Will Florida drastically shift away from property taxes? Beyond the talking points, a thicket of complicated policy issues loom. The politics are even more complicated. Some state lawmakers don't fully understand the system. #Florida #politics gift link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/27/p...

Florida governor candidate David Jolly rolls out endorsements from dozens of current and former elected officials the state's most Democratic county. #Florida #Politics

Two #Republicans competing in primary for Florida House nomination. Candidate one: "My opponent is a single-issue conspiracy theorist." Candidate two: “To call people names is very ridiculous and very unprofessional." Primary is Sept. 30. #Florida #Politics

Maria Zack touted the Italygate theory about the 2020 election was supposedly stolen from Trump. She's now running in a special primary for Republican nomination for Florida House of Representatives. #Florida #Politics #Trump gift link:

U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz warns TikTok is a "psyops weapon" China uses to manipulate public opinion and divide Americans. #Florida #Politics #TikTok gift link:

It's hard to imagine former Gov. Jim Edgar of Illinois wininng a primary in today's Republican primary. He died on Sunday. This obituary written by long-ago colleagues Rick Person and Ray Long captures the essence of Edgar's long political career. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/f...

Mid-decade redistricting means Florida congressional candidates face uncertain paths. An incumbent: “I actually hope that I’m running for reelection. A challenger: "It’s tough to run a campaign when you don’t even know what your district will look like.” #Florida #politics #redistricting Gift link:

Divided town commissioners in Florida's Lauderdale-by-the-Sea vote to add another name to Sea Grape Drive. The addition: "President Donald J. Trump Drive." Vote followed hours of public comments. #Florida #Politics #Trump Gift link:

Jennifer Jenkins announces challenge to appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be easy.... But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida." #Florida #Politics gift link:

Residents and business owners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a tranquil, seaside town in Florida, are split over a proposal to add President Donald Trump's name to Sea Grape Drive. Will it lead to a long-term fracture? Will it repel or attract tourists? #Florida #Politics #Trump Gift link:

Touting start of Florida "Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" (no tax on guns and ammo), Gov. Ron DeSantis repeats support for changing law to allow open carrying of firearms. Open carry allowed in many other states, DeSantis says, adds: "It’s not something that’s controversial." #Florida #politics

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick sues primary challenger Elijah Manley for defamation. Lawsuit also says Manley has “stalked and cyberbullied” her on social media and seeks court order banning such conduct. Manley then fundraises off of him being sued. #Politics #Florida #Democrats Gift link:

Gov. Ron DeSantis moves to end all vaccine mandates in Florida. His state surgeon general says mandates are like slavery. #Florida #politics #vaccines Gift link:

Paul Renner, former Florida House speaker, announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Florida govenror. Congressman Byron Donalds (long in the race) campaign doesn't deign to use Renner's name in its response, referring instead to "new entrants." #Politics #Florida

As Florida’s campaign against painted intersectinos has gone beyond LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks to encompass a wide range of roadway art, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been getting pushback — and seeking to shift blame. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ+ gift link

Degraded hurricane forecasts. Undetected HIV infections. Seniors on phone for hours waiting for Social Security to answer. Children without enough food. @wassermanschultz.house.gov: Developments result from policy & budget moves implemented by Trump & DeSantis. #Florida #Politics #Democrats #Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis defends Florida’s eradication of LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks, says cities that “think they should just be a law unto themselves” will be forced to comply. All non-complaint street markings will go, even if previously approved by state Transportation Dept. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida 20th Congressional District changed before 2026 elections, asserting it's an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Until districts created under aegis of Voting Rights Act, Florida hadn't had Black member of Congress since 1877. #Florida #Politics #redistricting

Intersections that have nothing to do with the LGBTQ+ community are caught in the crossfire of state's attempt to eradicate LGBTQ+ rainbow streeet markings. They were ordered removed — even though state Dept. of Transportation approved design and colors before they were installed, the artist said

Florida orders Fort Lauderdale to remove section of a street painted in the colors of LGBTQ+ flag, as state moves beyond efforts to eradicate rainbow crosswalks. "Shameful," city commissioner says. #LGBTQ #Florida #politics

Gov. Ron DeSantis claims today, as he has before, that when he first took office in 2018, he removed Broward Supevisor of Elections from her post. He did not. #Florida #politics

Florida attorney general appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims "there’s been for a long time now a deep state effort to manipulate the Census and shift electoral power to blue states." They want Trump administration to award Florida another congressional district. #Florida #Politics #redistricting

Clerk of the circuit court and comptroller is now high-stakes election contest in Palm Beach County after Gov. Ron DeSantis filled a vacancy with Republcian state legislator. Boca Raton City Council member Yvette Drucker enters race, showing how much Democrats want to win. #Florida #Politics

Gov. Ron DeSantis launches multi-pronged attack on the state’s congressional districts, offering justifications for mid-decade redistricting that all-but-guaranteed to send more Florida Republidans to Congress. DeSantis signed the current map into law three 3 ago. #Florida #politics #redistricting

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints one of his staunchest allies, state Rep. Mike Caruso, as clerk of courts & comptroller in the once heavily Democratic Palm Beach County that's trending more Republican. Caruso replaces Democrat Joe Abruzzo, who resigned to become county administrator. #Florida #politics

Florida has ordered Delray Beach to remove its LGBTQ+ rainbow pride intersection by Sept. 3. Requesting hearing won't make any difference, as state "has already reviewed the pavement markings … and determined that the pavement markings will not be allowed.” #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ

Some Florida cities are resisting are resisting demands by President Donald Trump's and Gov. Ron DeSantis' transportation secretaries to eliminate LGBTQ+ rainbow street intersections. Fort Lauderdale mayor wants to keep city street painted in rainbow colors. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ

Florida driver license renewals come with new numbers. And that could cause problems for voters. “When a voter receives a new Florida driver’s license number, it is imperative that our office is made aware of the change,” county elections supervisor says. #Florida #voting #Politics

Palm Beach County Commission decision to make Democratic Clerk of Courts Joe Abruzzo next county administrator allows Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to pick the replacement. Post has been held for decades by elected Democrats. Move could continue county's trend toward Republicans. #Florida #Politics

Just before Florida’s new DOGE team arrived in Broward County, on the prowl for questionable local government spending, North Lauderdale city commissioners pondered a spending issue — and voted to triple their own salaries, to $57,094 a year. Plus $8,400/year car allowance. #Florida #Politics

Many questions as DeSantis teams start to DOGE Florida cities, counties. Will they mimic federal DOGE & rampage through local governments? Will they produce political talking points proving, or at least purporting to show, wasteful or improper spending? #Florida #Politics

Florida DOGE team (9 people) dispatched by Gov. Ron DeSantis & state CFO Blaise Ingoglia onsite at Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale, county aide reports. #Florida #politics

23% of Florida Republicans say it would be acceptable if some legal U.S. residents are mistakenly deported to foreign countries as part of larger deportation program. University of North Florida poll finds state's Republicans strongly support Alligator Alcatraz. #Florida #Politics #immigration

Delray Beach is the latest Florida city to announce it is removing LGBTQ+ Pride intersection. After edict from Gov. Ron DeSantis' transportation secretary, city manager said the community had no choice. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ

Rob Long, a Delray Beach city commissioner, is running in special election to succeed the late state Rep. Joe Casello, who died last week. Announcement wasn’t a surprise; said in Februray he'd seek seat in 2026, when term limits would have prevented Casello from running again. #Politics #Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis & CFO Blaise Ingoglia unveil details about plans to DOGE local governments in Florida, hoping to uncover wasteful or inappropriate spending. Searching for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and spending on the "Green New Deal."

President Donald Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach and his nearby golf club can impose $300,000 a day in security costs on local taxpayers. "Big Beautiful Bill" provides $300 million for five years of local security costs for Trump visits to his homes. #Florida #Trump

Florida Democrats want to stop federal money from flowing to Alligator Alcatraz. @wassermanschultz.house.gov: "Our bill would shut down this atrocity." Gov. Ron DeSantis: Site offers "huge, huge benefit and a huge way to help the Trump administration’s efforts." #Florida #politics #immigration

Another Florida city, citing decree from above, plans to remove its LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk. A rainbow installation will be placed in nearby West Palm Beach park. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ+ #Trump

Trump & DeSantis administrations go after rainbow flags on streets. “This is just another example of the president and the governor blackmailing local governments by telling them they’re going to withhold funding … so they can try to publicly erase the #LGBTQ+ community." #Florida #politics #Trump

Orders from the administrations of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis have achieved what vandals have tried and failed in the past: Elimination the of the LGBTQ+ progress pride flag's rainbow colors from a South Florida intersection. It was painted black. #Florida #Politics #LGBTQ #Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis, touting himself as committed to fraud-free, glitch-free elections, recalls removing Broward County elections chief when he came into office. He didn’t. The official in question was out of office for five weeks by the time DeSantis was sworn in. #Florida #politics #elections

After 10 years of President Donald Trump dominating the national discourse, Democrats are joining the four-letter fray. Does their use of words once considered off limits — other than behind closed doors or in small groups — demonstrate passion and authenticity? #Politics #Florida #Trump #Democrats

Geography is factor in potential Republican primary in Florida 23rd CD. 69% of district’s Rs live in Broward part of district. (Home to fmr. state Rep. George Moraitis.) 31% live in the Palm Beach County part of district. (Home to Boca Raton Mayor Singer.) #Florida #Politics #Congress #Republicans

Governor candidate Byron Donalds opposed post-Stoneman Douglas massacre law. Objected to raising age to buy a rifle from 18 to 21 & giving Florida a “red flag” law. “Tragedy is an unfortunate part of what occurs in human life, but people’s rights have to be held consistently over time.” #Politics

Scott Singer, the term-limited mayor of Boca Raton, may run for Congress. Singer said he hasn’t made a decision, despite speculation among some Republicans this week that he was on the verge of entering the race in the Broward-Palm Beach County 23rd Congressional District. #Florida #Politics

"The seminal question: Can we count on you to keep Florida the free state of Florida?” The answer, Congressman Byron Donalds says, is an unequivocal yes. Donalds' campaign for governor fueled by his support for, and endorsement from, President Donald Trump. #Florida #Politics #Trump

Mitchell Berger, who's been involved in many national and statewide campaigns, is chairing Democrat David Jolly's 2026 Florida gubernatorial effort. “We need to build a coalition of people who are willing to do something a little differently." #Florida #politics #2026election

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) is now living in Florida, working on public policy and politics. Is a U.S. Senate run coming? "I’m thinking, ‘How do I pitch in?’ — but that doesn’t necessarily mean my own run.” #Florida #politics #Trump

State Sen. @shevrinjones.bsky.social, first openly gay member of Florida Senate, is on @victoryinstitute.bsky.social “LGBTQ+ Political Power List” of 26 of the most influential LGBTQ+ state and local elected officials in U.S. “List showcases an extraordinary group of trailblazers.”