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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: The Florida Chamber of Commerce paid for an advertisement in Times Square naming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Florida’s “Economic Developer of the Year.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The Florida Chamber of Commerce did pay for the Times Square advertisement, which used the “Economic Developer of the Year” label as a political jab at Mamdani.
Date: 08/24/2026
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Last Updated on August 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check