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Thursday, May 2, 2024

New poll shows DeSantis in strong position over Democratic rivals

The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll shows a majority of likely Florida voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction. Members also give Gov. Ron DeSantis high marks.

However, three of Florida’s 10 media markets believe Florida is on the wrong track: Tallahassee, West Palm and Miami-Fort Lauderdale.

“As I shared recently at our Legislative Fly-In, if Florida was a stock I would buy as much as I can afford,” said Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson. “As we enter an important election year for keeping Florida, Florida, there’s no better time to unite the business community for good to ensure the right things continue to happen.”

The Florida Chamber poll also found that DeSantis is in a strong position. He holds a double-digit lead over all potential Democratic challengers heading into his re-election campaign.

DeSantis enjoys a 12 percent lead over former Gov. Charlie Crist, benefiting from 89 percent support from Republicans and 49 percent support from NPAs. DeSantis leads Crist among NPA’s by 16 percent.

The governor also enjoys a 12 percent lead over Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, benefiting from 90 percent support from Republicans and 46 percent support from NPAs. DeSantis leads Fried among NPA’s by 7 percent.

Shockingly light sentence in hit-and-run death

A Village of Antrim Dells resident was shocked to read about the sentence a woman received after a hit-and-run crash on Rolling Acres Road claimed the life of a pedestrian and seriously injured a second man.

They are ruining the reasons people have chosen The Villages

A Village of St. James resident who moved to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown a decade ago, fears The Villages is ruining the reason people chose to buy homes here.

We should be appalled that The Villages will host cold-hearted dog killer

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Silver Lake resident says she is appalled that The Villages will play host to a rising GOP star who is an admitted dog killer.

Gate attendants can’t keep people out of The Villages

A Village of Santo Domingo resident has come to the realization that The Villages is not truly a gated community. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Resident thrilled about Costco coming to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Polo Ridge resident says she is thrilled that Costco Wholesale is coming to The Villages.