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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.15.26 — Burnin’ today: Haben, DeSantis, Fishback, Pericola, Peguero, UFC & World Cup #FlaPol flapol.com/4eqlNfA

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.15.26

First Take: Florida’s movers and shakers

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Intellectual diversity strengthens public trust. Ryan Owens (@fsuigc): #Florida's universities are strong. But #ViewpointDiversity is weak.  #FlaPol flapol.com/3S9CB36

Ryan Owens: Florida's universities are strong. Viewpoint diversity is weak.

Florida universities excel, but intellectual diversity deserves greater attention.

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One BOCC contest, three school board races contested in Clay County Reporting by @fabriziogowdy #FlaPol flapol.com/43EV6yN

One Commission contest, three school board races contested in Clay County

Qualifying has ended and the ballot is finalized

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A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink. Last Call for 6.15.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida #FlaPol flapol.com/4ospSo2

Last Call for 6.15.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.

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Amid extra Sessions, @IleanaGarciaUSA raises $40K to defend SD 36 against new challenger Reporting by @JesseScheckner #FlaPol flapol.com/4uyY1Eh

Amid extra Sessions, Ileana Garcia raises $40K to defend SD 36 against new challenger

More than half of Garcia’s haul came from 2 healthcare and real estate companies.

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New healthcare battles are taking shape. Diagnosis for 6.15.26: Checking the pulse of Florida healthcare news and policy #FlaPol flapol.com/4a1180a

Diagnosis for 6.15.26: Checking the pulse of Florida healthcare news and policy

Healthcare headlines, policy shifts, funding wins and access challenges.

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.@CarlosGSmith, West Central Florida Labor Council back Luis Salazar in HD 64 race Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/4uHnHON

Carlos Guillermo Smith, West Central Florida Labor Council back Luis Salazar in HD 64 race

Salazar is 1 of 3 Democrats running for the seat, alongside former Tampa City Council Member Mike Suarez and John Rodriguez.

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.@Paula4FLHouse47 exploring legal action to make ballot in HD 47 Reporting by @JacobOgles #FlaPol flapol.com/4vQAS10

Paula Stark exploring legal action to make ballot in HD 47

Division of Elections officials say the incumbent failed to properly submit financial disclosures. She says they had an electronic copy.

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.@JaneCastor warns property tax changes could mean ‘brutal choices’ for @CityofTampa budget Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/4ovaE1G

Jane Castor warns property tax changes could mean ‘brutal choices’ for Tampa budget

She estimated the amendment would cut at least $35M in city property tax revenue in 2028 and at least $60M in 2029.

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.@JNJVision pumping $1B into First Coast manufacturing facility Reporting by @DrewDixon30 #FlaPol flapol.com/4ovADG3

Johnson & Johnson pumping $1B into First Coast manufacturing facility

Johnson & Johnson's additional facility is expected to be operational in 2028.

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SD 38 candidates stack up very different war chests heading into Summer Reporting by @JesseScheckner #FlaPol flapol.com/49XZb4O

SD 38 candidates stack up very different war chests heading into Summer

Corporate interests and political committees fueled much of the incumbent’s fundraising, while her Democratic challenger leaned on individual donors.

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The biggest surprises from Candidate Qualifying Week 2026. Analysis via @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/4xsoMwL

The biggest surprises from Candidate Qualifying Week 2026

DeSantis' new map scrambled the board. The deadline did the rest.

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.@TimBoyumTV drives 6,000 miles — with an Orlando airboat stop — for "Across America at 250," airing June 17 at 8 p.m. on @BN9 and @MyNews13. Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL flapol.com/4ozFZQW #FlaPol

Spectrum News rediscovers the American spirit in 'Across America at 250'

Tim Boyum's "Across America at 250" airs June 17 on Bay News 9 and Spectrum News 13.

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.@CharlieCrist joins calls to cancel @KanyeWest concert in Tampa over antisemitic remarks Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/4ozFVka

Charlie Crist joins calls to cancel Ye concert in Tampa over antisemitic remarks

Crist’s involvement is notable, particularly as he campaigns in neighboring St. Petersburg.

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.@RonDeSantis continues pressing @FloridaGOP for Primary debates in Governor's race Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4e7mjjG

Ron DeSantis continues pressing for GOP Primary debates in Governor's race

Will the state party reverse its position?

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After filing late, @KenWelch's latest PC fundraising shows him still far behind @CharlieCrist Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/43CRUUh

After filing late, Ken Welch's latest PC fundraising shows him still far behind Charlie Crist

Welch raised far less than half what Crist's PC raised in the same period.

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'I want your f*cking addresses': @MarkMadDogDavis threatens to 'dox' Sons of Confederate Veterans members over Confederate flag flying in Hillsborough Reporting by @FabrizioGowdy #FlaPol flapol.com/4uAqDgc

CD 16 candidate threatens to 'dox' Sons of Confederate Veterans members over Confederate flag...

'I want your f*cking addresses.'

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Red-tape watchdog @SkipFoster — former @TDonline publisher and founder of @RedTapeFL — takes his permitting crusade to @CapitalTigerBay on June 18. Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/4a3lZzZ

Skip Foster to cut the red tape at Capital Tiger Bay on June 18

Former Tallahassee Democrat publisher takes his red-tape crusade to a roast-friendly crowd.

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Lawsuit challenges constitutional amendment that would increase homestead exemption Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4uDdEKG

Lawsuit challenges constitutional amendment that would increase homestead exemption

Will courts stop voters from weighing in on property taxes?

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Florida’s digital future depends on economic leadership like Project Tango Op-ed via @JDubyaGrant #FlaPol flapol.com/44bSpou

Jamie Grant: Florida’s digital future depends on economic leadership like Project Tango

On data centers, Palm Beach County can lead or be left behind.

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Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris endorses @OGilbert in CD 24 hometown showdown Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/3SbX2fB

Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris endorses Oliver Gilbert in CD 24 hometown showdown

The sitting Mayor backs the predecessor he succeeded.

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