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Anna Paulina Luna backs Kathleen Peters for standing 'unapologetically for our values"
39+ min ago (484+ words) U. S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is endorsing Kathleen Peters in her re-election campaign for Pinellas County Commission. "Kathleen puts Pinellas County residents first, and stands unapologetically for our values " lower taxes, less government, and making Pinellas County affordable," Luna said. "She…...
Legislature passes $114. 5 B budget after delays
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (853+ words) The Legislature has passed a $114. 5 billion budget, marking the end of a drawn-out process that required overtime to finish. The Senate voted unanimously, while the House vote was a divided 99-6, with Democrats making up all six "no" votes. Republicans hailed…...
Approved budget includes $19 M for Florida Poly growth and student success
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (443+ words) Included in the now-approved state budget is $19 million for Florida Polytechnic University, funds earmarked for the school's continued growth and student success initiatives. The funding aims to help Florida's youngest member of the state university system continue to grow and…...
Linda Julien launches bid to succeed Oliver Gilbert on Miami-Dade Commission
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (611+ words) A Miami Gardens elected official is moving quickly to fill a seat that one of South Florida's most prominent Democratic officeholders may soon be leaving. City Council member Linda Julien announced is running for the Miami-Dade County Commission's District 1 seat,…...
Redistricting shuffle: John Peters shifts candidacy, now seeking to challenge Kathy Castor
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (346+ words) Businessman John Peters has shifted his candidacy to attempt to challenge U. S. Rep. Kathy Castor. Peters, a Republican, had been running for an open seat in Florida's 16th Congressional District. Now, he has qualified by petition to run in a competitive seat…...
Ken Burton, Manatee Schools navigate tax dispute that sparked Sarasota lawsuit
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (718+ words) A school tax fight that already triggered a lawsuit in Sarasota County is also casting a shadow over neighboring Manatee County, where officials are dealing with a similar dispute over who should pay the cost of collecting voter-approved school taxes....
Ron De Santis says Miami-Dade, Palm Beach should be more aggressive in slashing homestead taxes
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (350+ words) Gov. Ron De Santis'says Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties shouldn't resist his proposal to eliminate homestead property taxes below $250, 000 appraisals, arguing that these capital-flush governments should go further than the measure he wants on the November ballot. "You don't need…...
Gov. De Santis says feds will continue to reimburse Florida for Alligator Alcatraz
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (444+ words) Gov. Ron De Santis has no doubt the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will continue to pay Florida back for housing suspected illegal immigrants at Alligator Alcatraz. "We're now already seeing reimbursements flowing down, and so that's going to happen,…...
Ashley Gantt launches campaign to succeed Shevrin Jones in SD 34
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (343+ words) State Rep. Ashley Gantt announced she will run to succeed state Sen. Shevrin Jones in Senate District 34. The Miami-Dade Democrat announced her campaign shortly after U. S. Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed she will retire from Congress. Jones already said he would not…...
She delivers results: Jared Moskowitz endorses Lauren Book for SD 30
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (453+ words) Democratic U. S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has been collaborating with former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book for more than a decade, and he wants to see her work in Tallahassee. Moskowitz is endorsing Book's new campaign for Senate District 30, praising her record…...