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John Pacenti

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I'm the government impact reporter for USA Today Network Florida. I live in South Florida.

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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 18h
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Amendment 3 strips money to fund for mosquito control, opponents say
If the property tax amendment passes, municipalities have said that would mean less money for public safety, hospitals — and, yes, mosquito control.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Why Florida property insurance is the key issue in governor's election
Property insurance is the biggest issue in the governor's race with the candidates each saying the other is lying, leaving voters wondering.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The industry and school owners warn that over 90% of cosmetology, esthetic and barbering programs could lose eligibility because the Trump administration’s formula fails to account for unreported cash tips and early-career business building www.palmbeachpost.com/videos/news/...
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Tell us what you think about the Florida governor's race | poll
Democrat gubernatorial David Jolly says he won't debate Byron Donalds, accusing him of bad faith and trying to dictate terms. What do voters think?
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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David Jolly accuses Byron Donalds of 'bad faith,' declines debates
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly says he won't debate Republican Byron Donalds, accusing Donalds of acting in 'bad faith.'
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/news/p...
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Pediatricians, Dems denounce Donalds' comments tying measles to immigrants
Florida pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Bergman says misinformation on vaccines means some of his tiny patients are going unprotected from diseases.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
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Florida sheriffs launch ad blitz against Amendment 3
About two dozen sheriffs and representatives from several police and fire unions came together to voice dissent about Florida's Amendment 3 plan.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/09/2026
US judge blocks DHS from threatening prosecution against man who criticized ICE
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US judge blocks DHS from threatening prosecution against man who criticized ICE
David Streever was issued a ‘warning notice’ after sending an email critical of ICE to the agency’s director in January
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 14/09/2026
“Homegrown” digs into American extremism—and argues it’s far more familiar than we let on.
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The Proud Boys next door
"Homegrown" digs into American extremism—and argues it's far more familiar than we let on.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Will the race of the gubernatorial candidates be something voters take into account this November?https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/14/could-white-democratic-candidate-black-gop-race-deciding-factor-florida-governor-election/91257911007/
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Florida governor matchup scrambles race, party lines | Exclusive
Race could prove as important as affordability and ideology in choosing Florida's next governor, experts say.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/p...
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Swiping MAGA right or liberal left dealbreakers in today's dating world
Smoking? Kids? Finances? Political alignment is now at the forefront for those looking for romance in today's world of dating and finding a partner.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Nixon fires back at Loomer for Trump advisor's 'racist tirade'
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon brushed off far-right podcaster Laura Loomer's racist rant by mocking Loomer's past online stunts.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Check out this article from The Palm Beach Post: How Angie Nixon turned grassroots activism into a political phenomenon www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/p...
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How Angie Nixon turned grassroots activism into a political phenomenon
Opponents keep underestimating Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon. But the mother, bookstore owner and union organizer is now a political threat.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Some professional news. I was honored tonight by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Chapter, as journalist of the year.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
tallahassee.com
Dems pounce after grand jury finds DeSantis team misused Medicaid money
A grand jury found the DeSantis administration misused taxpayer funds by redirecting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement into a state charity.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
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Bryan Avila key Hispanic voice for Byron Donalds' governor campaign
Raised in Hialeah by Cuban immigrant parents, Bryan Avila is Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds' choice as running mate.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/p...
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Is GOP surge in Florida primary turnout concern for Dems? | Exclusive
Despite all the political headwinds in their favor, Democrats lost the raw voter turnout contest this primary. Here's a look inside the numbers.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/news/p...
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Can Florida Democratic socialist Larkin upset U.S. Rep. Moskowitz?
Democrat Oliver Larkin is running on a populist platform that includes Medicare for all, universal child care, and paid family leave.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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John Pacenti (@jpacenti) on X
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/p...
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Florida AG goes after New York Times in attempt to ‘chill First Amendment’
Florida AG James Uthmeier is again making national headlines. This time he has demanded internal info from the New York Times, criticizing its news practices.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/s...
palmbeachpost.com
Why renters could pay the price for Florida's property tax break
The GOP's property tax measure will hurt those living paycheck to paycheck, whether it be renters or those who rely on public transit, opponents say.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
tallahassee.com
Affordability is heart of Florida's upcoming primary governor's race
Facing an enormous cash deficit, can Democrat Jolly ride the anti-incumbent, anti-Trump wave by appealing to voters on the affordability issue.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/s...
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Judge rules Florida property tax ballot language misleading
A judge ruled the ballot language for a Florida property tax amendment is misleading and must be rewritten.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The country may be hopelessly divided, but hatred of automated surveillance cameras that employ artificial intelligence crosses party lines, uniting civil libertarians and the don’t-tread-on-me crowd. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/c...
palmbeachpost.com
Inside the revolt against Florida's controversial police security cameras
Residents are pushing back against surveillance cameras, arguing they're an invasion of privacy. The issue has escalated ahead of the mid-term elections.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Check out this article from The Palm Beach Post: Tate brothers trying to unmask anonymous users from Elon Musk's X www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/c...
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Tate brothers trying to unmask anonymous users from Elon Musk's X
While Andrew and Tristan Tate await possible extradition to face criminal sex charges, they want to unmask X users who they say defamed them.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Mum on a Florida governor endorsement, has DeSantis created GOP bad blood?
The governor has not only refused to endorse Byron Donalds but is also ignoring Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and former state House Speaker Paul Renner.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/p...
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Sen. Ashley Moody faces more scrutiny over $10M Hope Florida scandal
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody faces scrutiny in Hope Florida scandal and her role in funneling $10M in taxpayer funds meant for children were diverted.
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90for90.bsky.social @90for90.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🚨“Williams used Trump's own words, ’I'm suing myself,’ to conclude that the settlement amounted to collusion between the president his own Justice Department. Judge Williams carefully grounded her findings in Supreme Court cases, written by Donald Trump's allies,…” www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Meet the Florida judge who took on Trump and Alligator Alcatraz
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams is no stranger to taking on the MAGA agenda. Now she has slammed President Trump's settlement with the IRS.
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 30/06/2025
Last year, a Florida village enacted a policy barring public employees from speaking to the press without permission from top officials. Now, @rcfp.org attorneys are representing @kbindependent.org in a lawsuit arguing that the law is unconstitutional.
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Florida newsroom sues Key Biscayne over unconstitutional ‘gag’ policy
A policy that bars public employees from speaking to the press violates the First Amendment, RCFP attorneys argue in the lawsuit.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 17/05/2025
After being hired to promote Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program, Deloitte Consulting priced reports about its own marketing performance at $300,000 a month. A final report, which was due in February, could cost the state nearly half a million. ➡️ Read the full story: propub.li/3YOiJ66
An excerpt of Deloitte’s marketing contract shows its $300,000 per month expenditure on reports on its own performance, $250,000 per month for community outreach, $478,000 Final Marketing and Outreach Campaign Report, and $10.7 million total budget.
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Jelani Cobb @jelaniya.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A few words on journalism, risk and what I actually said.
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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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Bezos' offering
The owner of the Washington Post serves up the Free Press
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
“European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said: ‘Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.’”
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‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack
France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Local news is our community's lifeline kbindependent.org/2025/02/28/l...
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Local news is our community's lifeline - Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleIn today’s world, it can feel like we’re drowning in information—from endless news feeds and blogs to social media posts around the clock. Yet when it comes to our own communities, there ...
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
We are arms dealers to terrorists.
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 21/02/2025
AP could have been cowardly and rolled over for Trump. “We had to comply or we’d lose [funding/access/privileges]” like so many orgs are doing. It would have been easy for them to say “gulf of America” But it never stops there. They got the memo. Good job AP.
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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The Mississippi Legislature is NOT a "public body" and NOT subject to the Open Meetings Act under state law, a judge has ruled. That means a quorum of House Republicans will be able to continue to meet and make key legislative decisions in private. #MSLeg @nickjudin.bsky.social reports:
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Mississippi Legislature Not a ‘Public Body,’ Judge Rules
The Mississippi Legislature is not a public body and not subject to the state’s Open Meetings Act, a Hinds County Chancery Court judge ruled.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens
The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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The Path to American Authoritarianism
What comes after democratic breakdown.
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
my latest …”Along the Coast: Money, sand and Mother Nature" on The Coastal Star: thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blo...
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Along the Coast: Money, sand and Mother Nature
Protecting beaches from erosion is difficult enough, but extra steps are needed when man-made structures, such as the Boynton Inlet, block the natural southerly flow of sand. On the inlet’s Ocean Ridg...
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Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
A new @reuters.com poll finds Americans have a dim view of many of the Trump administration's blizzard of executive actions, including the Jan. 6 pardons and his effort to limit birthright citizenship. But they *really* don't like the Gulf of America thing. www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I want to do a bigger thing about this later but as establishment media caves to Trump and thousands of angry mid-level government employees (the kind who Maggie et al. don't talk to) look for someone to talk to, there will be tons of great stories of independent journalists. Let's support them.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/01/2025
In a remarkable sequence of events at the State Capitol in Florida, Republican legislative leaders rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’s call for a special session on illegal immigration and overrode one of his budget vetoes.
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Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.
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CNN @cnn.com · 27/01/2025
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
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Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Delray Beach: Firefighter at the wheel in Brightline crash was investigated for DUI for running into tree in 2023https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/delray-beach-firefighter-at-wheel-in-brightline-crash-was-investi
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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Costco won't join DEI backlash. Why shareholders rejected anti-'woke' proposal.
Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a right-leaning think tank that urged management to investigate the business risks of DEI.
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
www.the-sun.com/news/1337072... STILL HERE CNN anchor Jim Acosta gives defiant sign off as his future hangs in the balance after being demoted from morning slot
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CNN star gives defiant sign off as his future hangs in balance after demotion
CNN anchor Jim Acosta vowed he’s still reporting from Washington in a snarky message to viewers as speculation about his future continues to swirl. Acosta’s future with the network is up in t…
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John Pacenti @jpacenti.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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Delray Beach: Firefighter at wheel in Brightline crash was investigated for DUI for running into tree in 2023
Police body camera video from the scene of a June 2023 crash involving firefighter David Wyatt in downtown Delray Beach. Wyatt was also the driver of a city aerial ladder fire truck Dec. 28 that was h...
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