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In Tampa, state lawmakers warn DeSantis’ DOGE could cut support for LGBTQ programs
‘I think you need to be prepared for what is coming,’ warned state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.
Mitch Perry
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Vaccines and guns: DeSantis gives a sneak peek at 2026 legislative agenda [PHOTOS]
He’s going for open carry again.
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In St. Pete, activists push for Bay area police to drop ICE agreements
There is no requirement for municipalities to sign 287(g) agreements with ICE.
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DeSantis comes to Hillsborough County and defends signing controversial land-use law
VALRICO — Manatee County Commissioners have voted to join a lawsuit challenging a new state law (SB 180) that restricts local governments from regulating developments.
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In Largo, town hall with Pinellas Republican Berny Jacques gets loud
It’s not just Republicans in Congress who are being aggressively challenged at town-hall meetings this summer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Safety group steps in after Florida’s attorney general says he won’t defend ban on long gun purchases
James Uthmeier says he and Gov. Ron DeSantis believe the law is unconstitutional.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Groups call for repeal of Pinellas-sponsored hurricane recovery law
The law intended to help Florida homeowners after last year’s hurricanes has caused issues for local governments.
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Tampa’s Jay Collins, a potential candidate, says Florida governor’s race needs ‘competition’
The Hillsborough state Sen. won’t say if he’s entering the GOP race.
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St. Pete says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Florida DOGE audit
DEI programs are in the crosshairs.
