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Rays could move to Tampa after $1.7 billion sale finalizes
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Rays could move to Tampa after $1.7 billion sale finalizes

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Governor DeSantis touts Florida's top ranking for religious liberty in new report
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Governor DeSantis touts Florida's top ranking for religious liberty in new report

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Florida has added more top rankings to its growing list of accolades. Speaking at a news conference Monday at New College Florida in Sarasota, Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the state’s continued success in various areas: higher education, economy, education freedom, entrepreneurship, retirement, and vacation destination.See the Story
Senate Hearing Shines Light on Organized Retail Theft
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Senate Hearing Shines Light on Organized Retail Theft

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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a surge in organized retail crime, warning that criminal enterprises, not petty shoplifters, are driving a wave of thefts that's devastating businesses across the country. Videos of mobs smashing displays and making off with thousands of dollars in merchandise have become increasingly common, but senators say the root of the problem runs deeper. "We've all seen videos of mobs ransackin…See the Story

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DeSantis Says He Wants ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to Be Filled Before Moving Forward with Camp Blanding’s Detention Site Plans

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday he wants the detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” to be at full capacity before moving forward with the plans to turn Camp Blanding into an immigration detention site.Karoline Leavitt · FloridaSee the Story

DeSantis Appoints State Sen. Ingoglia as Florida CFO

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as the state's Chief Financial Officer. Ingoglia, a Republican, currently represents Citrus, Hernando, Sumter and part of Pasco County in the Florida Senate. He previously held a seat in the Florida House of Representatives. The CFO oversees the Florida Department of Financial Services. The position has been vacant since former Florida CFO Jim…Ron DeSantis · TampaSee the Story

Thanks to $1M loan, Jim Schwartzel posts a $1.2M quarter in race to succeed Byron Donalds

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Sun Broadcasting President Jim Schwartzel has quickly pulled together $1.2 million for his campaign to succeed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. That includes $1 million the Fort Myers Republican put in himself in the form of a candidate loan. Schwartzel in April filed for the open seat representing Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Since then, he reported almost $213,000 in outside contributions to his campaign, most of that in individual contribut…Byron Donalds · FloridaRead Article

Jared Moskowitz grows contributions this cycle to more than $520K

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U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has raised more than a half-million dollars for his re-election effort. The Parkland Democrat reported more than $351,000 donations in the second quarter of the year. That money comes as the National Republican Congressional Committee lists Moskowitz among its Democratic targets in 2026. That brings his haul for the election cycle to date to nearly $520,000. Additionally, Moskowitz was not targeted last election cycle a…Florida, United States · FloridaRead Article

Simmering feud between Ron DeSantis, Joe Gruters blasts into full view

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A long-running feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Republican Party of Florida Chair Joe Gruters is escalating ahead of a 2026 showdown. At a press conference where DeSantis appointed political ally Blaise Ingoglia as Chief Financial Officer (and passed over Gruters), the Governor took several shots at the Gruters, alleging that the Sarasota Senator had a “linguini spine.” “If George Washington rose from the dead and came back and tapped m…Ron DeSantis · FloridaRead Article

Randy Fine holds massive fundraising lead over 2026 competition

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One of Florida’s newest members of Congress is well-positioned financially for his quickly approaching next campaign. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, who won the Special Election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District on April 1, closed the second quarter of 2025 with more than $380,000 in cash on hand. The Republican firebrand known as the “Hebrew Hammer” raised $63,684 between April 22 and June 30. Notable donors include state Sen. Don Gaetz, the Unite…Florida, United States · FloridaRead Article

After being accused of COVID loan fraud, Carolina Amesty's lawyer says she didn't hurt the government

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Former Republican Rep. Carolina Amesty fully repaid five of her government loans and has not missed any payments on other loans that she’s accused of fraudulently obtaining, her defense lawyer said, as he tried to attack the federal government’s case in a new court filing. “Fatal to the government’s flawed prosecution is the undeniable fact that the government has not lost a cent, and the collateral on each loan exceeds the amount of the loan. T…Coronavirus · FloridaRead Article

Ashley Moody adds nearly $2M to Senate campaign coffers in Q2

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U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody has raised another nearly $2 million to run to keep her seat. The Plant City’s second-quarter reports show she collected more than $1.97 million from April through June, bringing her total contributions to more than $2.39 million this election cycle. And she has kept most of the funding, spending less than $130,000 and closing the quarter with $2.62 million in cash on hand. The resources could be important for Moody as she…Ron DeSantis · FloridaRead Article

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