running on Dunkin’ doughnuts due to temporary supply shortage

January 14, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now — at least across Nebraska, New Mexico and some other... --- OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now [...]

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With thin GOP House majority, DeSantis likely won’t pick congressional member for Rubio Senate seat

January 14, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

DeSantis has said he plans to have his appointment ready by Jan. 20 when Trump's second term will begin. --- Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would not pick a sitting member in the House to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, [...]

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Incoming Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

January 13, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

The NSC staff members being questioned about their loyalty are largely subject matter experts --- By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White [...]

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South Florida’s star football players volunteer their time to play with young patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

January 13, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

South Florida has been called the mecca for high school football and while it’s important for players to be able to read the game, what... --- South Florida has been called the mecca for high school football and while it’s important [...]

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Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

January 13, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

Officials said that progress has been made and that the coming days would be critical. --- By VICTORIA EASTWOOD, SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN, Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in [...]

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Ron DeSantis Slams H-1B Visas, Outflanks Donald Trump

January 13, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using the uproar over the H-1B visa program to publicly move to the political right of President-elect Donald Trump on the hot-button issue of migration. The post Ron DeSantis Slams H-1B Visas, Outflanks Donald Trump [...]

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