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Anthony Man is the political writer at the South Florida Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/author/anthony-man/

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

Amid continued Trump administration actions in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker cancels long-scheduled appearance as Florida Democratic dinner keynoter.
Party chair: “We wish him and all Americans well as this authoritarian power grab continues.”
#Florida #Politics #Trump #Democrats
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker cancels Florida political trip as dispute with Trump escalates

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, one of the most prominent Democrats leading opposition to President Donald Trump, has canceled his appearance at a weekend political event in Palm Beach County.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 4d

Election skeptics on the right don't like voting-by-mail and want paper ballots counted by hand.
Florida's secretary of state (Republican appointed by DeSantis) rejects idea of hand counting all mail ballots.
It's less accurate and would delay results, he says.
#Florida #politics
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Florida’s top election official rejects call to count all mail ballots by hand

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is balancing between many Republicans who distrust voting systems and reassuring Florida voters that elections can be trusted.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 6d

After waiting more than seven weeks for Gov. Ron DeSantis to set a special election to fill a vacant state representative seat, a candidate for the job wants a judge to order the governor to act.
“The Governor has refused to perform his statutory duty."
#Florida #politics
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Democratic candidate asks court to order DeSantis to set special election in Palm Beach County

After waiting more than seven weeks for Gov. Ron DeSantis to set a special election to fill a vacant state representative seat in Palm Beach County, a candidate for the job wants a judge to order t…

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 8d

DeSantis-picked state CFO arrives with Florida DOGE claims of wasteful spending and overtaxing in the state's biggest Democratic county.
Is it profligate spending by Democrats or hyperbole from Republicans?
#Florida #politics
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Florida CFO’s Broward figures sound shocking, but leave property tax picture murkier than before

The intent was clear: Depict Broward County government as a hotbed of wasteful, abusive and excessive spending. Reality isn’t as clear-cut.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 11d

Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't called a special election to fill a vacancy he created.
So President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and 114,648 other registered voters in a state House district in Palm Beach may go unrepresented during 2026 Florida legislative session.
#Florida #Politics
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114,650 voters in Palm Beach County may go without representation in 2026 legislative session

President Donald Trump and other residents may not have a member of the state House representing them during the 2026 Florida legislative session.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 12d

Losing candidate in Republican primary supports Democrat in general election.
Says his party doesn't understand the district and its needs.
“Instead they push far right Republican values over the needs of the people.”
#Florida #Politics

Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 12d

Maria Zack — who wants to end all vaccine mandates, eliminate property taxes, and believes Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election — is the new Republican nominee to run for a vacant seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
#Florida #Politics
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Maria Zack wins Republican primary to run for state representative in Palm Beach County

The winner of a Republican primary for House of Representatives wants to end vaccine mandates, eliminate property taxes and thinks Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 12d

Maria Zack — who wants to end all vaccine mandates, eliminate property taxes, and believes Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election — is the new Republican nominee to run for a vacant seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
#Florida #Politics
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Maria Zack wins Republican primary to run for state representative in Palm Beach County

The winner of a Republican primary for House of Representatives wants to end vaccine mandates, eliminate property taxes and thinks Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 14d

Florida governments can tout a lower tax rates — but property tax bills go up as values rise.
It's a routine part of a system that's difficult for many to understand.
#Florida #politics #taxes
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They cut the tax rate but my property tax bill is going up. What gives?

Every year, elected officials proclaim they’re holding the line on taxes. Sometimes they brag they’re cutting the tax rate. People often wonder why their tax bills keep going up.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 16d

Will Florida drastically shift away from property taxes?
Beyond the talking points, a thicket of complicated policy issues loom.
The politics are even more complicated.
Some state lawmakers don't fully understand the system.
#Florida #politics
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Push is on to cut Florida property taxes. Who’s helped and who’s hurt?

Florida lawmakers are navigating a political minefield: whether to radically reshape or even eliminate property taxes that cities and counties use to pay for critical services.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 18d

Florida governor candidate David Jolly rolls out endorsements from dozens of current and former elected officials the state's most Democratic county.
#Florida #Politics

Dozens of Broward Democratic leaders endorse David Jolly for governor

Broward County has lost some of its political swagger in recent years. But it is critical territory for any Democrat with hopes of winning statewide in Florida.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 21d

Two #Republicans competing in primary for Florida House nomination.
Candidate one: "My opponent is a single-issue conspiracy theorist."
Candidate two: “To call people names is very ridiculous and very unprofessional."
Primary is Sept. 30.
#Florida #Politics

Activist who argues 2020 election was stolen from Trump runs for Florida Legislature

Candidates in Florida House special Republican primary differ on vaccine mandates, property taxes, and who won 2020 presidential election. Neither one lives in the district they’re running in.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 24d

Maria Zack touted the Italygate theory about the 2020 election was supposedly stolen from Trump.
She's now running in a special primary for Republican nomination for Florida House of Representatives.
#Florida #Politics #Trump
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Activist who argues 2020 election was stolen from Trump runs for Florida Legislature

Candidates in Florida House special Republican primary differ on vaccine mandates, property taxes, and who won 2020 presidential election. Neither one lives in the district they’re running in.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 27d

U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz warns TikTok is a "psyops weapon" China uses to manipulate public opinion and divide Americans.
#Florida #Politics #TikTok
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Congressman says TikTok serves as Chinese ‘weapon’ sowing discord among young Americans

U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida says that China, via TikTok, is “making their kids smarter, they’re making our kids dumber. They’re feeding our kids false information.”

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 28d

It's hard to imagine former Gov. Jim Edgar of Illinois wininng a primary in today's Republican primary.
He died on Sunday.
This obituary written by long-ago colleagues Rick Person and Ray Long captures the essence of Edgar's long political career.
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Former two-term Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who led the state through much of the 1990s, dies at 79

Arguably one of Illinois’ most-popular governors, Jim Edgar, 79, led with a low-key persona a meticulous focus on fiscal matters aimed at preparing the state for the 21st century,

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 13

Mid-decade redistricting means Florida congressional candidates face uncertain paths.
An incumbent: “I actually hope that I’m running for reelection.
A challenger: "It’s tough to run a campaign when you don’t even know what your district will look like.”
#Florida #politics #redistricting
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Redistricting push from DeSantis and Trump creates uncertainty for Florida congressional candidates

An unusual redistricting effort means Florida congressional candidates — long-time incumbents and long-shot challengers — face uncertain paths. “I actually hope that I’m running for reelection.”…

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 11

Mayor who supported adding Trump's name to town street: “I don’t know why it has to be seen as so divisive. Honoring a president is an American tradition.”
Town commissioner (also a Republican): “I don’t see any reason for this.... We have serious issues to deal with."

Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 11

Divided town commissioners in Florida's Lauderdale-by-the-Sea vote to add another name to Sea Grape Drive.
The addition: "President Donald J. Trump Drive."
Vote followed hours of public comments.
#Florida #Politics #Trump
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A divided Lauderdale-by-the-Sea approves adding ‘President Donald J. Trump Drive’

Town commissioners voted to add “President Donald J. Trump” to the name of Sea Grape Drive after almost three hours of sometimes heated comments, mostly from opponents, who packed the room.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 10

Jennifer Jenkins announces challenge to appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody.
“I’m not going to lie,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be easy.... But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida."
#Florida #Politics
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Jennifer Jenkins, Democrat who defeated conservative school board member, announces U.S. Senate campaign

Jennifer Jenkins says she can overcome long odds for a Democrat in Florida and defeat appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie. I don’t think it’s going to be easy.”

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 9

There is political messaging in the official resolution that would add Trump's name to the street in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
It states that "the United States has thrived under President Trump's leadership," describes "his many accomplishments, and praises the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 9

Residents and business owners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a tranquil, seaside town in Florida, are split over a proposal to add President Donald Trump's name to Sea Grape Drive.
Will it lead to a long-term fracture?
Will it repel or attract tourists?
#Florida #Politics #Trump
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Idyllic small Florida town divided by move to add Donald Trump’s name to iconic street

Residents and business owners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are split over adding President Donald Trump’s name to town road Sea Grape Drive. Will it repel or attract tourists?

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 8

Touting start of Florida "Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" (no tax on guns and ammo), Gov. Ron DeSantis repeats support for changing law to allow open carrying of firearms.
Open carry allowed in many other states, DeSantis says, adds: "It’s not something that’s controversial."
#Florida #politics

Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 8

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick sues primary challenger Elijah Manley for defamation.
Lawsuit also says Manley has “stalked and cyberbullied” her on social media and seeks court order banning such conduct.
Manley then fundraises off of him being sued.
#Politics #Florida #Democrats
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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick accuses challenger of defamation, seeks $1 million in damages

Turning to a court of law, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is seeking monetary damages and a court order restricting challenger Elijah Manley’s political attacks.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 3

Audience at Christian school applauds Gov. DeSantis-Fla. Surgeon General Ladapo move to end vaccine mandates.
Public health experts appalled.
“Vaccines have been the most helpful public health measure we’ve ever enacted,” says Dr. Aileen Marty. “Nothing has saved more lives than vaccines, period.”

Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 3

Gov. Ron DeSantis moves to end all vaccine mandates in Florida.
His state surgeon general says mandates are like slavery.
#Florida #politics #vaccines
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Florida to end all vaccine mandates, surgeon general says

The announcement comes as kindergarten vaccine rates in Florida hit 20-year lows this year and continue to trail the national average.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 3

Paul Renner, former Florida House speaker, announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Florida govenror.
Congressman Byron Donalds (long in the race) campaign doesn't deign to use Renner's name in its response, referring instead to "new entrants."
#Politics #Florida