Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.1.26 — Burnin’ today: DeSantis & Donalds, Amendment 3, Nixon & Moody, Duggan, Flock cameras, Trump, Driscoll & Lake America

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From: Extensive Media Enterprises Good Tuesday morning. Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to say whether he would campaign “with or for” Byron Donalds, Florida’s outgoing Governor is preparing to answer the question in person. DeSantis will host Donalds at a Republican “Leadership Forum” Tuesday in Tampa, putting the two onstage together for what amounts to a post-Primary unity rally for the GOP’s statewide ticket. Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis put the 'with or for' question on the same stage. The appearance carries more history than the event’s generic billing suggests. Donalds helped prepare DeSantis for his 2018 General Election debates, but their relationship “frayed” after Donalds backed President Donald Trump over DeSantis in the 2024 Presidential Primary. The divide spilled into the race to succeed DeSantis, particularly as Donalds launched his campaign while First Lady Casey DeSantis was seemingly weighing one of her own. DeSantis ultimately refrained from weighing in during the Republican Primary, declining to endorse Donalds despite the Congressman’s commanding lead and support from Trump and much of Florida’s Republican establishment. Even after Donalds won the nomination, DeSantis initially offered only broad support for the Republican ticket rather than promising to campaign alongside him. Tuesday’s forum turns that cautious détente into a joint appearance, where the two men will share the stage with Attorney General James Uthmeier, CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson as the party pivots toward November. The event begins at 7 p.m. at T Pepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St. in Tampa. ___ ICF has hired Michael Weiss as its state growth lead, a position focused on expanding the consulting and technology services company’s work with public agencies across Florida. A Florida native based in Tallahassee, Weiss joins ICF from the Florida House of Representatives. Earlier in his career, he held roles with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the state Senate and Miami-Dade County. In those positions, he worked on emergency management and energy and environmental issues at the state and local levels. Michael Weiss takes his Florida policy experience to ICF, where growth is now literally in the job title. In his new role, Weiss will support ICF’s existing clients and help guide its growth and development initiatives in Florida. The company says it has operated in the state for more than 25 years and has more than 300 Florida-based experts. Weiss will work with agencies on program implementation, disaster preparedness, response and recovery, resilience and hazard mitigation, technology modernization, marketing and communications, environmental support, grants, and financial management. The job is intended to connect those services with the policy goals, funding requirements and implementation demands facing state and local governments. It will also draw on his experience navigating Florida’s legislative and regulatory landscape. Before joining ICF, Weiss also served as a Florida policy principal for a national trade association, where his work centered on energy reliability and affordability. He holds two graduate degrees from the University of Miami, including a law degree. Outside work, Weiss serves on the Board of the Tallahassee area’s Habitat for Humanity chapter and volunteers as a crew chief on Habitat build sites.

Situational awareness   Tweet, tweet: —@RapidResponse47: @VP: More oil into the global marketplace is good; more oil into the global marketplace that the U.S. controls is even better. With Venezuela, @POTUS is ensuring more supply, more diversity of supply — and a country like Iran has less control over the world's natural resources. —@Polymarket: JUST IN: Trump declares his Venezuela oil deal “may be the greatest deal ever made.” —@JenGriffinFNC: Here is why Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned: “Driscoll brought up concerns with the administration surrounding Army transformation and readiness and (Pete) Hegseth's blocking those efforts specifically by firing the Generals who were responsible,” according to a source familiar with Driscoll’s decision. —@fineout: At start of event in Jax @GovRonDeSantis names checks those on hand including Rep. @WymanDuggan Duggan is now acting House Speaker after resignation of @Daniel_PerezFL who clashed often with Governor. DeSantis quips about Duggan: "Nowhere to go but up on that one." —@FlaDems: The racist attacks against Rep. Angie Nixon have no place in our politics or our party. We stand with Rep. Nixon and call on Ashley Moody to denounce these bigoted attacks and make clear that this kind of rhetoric has no place in Florida politics. Tweet, tweet: Tweet, tweet:

Days until   NFL regular season kicks off — 8; Republican National Midterm Convention — 8; San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia — 9; Yankees host the Mets for the 9/11 anniversary — 10; MLB Roberto Clemente Day — 14; General Election UOCAVA ballot deadline — 18; Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener against the Cleveland Browns — 19; General Election domestic ballot send window begins — 23; General Election domestic ballot send deadline — 30; ‘Digger,’ with Tom Cruise, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, premieres — 31; General Election voter registration deadline — 34; ‘The Social Network’ sequel, with Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison, premieres — 38; Associated Industries of Florida one-on-one conversations with five top-of-ticket Republicans — 41; 'VisionQuest' premieres — 43; Optional General early voting begins — 48; 'Six Kings Slam' on Netflix — 50; Florida TaxWatch Fiscal Accountability Leadership Summit begins — 50; General Election ballot request deadline — 51; Mandatory General early voting begins — 53; General Election — 63; ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ premieres — 66; ‘Wild Horse Nine’ premieres — 66; Florida Automated Vehicles Summit — 71; 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' starring Johnny Depp premieres — 73; 'Paper Tiger' starring Adam Driver premieres — 73; Joe Biden’s memoir, ‘Promise Me, America’ is released — 77; New legislator training sessions — 77; Senate convenes for general organization and selection of officers — 77; ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ premieres — 80; ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ with Brad Pitt, directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino, premieres — 85; ‘Madden’ premieres — 86; Committee Week #1 — 90; Untitled ‘Star Wars’ movie premieres — 108; ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ premieres — 108; ‘Dune: Part 3,’ directed by Denis Villeneuve, premieres — 108; Committee Week #2 — 125; Committee Week #3 — 132; 'Ahsoka' season 2 premieres — 141; College Football Playoff national championship game in Las Vegas — 146; Committee Week #4 — 153; Grammys — 159; Committee Week #5 — 160; Super Bowl LXI — 166; Committee Week #6 — 167; Opening day of the 2027 Regular Legislative Session — 182; Tampa Mayoral Election — 182; ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan premieres — 185; Oscars — 194; Jacksonville First Election — 203; Miami Marlins Opening Day/Home Opener — vs. New York Mets — 205; Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day/Home Opener — vs. Baltimore Orioles — 205; Democratic Mayors Association 2027 annual summit in Miami begins — 225; Jacksonville General Election — 259; 'Star Wars: Starfighter' premieres — 269; ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ premieres — 277; Citrus Series — Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins — 318; 'The Bluey Movie' premieres — 339; ‘Miami Vice’ reboot premieres — 339; Citrus Series — Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays — 374; ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ premieres — 472; 2028 South Carolina Presidential Primary — 508; College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans — 510; 2028 Nevada Presidential Primary — 518; 2028 New Hampshire Presidential Primary — 525; 2028 New Mexico Presidential Primary — 532; ‘The Batman Part II’ premieres — 535; 2028 Michigan Presidential Primary — 539; 2028 Virginia Presidential Primary — 546; Oscars — 551; 'X-Men' premieres — 612; ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ premieres — 633; 'Days of Thunder' sequel with Cruise and Anne Hathaway premieres — 640; ‘Incredibles 3’ premieres — 654; 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Opening Ceremony — 682; 'Ghost Rider' premieres — 696; 2028 U.S. Presidential Election — 798; ‘Black Panther 3’ directed by Ryan Coogler premieres — 836; College Football Playoff national championship game in Tampa — 874; ‘Avatar 4’ premieres — 1,198; College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami — 1,238; ‘Avatar 5’ premieres — 1,929.

Top story   “Ron DeSantis gets off sidelines for Amendment 3 campaign” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — Gov. DeSantis is ready to campaign for Amendment 3, embracing the Legislature’s revised property tax proposal despite previously distancing himself from it. The Governor said in Jacksonville that he expects to become involved in helping pass the November ballot measure, though his role may look different from the statewide campaign appearances he has mounted for past constitutional amendment fights. DeSantis originally wanted to eliminate homestead property taxes on the first $250,000 of home value. He complained in June that lawmakers’ eventual proposal “wasn’t my proposal,” but he now appears prepared to put his political weight behind the compromise. Ron DeSantis gets off the Amendment 3 sidelines, though he is not volunteering to carry the fundraising clipboard. Image via the Pensacola News Journal. Still, DeSantis said he doesn’t intend to lead a political committee or spearhead statewide fundraising. That would contrast with 2024, when he barnstormed Florida opposing constitutional amendments on recreational marijuana and abortion rights. The marijuana campaign later became entangled with the Hope Florida controversy. A $10 million portion of a $67 million Medicaid settlement went to the Hope Florida Foundation before money flowed through political committees, with $8.5 million ultimately reaching then-Chief of Staff Uthmeier’s Keep Florida Clean committee for advertising. DeSantis also defended that settlement as “legally sound” after Sen. Don Gaetz called for legislative action to prevent similar spending. Gaetz argued Florida already prohibited public money from influencing constitutional amendment votes — and suggested the problem wasn’t the law, but whether people followed it.

2026   "Donald Trump puts himself at center of Republicans' difficult Midterm campaign" via Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Isaac Arnsdorf of The Washington Post — For vulnerable politicians, the safest place to be in a difficult Midterm year is usually far from an unpopular President. Trump has other plans. Next week, as Primaries give way to a perilous General Election campaign for vulnerable Republicans, Trump will headline two nights of a GOP political convention in Dallas. "Trump doesn't want people distancing themselves from him. He sees it as a personal insult," said Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and former White House domestic policy adviser under President George W. Bush. "His greatest power is his ability to destroy a Republican who goes against him." “Florida Professional Firefighters rally behind Byron Donalds for Governor” via Frank Kopylov of Florida’s Voice — Republican gubernatorial nominee Donalds picked up the endorsement of the Florida Professional Firefighters, which represents more than 32,000 firefighters and paramedics statewide. Union President Wayne “Bernie” Bernoska said Donalds understands the critical role first responders play in public safety and Florida’s economy. Donalds thanked the organization and pledged to support firefighters and paramedics as Governor. The endorsement adds another major first-responder group to Donalds’ coalition ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election against Democrat David Jolly. Donalds and running mate Bryan Ávila have emphasized public safety throughout the campaign. Donalds previously secured backing from most Florida sheriffs and the Florida Police Chiefs Association. Byron Donalds adds Florida firefighters to his endorsement roster as the General Election heats up. Image via Bloomberg. Happening today — Donalds will hold a Q&A event in The Villages as part of his Defending the Florida Dream tour. Running mate Ávila will also attend. The event begins at 10 a.m. at 3003 Brownwood Blvd., The Villages. "Ashley Moody backs local control on data center question" via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — U.S. Sen. Moody says cities and counties should decide whether to host data centers, an issue that has proven to be one of the most enduring controversies this campaign season. "It needs to be up to the people of a community or a state to decide what works best for them, what they want for their state," Moody said. Moody's position is similar to that of gubernatorial candidate Donalds, who said he will respect local decisions after weeks of saying that bans aren't coming and that critics of artificial intelligence wanted to turn back the clock to 1972. "David Jolly: Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were 'used' in a 'sinister plan'" via Christine Sexton of Florida Phoenix — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jolly ripped into Republicans again over the grand jury report on Hope Florida. He agreed that First Lady DeSantis — who was briefly seen as a potential successor to her husband before the Florida House probe into Hope Florida started making headlines — has been unfairly harmed by the backlash. "And look, I want to give grace to the First Lady here. I think she was used," Jolly continued. "I think Hope Florida was used. I think the Governor's right when he says it's wrong to smear the First Lady. I don't think the First Lady had anything to do with this." “Angie Nixon says Moody, DeSantis belong ‘in jail’” via Anthony Man of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Nixon rallied supporters in Broward County, accusing Republican Sen. Moody, Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Uthmeier of stealing $10 million tied to the Hope Florida controversy and saying they belong in jail. A leaked grand jury report found that the money was “misappropriated” but said there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges. Nixon, campaigning after her upset Primary victory, urged supporters to build a coalition around economic stability and protections for marginalized communities. About 60 volunteers gathered in Hollywood before canvassing. Moody disputes characterizations of her role, saying her Attorney General’s Office had no knowledge of how settlement funds would ultimately be spent. “Nikki Fried says she’s ‘good’ with Nixon, predicts voters will reject Republican gaslighting” via Jacob Ogles of Florida Politics — Asked about the status of her own relationship with Nixon, Fried insisted the party is solid with the Democrat at the top of the November ballot in Florida. “We’re good,” Fried said when asked, before letting out a laugh. Fried declined to say if Nixon should end her DSA membership, but stressed that addressing accusations of being Latin America-style socialists is nothing new for Florida Democrats. “The Republicans have been calling us socialists since 2018. This is something that they have done consistently, and the fact that they are going to continue to do it now is not a surprise to any of us,” Fried said. “And I think that they have overplayed their hand, and people are just so frustrated with the economy of today; that is where their focus and priority is." Angie Nixon and Nikki Fried are 'good' — and Democrats would very much like to keep it that way through November. "Desmond Meade's withdrawal from Governor race likely boosts David Jolly" via Michael Van Sickler of Tampa Bay Times — Orlando activist Meade withdrew from the Governor's race last week, ending what had been a long-shot independent campaign for the advocate who spearheaded the 2018 movement to restore voting rights to former felons. Meade's exit most likely boosted prospects for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jolly, a former Republican tasked with coaxing progressive Democrats to his campaign. "If there was a Democrat hesitant to support Jolly because of his past, Desmond stepping away makes the choice in November all the more clear," said state Rep. Anna Eskamani. After winning the Democratic Primary, Jolly went on the offensive following the leak of a Hope Florida grand jury report concluding that DeSantis' administration misused $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.

More elections   “Annette Taddeo takes Colombian American Chamber award weeks after Primary win” via Jesse Scheckner of Florida Politics — Taddeo, now the Democratic nominee for CFO, accepted the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce’s “Community Impact Award” at the organization’s 50th anniversary gala in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. She is the first Latin American honoree in the award’s history, according to her campaign, which said the organization recognized Taddeo’s résumé spanning business ownership, elected office and advocacy for immigrant and Latino Floridians. That’s a through-line, her campaign said, shared by generations of Colombian arrivals who put down roots and opened storefronts across Miami-Dade County. Taddeo was born in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, and came to the U.S. as a young woman. Her 2017 Special Election win made her the first Latina Democrat and the first Colombian to serve in the Florida Senate. Annette Taddeo adds a Community Impact Award to her post-Primary victory lap. Image via WLRN.

Even more elections   “‘America First, Florida always’: David Borrero launches bid to succeed Bryan Ávila in SD 39” via Jesse Scheckner of Florida Politics — Hialeah Rep. Borrero just announced he’s running for the northwest Miami-Dade seat fellow Republican Ávila left this month after Donalds named him his gubernatorial running mate. It’s a strategically sound move. Much of SD 39 overlaps with Borrero’s House District 111, where he was re-elected by such a landslide in 2024 — 35 points — that no one challenged him this cycle. But it also carries risk. Borrero coasted into re-election unopposed in June and could have served there through 2028, when Ávila’s term was to end and when the Senate seat will again be up for grabs, before jumping chambers. There’s also a catch: No one knows when a Special Election for the vacant SD 39 seat will be. DeSantis has not called one yet. David Borrero is ready for a Senate campaign. The Special Election date, less so. “Nik Dean will replace Michelle DeJesus on General Election ballot in November” via Jacob Ogles of Florida Politics — Maitland Democrat Dean was tapped as a replacement nominee for DeJesus in the open House District 38 race. The campaign launch in a battleground District took place a week after DeJesus dropped out, citing family issues. Dean, a local attorney, was selected by Democratic leadership in Seminole County to replace DeJesus on the ballot. “Helping people has always been my passion, so when Michelle made the decision to withdraw from the ballot, I knew I couldn’t sit on the sidelines while people in our community continue to suffer under the state’s affordability crisis,” Dean said. Dean faces Republican Emily Duda Buckley in the November General Election. DeJesus, for her part, endorsed Dean’s candidacy. Happening today: Save the date: and

Statewide   “DeSantis courts Wyman Duggan, suggests AI and medical freedom bills could be up in Special Session” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — DeSantis is again floating a Special Session on artificial intelligence protections and “medical freedom,” putting the spotlight on incoming House Speaker Duggan. DeSantis says the issues remain unfinished business after former Speaker Daniel Perez blocked them earlier this year. The Governor says he has spoken with Duggan and believes lawmakers could address the proposals before the General Election, though time is running short. The measures include an “AI Bill of Rights” aimed at consumer protections and medical freedom legislation addressing vaccine mandates and related policies. Duggan previously signaled openness to a good-faith conversation with DeSantis. Any return to Tallahassee would require the Governor to call lawmakers back or agreement from legislative leaders. Ron DeSantis and Wyman Duggan could soon find out whether 'good-faith conversation' translates into Special Session. "DeSantis gives $23M in grants for workforce, defense industry" via Gabrielle Russon of Florida Politics — DeSantis is awarding about $23 million in state grants to beef up the state's defense and skilled labor workforce. Florida State College at Jacksonville will receive $7 million to buy and renovate a vacant building at Cecil Center North to expand the school's HVAC and welding programs. "You're talking about expanding job training, infrastructure, space port development, and helping our military installations all across the state of Florida," DeSantis said at a news conference in Jacksonville. "Part of this is economic. Part of this is doing our part to help with national security. But part of it is also just cultural." “FDOT pulls the plug on Flock cameras after public outcry, denunciation from DeSantis” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — Florida is removing automated license plate readers from state rights-of-way after DeSantis denounced the technology as part of an emerging “surveillance state.” The Florida Department of Transportation is terminating agreements that allow local law enforcement agencies to operate cameras on state roads. DeSantis recently called the proliferation of license plate readers “out of control,” questioning how data is collected, shared and accessed. The move doesn’t affect cameras on local or private property, leaving cities and counties to decide whether to continue their programs. Privacy concerns have fueled opposition statewide, while law enforcement agencies maintain the cameras help solve crimes and locate missing people. The Governor’s intervention marks a significant victory for critics demanding tighter limits on government surveillance. "Judge denies AHCA's motion to dismiss lawsuit over funding for children on Medicaid" via Gabrielle Russon of Florida Politics — An administrative law judge is allowing the Pediatric Associates' lawsuit to go forward against a state agency in a dispute over a new funding formula for poor children's healthcare. Tallahassee-based Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) Judge W. David Watkins denied the Agency for Health Care Administration's (AHCA) motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The lawsuit said pediatricians' reimbursement for core pediatric care fell 15% after AHCA made a change, combining applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with autism into the same program that covers pediatric care. "Pediatric Associates is pleased that the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) has denied AHCA's motion to dismiss and allowed our case to proceed in full," Pediatric Associates said. "Florida Republicans just delivered on a Democrat's decades-old environmental promise" via Vanessa Faura of Washington Examiner — The last Democratic Governor of Florida — more than three decades ago — signed a law that would initiate the largest environmental restoration effort in American history. In the 30 years since, it's the Republicans in Florida who have delivered on that promise, and the results are astounding. The South Florida Water Management District announced that Florida farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area achieved a 65% reduction in phosphorus, far more than the 25% reduction required by the Everglades Forever Act. Since 1996, South Florida farmers have prevented 5,111 metric tons of phosphorus from heading south, and 95% of the Florida Everglades is meeting the strict water quality standard required under federal law. "On a roll: Florida posts another week of declining first-time jobless claims" via Drew Dixon of Florida Politics — There were 5,033 first-time jobless filings in the state for the week ending Aug. 22. It's the third week in a row that claims have fallen. The latest statistics show a drop of 647 claims in the third week of August. There were 169,786 new filings for unemployment benefits across the country for the week ending Aug. 22. But compared to this time last year, there was a dramatic decrease on the national scale. There were 191,208 claims for the comparable week in 2025. After about a year of climbing, the unemployment rate leveled off at 4.8% in April and May. "Debra Tendrich named Palm Beach County YWCA 'Harmony Hero' for domestic violence law" via Jesse Scheckner of Florida Politics — Lake Worth Beach Democratic Rep. Tendrich, who turned her escape from an abusive relationship into state law this year, is receiving another honor for her work in Tallahassee, this time from a shelter operator working in her home county. The freshman lawmaker is receiving the 2026 "Harmony Hero Award" from the YWCA of Palm Beach County, which cited her successful push to tighten Florida's domestic violence statutes and widen protections available to those fleeing abuse. "This recognition means more to me than I can put into words," Tendrich said. "Domestic violence is not simply a policy issue to me. It is deeply personal." Debra Tendrich turns a deeply personal experience into policy — and recognition for protecting domestic violence survivors.

D.C. matters   "Supreme Court clears way for White House ballroom construction to continue" via Justin Jouvenal, Dan Diamond and Julian Mark of The Washington Post — The Supreme Court allowed construction to continue on the White House ballroom, handing Trump a victory as he races to complete the largest expansion to the executive mansion in decades. The justices found that the historical preservationists who challenged the controversial project had not suffered the direct personal harm required to bring a lawsuit. "Today, we do not pass upon the legality of the government's East Wing project," the majority wrote. "We conclude only that, based on the submissions before us, the government is likely to prevail in showing that the Trust lacks … standing to challenge the project in federal court." The White House ballroom keeps moving forward after the Supreme Court declined to stop the music. Image via The Associated Press. "Trump says voters who oppose data centers will 'kill the Golden Goose'" via Cat Zakrzewski of The Washington Post — Trump attacked voters who oppose data centers, warning that they will have only themselves to blame if they 'kill the Golden Goose.' A national survey conducted earlier this month by The Economist and YouGov, however, found that 51% of Americans disagree with the President's assessment. "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backward and poor," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign." “Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post” via Rebecca Falconer, Avery Lotz and Colin Demarest of Axios — Army Secretary Driscoll is stepping down after emerging as a significant power player in the Trump administration. The youngest Army secretary in U.S. history, Driscoll became known for military modernization and took an unusual diplomatic role in negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. His departure follows reported tensions with Defense Secretary Hegseth, including disputes involving personnel decisions and the ouster of one of Driscoll’s senior advisers. Driscoll’s friendship with Vice President JD Vance reportedly provided political protection amid those clashes. The White House praised Driscoll for advancing Trump’s agenda, improving military readiness and assisting Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Driscoll oversaw more than 1 million soldiers and 330,000 civilian employees. "Pentagon secretly installs military influencers in civilian roles" via Dan Lamothe and Tara Copp of The Washington Post — The Pentagon has secretly installed several conservative military veterans with large online followings in government roles, declining to disclose their assignments as they amplify Hegseth's viewpoints and attack those who scrutinize the Trump administration. Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican Congressman and Air Force veteran, posted that it appears the Pentagon "is using your tax dollars to hire influencers on X to put out partisan talking points." "How many more people that are blue checkmarks on X that are putting out information on behalf of the federal government, and Donald Trump, and the Republican Party ... are actually special government employees?" said Kinzinger. "Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate" via Savannah Behrmann of Roll Call — The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming Midterm Elections. It's a reminder that even as some House members remain hyperfocused on the bill — which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID at the polls — the effort has hit a seemingly immovable wall in the Senate. "I've been very clear about the prospects for the SAVE America Act," Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters earlier in August. "It seems to me sometimes I'm the only one who can count to 50 in this town." "Nine more companies said they'd cut the prices on some drugs" via Dan Diamond of The Washington Post — Trump on Monday unveiled new agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies that have pledged to cut prices on some drugs, his latest effort to promote his administration's healthcare agenda ahead of this Fall's Midterm Elections. Healthcare costs are voters' top economic worry, surpassing gasoline and other transportation costs, rent or mortgage, and other issues. "We now have 26 companies representing 90% of the domestic pharmaceutical market, and the other 10% are also coming in," Trump said in the Oval Office. "They have no choice." "Randy Fine denounces ‘rise of Islam in America’ at GOP Jewish confab" via Joseph Strauss of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency — Rep. Fine attacked Muslim politicians in the Democratic Party as he addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit on Sunday night. Fine, who won his recent Florida Primary with endorsements from the RJC, Trump and the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC, has prompted considerable ire on Capitol Hill for comments denigrating Muslims — including comparing them to dogs — and saying that Gazans should "starve away" until the Israeli hostages were released. "We are constantly told that the problem is not mainstream Islam, but radical Islamism. But where are the so-called moderate Muslims in our political system?" Fine said to applause. Randy Fine takes the microphone at the Republican Jewish Coalition summit — subtlety was not on the agenda. Image via Jewish Telegraphic Agency. "Debbie Wasserman Schultz among Democrats opposing Trump's 'biggest oil deal in world history'" via Local 10 — U.S. Rep. Wasserman Schultz said the recent U.S.-Venezuela oil deal needs to be halted. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a "historic" 25-year deal on Saturday night, saying it would increase output to 1.5 million barrels per day. Trump announced the "biggest oil deal in world history" on Friday on Truth Social, and credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. "Trump and Marco Rubio have intentionally left everything opaque ... Trump did remove Maduro so he could get control over Venezuela's oil and line his billionaire buddies' pockets," Wasserman Schultz said. "That's what this is all about." "Google unveils 'Lake America' for U.S. users" via Aoife Walsh of The Washington Post — Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America for its U.S. users, after Trump signed an order last week amid his escalating trade feud with Canada. People in Canada will continue to see the name Lake Ontario, Google said, while users outside the two countries will see both names. Trump said Thursday he wanted to rename the lake, located between New York and Canada, because "Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade." Canada has staunchly pushed back, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney citing the Indigenous Iroquoian origin of the more than 400-year-old name Ontario: "which, appropriately, means, 'the lake is beautiful, the lake is big,'" he said Thursday.

Local: S. FL   "A retired general reports for duty in Boca Raton's Seat D race" via Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics — Mark Holler spent 31 years in the Army leading soldiers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The retired Brigadier General has filed to run for Boca Raton City Council, Seat D, launching a campaign built around preserving the city's character, strengthening public safety, promoting responsible economic growth and bringing experienced leadership to City Hall. "The question isn't whether we should protect what makes Boca special. We absolutely should," Holler said. "The question is how we preserve the character of our city while addressing traffic and infrastructure, maintaining exceptional public safety, strengthening our economy, and planning responsibly for the next generation. That's where experienced leadership matters." Mark Holler spent 31 years commanding soldiers. Now he is reporting for duty in Boca Raton politics. "South Florida job seekers struggle to get hired as migration slows and businesses change course, report finds" via David Lyons of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Throughout this year, South Florida's job market has looked like the victim of a battering ram: More companies filed for bankruptcy than in 2025, many changed business plans and lost contracts, and others were forced to drop untold numbers of immigrant employees after the Trump administration canceled work authorizations for Haitians. A report from an economist at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business found that South Florida's employment market is undergoing a post-COVID course correction, where many employers are retaining employees while being slow to hire new ones. The state's jobless rate was 4.6% in July, down from 4.7% in June. "Proposed rule change would let Miami-Dade invest more tax dollars in Israel" via Douglas Hanks of Miami Herald — Miami-Dade could invest millions more dollars in the government of Israel under a proposed change in the rules on how the county invests its cash, thrusting an obscure corner of municipal finance into the controversy over military action in Gaza. The expanded investment rules are up for a vote by the County Commission and would allow Miami-Dade to invest up to 5% of its roughly $9 billion portfolio in debt issued by Israel, up from the current 3% cap. In 2023, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava used her authority over the county's investment portfolio to triple Miami-Dade's holdings in Israeli bonds, from $25 million to $76 million. "Jimmy Morales on PortMiami fuel, Miami-Dade's garbage mess and life after County Hall" via Douglas Hanks of Miami Herald — Three months ago, Morales was one of the most powerful administrators in local government, serving as a top deputy to Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava. Then he tried to close a deal for PortMiami to buy a private fuel yard the port's ships depend on, which had been scooped up by luxury condo developers. The reported price of well over $400 million that Morales helped negotiate provoked intense criticism and then unhappiness from Levine Cava when it became public. In June, she asked for the resignations of both Morales, who served as her chief operating officer, and Hydi Webb, the PortMiami director who worked under him. Now he's a few weeks into his new job: special counsel at Bilzin Sumberg, a Miami law firm. “Lauderhill Vice Mayor arrested on domestic violence charge” via David Fleshler of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Lauderhill Vice Mayor Richard Campbell was arrested Monday on domestic violence-related charges, according to jail records. Police confirmed the arrest but provided no additional details. Broward Sheriff’s Office records list charges of simple battery domestic and tampering with or harassing a witness, victim or informant. Campbell told WPLG he looks forward to his day in court, pointing to his 35-year public history without similar accusations. During Monday’s City Commission meeting, Mayor Denise Grant led Commissioners in a prayer for Campbell. The 70-year-old physical therapist and CEO of RICHAB Physical Therapy was elected to a two-year Commission term in 2024 and is seeking re-election Nov. 3. Richard Campbell faces domestic violence-related charges while his Lauderhill re-election campaign continues. "County Mayor's request to pause meeting didn't go over well" via Mike Diamond of Palm Beach Post — While dozens of people waited to speak on contentious items on the Palm Beach County Commission's agenda, County Mayor Sara Baxter had a peculiar ask: Put the entire proceeding on pause so she could step out to what she described as a prior commitment. Baxter's request for a break longer than two hours — to attend the Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring Related Ross executives — did not sit well with her fellow Commissioners. After they objected, Baxter said she would cancel her plans to attend the chamber meeting. Republican Commissioner Maria Marino objected, telling Baxter, "We have a lot of people here."

Local: C. FL   "Maxwell Frost backs Patricia Rumph in Orange County Commission District 7 runoff" via Gabrielle Russon of Florida Politics — U.S. Rep. Frost is endorsing Rumph in the Orange County Commission District 7 runoff. "Patricia Rumph knows the issues facing our residents because she has spent years working alongside the community to address them and has a proven record of delivering results," Frost said. "I'm proud to fully support Patricia Rumph to be the next Orange County Commissioner for District 7." Rumph is competing against former Orlando City Commissioner Vicki Vargo in the Nov. 3 General Election. Rumph and Vargo emerged from a field of 12 candidates with 23% and 18% of the vote, respectively, from the Aug. 18 Primary. District 7 covers College Park, Eatonville, Kingswood Manor, Maitland, Pine Hills and Rosemont. Patricia Rumph gets Maxwell Frost's backing as Orange County's District 7 runoff heads toward November. "Sheriff announces all license plate readers will be shut down immediately in Volusia County" via Madilyn Destefano of WESH — Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced Monday that license plate readers will be shut down effective immediately in Volusia County. This decision comes after controversy surrounding Flock cameras, including who has access to the data they collect and how it is stored. "License plate readers have helped us solve violent crimes, saved lives, found missing people, and recovered stolen property," Chitwood said. "However, recent orders and statements from our Governor and Department of Transportation have made it clear that license plate readers are no longer workable in Florida." Edgewater Mayor Diezel DePew supports the decision, announcing that the city will no longer use Flock cameras. "Dale Martin clears Flagler Beach Board evaluation despite 1 failing grade" via Brenno Carillo of Daytona Beach News-Journal — After an overall satisfactory evaluation from four out of five City Commissioners, City Manager Martin asked the Board to take extra time to set some "objective" goals and metrics for next year. Martin scored 3.32 out of 5 across all six evaluations, including one from Mayor Patti King, who doesn't vote on the Board. Most of the evaluations fell in the 3.0 to 3.9 range, except for Commissioner John Cunningham’s outlying 1.4 "unsatisfactory" score. Commissioners largely praised Martin's responsiveness, accessibility and communication, though they encouraged him to improve awareness of staff morale and increase his visibility in the community.

Local: TB   "Charlie Crist challenges Ken Welch to televised debate" via Florida Politics — Crist is challenging St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to a televised debate as the two prepare to face off in November. Crist was the first-place finisher in the Primary for Mayor earlier this month, with more than 35% of the vote, compared to Welch's less than 21%. "Now, I'm ready to stand with the people of St. Pete to protect their way of life and ease some of the cost burdens impacting our city. But first, I'm prepared to make my case. I hope Mayor Welch will join me in committing to a meaningful debate where voters can gather the information needed to make informed decisions at the ballot box." Charlie Crist and Ken Welch may take their St. Petersburg rematch from the campaign trail to prime time. "Orlando Dreamers aren't giving up MLB dreams despite Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal" via Gabrielle Russon of Florida Politics — The Orlando Dreamers aren't done fighting for an MLB team even after the Tampa Bay Rays solidified a deal to move to Tampa into a new stadium. But last week, Hillsborough County Commissioners approved nearly $796 million for the Rays' proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said he is looking to expand and pick two new cities for teams before he retires in 2029. "The Orlando Dreamers' mission has never changed. We remain fully committed to bringing Major League Baseball to Orlando through expansion or relocation, and believe Central Florida represents the most compelling opportunity for MLB's future growth." "'Businesses will not survive': Tampa's $92.7M flood project faces pushback from Bill Carlson, SoHo businesses" via Jesse Mendoza of Florida Politics — A week after helping reshape a Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal that had appeared politically stuck, Tampa City Council Member Carlson is taking on another long-running City Hall fight over how to address flooding in the neighborhoods around South Howard Avenue. Steve Michellini, who represents the SoHo Business Alliance, told Florida Politics that businesses were initially told the work would be less disruptive, but opposition has grown as the project evolved. "Some of these businesses will not survive," Michellini said. "There are no parallel streets, so if you shut down Howard, you have the cross town and the railroad tracks on one side and neighborhoods on the other. So you won't be able to get anywhere." "Florida looking to buy 30-acre coastal property on north Clearwater Beach" via the Tampa Bay Times — In a proposal that would expand Caladesi Island State Park, Florida's state government is looking to buy one of the last privately owned, undeveloped swaths of coastal beachfront land in Pinellas County. The property, spanning more than two dozen acres on the northern tip of Clearwater Beach, is listed for sale along with a 3,400-square-foot beachfront mansion for $37.5 million. The Mandalay Point estate first hit the market at that price in 2024, the Tampa Bay Times reported at the time.

Local: N. FL   "Jeremy Matlow outraises Loranne Ausley in first report since Primary" via Fabrizio Gowdy of Florida Politics — New campaign finance reports show City Commissioner and Tallahassee mayoral candidate Matlow building on the momentum he gained after taking the top spot in first-round voting on Aug. 18. Between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21, Matlow raised over $12,000 from 99 individual donors and self-funded an additional $10,000. Former Sen. Ausley, who also advanced to the runoff, raised more than $7,100 from 23 individual donors. Ausley has significantly outspent Matlow thus far — $345,000 to $191,600 — but Matlow now has the edge in cash on hand. He reports $50,000 in available funds, while Ausley has $34,000 remaining. Loranne Ausley and Jeremy Matlow head into the Tallahassee runoff with another campaign-finance scorecard to compare. “Leon Sheriff halts use of controversial Flock cameras” via Jim Rosica of the Tallahassee Democrat — Hours after DeSantis ordered the removal of Flock cameras from state roadways, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil said he was immediately suspending his agency's use of automated license plate recognition technology. “License plate recognition technology has proven to be a valuable law enforcement tool, helping investigators solve crimes, locate missing and endangered persons, recover stolen vehicles and identify suspects who might otherwise be difficult to find,” McNeil said in an Aug. 31 statement that did not mention DeSantis' order. “However, the value of this technology does not eliminate our responsibility to ensure it is used appropriately and with strong safeguards in place.” The announcement also comes just days after the Tallahassee Police Department and Leon County Sheriff's Office released "transparency portals" that detail how the agencies use dozens of Flock Safety cameras in Florida's capital city. “Judge spikes NAACP lawsuit seeking to block city hospital sale to FSU” via the Tallahassee Democrat — Circuit Judge Lee Marsh granted motions to dismiss filed by city lawyers and the Florida State University Board of Trustees, ruling that the plaintiffs, the Tallahassee Branch NAACP and four local residents, lacked standing to challenge the transfer and that the state law they relied upon does not apply to the transaction. The ruling comes after Marsh denied the city and the university's earlier efforts to end the case before the merits were heard. The NAACP argued the transfer could jeopardize the community's healthcare safety net and indigent care if future city leaders failed to dedicate proceeds from the deal to healthcare services. But after reviewing additional briefing and records related to the transaction, Marsh concluded that the lawsuit could not legally proceed. “Jacksonville enters national debate about Flock cameras” via David Bauerlein of The Florida Times-Union — Flock cameras in Jacksonville are getting an intense look right back at them as City Council member Jimmy Peluso explores whether the city should put a four-month moratorium on allowing installation and use of such license plate reader cameras on public rights of way. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says it has 141 fixed and nine mobile license plate readers for use across Duval. The technology has helped solve 15 murders, 17 kidnappings, six forcible sex offenses, nearly 100 shootings and 172 missing-person cases since 2024. JSO says any search of license plate reader data is recorded, and those logs are subject to review and audit. Anyone who violates the Sheriff's Office policy can be fired. “John Haley picks up key endorsement in Bay County School Board District 3” via Jim Ross and DeonTay Smith of the Panama City News-Herald — School Board District 3 candidate Haley has picked up the endorsement of fellow candidate Colleen Koch. Koch came in third place in the four-candidate race. Since no candidate received 50% of the vote plus one, the top two vote-getters – Haley and incumbent Chris Moore – will square off in the November General Election. "North Florida Land Trust brokers sizable land protection purchase in Putnam County" via Drew Dixon of Florida Politics — The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT), along with several partners of the organization, has acquired 816.46 acres of land in Putnam County that will be turned into conservation property. The NFLT announced a collective contribution of $2.67 million for a conservation easement on property within the family-owned Meetinghouse Groves. "This is an example of a true partnership as we all came together to ensure this beautiful piece of property remains conserved land forever," said Allison DeFoor, President and CEO of NFLT. "The family has been great stewards of the land for generations, and with this conservation easement in place, it ensures it will remain protected for generations to come." More than 816 acres in Putnam County get the rare Florida growth plan everyone can agree on: stay undeveloped. “UF safety push targets bikes, scooters and crosswalks” via Elliot Tritto of The Gainesville Sun — In one of his first public appearances as UF President, Stuart Bell told The Sun that with a large student population and heavy traffic flow, the university wants to ensure students, faculty and staff can safely navigate areas around campus. FDOT Community Outreach Specialist Jacob Pickering told The Sun that he wants to remind students to stay safe and to "push when they approach the crosswalk," as part of the agency's ongoing effort to reduce traffic deaths to zero. Pickering also said FDOT is continuing its collaboration with UF as plans move forward for a proposed $5.4 million University Avenue improvement project.

Local: SW. FL   “Lee County planners claim development rules won't change — residents don't buy it” via Charlie Whitehead of Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News — A cadre of Lee County planners presented their rewrite of an element of the LeePlan to a packed house at the North Fort Myers Rec Center. Planner Becky Sweigert quoted the late Dolly Parton, asking the well over 100 concerned residents jammed into the room for patience: "Ya'll be nice." The planners did not engage with residents, choosing instead to lay out their proposed changes and accept written questions, though County Commissioners could vote to send the changes to Tallahassee for review within a few weeks. The plans on the chopping block are currently in place for 17 communities across Lee County, including Bayshore, Boca Grande, Buckingham and Lehigh Acres. Lee County Commissioners weigh a streamlined growth plan while residents arrive with plenty of questions. Image via Fort Myers News-Press. "Sarasota County shifts $15.6M to key evacuation route" via Earle Kimel of Sarasota Herald-Tribune — Sarasota County allocated $15.6 million in federal funds to help widen a 7.2-mile stretch of South River Road. The funds became available after a plan to buy a golf course for flood mitigation was abandoned. The county also voted to terminate a $7.5 million grant to the Sarasota County School District from a separate hurricane recovery fund, and Commissioners have expressed interest in redirecting that money to the River Road widening project. "I'd rather take a big bite of the apple, and I mean a big bite of the apple and complete an infrastructure project," said County Commissioner Teresa Mast.

Top opinion   “Federal judge rejects Marco Rubio’s effort to deport students over political speech” via Charles P. Pierce of Esquire — A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s effort to deport noncitizens over political speech violates First and Fifth Amendment protections, rejecting a policy implemented by Secretary of State Rubio. U.S. District Judge Noël Wise, a Biden appointee in California, sided with the Stanford Daily, which argued Rubio’s use of the Immigration and Nationality Act chilled foreign students’ willingness to publish criticism of the administration. Wise offered an emphatic defense of constitutional protections, writing that freedom of speech “belongs to the people” and describing vigorous protection of free expression as evidence that the country does not fear dissent. The State Department defended its approach, saying visas are privileges rather than rights and arguing the government has broad authority to protect national security and public safety through the visa process. The dispute grew from the administration’s campaign to revoke visas and pursue deportation proceedings against foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Among those targeted were Mahmoud Khalil, Mohsen Mahdawi, Rümeysa Öztürk and Badar Khan Suri. The administration maintained that the students’ presence could damage U.S. foreign policy. The students and their attorneys countered that the government was punishing them for constitutionally protected expression. Wise’s decision delivers a significant rejection of that argument and another judicial setback for the administration’s expansive use of immigration authority.

More opinions   “The dangerous truth behind foreign influence on social media” via Danny Alvarez of Florida Politics — Foreign adversaries no longer need armies to attack America. They can reach millions through smartphones in our pockets, exploiting social media to manipulate debate, deepen divisions and undermine trust. China and Russia have deployed fake accounts, influencers, advertising and AI-generated content to push propaganda while disguising their involvement. The danger is especially acute when foreign actors exploit legitimate American grievances, making manipulation harder to detect. Young Americans need the tools to recognize when someone is trying to shape their beliefs from abroad. Technology companies must aggressively expose coordinated influence operations, while government must strengthen protections against foreign adversaries. Florida has taken steps to confront that threat, but vigilance must continue. Modern warfare increasingly unfolds online, and Americans cannot afford to surrender the battlefield.

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Aloe   “UCF’s Scott Frost wants Knights fired up for ‘game mode’” via Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel — UCF is shifting from preseason camp to “game mode” as Frost prepares the Knights for Thursday’s opener against Bethune-Cookman. Despite entering as 42.5-point favorites, Frost wants greater intensity, attention to detail and, above all, clean football. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III, a James Madison transfer who helped lead the Dukes to the College Football Playoff, believes his teammates are ready for the moment. Frost is emphasizing the need to avoid the costly mistakes that often decide season openers, pointing to Week 0 games altered by a bad snap and a late fumble. UCF enters relatively healthy, although edge rusher Bruno Dall is out, while defensive tackle R.J. Jackson and receiver Duane Thomas Jr. are game-time decisions. Scott Frost wants UCF in game mode, with Alonza Barnett III ready to answer the opening bell. Image via The Associated Press.

U.S. Open   "The return of the U.S. Open means Honey Deuce season is here, with a price freeze in tow" via Lukas Weese and Jason Jones of The Athletic — It takes Oscar Peña about 12 minutes each day to commute from his home in the Bronx to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the site of the U.S. Open. Much more of a grind is the 14 hours he spends each day there, leading a team that churns out thousands upon thousands of the signature cocktail of the tournament, the Honey Deuce. Since 2008, Peña has been the lead supervisor of the Grey Goose Bar in the food village, a centrally located stand between Louis Armstrong Stadium and Arthur Ashe Stadium that each day sees lines every bit as long as those queueing for the show courts. The Honey Deuce returns to the U.S. Open with one welcome surprise: the price is staying put. "At the U.S. Open, tickets can cause stars like Coco Gauff as much angst as they do fans" via Ava Wallace of The Athletic — On the eve of the U.S. Open, Candi Gauff posted on Instagram asking friends and family not to request tickets from her daughter, Coco: "I apologize in advance for this blunt, but necessary statement. ... Coco's guest ticket request have already been accounted for. Unfortunately, I will not be able to hook you up with a ticket." The post resonated with other players. "Say it louder for the people in the back," Jessica Pegula wrote in a comment. While U.S. Open ticket prices surging on resale markets have caused fans plenty of angst, the allocation dance causes issues for players too.

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