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DeSantis swipes at Trump during campaign blitz across Iowa
Ron DeSantis blitzed through Iowa during his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday, aiming for the kind of personal connections with voters that critics say have long eluded him while stepping up his verbal swipes at former President Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis is set to go on presidential campaign trail
Gov. Ron DeSantis is a busy man who’s about to get much busier, as he shifts his focus from state concerns to a campaign to be the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee.

DeSantis campaign will receive $500K raised by super PAC, source says
A super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential run has raised $500,000 into a separate draft committee that is expected to be transferred directly to his campaign in the coming days

Ron DeSantis raises $8.2 million in first 24 hours after launching presidential campaign
Gov. Ron DeSantis has raised a record $8.2 million in the first 24 hours after the launch of his 2024 presidential campaign, as he barrels toward an expensive and combative primary led by former President Donald Trump.
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Boaters beware: Horton Park Boat Ramp will be closed for 10 days
The Horton Park Boat Ramp will be closing for a little more than a week due to the Caloosahatchee Connect Construction Project.

Crews working to discover whale’s cause of death
For hours crews worked to save a whale stuck and stranded in a marina, but unfortunately, the whale died later that day.

How the 2023 Turkey Watch report and our tax dollars are related
The 2023 turkey watch report is out now. It’s an annual independent review of Florida’s budget and helps us figure out exactly where our tax dollars are going.

Man sues Collier County Schools for violating sunshine laws
Alfie Oaks sued the Collier County school district, claiming they didn’t follow proper procedures while hiring the new superintendent.