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Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes
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Angie Nixon says Ashley Moody enabled 'stealing' money from Medicaid

Angie Nixon says Ashley Moody enabled 'stealing' money from Medicaid

Democratic nominee Angie Nixon opened her campaign against Sen. Moody in Jacksonville by saying Moody hasn't shown up for struggling Floridians.
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The weird coalition taking on Flock

The weird coalition taking on Flock

Liberals and conservatives can agree to hate Flock cameras. Passionately.
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Cook Political Report Shifts Florida's 14th Congressional District Race to 'Toss-Up' for Kathy Castor

Cook Political Report Shifts Florida's 14th Congressional District Race to 'Toss-Up' for Kathy Castor

The Cook Political Report has re-evaluated the re-election prospects for Democratic U.S. Representative Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th Congressional District, upgrading the race from 'Lean Republican' to 'Toss-Up.' This shift indicates a more competitive electoral landscape for Castor, who is facing former state Representative Mike Beltran, the Republican nominee. According to Erin Covey, House editor for the Cook Political Report, public and private polling data suggest that Representative Castor currently holds an advantage over Beltran. The change in rating is part of a broader post-primary adjustment in several Florida and Michigan races, all of which have moved in favor of Democratic candidates. Despite this positive shift for Castor, challenges remain, including Beltran's past alliance with Governor DeSantis and the potential impact of U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon on the battleground seat. The Cook Political Report now identifies seven congressional elections in Florida as battlegrounds, with none...
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Vaccine rollback threatens Florida's public schools | Opinion

Vaccine rollback threatens Florida's public schools | Opinion

Florida's childhood vaccination rates for kindergartners is at 88%, well below the 95% threshold of herd immunity.
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Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement
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Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement
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Joe Strada Confirmed as GOP Nominee for Florida's 11th Congressional District After Recount

Joe Strada Confirmed as GOP Nominee for Florida's 11th Congressional District After Recount

Businessman Joe Strada has been officially confirmed as the Republican nominee for Florida’s 11th Congressional District following a recount of the primary election votes. Strada will now advance to the general election in November, where he will compete against Democrat James Pericola and Libertarian Ralph Groves. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, who announced his retirement in April. Strada secured 27,388 votes, representing approximately 33.5% of the Republican primary vote across Orange, Lake, and Sumter counties. His closest competitor, former Lake County property appraiser and state lawmaker Carey Baker, received 26,995 votes, a difference of 393 votes. This narrow margin triggered an automatic machine recount after the August 18 primary. The Lake County Supervisor of Elections reported that its recount added one vote each to Strada and Baker, maintaining the original margin in that county. Orange and Sumter counties have also published their official results, solidifying Strad...
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When you can use Apple Pay and tap to pay at a Walmart near you

When you can use Apple Pay and tap to pay at a Walmart near you

Walmart announced that it has started to roll out tap-to-pay at select stores. The company plans to roll it out to all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.
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Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

The father of a U.S. Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months has been released from immigration detention
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Trades help Jacksonville man build business, find purpose | Opinion

Trades help Jacksonville man build business, find purpose | Opinion

New federal Workforce Pell New Workforce Pell Grants make it easier for Jacksonville students to pursue rewarding careers in skilled trades.
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Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bill to Counter National Private School Voucher Program

Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bill to Counter National Private School Voucher Program

Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced a companion bill in the House in June 2026, aimed at repealing the Education Freedom Tax Credit. This tax credit, signed into law by President Trump in July 2025, established a national private school voucher program set to launch in early 2027. The program allocates up to $1,700 in federal tax credits for donations to organizations providing private and religious school scholarships. President Trump and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon have actively promoted this program, highlighting it as a significant expansion of school choice. They celebrated the initiative during a White House Rose Garden event, emphasizing its role in allowing parents to choose high-quality schools that align with their values. At least 30 states have already opted into the program. Representative Moore's bill, co-sponsored by several other Democratic representatives including Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon, Maxwell Frost of Florida, Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, and Mark Pocan of Wis...