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Senator John Kennedy Dismisses Calls for Gun Control in Wake of NYC Shooting: ‘Need More Idiot Control'
Red State
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July 29, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) dismissed calls for more restrictive gun control laws after a shooting rampage in a Midtown Manhattan...
Florida Is Getting Stricter On How Teens Get Their License - Here's What Is Changing
SlashGear
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July 29, 2025
While longtime drivers must think of the act of driving a car as pretty dull, it's probably totally different for new drivers. Not only do they need to learn the functions of a car and the rules of the road, but they also have to navigate the...
Political notes: Hale mulls party switch, Moore gets a new gig, Shetty, Schumitz get fellowships
Yahoo News
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Ed Hale insists he still plans to run for governor next year, but the lifelong Democrat is not sure what party he'll run in. (File photo by Angela Breck/Maryland Matters) Two months ago, Ed Hale announced his candidacy for governor, with plans to...
Florida County School Board Chair Faces Scrutiny After Celebrating Death of Hulk Hogan
Independent Journal Review
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July 28, 2025
A Florida school board chairwoman is scrambling to recover after celebrating the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan with a politically charged Facebook comment that ignited a firestorm online, according to Fox 5. Sarah Rockwell, chairwoman of the...
A dominant Florida Democratic Party? It may take decades, experts say
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida Democrats are strategizing to regain influence in state politics after a prolonged slump. Party leaders and consultants emphasize the need for long-term rebuilding, focusing on voter registration and addressing economic concerns....
In 2026 Senate election, a Florida teacher to take on DeSantis appointee
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Florida teacher Josh Weil, who lost a special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District in April, has announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Weil is running against incumbent Senator Ashley Moody, appointed by Governor DeSantis to fill...
How are SW Florida condo owners impacted by new reserve fund rules?
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida HB 913, effective July 1, 2025, mandates Milestone Inspections and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) for buildings with three or more habitable stories. The law raises the threshold for mandatory reserve items from $10,000 to...
DeSantis to speak at 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference in Orlando
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak at the 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference in Orlando on Tuesday. The event is set to begin at 8:45 a.m. This year's event is being held at the Omni Orlando Resort at...
A.I. approved this message: how 2026 may be the first election where artificially-generated content is inescapable
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. It was a demonstration of how generative A.I., an increasingly powerful and now nearly-ubiquitous tool, could shape the 2026 elections...
Cooper entering N.C. Senate race gives Democrats hope. But to flip the Senate majority they will need lots of prayer.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Democrats around the country were jubilant Monday at the news that their party had landed what may be its biggest Senate recruit of the 2026 cycle: former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper will run for the state’s open seat. In a year where...
Chris Kaitson Unanimously Elected AHEPA Supreme President
The National Herald
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July 29, 2025
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — The Order of AHEPA held its 103rd annual Supreme Convention at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Delegates from around the world gathered at the “happiest place on earth” to celebrate the...
Tributes paid to police officer after gunman kills four in shooting at Manhattan skyscraper – US politics live
The Guardian
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July 29, 2025
Gunman kills four people in shooting at Manhattan skyscraperHello and welcome to the US politics live blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news over the next few hours. We start with the news that a gunman killed...
Key West Holds Giant Rainbow Cross Walk Protest Against MAGA Florida
Hotspots Magazine - Florida
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July 29, 2025
Key West is standing its ground against a new Florida law that could erase its iconic rainbow crosswalk. On July 26, locals and allies flooded the intersection of Duval and Petronia Streets in a massive protest, defending the landmark against what...
4 members of Florida family arrested for allegedly abusing 9 children, including foster children
The Blaze
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July 29, 2025
Four members of a foster family in Florida have been arrested after some of the children reported being beaten, held in cages, and having their education neglected, according to police. Police said they were alerted to the alleged abuse after one...
COLUMN: Cruelty as a political feature, not a bug
The Gazette - Colorado
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By most standards and for most Americans, these are times of relative comfort. We live in air-conditioned homes; relax in front of enormous television screens; partake of cutting-edge medical technology; access obscure information in seconds; and...
Florida Studio Theatre gives blue-eyed soul a spot in the limelight
Observer - Florida
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July 28, 2025
Luke McMaster pays tribute to Lamont Dozier and other Motown songwriters in "How Sweet It Is." Stop (in the name of love) ... before you miss “How Sweet It Is,” Florida Studio Theatre’s Summer Cabaret featuring the songs of Motown and others...
Florida DOGE to audit Orange County, alleging excessive taxation, spending
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will begin on-site inspections on July 31, with Orange County among the first to be reviewed. ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a new state-led audit initiative targeting...
‘One less MAGA’: Florida school chair criticized for Hulk Hogan post
Straight Arrow News
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The chair of a Florida school board has walked back comments mocking the death of WWE star Hulk Hogan. Sarah Rockwell, who heads the Alachua County school board, posted “Oh, did Hulk die? I didn’t even know. Good. One less MAGA in the world,” on...
Trump Endorses RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Fill Thom Tillis's Senate Seat in North Carolina
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 28, 2025
President Donald Trump endorsed Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley to run for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. Politico first reported on July 24 that Whatley was planning to enter the race for Senator Thom Tillis’...
Florida DB Dijon Johnson won't face prosecution following May arrest on felony drug, firearm charges
CBS Sports - Florida
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July 28, 2025
Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson will not face prosecution following his May 2 arrest, court records show. Following a traffic stop, police took Johnson into custody on four counts, including two felonies, but the Florida State Attorney's Office...