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Florida Politics is facing serious questions after publishing an article suggesting that newly elected House District 87 Representative Emily Gregory βgave the nodβ to 22 Palm Beach County leaders to support Democrat David Jolly for Governor. Thereβs just one problem: key names on that list say it never happened. Gregory, who won a special election [β¦] The post Florida Politics Misfires on Jolly βEndorsements,β Lake Park Officials Push Back appeared first on Florida Jolt.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Republican Jonathan Rubin Files for Florida House District 87, Campaign Focused on Tax Relief, Lower Insurance Costs, and Strong, Safe Communities Palm Beach County, FL β Republican Jonathan Rubin has officially filed as a candidate for Florida House District 87, launching a campaign rooted in grassroots momentum and a deep understanding of [β¦] The post Republican Jonathan Rubin Files for Florida House District 87 appeared first on Florida Jolt.
BREAKING: PALM BEACH, FL β In a late-night session that reportedly lasted under 12 minutes, the Palm Beach County Commission voted unanimously to rename the island of Palm Beachβhome to Mar-a-Lago, fondly referred to be some as the βWinter White Houseββas βTrump Palm Beach,β citing what one commissioner described as the areaβs βundeniable brand alignment.β [β¦] The post PBC Commission Votes to Rename Palm Beach βTrump Palm Beachβ appeared first on Florida Jolt.
In the category of Decades-Old Problems, our National Debt is one of them, a seriously pervasive one. It ought to be close to National Priority No. 1, but over the years it has been subverted and literarily raped by Keynesian Economics (and its antiquated spawn, Modern Monetary Theory). Keynes believed that government should print vast [β¦] The post John R. Smith: National Debt Hits Stratosphere appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Palm Beach finally has the jewel-box theater it deserves, and its name is Glazer Hall. For anyone still calling the island a cultural desert, I have news: those days are over, and the snowbirds are starting to ask themselves a dangerous question β why fly back north at all. Glazer Hall: Palm Beachβs New Living [β¦] The post Glazer Hall is Palm Beachβs New Hot Spot appeared first on Florida Jolt.
As most of us already know, many new people/migrants move to Florida each day. But that number has changed significantly over the past few years. During the pandemic boom, the number was very high. By 2025-2026, the pace slowed. But Florida is still growing significantly. As of last December, on average for 2025, about 900-1200 [β¦] The post John R. Smith: Florida Net Migration Trends Are On the Move appeared first on Florida Jolt.
As a Florida resident and taxpayer, I could not be prouder of the direction our state continues to take. Once again, Floridaβs leaders are proving that common sense governance still exists and that taxpayers deserve a government focused on results, not ideology. The Florida House recently passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Dean Black that [β¦] The post Bob Rubin: Florida Leads the Nation by Killing DEI appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Everything has a downside and nuances. A job comes with obligations. Marriage means commitment and rules. Hard partying causes hangovers. Medical insurance requires you to pay premiums and deductibles. The same is true for ethnic, racial, workplace, and cultural diversity, because diversity exacts a price. And in some cases, the downside can expand into a [β¦] The post John R. Smith: Diversity Has Two Faces, and a Downside appeared first on Florida Jolt.
There was a time β back when politics still had some boundaries β when the spouse of a public figure was considered off-limits. They waved, smiled, baked cookies, and vanished back into polite privacy. But somewhere between the rise of social media and the age of self-branding, that all went out the window. Now the [β¦] The post Tracy Caruso: Are Political Spouses Public Figures? appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Tampa International Airport tried to pull the wool over our eyes with a viral post declaring pajamas persona non grata in the terminal. βThe pajama party has officially come to an end,β they posted on X, channeling their inner fashion police after a prior βCrocs crackdownβ gag. Travelers hit the roofβsome cheering, others clutching their [β¦] The post Tracy Caruso: Fashion Turbulence-Airport Sleepwear Faces Emergency Landing appeared first on Florida Jolt.
The James Madison Institute has conducted a poll that yields a fascinating and informative survey of how Florida voters think about key policy and political issues affecting the stateβs future. And that includes the 2026 elections. While Floridians are feeling the affordability crunch, there appear to be areas of broad agreement on issues such as [β¦] The post John R. Smith: How Close Is Your Thinking to the Average Florida Voter? appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Bill Panoff is the guy who can get you started on your first cruise. Youβve seen the ships stacked along the coastlineβPort Canaveral, Port Everglades, Miamiβfloating cities gleaming in the sun. Half the neighborhood seems to have boarded one. Panoff knows cruises and can guide you to enjoy more of whatβs out there. The former [β¦] The post Cruisingβs Comeback Kid: Bill Panoff-South Floridaβs SeaβSavvy Storyteller appeared first on Florida Jolt.
In a historic vote, the Florida House moved to obliterate non-school property taxes on homesteads, passing CS/CS/HJR 203 by 80-30, and now it goes to the Senate. This isnβt a tweakβitβs a full wipeout of county, city, and special district levies starting January 1, 2027, sparing only school board taxes while locking in funding for [β¦] The post Florida Property Tax Relief Coming-Maybe appeared first on Florida Jolt.
After nearly a century of the northern mockingbird being our state bird, House lawmakers want to crown the American flamingo as our new state birdβtranslation: snooze-fest over, sparkle on. Since 1937, the drab mockingbird has perched in our history books, serenading no one in particular. But 2026 is the year of unapologetic fabulousness, and the [β¦] The post Flamingo May Pink Slip Boring Mockingbird appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Thankfully, Associated Industries of Florida (AIF), along with The James Madison Institute (which is perhaps Floridaβs best line of defense for liberty), provides the research and policy recommendations that challenge the entrenched special interests that are trying to block the changes we need. After Florida suffered years of a crisis that witnessed insurers flee our [β¦] The post John R. Smith: Floridaβs Property Insurance Gains Under Attack by Trial Lawyers appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Christen Ritchey, a local family lawyer and public servant, is running for City Council to offer her experience and vision to the city. The election will take place on March 10, 2026. Β βI am running for Boca Raton City Council seat. Iβm running to help Boca progress economically and be revitalized, but I want to [β¦] The post Christen Ritchey for City Council: Preserving Boca Raton for Our Children appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Marc Wigder,Β real estate lawyer, investor, entrepreneur,Β and public servant, is the only incumbent running for City Council and is dedicated to serving Boca with his unique experience and approach. The election will take place on March 10, 2026. Β β I am the only incumbent running for real election and that is important.Electing a brand [β¦] The post Marc Wigder for City Council: Hands-On Attention for Boca Raton appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Once again, the city of Boca Raton is battling an ad hoc group of barely coherent Mandami supporting leftists, Republican nimbys, rabid βgreens,β Boca newbies, and some people who have always disliked, um, βNew Yorkers.β This is nothing new. These battles have been going on since I moved to Boca back in 1991-1992. What is [β¦] The post Jackβs 2026 Boca Raton Voter Guide appeared first on Florida Jolt.
With the March 10, 2026, election for Delray Beach City Commission Seat 2βthe vacancy left by State Rep. Rob Longβland-use attorney Andrea Keiser is running alongside challengers Judy Mollica and Delores Rangel. Letβs get to know this candidate who is passionate about smart growth, civility, and family priorities. What inspired you to run for a [β¦] The post Get to Know Andrea Keiser: Delray Beach Commission Candidate appeared first on Florida Jolt.
Mike Caruso Files for Election, Vows to Continue His Work as Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso is βHere to Help everyone in Palm Beach County.β WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2026) β Nearly six months into his tenure as Palm Beach Countyβs Clerk of the Circuit [β¦] The post Mike Caruso Files for Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of PBC appeared first on Florida Jolt.
