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Florida Attorney General: Why This Race Matters

April 16, 2026

Florida’s Attorney General is the state’s top law enforcement officer, charged with fighting corruption, protecting consumers, and holding the powerful accountable. That’s what makes the 2026 race between Republican James Uthmeier and Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez so extraordinary: Uthmeier, the…

Court wants you to forget Hope Florida scandal; we suggest you remember on Nov. 3

October 15, 2026

Hope Florida was back in the news last week when Florida’s First District Court of Appeals ordered the grand jury report expunged, saying the jury made mistakes and was wrong to declare state leaders misspent the money. This apparently means…

Sugar Daddies: Florida Crystals execs, other ‘billionaires for Byron’ raise cash for Donalds

October 14, 2026

So, did you get your invitation? Or maybe it got lost in the mail. One thing’s for sure, you don’t want to miss the swanky reception and dinner being held for Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in West Palm Beach…

Uthmeier: Billionaires’ favorite candidate for Attorney General

October 8, 2026

The former CEO of comic book/action movie juggernaut Marvel has become the latest billionaire to shower big bucks on Florida Attorney General candidate James Uthmeier. According to Florida Politics, Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter (net worth: $5.9 billion) and his wife, Laura,…

How important will corruption be to voters on Nov. 3?

October 1, 2026

Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson wrote in the New York Times (paywalled) this week that pocketbook issues — most notably the price of gas — will be a major factor in the upcoming midterm elections, and that’s not good for…

Amendment 3 could have huge impact on clean water, Everglades restoration

September 29, 2026

VoteWater, a South Florida-based clean-water advocacy group, is warning Floridians that Amendment 3, the Homestead Tax Exemptions, Property Assessments, and Spending Restrictions Amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot, could have a devastating impact on clean water and Florida’s natural environment.…

Investigate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

September 25, 2026

“Alligator Alcatraz” was built in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, basically right in the middle of the Everglades. At least 20 acres of new pavement was laid; stadium lighting lit up the sky for miles around, affecting panther…

VoteWater endorses Steve Friedman in Islamorada Village Council race

September 24, 2026

VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Steve Friedman in the Islamorada Village Council Seat 2 race. Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and the former Commodore of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. He helped form Florida…

VoteWater endorses Gloria Romero Roses in HD 113 race

September 24, 2026

VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Gloria Romero Roses in the Florida House District 113 race. “Gloria is keenly aware of the connection between clean water and a vibrant economy,” said Gil Smart, VoteWater Executive Director. “And…

You can’t Vote Water if you’re not registered to vote!

September 22, 2026

If we’re ever going to make progress on cleaner water, people who support our waterways and wild Florida in general need to get themselves to the polls. Below is a rundown of how to register; how to request a vote-by-mail…

SPEAK OUT: Proposal by EPA, Army would strip clean water protections

September 17, 2026

The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army are giving you until Oct. 9 to speak out on a proposed rule change that could strip Clean Water Act protections from up to 95% of wetlands and 79%…

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