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Florida Representative Matt Gaetz pushed back on a report that said he strongly hinted he would run for governor in his state.

Matt Gaetz said that despite "dozens" of his former colleagues asking him to run for ...

Gaetz says reports he's running for governor are 'overblown clickbait'
"Overblown clickbait": Gaetz slams report he'll run for Florida governor
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Ex-Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson Burns Matt Gaetz Over Dating Rumors
Quick Glance: Former Trump Aide Hutchinson Criticizes Matt Gaetz Over Dating Rumors
- In an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, Hutchinson denies having a relationship with Rep. Matt Gaetz.
- Hutchinson emphasizes that she has higher standards in men and that she only had a friendly working relationship with Gaetz.
- According to Hutchinson's upcoming book, Gaetz allegedly tried to seduce her at Camp David but was scolded by Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
- Hutchinson also accuses Rudy Giuliani of groping her on January 6, a claim which Giuliani denies.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla, got into a heated exchange with House Speaker Kevin ...

Gaetz and McCarthy have heated exchange in closed door meeting amid looming shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a bipartisan Senate proposal to keep agencies funded ...

House GOP hardliners block spending stopgap with shutdown looming
Quick Glance: North Texas federal employees prepare for upcoming government shutdown
- Federal employees in North Texas seeking assistance from local food banks and community centers.
- A shutdown is unnecessary and avoidable, hopefully it doesn't happen.
- Sen. Patty Murray blocked the proposal but argued for continued pay for all federal workers.
- Ted Cruz would pause his paychecks in the event of a shutdown.

Past shutdown fights have been organized around a demand. This one is better understood as being ...

Gaetz's takedown mission
'He wants Kevin'

The Miami Dolphins put on an offensive masterclass Sunday ...

Miami Dolphins score 70 points and take a knee rather than take a shot at NFL scoring mark
Quick Glance: Hyde10: Dolphins' Win over Broncos - Recap
- The Dolphins defense caused three turnovers and scored two touchdowns.
- Tagovailoa completed 23 of 26 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns.
- Hill scored a 54-yard touchdown on the third play of the game.
- The running game was impressive with 43 carries for 350 yards.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is requesting that his pay be withheld during a potential government ...

Gaetz asks for pay to be withheld during potential shutdown

House Republicans are letting loose with criticism of their GOP colleagues who voted against the ...

GOP blames looming shutdown on 21 Republican holdouts

Among the lawmakers he spoke to as he threatens the speaker's gavel: Congressional Progressive ...

Matt Gaetz is reaching out to Dems about a McCarthy ouster

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican running for president, agreed to meet California’s ...

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to debate in November, Fox News says
Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Set to Face Off in November Debate
- Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom will go head-to-head in November.
- DeSantis is currently polling second in the race for the Republican nomination, trailing frontrunner Donald Trump by over 40 points.
- Both politicians are newcomers on the national political stage, with concerns over the age of President Biden and ex-President Trump.
- The November debate between the two governors is mostly an exercise in positioning for the 2028 presidential election.

In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South ...

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FIFA is preparing to move 100 jobs, including its legal department, from its HQ in Zurich to Miami.

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FIFA to transfer 100 jobs from Zurich to Miami

With the possibility of a government shutdown just hours away, lawmakers in Congress are ...

Key lawmakers in the government spending fight as a shutdown nears

The niece of Donald Trump accused the former president's son of lying about how much the Florida resort is worth following a judge's fraud ruling.

The Miami Dolphins are maintaining their ...

After conga-lining to 3-0, Dolphins know they can’t take next challenge in AFC East showdown at Buffalo lightly

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) indicated on Tuesday he could force a vote on ousting House Speaker ...

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‘We will see’ if Democrats bail out our failed Speaker’

The alligator that was taken to Gatorland after being reported wandering around Central ...

Florida park gives apt name to alligator missing top half of its jaw
Quick Glance: Alligator with Half Jaw Now Has a Name
- Alligator with half jaw taken to Gatorland
- Alligator reported wandering around Central Florida
- Alligator now has a name

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building ...

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
Quick Glance: Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil lawsuit
- The court determined that the documents presented here contain fraudulent valuations that the defendants used in their business.
- Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Mr. Trump last September, accusing him, his two adult sons, and the Trump Organization of lying about his net worth and asset values between 2011 and 2021.
- Mr. Trump previously denied any wrongdoing and dismissed the New York case as another politically motivated "witch hunt" brought by a biased prosecutor.
- As part of the Tuesday decision, the Trump Organization was instructed to cancel its business licenses in New York and propose independent monitors within 10 days to oversee the process.

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Police have identified the body of a woman who was found in the jaws of an alligator near Tampa Bay, Fla.

Florida woman found dead in the mouth of an alligator

Progressives will join Gaetz in removing McCarthy as ...

Gaetz Courting Democrats To Oust McCarthy As Speaker—And Some Say They’ll Back The Effort, Report Says

The project is expected to break ground in late 2023 and open in 2025. When it’s done ...

Swimming Hall of Fame complex in line for stunning $190 million makeover

The eight-time Grammy Award-winner, who has had massive success with ...

Usher Reportedly Plans To Launch World Tour Following 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) mocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...

Florida Democrat mocks Greene over apparent confusion of Jewish holidays
Quick Glance: Democrat mocks Greene for Jewish holiday confusion
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) ridicules Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over a social media post featuring a picture of a menorah celebrating Hanukkah and wishing people a blessed Yom Kippur.
- In a now-deleted post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Greene wrote on Sunday, 'To all those preparing for the solemn day of Yom Kippur, I wish you a meaningful fast.'
- The group's criticism of Greene refers to a 2018 Facebook post where Greene suggested that a 'laser beam or light beam' from 'space solar generators' could be responsible for the devastating wildfires in California, mentioning 'Rothschild Inc.' She later stated she was unaware of the Rothschilds' association with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
- Greene also faced backlash in 2021 for comparing the House Democrats' previous mask policy to the Holocaust.

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6 on the Way to a Birthday Party Are Killed After a Train Hits an S.U.V.

At least one House Republican, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, is publicly ...

How the far right could remove McCarthy and why his fate could be in Democrats' hands

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects ...

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Quick Glance: Biden invests $1.4 billion in rail safety and capacity boost
- Over $1.4 billion invested in projects to improve rail safety and boost capacity.
- Funding comes mainly from the 2021 infrastructure law.
- The projects will enhance the safety, reliability, and resilience of the American rail system.
- The grant enables the restoration of passenger service along the Gulf Coast, benefiting the region's economy.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday sparred ...

Matt Gaetz, Maria Bartiromo spar over government funding stalemate, Biden probes

"He may have the title, but Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz ...

California Dem calls McCarthy ‘a spectator speaker’

A tribute to the life and career of Lucy Morgan, one of Florida's most respected journalists.

The indomitable reporter Lucy Morgan, 1940-2023 | Editorial

Tropical Storm Philippe slightly strengthened, and Tropical Storm Rina is just a ...

Tropical Storm Rina and Tropical Storm Philippe remain on neighboring tracks
Quick Glance: Tropical Storms Rina and Philippe in the central tropical Atlantic
- Tropical Storm Rina formed southeast of Tropical Storm Philippe.
- Rina was located about 1,190 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and moving north-northwest.
- The National Hurricane Center expects slight fluctuations in Philippe's intensity as it moves west-northwest or west.
- It's uncertain if Rina will maintain its strength when it reaches the northern Leeward Islands or if it will weaken.

The southbound exit remains closed but is slated to reopen in October.

Fourth Street entrance ramp onto northbound I-275 reopens after yearlong closure

Orange school board declares October "LGBTQ+ Awareness and History" month ...

Farrant blasts LGBTQ+ proclamation before Orange School Board adopts it

Speaker’s proposed measure tanked by hard-right Republicans with time running out ...

House votes against stopgap bill in blow to McCarthy as shutdown highly likely

The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to ...

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
Quick Glance: White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable plan
- Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces that the House will start voting on the latest plan next week.
- The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left without a realistic plan to fund the government and avoid disruptive consequences.
- A federal shutdown after September 30 appears likely unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can convince his rebellious, right-wing faction to approve a temporary funding measure to prevent closures during ongoing talks.
- The standoff with House Republicans over government funding jeopardizes various activities, including military and law enforcement personnel pay, food safety and aid programs, air travel, and passport processing, potentially causing havoc in the US economy.

The site holds Dick’s Sporting Goods and the struggling grocery space once home to Lucky’s Market and Hitchcock’s ...

Part of Tyrone Square Mall sells for $37.8M

The alligator that was rescued after being reported wandering in Central Florida with the top half of its jaw missing is now under the care of an alligator ... Show more
Quick Glance: Injured Alligator Recovers at Fla. Gator Park
- The alligator had lost the entire top of its snout.
- Now, the alligator has a new home at Gatorland, an Orlando alligator zoo, where it is recovering under the center's care.
- A missing top jaw is not an uncommon alligator injury and can occur during their breeding season.
- She's done pretty good for herself," Flynn said.

The disruption appears to have affected thousands of students, while parents and ...

Florida families say school vouchers are unpaid, causing major disruption

A man seen on security footage beating both his girlfriend and a bystander who tried to intervene is wanted by Florida authorities.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said that House GOP feuds over funding the government may end up ...

Raskin says shutdown would end political careers of Gaetz, Greene

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would wade into the future of free speech online ...

Supreme Court to decide landmark Texas, Florida social media cases and more

Rep. Kathy Castor says the federal grant money would help improve air quality and canopies in ...

Tampa gets $1M federal grant to plant trees to reduce extreme heat

First event of the season set for Oct. 2-8 in Ostrava, Czechia

U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Roster for IPH Cup Announced

Representative Matt Gaetz is using a looming federal funding deadline to force the ...

Republican Representative Matt Gaetz Uses Shutdown Threat for Fundraising

The waterfront eatery near the Gandy Bridge was named among “the 50 places in the ...

What is Tampa’s Salt Shack on the Bay, on New York Times’ new restaurant list?

The former president held fewer events than most all of his GOP foes, according to a Washington Post ...

Trump dominates GOP field while campaigning less than foes

Two of the most extreme legislators in the Republican conference are beefing on ...

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz Both Claim Credit for Biden Impeach

Almost one year out, it’s not yet clear whether Democrats are recruiting enough ...

Florida Democrats struggle so far to recruit challengers for key 2024 races

The children told deputies the girl had been upset that their mother had taken ...

Florida Police Pull Over 2 Kids Driving Mom's Car On Freeway 200 Miles From Home

House Republicans accused Attorney General Merrick Garland of political bias within the Justice ...

Garland pushes back against GOP claims of law enforcement bias
Quick Glance: Garland to Testify Before Congress, Focus on His Record
- With a few words, President Biden caused turmoil among the leadership of the Justice Department.
- Garland also aimed to reassure the Justice Department staff.
- When Garland assumed the role of attorney general in March 2021, the president's son was already under investigation by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a nominee of the previous administration.
- The president and his attorney general rarely make joint public appearances.

Vice President Kamala Harris makes Florida International ...

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The attacks are likely to continue as the Sept ...

'Weak,' 'Lying like a dead dog'
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Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide ...

Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson claims Rudy Giuliani groped her on day of attack on Capitol
Quick Glance: Lawsuit filed against Rudy Giuliani for unpaid legal fees
- Giuliani's former attorney is suing him for outstanding bills totaling $1.36 million.
- Giuliani has only paid $214,000 and still has an outstanding balance of $1.36 million.
- Attorney Robert Costello and his law firm also provided legal representation for Giuliani in various lawsuits.
- To cut costs, Giuliani has represented himself in certain legal disputes.

A trailblazer for women in politics, she led the Intelligence Committee and helped mold the ...

Dianne Feinstein, centrist stalwart of the Senate, dies at 90

Foley played all 11 NFL seasons with the Dolphins and, in 1978, was the franchise’s first cornerback selected to the ...

Former Miami Dolphins great Tim Foley dies

Cannon resisted government regulation of business, supported protective ...

House GOP rebels recall a distant era when dissidents rose up against 'Czar Cannon'

The 21-year-old is the fifth person to be arrested in roughly a month ...

5th suspect arrested in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed man, 6-year-old girl

Hollywood writers ended a nearly 150-day strike but still must ratify deal.

What's in tentative WGA deal? Proposed contract covers artificial intelligence, pay

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

A black bear on a tree in Walt Disney World temporarily shut down parts of the park
Quick Glance: Black Bear Causes Closure of Disney World Rides in Florida
- Parts of Disney World in Florida had to close after reports of a black bear on the loose.
- The Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando closed several attractions following the bear sighting in a tree on Monday.
- Staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) were dispatched to capture the adult female bear.
- The agency stated: 'The staff has captured the animal and is relocating the bear from the park to an area in or around the Ocala National Forest.'

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At the Kern County Fair this weekend, monster trucks roar in a grandstand, all-Alaskan racing ...

In McCarthy’s home district, allies back him as shutdown looms

Ahead of a possible government shutdown, Florida Republicans, including U.S. Reps ...

Florida GOP Reps. Gaetz, Mills among those leading shutdown push in Congress

It’s the second time the Legislature has honored the Times journalist: In 2005 ...

Florida House chamber to host Lucy Morgan memorial service on Friday

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane has updated the way ...

How do you pronounce Dolphins RB De’Von Achane’s name? (Hint
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The Florida congressman seems to have galvanized enough members of his conference to focus on an agenda that doesn't include a continuing resolution.

Barry and Mary Ford were living in Florida when they first heard the Sanquhar site was up for sale.

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Great American Beer Fest spotlights Black brewers in special section this year

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Some Tampa Bay fall festivals canceled due to labor, migrant worker shortage

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during Wednesday night’s GOP debate said he would support a national 15-week abortion ban ...

DeSantis backs national 15-week abortion ban

Florida crowned the 2023 winners of its Python Challenge, a decade-long ...

Florida pays python hunters to clear the Everglades. Ten years later, is it working?
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