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Federal Investigators: Surfside Condo Collapse Began Weeks Before...
SURFSIDE — The collapse of Champlain Towers South did not happen suddenly in the early morning hours of June 24, 2021.According to a final report released Monday by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), structural failures that ultimately led to the deadly disaster began developing weeks before the 12-story condominium tower collapsed, killing 98 people in one of the deadliest building failures in modern American history.Federal investigators concluded that two critical connections between garage columns and the pool deck began failing in early June 2021. As those connections weakened, other parts of the structure were forced to carry loads they were never designed to...
Politics
Frederica Wilson Backs Oliver Gilbert in Crowded Race...
MIAMI GARDENS — U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has made her choice in the race to replace her in Congress.The longtime Democratic lawmaker announced Monday that she is endorsing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the crowded Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District, one of South Florida's most closely watched congressional contests.Speaking at an event in Miami Gardens, Wilson praised Gilbert's years of public service and argued that his experience makes him the strongest candidate to represent the district in Washington."We love him and we appreciate what he has done for this community," Wilson said.Wilson pointed specifically to Gilbert's record as a former mayor of Miami...
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Politics
Eliott Rodríguez Hits Majority Support in Campaign Poll for CD-27 Democratic Primary
MIAMI — Former television news anchor Eliott Rodríguez has surpassed the majority threshold in Florida's 27th Congressional District Democratic primary, according to a new...
Politics
Uthmeier Expands Florida Crackdown on 7-OH Products With Emergency Schedule I...
Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sunday signed an emergency rule immediately placing highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, and several related compounds under Florida's Schedule I controlled substances list.The action expands Florida's ongoing crackdown on products containing concentrated...
Politics
José Javier Rodriguez Narrows Fundraising Gap but Uthmeier Maintains Financial Edge
Democratic Attorney General nominee José Javier Rodriguez posted a stronger fundraising performance than incumbent Attorney General James Uthmeier during the first 12 days of June, according to newly released campaign finance reports.Rodriguez raised a combined $86,800 through his campaign...
Economy
Florida Gas Prices Fall 32 Cents as Holiday Travelers Get a Break at the Pump
Florida drivers are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as millions prepare to hit the road for the Independence Day holiday.According to...
Dome Briefing
Dome Briefing: Governor’s Race Positioning, Property Tax Battles, and Government Accountability
Florida politics enters a new week with growing attention focused on the Governor's race, continued debate over property tax reform, and renewed scrutiny of local government spending.As candidates prepare for upcoming campaign events and statewide officials continue highlighting policy...
Politics
Wasserman Schultz’s CD-20 Bid Sparks Democratic Clash Over Black Representation
A heated Democratic primary in South Florida is exposing growing divisions within the party over race, representation, and the political consequences of Florida's newly approved congressional map.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's decision to seek election in Florida's 20th Congressional...
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Blaise Ingoglia Dominates Early Fundraising in Florida CFO Race
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is widening his financial lead in the 2026 election cycle, building a campaign war chest that far exceeds...
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DOME Briefing: Florida Elections Take Shape as Campaigns Shift Into General Election Mode
What Moves Florida Politics: Congressional Debates, Governor's Race Maneuvering, and Property Tax BattlesPublished: June 21, 2026As Florida's 2026 election cycle enters a new phase...
Politics
Wasserman Schultz Defends CD-20 Bid as Rivals Question Run in Historically Black District
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faced sharp criticism from Democratic opponents during a contentious congressional debate this week, defending her...
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DOME: Donalds Expands Lead, Uthmeier Targets MLB, and Property Tax Fight Intensifies
What Moves Florida Politics | June 20, 2026Florida's 2026 campaign season is accelerating as major endorsements, legal battles, and statewide races continue to take...
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Byron Donalds Leads Florida Governor Race Odds — But There’s a Catch
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Congressman Byron Donalds has emerged as the early favorite in Florida's 2026 Governor's race on prediction market platform Kalshi, but the...
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Progressive Challenger Oliver Larkin Lands Key Endorsements in Bid to Unseat Jared Moskowitz
Oliver Larkin's campaign for Congress received a boost Friday as the Democratic challenger announced endorsements from State Rep. Angie Nixon and progressive activist Phillip Agnew, a former senior adviser to Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.The endorsements strengthen Larkin's standing among...
James Uthmeier Launches Investigation Into MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a formal investigation into Major League Baseball, alleging the league may have selectively enforced its uniform policies against Christian players while allowing other forms of ideological and social messaging.On Thursday, Uthmeier announced...
Jay Collins Questions Rivals’ Electability as GOP Governor’s Race Heats Up
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is sharpening his contrast with fellow Republican gubernatorial candidates, arguing that some of his rivals are incapable of winning either the Republican nomination or the general election as he continues to make his case to...
Byron Donalds Scores Florida Farm Bureau Endorsement, Reinforcing Front-Runner Status in Governor’s Race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds added another major endorsement to his growing coalition Thursday after receiving the backing of the political arm of the Florida Farm Bureau, one of the state's most influential agricultural organizations.The endorsement comes as Donalds...
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James Uthmeier Launches Investigation Into MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a formal investigation into Major League Baseball, alleging the league may have selectively enforced its uniform policies against Christian players while allowing other forms of ideological and social messaging.On Thursday, Uthmeier announced...
Byron Donalds Scores Florida Farm Bureau Endorsement, Reinforcing Front-Runner Status in Governor’s Race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds added another major endorsement to his growing coalition Thursday after receiving the backing of the political arm of the Florida Farm Bureau, one of the state's most influential agricultural organizations.The endorsement comes as Donalds...
Florida Schools Must Allow Religious Instruction Absences, Attorney General Says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida public school districts must excuse students when parents request time away from class for off-campus religious instruction, Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a new legal opinion that could reshape how school boards handle religion-related...
Florida AG Announces Record Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts Across State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced what state officials describe as record-setting human trafficking enforcement efforts, highlighting a series of operations that resulted in hundreds of arrests and the recovery of trafficking victims across the state.The...
Google Seeks Approval to Release Millions of Mosquitoes in Florida to Fight Disease
MIAMI — Google is seeking federal approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes across parts of Florida as part of an ambitious effort to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, according to filings currently under review by the...
New Florida Laws Taking Effect July 1: What Residents Need to Know
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly 100 new Florida laws are scheduled to take effect on July 1, bringing changes that could affect homeowners, students, healthcare providers, crime victims, local governments, and businesses across the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed...
Florida Leads Nation in ICE Cooperation as Immigration Enforcement Expands
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida has emerged as the national leader in state-level immigration enforcement, with state officials highlighting a growing partnership with federal agencies aimed at identifying, detaining, and removing individuals living in the United States illegally.Governor Ron DeSantis...
Florida Faces New Lawsuit Over “Alligator Alcatraz” Migrant Detention Center
MIAMI — Florida is once again facing legal action over the controversial migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” as environmental activists accuse the state of violating federal air quality laws in the Florida Everglades.The Center for Biological Diversity...
Miami Beach Honors Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans, families, first responders, and community members gathered in Miami Beach on Monday to honor America’s fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony focused on remembrance, sacrifice, and patriotism.The ceremony, held at Miami Beach Police Headquarters, brought together...
David Rivera’s Allies Offer Cash and Homes to Help Him Post Bail
Former Congressman David Rivera is receiving public and financial support from several prominent South Florida figures as he seeks release on bail while awaiting sentencing in his federal lobbying case.According to court filings, multiple political allies, community leaders, and...
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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia Announces $806,000 in Public Assistance Fraud Cases for May
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced Monday that state investigators identified more than $806,000 in public assistance fraud cases during May 2026, resulting in arrests and administrative actions targeting improper use of taxpayer-funded benefits.According to...
CFO Blaise Ingoglia Targets Jacksonville Budget, Calls $275 Million in Spending ‘Wasteful’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is escalating his campaign against what he describes as excessive local government spending, announcing that the City of Jacksonville is spending roughly $275 million beyond what would be justified by...
