Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance: "You're going to lose all doctors and they're going to go where they could treat their ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/abortion-trump-biden-voters-poll
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Republicans scramble to contain abortion ‘earthquake’: The one-two punch from Florida and Arizona left Republicans reeling across the electoral map.
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/republicans-abortion-arizona-florida-00151630
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump Campaign Says Palm Beach Fundraiser Pulled in $50 Million: The amount nearly doubled the total Joe Biden raised at a fundraiser with former Presidents ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-campaign-says-palm-beach-fundraiser-pulled-in-dollar50-million
Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
apnews.com/article/bob-graham-dies-obituary-florida-senator-governor-80c4f1609e314eff981fcfae7d0b32ba
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Trump raises $8 million at Orlando-area fundraiser, attorney says: Donald Trump drew a crowd of supporters outside a campaign fundraiser held by prominent ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/trump-appears-at-attorney-dan-newlins-orlando-area-fundraiser/
Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-hope-an-abortion-ballot-measure-could-make-florida-a-competitive-state
Donald Trump Gets Warning Sign Out of Florida: Joe Biden's voters are more motivated than those supporting Trump, according to polling in the state.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-warning-florida-poll-1889420
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
Woman sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary: A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home ...
apnews.com/article/biden-diary-aimee-harris-fa1081c11b34a18f7d216f9cac8bf4e6
Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Craig Russell wins Winter Park seat; Iliana Ramos Jones topples incumbent in Winter Garden
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/craig-russell-wins-winter-park-seat-iliana-ramos-jones-topples-incumbent-in-winter-garden/
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
7 candidates will be on special election ballot in Orlando’s District 5: Numerous candidates have thrown their hat in the ring for a chance to sit on the Orlando ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/7-candidates-will-be-on-special-election-ballot-in-orlandos-district-5/
Election Workers Are Already Burned Out—and on High Alert: Violent threats, rampant disinformation, budget shortfalls, and mass resignations: Election workers ...
wired.com/story/election-officials-threats-disinformation/
DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/04/desantis-abortion-voters-ballot-2024-marijuana/
What sets Miami apart in Florida's abortion fight: Where South Florida's Latino population could be vital to the outcome of November's referendum.
axios.com/local/miami/2024/04/10/abortion-referrendum-latino-voters-florida
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden hosts a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day. abcnews.go.com/politics
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson Are Teaming Up on a Fantasy Bill for a Fantasy Problem
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-immigration-voting-johnson-election-integrity-illegal.html
Poll shows Florida abortion, marijuana referendums short of passage; bigger challenge for pot question
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/poll-shows-florida-abortion-marijuana-referendums-short-of-passage-bigger-challenge-for-pot-question/
Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
The 2024 Battleground Counties: Miami-Dade, Florida: Once the nation’s most important swing state, Florida has turned away from Democrats ...
usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2024-04-16/why-it-matters-miami-dade-county-florida-and-the-2024-election
Rudy Giuliani can remain in Florida condo, despite judge's concern with his spending habits
apnews.com/article/rudy-giuliani-bankruptcy-georgia-a63f6da1287e244d3e83be4a2b7c6769
Donald Trump fails with motions to quash two indictments: In total, Donald Trump has been criminally charged in four cases. His attempt to dismiss two of the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/donald-trump-scheitert-mit-antraegen-auf-aufhebung-zweier-anklagen-li.2203015
Facing controversy, Amesty kicks off reelection bid with Donald Trump Jr.: Under a cloud of controversy, state Rep. Carolina Amesty is touting a campaign ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/facing-controversy-amesty-kicks-off-reelection-bid-with-donald-trump-jr/
DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too ‘radical’ to pass: DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too 'radical' to pass
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/desantis-calls-abortion-marijuana-amendments-too-radical-to-pass/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes radical abortion and marijuana amendments
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized ballot amendments that would guarantee abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana for adults as too radical.
- The amendments require 60% of the vote to pass and were approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
- DeSantis argued that the abortion amendment was too broad and would create California-like abortion legislation.
- He warned of marijuana stores popping up everywhere in the state, claiming that the quality of life would be affected by the proposed amendment.
Heat look for more play-in success starting with game at Philadelphia — even with Terry Rozier out
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/heat-look-for-more-play-in-success-starting-with-game-at-philadelphia-even-with-terry-rozier-out/
Lightning will know first-round NHL playoffs opponent tonight: Tampa Bay will travel to either Boston or Florida this weekend to open the postseason.
tampabay.com/sports/lightning/2024/04/16/nhl-playoffs-first-round-opponent-panthers-bruins-maple-leafs-senators/
Game 1 of Florida Panthers-Tampa Bay Lightning will face off on Sunday afternoon: The Panthers and Lightning played three times this regular season ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/game-1-of-florida-panthers-tampa-bay-lightning-will-face-off-on-sunday-afternoon/
Former Melania Trump Pal Dissects Her Video With Donald: After the Trumps attended a fundraiser in Florida, Melania's former aide Stephanie Winston Wolkoff ...
newsweek.com/melania-trump-donald-stephanie-winston-wolkoff-election-1887853
Quick Glance: Is Melania the Key to Trump's Re-Election?
- Melania has been relatively absent from Trump's campaign efforts but is now making a comeback.
- She recently attended a fundraising event and is scheduled for more political engagements.
- Her presence may benefit Trump's public perception despite her own controversies.
- Speculation arises that Melania will now take on the role of softening Trump's image as Ivanka and Jared step back from the political scene.
Tampa residents sue, alleging Florida Senate districts dilute Black vote: Tampa residents sue, alleging Florida Senate districts dilute Black vote
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/tampa-residents-sue-alleging-florida-senate-districts-dilute-black-vote/
Biden allies dust off Bush's 2004 playbook, subbing abortion for gay marriage on the ballot
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-allies-dust-bushs-2004-playbook-subbing-abortion-gay-marriage-ba-rcna146406
New bipartisan ads aim to fight AI election misinformation: "It's is a disaster waiting to happen," warned Miles Taylor of The Future US ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/election-misinformation-ai-ads
Trump a threat to democracy? Let’s count the ways | Letters to the editor: When a reader posed a question, how is Donald Trump a threat to democracy ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/trump-a-threat-to-democracy-lets-count-the-ways-letters-to-the-editor/
Orlando’s District 5 race quickly draws five contenders. More may enter the fray.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/orlandos-district-5-race-quickly-draws-five-contenders-more-may-enter-the-fray/
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
Sen. Rick Scott: Floridians have a chance to stand up for democracy | Opinion: Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who is seeking reelection in November ...
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287444600.html
Dolphins NFL draft options: Wide receivers: The Miami Dolphins have a top-heavy wide receivers corps led by All Pro Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/dolphins-nfl-draft-options-wide-receivers-2/
In heavily Latino Miami-Dade County voters talk about the 2024 election: Voters in Miami-Dade County, Florida, now seen as a battleground county ...
nbcnews.com/news/latino/heavily-latino-miami-dade-county-voters-talk-2024-election-rcna146093
Ira Winderman: Heat need enduring playoff run to obtain enduring answers: When it comes to a potential extended playoff run, Pat Riley, Andy Elisburg and the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/ira-winderman-heat-need-enduring-playoff-run-to-obtain-enduring-answers/
Abortion access is on the ballot in Florida. So are two justices who voted against it
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287321485.html
David Furones’ 2024 NFL mock draft: Do Dolphins pick at 21 or trade up/down?: The Miami Dolphins could find a desirable trade-down scenario by the time ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/david-furones-2024-nfl-mock-draft-do-dolphins-pick-at-21-or-trade-up-down/
Tyler Herro’s 33 power Heat to grueling, critical 117-111 2OT victory in Atlanta: It took a while, but powered by Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/tyler-herros-33-power-heat-to-grueling-critical-117-111-2ot-victory-in-atlanta/
ASK IRA: Is Heat’s approach to regular season now exacting an ultimate toll?: Are the Miami Heat now paying the price of their regular-season malaise?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/ask-ira-is-heats-approach-to-regular-season-now-exacting-an-ultimate-toll/
Fort Lauderdale’s big vacancy demands thorough search | Editorial: As the Fort Lauderdale city manager departs, the city should search far and wide to find the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/fort-lauderdales-big-vacancy-demands-thorough-search-editorial/
Cavs end regular season with a whimper and some boos, losing to Charlotte Hornets, 120-110
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/cavs-blow-fourth-quarter-lead-cap-regular-season-with-120-110-loss-to-charlotte-hornets.html
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Voting technology company settles lawsuit against news outlet over 2020 election claims
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Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Chris Perkins: Here’s what Dolphins should do with their first two picks in the NFL draft
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/chris-perkins-heres-what-dolphins-should-do-with-their-first-two-picks-in-the-nfl-draft/
A sales tax to pay for cardiac testing? Broward voters may get to decide: Broward voters could get a say on whether they want to pay for eligible residents to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/a-sales-tax-to-pay-for-cardiac-testing-broward-voters-may-get-to-decide/
2024 NFL mock draft: J.J. McCarthy or Drake Maye for Patriots at No. 3?: The Patriots' potential QB decision between J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye could shape the ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/15/nfl-mock-draft-quarterback-jj-mccarthy-patriots/73321317007/
Knicks clinch No. 2 seed in NBA playoffs, face tougher road with 76ers-Heat play-in winner
nypost.com/2024/04/14/sports/knicks-clinch-no-2-seed-in-nba-playoffs-face-76ers-heat-winner/
Another showdown for the Heat, with elevated Sunday stakes against Pacers: In the era before the advent of the NBA's play-in round, there might be an exhale ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/06/another-showdown-for-the-heat-with-elevated-sunday-stakes-against-pacers/
Facing 76ers or Heat, Knicks prepared for battle at center in first round of playoffs
nydailynews.com/2024/04/16/knicks-playoffs-waiting-game-heat-76ers-joel-embiid-bam-adebayo/
High debt, Social Security’s coming bankruptcy needs to be tackled by politicians, panel says
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287690430.html
Maryland men’s basketball adds South Florida transfer Selton Miguel as it continues reshaping roster
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/16/maryland-mens-basketball-selton-miguel/
Dolphins GM Chris Grier says team will pick up fifth-year options on Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/dolphins-gm-chris-grier-says-team-will-pick-up-fifth-year-options-on-jaylen-waddle-jaelan-phillips/
Bucs work on draft-day trade scenarios in case opportunity arises: GM Jason Licht and his team will work to understand the trade market now to prevent rash ...
tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2024/04/14/bucs-work-draft-day-trade-scenarios-case-opportunity-arises/
Early scheduling info leaks on Celtics’ 1st-round playoff series: The Boston Celtics won't know their first-round playoff matchup until after the play-in ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/celtics/early-scheduling-info-leaks-on-celtics-1st-round-playoff-series/
Coral Gables mayor recall group says it has enough signatures to advance to next stage
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coral-gables/article287625045.html
Sixers sit on cusp of ‘biggest game of the year’ and shot at East Conference’s sixth seed
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-sixth-seed-nba-playoffs-orlando-magic-indiana-pacers-20240412.html
Celtics’ playoff path remains unclear as NBA enters final day of regular season: The Eastern conference standings have seen plenty of jostling this week ...
theathletic.com/5412078/2024/04/13/celtics-playoff-scenarios-nba-standings/
Venezuela’s sham elections demand new U.S. sanctions, including seizing Miami assets | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/andres-oppenheimer/article287637225.html
Knicks Playoff FAQ: How high or low can Tom Thibodeau’s team go?: The No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics are 13.5 games better than the second-seeded Milwaukee Bucks ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/11/knicks-playoff-faq-how-high-or-low-can-tom-thibodeaus-team-go/
Knicks have bigger fish to fry than clinching the playoffs: ‘You have to go through the finishing line’
nydailynews.com/2024/04/11/knicks-playoffs-josh-hart-celtics-jalen-brunson-tom-thibodeau/
Ex-Iowa State DB T.J. Tampa an underrated prospect: Mel Kiper Jr. thinks cornerback has the skills to play in the NFL
thegazette.com/cyclone-football/ex-iowa-state-db-t-j-tampa-an-underrated-prospect/
Winter Park runoff election features familiar fights over development: Voters in the tony suburb of Winter Park will choose between Craig Russell ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/winter-park-runoff-election-features-familiar-fights-over-development/
⛳️ WK16 | #SECGolf Athletes of the Week announced
⚓️ Vanderbilt Men's Golf
🐯 Mizzou Men's Golf
🐊 Florida Gators Men's Golf
🟠 Tennessee Men's Golf
STORY: www.secsports.com/news/2024/04/sec-golf-athletes-of-the-week-april-10
Pasco municipal voters pick their community leaders: Municipalities returned several incumbents but also brought some new faces on board.
tampabay.com/news/pasco/2024/04/09/pasco-municipal-voters-pick-their-community-leaders/
Winter Garden election runoff pits familiar foes for a third time: Incumbent Ron Mueller and Iliana Ramos Jones -- neighbors in Lake Cove Pointe ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/winter-garden-election-runoff-pits-familiar-foes-for-a-third-time/
Julius Randle opting for season-ending shoulder surgery in brutal blow to Knicks playoff hopes
nydailynews.com/2024/04/04/knicks-julius-randle-season-ending-shoulder-surgery/
Who is Cam Collier? Cincinnati Reds infield prospect was 2022 first-round pick: Reds prospect Cam Collier was the youngest player in the Florida State League ...
cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/08/15/cam-collier-five-things-to-know-about-cincinnati-reds-prospect/70593522007/
Jim Starnes lights up Desert Willow's Firecliff for Super Senior lead at Golfweek Senior Amateur
golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/04/07/jim-starnes-lights-up-desert-willows-firecliff-for-super-senior-lead-at-golfweek-senior-amateur/
Election 2024: John Paulson Is Raising $43 Million for Trump: John Paulson, the man famous for a big bet against subprime mortgages at his now-closed hedge fund ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-05/election-2024-john-paulson-is-raising-43-million-for-trump
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Sergio Garcia goes back to putting basics at LIV tournament at Doral: Sergio Garcia is using the same Scotty Cameron putter at the LIV tournament at Doral this ...
miamiherald.com/sports/golf/article287381065.html
Photos: 2024 LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral: LIV Golf is at Trump National Doral in Miami for its fifth event of the 2024 season ...
golfweek.usatoday.com/gallery/photos-2024-liv-golf-miami-trump-national-doral/
Hillsborough schools to place property tax measure on November ballot: The 5-2 school board vote sets up a decision at the polls. Yes or no on a tax to better ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/02/hillsborough-schools-place-property-tax-measure-november-ballot/
Florida State Seminoles Women's Golf's Lottie Woad leads the competition by two shots heading into Saturday's final round at Augusta National ... Show more #ANWAGolf
‘People will be a whole lot better off.’ Uncle Luke to consider running for Congress
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287432385.html
Nature to the rescue, bugs included: We need the outdoor therapy in contentious 2024 | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287376560.html
LeBrun: NHL on alert with Lightning looking like Cup contenders again — ‘They simply know how to win’
theathletic.com/5392178/2024/04/05/lightning-stanley-cup-contenders-lebrun/
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