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John Kennedy

@JKennedyReport

Florida capital reporter for @USAToday Network..Ex-@OrlandoSentinel, @SunSentinel, others. Tracks state govt., politics & more. Enjoys fine irony.

 Tallahassee, FL
Joined July 2009
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"Lining their own pockets." Inside Erika Donalds' charter school empire. naplesnews.com/story/news/po… via @ndn
"Lining their own pockets." Inside Erika Donalds' charter school empire.

"Lining their own pockets." Inside Erika Donalds' charter school empire.

Erika Donalds' education companies received $30 million in taxpayer money. Experts say that will pose an possible conflict of interest.

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Nate Monroe@NateM_TributaryOct 29
New @TheFloridaTrib | On Nov. 3, Florida voters will choose among candidates facing accusations that include sexual harassment, association with white supremacists and a range of other kinds of corruption. So we wondered, just how toxic do you have to be to lose in Florida?
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The Florida GOP bid to flip 4 congressional seats may flop. Republicans' tilt of the table in Florida to pick up Dem seats isn't paying off, with Trump underwater. tallahassee.com/story/news/p… via @tdonline
The Florida GOP bid to flip 4 congressional seats may flop

The Florida GOP bid to flip 4 congressional seats may flop

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a map to flip four seats, but Florida Republicans now face a tougher path to victory. What happened?

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Jason Garcia@Jason_GarciaOct 29
Byron Donalds just took $100K from: 1) A developer who sold 4 acres of land to the state last year for more than $80 million – in a land deal approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis, AG James Uthmeier, CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson 2) Elon Musk's SpaceX
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A Sarasota teacher faces new state discipline after student clash. @AGJamesUthmeier targeted her and state DOE follows up with charges. heraldtribune.com/story/news… via @heraldtribune
A Sarasota teacher faces new state discipline after student clash

A Sarasota teacher faces new state discipline after student clash

A Sarasota County teacher faces new state discipline after student clash drew attorney general's attention.

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If Amendment 3 passes... Cops will be laid off. Fire departments won’t be able to respond. Libraries will shutter and neighborhood parks will start charging fees, a wide coalition of critics say. Still, many Floridians just don’t buy it. tallahassee.com/story/news/p… via @tdonline
Why these Florida voters are backing Amendment 3 property tax cuts

Why these Florida voters are backing Amendment 3 property tax cuts

Some Florida voters favor Amendment 3, a property tax cut that critics warn could slash essential public services.

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Miami Herald@MiamiHeraldOct 22
How Byron and Erika Donalds’ wealth hinges on millions in state education dollars miamiherald.com/news/politic…
How Byron and Erika Donalds’ wealth hinges on millions in state education dollars

How Byron and Erika Donalds’ wealth hinges on millions in state education dollars

Erika Donalds’ companies have received $30 million from state-funded charter schools, and expect another $15.7 million this year.

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Why these Florida voters are backing Amendment 3 property tax cuts. They've heard the warnings. They still want the tax break. tallahassee.com/story/news/p… via @tdonline
Why these Florida voters are backing Amendment 3 property tax cuts

Why these Florida voters are backing Amendment 3 property tax cuts

Some Florida voters favor Amendment 3, a property tax cut that critics warn could slash essential public services.

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Gary Fineout
@fineoutOct 21
The 1st DCA has just released more Hope Florida docs. This shows that it was Fla AG @JamesUthmeierFL who last Friday asked the court to block the airing of Hope Florida ads. The court rejected the request. Hours later the RPOF filed a lawsuit in Highlands County about it ...
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Jason Garcia@Jason_GarciaOct 20
The first rule of Medicaid theft club is you do not let anyone else talk about Medicaid theft club.
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.@GovRonDeSantis and Fla GOP doing all it can to keep Floridians from connecting the dots in what central player @AGJamesUthmeier once called a "big nothing burger."
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ICYMI: Republicans sue Jolly, Dems and TV stations over Hope Florida grand jury ads tampabay.com/news/florida-po…
Republicans sue Jolly, Dems and TV stations over Hope Florida grand jury ads

Republicans sue Jolly, Dems and TV stations over Hope Florida grand jury ads

The Republican Party of Florida says it will “suffer irreparable harm” from ads about a leaked grand jury report.

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Jacob Ogles@jacoboglesOct 19
The people who think Hope Florida was no big deal sure seem to be going out of their way to make sure nobody knows what happened.
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Many of these people have been out of power for eight days. Instead of showing empathy, he yells at them. Remarkable window into this man.
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@ReOpenChrisOct 17
Governor DeSantis had to deal with a cadre of disgruntled boomerettes at yesterday’s Hurricane Isaias presser. “I have to care about everybody. We can’t just focus on only YOU.”
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A tick-tock on the conspiracy behind Hope Florida. W/@GovRonDeSantis, @AGJamesUthmeier & @SenAshleyMoody at the helm of the $10M diversion.
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@TB_TimesOct 18
Even a deadly hurricane didn’t stop Hope Florida deal. Here’s how it unfolded | Link in bio
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Gary Fineout
@fineoutOct 16
Florida @GovRonDeSantis this a.m. is being confronted with some angry Northwest Fla residents in Milton. One person yells out "We need help" while others are complaining about pressure they say what was placed on local officials to reopen schools. ...
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Nate Monroe@NateM_TributaryOct 15
New @TheFloridaTrib | Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" layered new criteria onto Medicaid eligibility for immigrants. In Florida, enforcing those rules falls to a beleaguered and hollowed out state agency that is pulling eligible people into a bureaucratic vortex.
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Scott Maxwell@Scott_MaxwellOct 16
Three people were either convicted or pled to crimes in a scheme meant to help Jason Brodeur get into the Florida Senate. Now voters will decide whether he deserves to stay there. This race should be bellwether for Florida. 1/2 orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Maxwell: Brodeur vs. Lowndes will show whether scandals matter in Florida

Maxwell: Brodeur vs. Lowndes will show whether scandals matter in Florida

Maxwell: Three people were either convicted or pled to crimes in a scheme meant to help Jason Brodeur win a seat in the Florida Senate in 2020. Now, Brodeur, a Republican, wants voters to let him...

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Data centers dog Donalds into the campaign homestretch. Debates go dark in Florida 2026…and much more. This week in Florida politics. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Data centers dog Donalds, no debates October surprise and Flock cameras

Data centers dog Donalds, no debates October surprise and Flock cameras

Podcast Episode · Inside Florida Politics · October 15 · 23m

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Data centers dog Donalds, no debates October surprise and Flock cameras. This week in Florida politics. Listen up! omny.fm/shows/inside-florida…
Data centers dog Donalds, no debates October surprise and Flock...

Data centers dog Donalds, no debates October surprise and Flock...

Data centers give Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds heartburn, no debates are a new abnormal in Florida elections and our Poll of Polls asks: Are you in favor of the use of Flock...

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Unplugged: TV debates go dark this election season in Florida. For first time in decades, voters can't size up candidates in debates. No "FanGate," "he-coon," or "Bubba in the headlights" moments in '26 election. tallahassee.com/story/news/p… via @tdonline
Unplugged: TV debates go dark this election season in Florida

Unplugged: TV debates go dark this election season in Florida

Political candidates are skipping televised debates this year in Florida and elsewhere, in part because of fears of viral social media gaffes.

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