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Hillsborough is now firmly red, as Florida GOP boasts 10-point voter registration lead over Democrats

The increase in GOP voters and attrition of Democratic voters in Florida is now being replicated in many parts of the country.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 2, 2025September 5, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court declines to weigh in on Trump’s lawsuit against Pulitzer Prize board

Trump filed the defamation claim after the New York Times and Washington Post got awards for their reporting Russia’s alleged election interference in 2016.

by Florida Phoenix and Jay Waagmeester August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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‘He’s not on Ozempic, he’s getting starved:’ In Tampa, 100-plus groups call on Rubio to free Florida teen from Israeli prison

He’s related the 20-year-old Palestinian-American Tampa resident who was killed last month by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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Voters with new Florida driver’s licenses may need to update voter registration before requesting mail ballot

A new policy may also invalidate voters’ signatures on ballot petitions.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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It’s always Banned Books Week in Florida

Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres has been attacked by parents and shouted at by state government.

by Florida Phoenix and Diane Roberts August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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As hurricane season gets going, former FEMA leaders warn that Trump budget cuts could soon become a major problem

President Donald Trump said in June that he intended to phase FEMA out after this year’s hurricane season.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 26, 2025August 30, 2025

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St. Pete mayor says city won’t be silenced—but also won’t fight for street murals

He promised a ‘more impactful’ replacement the city hasn’t planned yet.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 25, 2025August 31, 2025

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DeSantis: Judge’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ order ‘is not going to deter us.’

He touted more immigration arrests hours after a judge ordered the facility shut down.

by Florida Phoenix and Jay Waagmeester August 23, 2025August 28, 2025

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Despite legalities, floating billboards for abortion pills are coming to Pinellas beaches

Florida abortion laws ban abortion pills from being sent in the mail.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

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In Ybor City, Florida Democrats prepare to battle DeSantis’ immigration ‘political theater’

Not all attendees were happy to wait until November.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 20, 2025September 1, 2025

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Ruling from Obama-appointed judge says Florida’s book ban law is ‘overbroad and unconstitutional’

The law, Judge Carlos Mendoza wrote, ‘does not evaluate the work to determine if it has any holistic value.’

by Florida Phoenix and Jay Waagmeester August 18, 2025August 23, 2025

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Florida DOGE’s St. Pete audit starts with protests

State CFO said the audit was about high property taxes. Protesters said that was a lie.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 13, 2025August 25, 2025

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Florida wins federal approval to restrict soda, candy for SNAP recipients

So did 11 other mostly red states.

by Florida Phoenix, Shalina Chantlani and Stateline August 12, 2025August 27, 2025

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DeSantis appoints Tampa Sen. Jay Collins, as Lt. Governor

DeSantis called Collins “the Chuck Norris of Florida politics.” Collins called him the GOAT.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 12, 2025August 16, 2025

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Florida Blue among companies proposing double-digit healthcare increases

Insurers nationwide are pursuing rate hikes.

by Florida Phoenix and Christine Sexton August 11, 2025August 28, 2025

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‘Deeply troubling’: Florida Democrats react to memo about congressional redistricting

Republicans hold 20 of the 28 congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives following the latest reapportionment in 2022.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 11, 2025August 27, 2025

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Sen. Darryl Rouson is open-minded about running for Tampa Bay Florida House seat

Rouson, who turned 70 last month, has served in the Legislature since 2008 but is term-limited from running again for his District 16 state Senate seat in 2026.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 11, 2025August 14, 2025