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Sunburn " The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics " 5. 5. 26
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1154+ words) The Florida Chamber of Commerce is honoring seven Republicans with the 2026 Distinguished Advocate Award. The Distinguished Advocate Award winners were: Sen. Danny Burgess, Jonathan Martin, Stan Mc Clain and Reps. Wyman Duggan, Richard Gentry, J. J. Grow and Jenna Persons-Mulicka. They received…...
Jeff Foley becomes new comms director for Lake County Board of Commissioners
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (240+ words) A veteran media relations and communications manager has moved up to become the Communications Director post in Lake County. The Lake County Commission'announced they are moving Jeff Foley into the Communications Director job. Foley has been with the county as…...
Last Call for 5. 4. 26 " A prime-time read of what's going down in Florida
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (862+ words) " First Shot " Gov. Ron De Santis has signed Florida's new congressional map, transforming a fast-tracked Special Session redraw into a legal and political fight with national implications for control of the U. S. House. The map takes effect immediately and reshapes the…...
Black community speaks out against potential Debbie Wasserman Schultz candidacy in CD 20
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (1067+ words) Under a new map passed by Florida's Legislature, U. S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman needs to find a new political home. Black leaders in Florida's 20th Congressional District would prefer she look elsewhere. Then, the district was targeted by Gov. Ron De Santis when…...
Jose Alvarez receives Legislative Appreciation Award from Florida League of Cities
15+ hour, 58+ min ago (316+ words) Democratic Rep. Jose Alvarez is dusting off the mantle for a recently bestowed honor from the Florida League of Cities. He is a recipient of the organization's "Legislative Appreciation Award" for his work during the 2026 Session to protect the local…...
Kurt Hoffman backs Sydney Gruters in the race for a redrawn CD 16
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (409+ words) Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman is backing Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters, delivering a key local endorsement as the race for the newly redrawn Florida's 16th Congressional District takes shape. "Sydney Gruters' roots in Sarasota County run deep, and so does…...
March jobless numbers show third consecutive jump in Florida's unemployment rate
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (410+ words) The general unemployment rate has now increased in Florida for three months straight. Florida Commerce, the state's economic development bureau, released the unemployment figures for March showing the jobless figure has climbed to 4. 7%. That continues the upward trend that began…...
Erin Huntley lands endorsement from Wilton Simpson in HD 45 race
20+ hour, 37+ min ago (347+ words) Republican Erin Huntley has won the endorsement of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson'in her race to flip House District 45 and challenge Democrat state Rep. Leonard Spencer. "I'm proud to support Erin Huntley for State Representative. Erin understands the values that built…...
Orlando mom testifies to Senate on chatbot that seduced her son until his suicide
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (599+ words) Megan Garcia didn't know that her 14-year-old son Sewell loaded a chatbot onto his phone. At that point, she had no idea what, precisely, what such an app was. But she learned a great deal after he died from suicide....
Redistricting shuffle: What's the state of play in Florida's congressional contests under Ron De Santis' new map?
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (797+ words) A new congressional map resets the literal bounds for most of Florida's federal political contests. So, which races have already been materially changed? The map has passed the Florida Legislature but awaits a signature from Gov. Ron De Santis, whose…...