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Sunburn - The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics - 5.14.25

1 day ago | floridapolitics.com | Peter Schorsch

Florida TaxWatch’s Spring Meeting begins in earnest this morning with a full day of programming including speaker sessions, panels and networking opportunities. The event begins at 9 a.m. with a welcome address from FTW President and CEO Dominic Calabro, followed by an hourlong legislative recap panel — featuring me and former Sens. Lisa Carlton, Denise Grimsley, and Kelli Stargel.
Last Call for 5.13.25 - A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

1 day ago | floridapolitics.com | Spencer Fordin

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. Tensions between Florida’s legislative chambers are escalating further as House Speaker Daniel Perez sharply criticized Senate President Ben Albritton for blowing up a budget framework the two had developed. Speaking on the House floor, Perez said he has “very strong feelings” about Albritton “breaking” their deal, but it wouldn’t stop the House from pursuing a spending plan more attuned to fiscal restraint.
Sunburn - The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics - 5.13.25

2 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Peter Schorsch

A top of the ‘burn happy birthday shoutout to the G.O.A.T. of Florida political campaigns, Susie Wiles, who, as anyone reading this newsletter knows, is now Chief of Staff to the President of the United States. Florida TaxWatch is kicking off its Spring Meeting in Sarasota this evening.
Here's what the 4 finalists being interviewed this week for FAMU President have to offer

2 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Peter Schorsch

As the FAMU Board of Trustees begins its on-campus interviews to select the historically Black university’s next President, it’s important to understand who the candidates being interviewed are, and what they would bring to the school. It’s especially important now, after a high-profile FAMU alumnus raised concerns about one finalist’s political connections.
Know your role: Gov. DeSantis shoots down Florida GOP’s kumbaya budget pow-wow

2 days ago | floridapolitics.com | A.G. Gancarski |A. G. Gancarski

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not going to participate in a summit proposed by the Republican Party of Florida to bridge divides between him, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez on a budget that is running late. “That’s not the role of the Republican Party of Florida,” DeSantis said. “We’re not going to do a dog and pony show. That’s not the way it works.
2028 GOP presidential poll shows Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott all in single digits

2 days ago | floridapolitics.com | A.G. Gancarski |A. G. Gancarski

A new McLaughlin poll is the latest survey to suggest that the post-Donald Trump era won’t see another Florida man as the GOP standard-bearer. Florida’s Governor, a former Senator and a current Senator add up to less than 10% support between them. Gov. Ron DeSantis is the best performer of the bunch, with 6% backing in the late April survey. That puts him down 2 points month over month. DeSantis performs best with Black voters.
Sunburn - The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics - 5.12.25

3 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

EDGE Communications is welcoming Elias Romanos, who will join as Senior Director of Public Affairs and campaign Management, and Nathanael Mayette, who will step into the Campaign and Outreach Coordinator role. With deep experience in electoral politics, community engagement, and public service, Romanos and Mayette bring fresh insight and proven skill to EDGE’s mission of delivering winning results for candidates, causes, and communities across Florida.
Stephanie Vazquez announces run for Pasco County Commission Seat 2

3 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Drew Dixon

The Pasco County Commission elections are still about a year and a half away, but the field of candidates for the District 2 Seat on the board is already getting an official candidate. Democrat Stephanie Vazquez announced Friday that she is entering the race for the post currently held by Seth Weightman, a Republican who has not yet formally filed for candidacy to be reelected to the seat. He replaced Mike Moore in 2022 after Moore announced his retirement.
Culinary and restaurant students from Apopka high school cook up a strong performance at national competition

4 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Drew Dixon

Students from Wekiva High School in Apopka got high marks in a national competition for their knowledge and capabilities in restaurant management after the team fared well in a National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) event. The Apopka students placed fourth in the restaurant management competition called the National ProStart Invitational May 2 through 4 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics - Week of 5.4.25

4 days ago | floridapolitics.com | Ryan Nicol

It appears the strange state park development saga is over, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying he’ll sign legislation limiting such plans from emerging in the future. A reminder that the Department of Environmental Protection last year seemingly tried to slip plans to build pickleball courts, golf courses, and lodging facilities past the public before being caught and forced to backtrack. The strange part of this is … hmm, who was the Governor in 2024?