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“The governor wants to create a culture war that doesn’t exist. Merit, excellence and intelligence versus diversity, inclusion and equity,” said St. Pete City Council member Corey Givens. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

REDISTRICTING: DeSantis fired back at @RepJeffries saying “I will pay for you to come down to Florida and campaign. I’ll put you up in the Florida Governors Mansion” This came after the Minority Leader shared that his message to Florida Republicans is to “F around and find out”

Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress. wfla.com/news/national/…

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from office on Tuesday moments before the start of a hearing that could have led to a recommendation that she be expelled from Congress. wfla.com/news/florida/d…

OpenAI sent me this statement this morning in response to the investigation.

@AGJamesUthmeier Joined our morning crew today @WFLA to talk about the AG’s investigation into ChatGPT and what students are saying about the suspected shooters conversations leading up to the April 17th FSU shooting

If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder.   This criminal investigation will determine whether OpenAI bears criminal responsibility for ChatGPT’s actions in the Florida State University shooting last year. myfloridalegal.com/newsrelease/at…

ONE YEAR: – Today marks 1-year since the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University FSU held space for students on campus to pause for a moment of silence - everyone was welcomed to gather, write supportive notes, and honor the victims

Florida families are frustrated coming off of the 2026 legislative session, following yet another attempt to repeal the state’s so-called “free kill” law. wfla.com/news/florida/j…

Today, we launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT. AI should advance mankind, not destroy it. We’re demanding answers on OpenAI’s activities that have hurt kids, endangered Americans, and facilitated the recent FSU mass shooting. Wrongdoers must be held accountable.

#BREAKING President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi will no longer be serving as his attorney general after reports of her firing. wfla.com/top-stories/tr…

"A scenario that some policy experts say lawmakers can avoid with a property tax levy cap instead." @fsudwheeler joined @WFLAmackenzie to talk about our reform solution: a property tax levy cap. Learn more here: wfla.com/news/politics/…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not ruling out another White House bid after his failed 2024 campaign. wfla.com/news/florida/d…

The Trump administration is putting Florida in the spotlight, saying the Sunshine State is considered a “hot spot” for Medicaid fraud. wfla.com/news/florida/d…

favorite day of the year ☘️

Happy Sarge Kelly Day to all who celebrate. ☘️💚🇮🇪

It's the final week of the legislative session, and lawmakers are set to finish up on Friday, but one very important item is still up in the air: the state budget. wfla.com/news/florida/f…

PRONOUN USE: A bill moving quickly through the Florida House is sparking heated debate over free speech, religion, and workplace protections. wfla.com/news/florida/f… @WFLAmackenzie

The Trump Organization this week filed to trademark the use of President Trump’s name on airports, according to The Associated Press. wfla.com/news/national/…

GUN REFORM DEBATES: Gun control reform will soon be another topic of debate with lawmakers, particularly on age requirements passed after the Parkland shooting. wfla.com/news/florida-h…

@GovRonDeSantis issued a proclamation today for the legislature to meet for a Special Session on Redistricting. DATES: April 20th - April 24th Also spoke on a possible special session for Property Taxes