Janelle Irwin TaylorProgressive groups release ‘Informed Voters’ guide to Florida ballot initiatives
Each amendment in the guide contains a brief description and a voting recommendation from several groups.
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.5.24
Coffee is for closers. So is Sunburn, your morning rundown of Florida politics.
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Last Call for 9.4.24 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics
A digest of the day’s politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
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Seth Hyman quits State Attorney’s race in Orange, Osceola
‘I know that to win a general election of this size, it takes a considerable amount of financial resources.’
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Seth Hyman quits State Attorney’s race in Orange, Osceola
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Linda Stewart’s opponents back her for Orange County Commission bid
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Poll: Annette Taddeo is 12 points ahead of incumbent in Miami-Dade Clerk’s race
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2024 – Presidential
A.G. GancarskiDemocrats rally support for Kamala Harris, reproductive freedom in Jacksonville
‘Something different is in the air … and it’s not just the stench of Donald Trump.’
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Rick Scott warns that Tim Walz is a national security risk
‘Didn’t he go on his honeymoon over to China?’
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New ‘Anti-Psychopath’ PAC spot says Donald Trump’s friends — like Marco Rubio — think he’s ‘crazy’
Trump’s allies, turned foes and then allies again, are shown as floating heads questioning the former President’s mental acuity.
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Associated PressRaise taxes on the rich or cut them? Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on how to boost economy
The Republican plan looks to boost growth regardless of deficits. The Democrat would largely mirror her predecessor’s policies.
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Ron DeSantis rips Kamala Harris’ ‘outrage’ over Donald Trump’s Arlington Cemetery photo-op
‘They invited him to be there.’
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Kamala Harris looks to tap into Joe Biden’s union support as she rallies with him in Pennsylvania for Labor Day
Kamala Harris hopes Joe Biden’s status as a Pennsylvania native endears here to the critical swing state voters.
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2024 – Initiatives
Progressive groups release ‘Informed Voters’ guide to Florida ballot initiatives
Each amendment in the guide contains a brief description and a voting recommendation from several groups.
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Top Senate Democrat backs recreational pot amendment
The fight over Amendment 3 is gearing up to be the most expensive campaign on the November ballot.
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Ryan NicolVoters weigh whether to end public campaign finance program
Fiscally responsible? Or caving to outside moneyed interests?
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Recreational pot campaign is optimistic heading into final election stretch
The campaign is optimistic after several public polls have shown Amendment 3 with enough support to pass.
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Donald Trump comes out in support of Florida’s recreational pot initiative
‘Someone should not be a criminal in Florida, when this is legal in so many other States.’
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Jacob OglesRon DeSantis surrogates troll Joe Gruters for backing recreational pot amendment
‘It doesn’t matter. None of these people liked me anyway.’
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2024 – Down Ballot
2/3 of Florida voters say religion matters in presidential race
Yet less than half say religion plays a positive role in politics.
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Laurel Lee cruised through a GOP Primary. Will Pat Kemp put up a bigger fight in CD 15 this November?
The incumbent won her seat with almost 59% support 2 years ago.
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AFP Action FL announces 10 more House endorsements
That includes three Republicans running in competitive open seats.
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Florida Family Action backs Carolina Amesty days after forgery indictment
The social conservative group has slammed Republicans for impropriety before— but not often in swing districts.
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New Lindsay Cross ad touts environmental chops, ‘cleaning up Tallahassee’
‘I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty for a better Pinellas.’
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Club For Growth poll shows Anna Paulina Luna with 5-point lead over Whitney Fox
A previous poll showed the opposite.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell claims momentum after series of tight polls
The Democratic Senate candidate said her campaign has the network of volunteers and donors to compete with Rick Scott.
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Is Darren Soto at risk of an upset by Thomas Chalifoux this Fall?
The NRCC lists him as a target. And thanks to self-funding, Soto’s GOP challenger holds a cash advantage.
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Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election
Some election administration experts have said the voter roll reviews show that current tools to flag noncitizen voters are working.
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Poll: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell within three points of Rick Scott
Public polls continue to show a tight race.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell kicks off 75-stop tour highlighting times Rick Scott pleaded the fifth
The newly minted Democratic nominee will next campaign at the UF-UM game.
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Carolina Amesty arrested for forgery after surrender to Orange County authorities
The Windermere Republican has been under investigation by the FDLE.
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Democrats in U.S. Senate, House races win endorsements from health care advocacy group
‘Now more than ever, the stakes in health care are extremely high for our patients in Florida.’
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Shock poll: Whitney Fox leads Anna Paulina Luna by almost 4 points
A post-Primary poll in CD 13 shows voters ready for change.
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Drew DixonFlorida Supply Chain Summit to draw dozens of state leaders in port operations to Miami
Representatives from 5 Florida ports will discuss best practices in various supply chain industries.
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Man arrested at Boston airport for posting violent threats on Randy Fine
Edwin Guerro faces eight felony charges stemming from an FDLE investigation.
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Legislative Committee weeks to begin in December
Most of the meetings will be in 2025, but there’s some action this year also.
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Drew WilsonPersonnel note: Patrick Steele joins SAS Florida team
‘Being liked and respected is a rare combination, and Patrick is both.’
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Fired parks employee claims DEP intended to keep ‘atrocious’ plan secret as long as possible
John Gaddis claims he was fired after releasing plans to the public ahead of schedule.
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More Medicare Rx cost savings coming, but some question whether it’s enough
A new AARP report shows an estimated 200,000 Florida Medicare beneficiaries will save an average of $1,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Culture Wars
How Orlando became ground zero for Florida’s latest book ban battle
The world’s biggest book publishers filed an unprecedented lawsuit in Orlando this week.
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Major publishing companies and bestselling authors are suing over Florida book bans
HB 1069 has a chilling effect on schools, the lawsuit said.
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Gov. DeSantis praises appellate court ruling allowing state to enforce ban on trans care for minors
‘We’re not going to be a cottage industry for the mutilation of minors.’
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Ron DeSantis sidesteps Randy Fine’s critique of trip to ‘antisemitic’ Ireland, rips legislator for taking ‘lobbyist’ money
‘I think we’ve grown used to these childish responses to legitimate criticism by Gov. DeSantis.’
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Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors
The ban was on hold for the past two months.
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‘Significant legal risk’: Ashley Moody warns colleges to protect Jewish students as school resumes
‘There is no room in our state for lawlessness or antisemitism.’
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Poll: Donald Trump underwater in Miami-Dade as Kamala Harris enjoys positive net favorability
Pollsters also asked voters what they thought about Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Poll: Annette Taddeo is 12 points ahead of incumbent in Miami-Dade Clerk’s race
Fifty-three percent of respondents said they prefer her compared to 41% who said the same of the incumbent.
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Kevin Cabrera backs Dariel Fernandez as ‘the right choice’ for Miami-Dade Tax Collector
It’s something of a full-circle moment; Fernandez endorsed Cabrera in 2022.
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Poll: Alexcia Cox leads Palm Beach State Attorney’s race by double digits
The lead highlights ‘how voters continue to trust Democrats on the issues of public safety.’
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Poll: Kamala Harris holds 18-point lead over Donald Trump in Palm Beach County
A Democratic consultant said the result ‘reaffirms that the 2022 collapse that saw Gov. DeSantis carry the county by 3 points has been reversed.’
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‘The candidate we can trust’: Ana Maria Rodriguez backs Sherri Hodies for Monroe Supervisor of Elections
‘Her work ethic and unwavering commitment to serving the people of our community are qualities that are essential for the role of Supervisor of Elections.’
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Federal
Congressional Working Group continues U.S. critical minerals policy talks led by Kathy Castor, Rob Wittman
More troubling questions are emerging about Jervois Global.
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Anna Paulina Luna, Jared Moskowitz file bipartisan bill to cap student loan interest rates
Around 43.6 million Americans hold federal student loan debt, with an average per-borrower balance of $38K.
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Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near
The slowdown in inflation could upend former President Donald Trump’s efforts to saddle Vice President Kamala Harris with blame for rising prices.
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Rick Scott questions job creation numbers after downward revisions
Republicans argue that the ‘misleading numbers create a false impression for the public.’
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Mike Waltz honored for service by National Guard Association of Florida
Mike Waltz, the first Green Beret to serve in Congress, honored by National Guard Association of Florida for his contributions.
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Federal policies bring confusion to flood insurance market
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems from a complex set of flood policies and […]
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Foreign Affairs
Rick Scott likens Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to Nicolás Maduro in latest Donald Trump defense
‘They want to rig the election.’
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Rick Scott, Maria Elvira Salazar, Debbie Wasserman Schultz introduce bipartisan Venezuela democracy bill
‘America cannot wait any longer.’
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Rick Scott suggests Joe Biden may have profited from ending Cuba, Venezuela, Iran sanctions
‘So you always wonder what was the purpose of these things? And was there some financial benefit to somebody?’
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Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ U.S. agencies, prosecutors say
An attorney for Hunter Biden didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
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Manchurian candidate? Marco Rubio thinks China ‘groomed’ Tim Walz
Is the Minnesota Democrat a national security risk?
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.5.24
Coffee is for closers. So is Sunburn, your morning rundown of Florida politics.
Apolitical
Ron DeSantis again urges Floridians to ‘knock on wood’ as hurricane season heats up
If the comment sounds familiar, that’s because it is.
Earnings analysis: Women business owners are making gains, but still lag male counterparts
Women are gaining in 11 fields, but big gaps still exist in high-earning sectors.
Tech
Floridians mobilize on Facebook to protect state parks
State park Facebook groups have 50,000-plus members sharing info and organizing against the ‘Great Outdoors Initiative.’
Universities
Fresh Take FloridaTwo student protesters arrested at UF accept plea deals in criminal cases
Nine students were previously arrested in a pro-Palestine protest.
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Tampa General strengthens partnership with USF Health with $162M investment
‘We are transforming the health care landscape.’
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Governor says nearly $400M in nursing education investments is paying off
Ron DeSantis plans to continue funding for expanded nursing programs.
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