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Byron Donalds defends Trump being 'glib' with media about Iran endgame
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (179+ words) The press might want to know when President'Donald Trump intends to end the Iran "excursion." But'Byron Donalds, the Congressman from Naples who Trump wants to be the next Governor, doesn't think Trump owes them an answer. In fact, he believes…...
Surfside to elect a new Mayor, 4 Town Commissioners Tuesday
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (658+ words) Surfside voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a new Mayor and four Town Commission members, and weigh in on two ballot questions affecting zoning and the timing of future elections. Three people very familiar to voters are…...
Rich Haselwood joins Ballard Partners’ Washington office
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (271+ words) Ballard Partners is expanding its Washington, D.C., presence with the addition of Rich Haselwood. Haselwood joins the international lobbying and public affairs firm after a lengthy career at Reynolds American, where he held leadership roles in government relations and regulatory affairs....
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.17.26
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (1764+ words) Happy St. Patrick's Day. Start today with a pint of Guinness and read these: " " 5 things I think about Kevin Batdorf running for St. Pete Mayor: While I don't think he'll win, I do think he changes the race's math, which…...
Last Call for 3.16.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (880+ words) Two Washington updates with Florida ties landed Monday, bringing news about the health of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and retiring U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn. President Donald Trump disclosed that Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but…...
5 things I think about Kevin Batdorf’s entrance into the St. Pete mayoral race
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (917+ words) With former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President'Kevin Batdorf officially entering the St. Petersburg mayoral race, there are now six candidates filed, including incumbent Mayor Ken Welch. It may surprise some folks to hear that, upon learning a few months ago…...
Amid blackouts in Cuba, Mario Díaz-Balart sees communism's future fading on the island
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (389+ words) Amid reports of energy blackouts and violent unrest in Cuba, Republicans representing South Florida say it's time communists relinquish control of the island. U.S. Rep. Mario D'az-Balart told Florida Politics he was confident that a pressure campaign by President Donald Trump…...
Jane Castor responds to James Uthmeier warning, revises Tampa Police immigration policy
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (434+ words) Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has announced a revised Tampa Police Department immigration policy in response to a warning from Attorney General James Uthmeier. Castor sent a letter to Uthmeier confirming the city updated the Department's policy and added language directly…...
Blaise Ingoglia praises lawmakers for approving bills he backed to control local spending
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (303+ words) Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is celebrating the Legislature's approval of two measures he helped draft designed to provide more control of local government spending. Both chambers passed the bill (HB 1329) sponsored by Republican Rep. Yvette Benarroch. Republican Sen. Nick…...
Christopher Blackmon endorses Jay Collins for Governor
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (256+ words) Another Sheriff is backing Lt. Gov. Jay Collins in his run to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis. "I have had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated public servants across our state," said Osceola Sheriff'Christopher Blackmon. "Leadership matters " especially in times…...