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Florida Republicans Sue TV Stations to Block Democratic Ad

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC · How we work

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The Republican Party of Florida sued U.S. TV stations to block a Democratic ad.
The suit was filed Friday in Highlands County and names the Democratic Party, three candidates and affiliates.
Republicans cite an Oct. 7 appellate ruling that expunged a grand-jury report, deeming the broadcast illegal.
The 30-second ad alleges $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was misappropriated, a claim the appeals court later rejected.
Attorney Benjamin Gibson warned that airing the ad could be criminal, labeling the suit a First Amendment threat.

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The Republican Party of Florida sued U.S. TV stations to block a Democratic ad.
The suit was filed Friday in Highlands County and names the Democratic Party, three candidates and affiliates.
Republicans cite an Oct. 7 appellate ruling that expunged a grand-jury report, deeming the broadcast illegal.
The 30-second ad alleges $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was misappropriated, a claim the appeals court later rejected.
Attorney Benjamin Gibson warned that airing the ad could be criminal, labeling the suit a First Amendment threat.