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Florida Republicans Sue Democratic Governor Candidate David Jolly, Seek to Block TV Ad About Hope Florida Scandal

The Republican Party of Florida has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a campaign advertisement by Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly regarding the Hope Florida program.

Latin Times · 6h ago

Hope Florida Scandal: Lawmakers Demand Resignations After $10 Million Grand Jury Report

Florida lawmakers are demanding resignations, legislative reforms and greater transparency after a leaked grand jury report concluded that Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money and routed it through the Hope Florida Foundation for political purposes.

Latin Times · Aug 27

Florida Republicans Remove 'Deportation Depot' Merchandise Over Complaints From Home Depot

The Republican Party of Florida removed deportation-themed merchandise following complaints from Home Depot

Latin Times · Aug 18, 2025

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Three Contractors Helping Build 'Alligator Alcatraz' Reportedly Donated To DeSantis And Florida Republicans

Three contractors helping build the migrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have reportedly donated money to the Florida GOP and Governor Ron DeSantis

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025

Vice Chair Of Florida Republican Party Was Convicted For Having a Relationship With An Inmate While Being a Jail Guard: Report

Florida Republican Party Vice Chair Jovanté Teague was convicted in a 2019 case stemming from an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female inmate while he was employed as a county jail guard

Latin Times · May 5, 2025

Marco Rubio addresses being passed on as Trump's VP: 'I get to stay in Florida, that's awesome'

The senator made the comment during a breakfast meeting for the Republican Party of Florida

Latin Times · Jul 18, 2024

Florida Republicans join forces with hemp industry to prevent marijuana legalization in the state

Voters will determine in November whether recreational marijuana is legalized in Florida

Latin Times · Jul 14, 2024

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Trump's 18-Year-Old Son To Become GOP Convention Delegate

Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, will be a delegate to the GOP Convention.

International Business Times · May 9, 2024

Ousted Florida Republican cleared of rape allegation but faces video voyeurism charge

Police have asked prosecutors to charge the ousted chair Christian Ziegler with illegally video recording the sexual encounter he had with a female acquaintance on Oct. 2.

WEKU · Jan 19, 2024

Florida GOP Chairman Investigated for Sex Scandal, Faces Ousting

Florida's Republican Party in turmoil as chairman Christian Ziegler faces investigation for video voyeurism and alleged rape scandal. Hypocrisy at its finest.

Rape-accused Florida GOP chair is suspended and has salary cut to $1

The process of removing Christian Ziegler as chair following accusations of rape and sexual assault made against him began on Sunday

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Florida GOP censures Chair Ziegler among scandalous behavior allegations

Explore the recent censure of Christian Ziegler, chairman of the Florida GOP, accused of scandalous behavior, and the ripple effects in the party.

Florida GOP suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation

Ziegler is accused of raping a woman with whom he and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, had a prior consensual sexual relationship, according to police records.

WEKU · Dec 17, 2023

Sen. Scott joins DeSantis in calling for resignation of state GOP chair amid rape investigation

The Republican Party of Florida chairman is facing mounting pressure to resign as police investigate a rape allegation

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

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The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary

The Republican Party of Florida is removing a loyalty oath as a condition for getting on the presidential primary ballot

Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022

‘My son has never voted’: Mom rejects Sen. Marco Rubio’s claim that politics motivated Hialeah attack

MIAMI — Diana Rosa Lopez isn’t sure exactly what started the fight between her son and an ex-white supremacist canvassing for Sen. Marco Rubio outside her home in Hialeah on Sunday.

Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022

If DeSantis wins and runs for president, would he have to resign as governor? There are options

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It was the debate question Gov. Ron DeSantis squarely avoided: “Why don’t you look in the eyes of the people of the State of Florida and say to them, if you’re reelected, you will serve a full four-year term as governor?’’ Democratic rival Charlie Crist asked Monday…

Ballotpedia · Oct 8, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis receives $166.5 million, with Republican Governors Association as top donor

Gov. Ron DeSantis is the top fundraiser in Florida state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to campaign finance reports made to the Florida Secretary of State, the governor received $166,578,634 in total contributions and spent $42,429,904 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept. 2, 2022. DeSantis is…

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Miami Herald · Sep 7, 2022

DeSantis 2018 campaign got $25,000 from nonprofit secretly funded by FPL cash, records show

MIAMI — In the run-up to the 2018 election, Broken Promises — a mysterious nonprofit group registered to a UPS box in the nation’s capital — gave $25,000 to a political committee called Consumers for Energy Fairness. It was the first donation the committee received that year.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 30, 2022

DeSantis allegation about Crist running mate called ‘a lie’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Charlie Crist’s running mate Karla Hernandez-Mats should be disqualified from running for office, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday, after alleging the Miami teachers union chief protected a middle school teacher convicted of sexually abusing several students for years. The Crist camp called it “a lie.”

Ballotpedia · Jun 17, 2022

Florida attorney general raises $1.2 million this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Department of State, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has raised $1.2 million and spent $416,969 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Moody is currently ranked fourth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Charlie Crist hones message a year into campaign trail for Florida governor

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist on Wednesday continued to hone his messaging as he faces a competitive Democratic primary for Florida governor, attacking Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as “the worst governor in Florida’s modern era” and avoiding any mention of his primary opponents.

Miami Herald · May 4, 2022

Will debate over abortion affect Florida governor’s race? Democrats hope so

MIAMI — Lily Kalandjian, a 19-year-old University of Florida junior, was checking her social media Monday night when she got a notification about the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggesting the court will strike down Roe v. Wade.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2022

Disney gave Florida GOP $125,000 before pausing contributions over ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. donated $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida at the beginning of this year’s legislative session, according to new filings with the state.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

Editorial: Big Tobacco’s powerful ally: the Florida Supreme Court

Special interests have many friends at the Florida Supreme Court. The people have one — Justice Jorge Labarga.

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