Despite Ron DeSantis' lobbying, megadonor Ken Griffin is staying on the sidelines when it comes to Florida's race for governor. NBC News Reporter Matt Dixon explains why he's decided to sit this one out and what it means for the 2026 election.

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Metropolitan Ministries President & CEO Dr. Sarah Combs checks in to discuss the need across the Tampa Bay area, the impact of the government shutdown, and MetroMin's Holiday Tent.

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BEST OF - President Trump orders the full release of the Epstein files as Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormack is indicted for allegedly stealing FEMA overpayments to fund her campaign. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks are now stalled in the Senate, and we look at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner costs. National Correspondent Rory O’Neill updates Trump’s proposal to end the Ukraine-Russia war, along with new data on the economy and the housing market. Plus, Ryan shares his take on the media narrative claiming Trump is losing control of the GOP.

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Health Reporter for The Hill, Nathaniel Weixel, explains the GOP's plan for alternative ACA subsidies and Trump's push for direct payments.

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TOP STORIES - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been indicted for allegedly funneling FEMA funds to her campaign, and the House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills. Officials confirm a fifth death at a Disney World resort in less than a month. Floridians are demanding HOA reform at the state Capitol, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple arrests, including a sex offender accused of sending harmful material to out-of-state children and a Strawberry Crest student found with a firearm and knife. Hillsborough County is also rolling out a new alert system in jails, and Tampa has topped the list of cities with the worst holiday traffic.

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OnlyFans creators are increasingly obtaining O-1 visas typically reserved for individuals with “extraordinary talent,” and Florida Phoenix Reporter Liv Caputo explains how they’re doing it. We also have an update on a new Florida bill proposing to change the terminology used for “child pornography” in state statutes.

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TRENDING - Stacey Plaskett faces intense scrutiny over newly revealed texts connected to the Epstein case. Investigators now suspect the step-brother of Titusville teen Anna Kepner in her murder aboard a Carnival cruise ship. We also cover the indictment of Natalie Greene for allegedly staging an anti-MAGA attack, along with a new billboard campaign calling out politicians over soaring grocery prices.

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A major Clearwater Beach business is caught in a “Succession”-style family feud, creating turmoil behind the scenes as legal and financial tensions spill into public view. Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor-At-Large Ashley Kritzer joins us with the details on that and Big Storm Brewing's latest big problems.

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BEST OF - Congress has voted to force the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files, a major step toward public transparency. We also break down the Florida House’s plan to redraw congressional maps, and hear why White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the public deserves answers about would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks. National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joins us with the latest on the Epstein file release.

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Kevin Steele has entered the race for Florida CFO. Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch joins us with details and whether or not Jay Collins will enter the race for governor.

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