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Florida gov candidates spar; Ingoglia takes on St. Pete

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Rep. Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner spar on X over school choice legislation, and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia asserts that St. Pete over spent…

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DeSantis gives final address; Lawmakers get to work

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his final State of the State address, and state lawmakers got to work advancing a bill that will streamline development approvals.  Speaking to…

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Noem reacts to ICE shooting, Republicans break from Trump

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that immigration enforcement surge will continue in Minneapolis, and five Republican senators vote to limit war powers for President Donald Trump.  Homeland…

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ICE involved in clash in Minnesota; DeSantis special session

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

An officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shoots a motorist, leading to strong statements from state and federal leaders, and Gov. Ron DeSantis officially calls for a…

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Trump speaks to Republicans; DeSantis voices support for bill

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

President Donald Trump speaks to Republican lawmakers about the upcoming elections, and Gov. Ron DeSantis throws his support behind a push to ban congressional stock trading.  President Donald…

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James Fishback talks run for governor; Florida can kick kids off social media

November 26, 2025November 27, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Investor James Fishback sits down with Spectrum News to discuss his run for governor, and a federal appeals court allows Florida to enforce its social media law. James…

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James Fishback runs for governor, and Florida bear advocates take FWC to court

November 24, 2025November 25, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

A vocal advocate for Gov. Ron DeSantis announces his campaign to replace him, and Florida’s upcoming bear hunt survives a legal challenge. Previous Episodes:       An…

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Florida offshore drilling reactions; Scott healthcare plan

November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

A U.S. representative from South Florida has been indicted on charges related to the alleged misuse of disaster funds, and Florida lawmakers remember former Vice President Dick Cheney.…

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Florida Rep. indicted; lawmakers remember Cheney

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

A U.S. representative from South Florida has been indicted on charges related to the alleged misuse of disaster funds, and Florida lawmakers remember former Vice President Dick Cheney.…

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Bear hunt protest, Florida ACA costs

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Bear Warriors United protests Florida’s upcoming bear hunt, and a new report outlines the impact of ending ACA subsidies for Florida residents. Local groups hold protest in Tallahassee…

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Florida adopts ‘Phoenix Declaration,’ Epstein’s powerful friends

November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The Florida State Board of Education has unanimously adopted the Heritage Foundation’s “Phoenix Declaration,” and newly released emails show that Jeffrey Epstein still had a complex network of…

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Rep. Steube votes against shutdown deal; Bill bans hemp THC

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The spending bill that ended the government shutdown has new restrictions on THC products, and the lone Republican representative to oppose the spending bill discusses what led to…

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Florida immigration enforcement; SNAP benefits state funding

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Polk County deputies lead in immigration enforcement according to a new report, and Florida Democrats call on lawmakers to fund food banks amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.…

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Democrats add to property tax proposals; Shutdown could last

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Florida Democrats release their own proposals for eliminating property taxes in the state, and a Florida Republican reports the federal government shutdown could last past Thanksgiving.  Florida Democrats…

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Government workers miss paycheck; U.S. carrier group sent to Latin America

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers went unpaid Friday as the government shutdown enters its 24th day, and the U.S. sends an aircraft carrier strike group to Latin…

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Supreme Court redistricting case; Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit

October 14, 2025October 15, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The United States Supreme Court considers a redistricting case in Louisiana, and Friends of the Everglades files another lawsuit in relation to “Alligator Alcatraz.” U.S. Supreme Court considers…

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Israel/Gaza ceasefire reaction; Florida may end long gun law

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Florida lawmakers react to the ceasefire in Israel, and a bill being considered in Tallahassee could lower the age requirement to buy long guns. U.S. attorney general discusses…

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Senate votes down funding bill; Palm Bay leaders seek councilman’s removal

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill for the fourth time Friday, and the Palm Bay City Council has voted to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis…

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‘Deportation Depot’ opens; Lindsey Langston vs Rep. Mills

September 5, 2025September 6, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Florida’s second immigration detention facility called “Deportation Depot” opens, and Rep. Cory Mills faces off against Miss United States in court.  The Florida Division of Emergency Management confirmed…

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ closing; Crosswalk ‘no defacing’ signs

August 29, 2025August 30, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” begins to wind down operations, and Orlando authorities post signs warning chalk protesters to not “deface” roadways. Florida officials being to remove equipment from ‘Alligator…

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