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Veterans for Responsible Leaders supports Alex Vindman in his mission to unseat Ashley Moody
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (187+ words) A top veterans group is endorsing Democrat Alex Vindman for U.S. Senate in Florida. Vindman faces state Rep. Angie Nixon in a Democratic Primary, which will decide who faces U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican appointed to her seat by Gov. Ron…...
Cents and sensitivity: Driver privacy bill targeting penny sales to refuel after idling this year
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (742+ words) A'sweeping proposal to curb Florida's lucrative sale of driver data died unheard this year, but its House sponsor says it will return next Session stronger and more targeted. Committee leaders declined to hear HB 357, dubbed the "Driver Privacy Act," by…...
Florida maintains economic momentum after 2026 Session, Chamber says
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (372+ words) The Florida Chamber of Commerce is touting incremental policy wins from the 2026 Legislative Session while acknowledging that budget work was left unfinished. The pro-business group said lawmakers advanced several priorities aimed at strengthening the state's business climate while defeating proposals…...
Kamia Brown files to run for Orange County Commission in District 2
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (373+ words) Former Rep. Kamia Brown has filed to run for Orange County Commission's District 2 as she runs on a campaign on affordability issues. "Residents in every corner of Orange County feel the stresses of everyday life and I chose to run…...
Austin Rogers brings local roots, knowledge of the Hill to CD 2 contest
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (765+ words) Work in Congress pulled Austin Rogers away from the Panhandle, but an opportunity to serve could bring him back home. After years helping craft legislation on foreign surrogacy, college sports and judicial appointments as a General Counsel in the Senate,…...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.16.26
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (660+ words) Florida closed the books on its 2026 Legislative Session on Friday, with the Florida Chamber of Commerce pointing to measured progress for businesses without any backsliding on competitiveness. Among the measures highlighted by the Chamber were legislation expanding workforce housing opportunities…...
Jared Moskowitz: $20K in NEA funding heading to Broward performing arts students
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (246+ words) South Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz announced he's secured funding for the Performing Arts Center Authority in Fort Lauderdale. Moskowitz, the HD 23 Democrat, detailed he's secured a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from the 2026 fiscal year Grants…...
FMEA event sees Florida electrical linemen square off in competition in Tallahassee
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (246+ words) Electric lineworkers from across the state converged on the 25th Annual Florida Lineman Competition Saturday in Tallahassee. The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) event drew workers from 13 electrical utilities who took part in the event. That included 156 lineworkers " 72 apprentices and 84 journeymen…...
Here’s Brunch, a pop-up, weekend email about the 2026 Legislative Session — 3.15.26
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (1728+ words) Good Sunday morning, and welcome back to "Brunch," a pop-up newsletter about the 2026 Legislative Session and more. "The Ides of March have come. " Aye, Caesar, but not gone." Sine Die has come. " Aye, readers, but not gone. Yes, the Regular…...
Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen the war
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (750+ words) Gulf Arab states reported'new missile and drone attacks'on Sunday after Iran threatened to widen its campaign and called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as the'war in the Middle East, now in its third…...