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Rep. Anna Eskamani dares Florida Republicans to call Special Session on abortion

“I am sick and tired of Republican politicians continuing to use our bodies as their political tools.”

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics June 24, 2022August 17, 2023

“I am sick and tired of Republican politicians continuing to use our bodies as their political tools.”

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Nikki Fried poll shows her trailing Charlie Crist by just four percentage points

A consultant to Fried’s gubernatorial campaign called the primary race a dead heat.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics June 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Nikki Fried asks federal government to monitor Florida election activities

In doing so, Fried voiced a preemptive concern for the integrity of the General Election.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics June 6, 2022August 17, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Press Secretary suggests Orlando Nazi rally may have been staged

“Do we even known they’re Nazis?” Christina Pushaw tweeted.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics January 31, 2022September 9, 2023

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As Florida’s COVID-19 cases spike, Universal Orlando resumes indoor mask mandate

The resort joins Walt Disney World, which already is requiring masks for everyone age 2 or older, in indoor areas.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics December 22, 2021June 27, 2025

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Florida’s COVID-19 cases have tripled in the past week

The latest seven-day total of new cases is more than Florida had confirmed during the entire month of November.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics December 21, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Democrats blast Gov. DeSantis for balancing state budget with federal ‘cushion’

Democrats say the budget needs to do more for affordable housing, health care and public education.

by Florida Politics and Scott Powers December 9, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Republicans overtook Democrats in voter registration mostly by subtraction

Both parties had net losses in voters since 2020. Democrats losses were far bigger.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics November 19, 2021August 17, 2023

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Despite threats to school officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to ‘fortify’ parents’ rights to protest mask mandates

DeSantis continues indignation toward federal threats that might already be forgotten.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics October 20, 2021August 17, 2023

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Seminole Tribe pushes ‘don’t sign petition’ message for Florida’s gambling initiatives

The Seminoles strike back against petition drives by Las Vegas Sands, fantasy sports outfits.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics October 19, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida experienced the nation’s worst COVID-19 death rate during summer surge

Florida suffered the most deaths overall and per-capita.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics October 7, 2021January 24, 2025

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New poll finds 73% of likely Florida voters think school districts should be allowed to require masks

And 10% said mask usage should not be encouraged by the government.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics September 17, 2021August 17, 2023

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After Pushaw request, media finds that that Florida’s recent COVID-19 surge was worse than any Democratic-led state

And no Democrat-led state saw hospitals burdened nearly as much with COVID-19 patients as Florida.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics September 8, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says state’s rising COVID-19 deaths are ‘a really terrible thing’

But he expressed no direct sympathy or remorse.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics September 1, 2021August 17, 2023

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Disney joins Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Carnival in defying DeSantis ‘vaccine passport’ ban

Disney, based in Celebration, issued its new policy Tuesday.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics August 24, 2021August 17, 2023

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Bahamas to Florida cruise ships: Don’t stop here, unless you’re vaxxed

The Bahamas Prime Minister orders cruise ships to prove vaccinations to enter port.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics August 20, 2021November 20, 2024

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Florida resident and ‘We Build the Wall’ co-founder Brian Kolfage indicted on yet another tax charge

Feds claim new criminal activity since Brian Kolfage’s initial indictment.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics July 8, 2021September 20, 2024

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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says UCF graduate program is teaching students to hate America

‘Social justice’ means ‘cultural Marxism,’ Rubio tells Fox & Friends.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics May 27, 2021July 12, 2024

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Ron DeSantis’ Fox exclusive was a presidential campaign tactic, says Charlie Crist

‘It’s all about Trumpism,’ Crist said of DeSantis’ efforts.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics May 7, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Rep. Val Demings says she’s considering taking on DeSantis or Rubio

Demings says she’s thankful for encouragement about a run.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics April 23, 2021April 29, 2025