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DeSantis Says Florida Will Not Be Going Along with W.H.O. Treaty

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his commitment to keeping Florida out of any so-called "Pandemic Treaty" with the World Health Organization...READ MORE

US Rep Kathy Castor-This week is #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023! It is time teachers receive better pay and safety in schools so they can focus on student achievement.

Shevrin “Shev” Jones-System crash takes Florida driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations system offline.

I really hope ⁦@FLHSMV will have this back up and running soon!

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez-Title 42 is expiring this week. The migrant surge at the US-Southern border is overwhelming. We have a crisis at the Southern border and President Biden has no plan to address it.

Rep. Darren Soto-Today, we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the heroes who fought for freedom and democracy in World War II. On this #VEDay, let us honor their legacy and continue to defend the values they fought for by supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

"Scott, Roy Introduce Bill to Make Bureaucrats At-Will Employees" The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have come together to introduce the Public Service Reform Act, which looks to make all federal workers “at-will employees [to] ensure faithful service to the American people.”

"DeSantis Says Florida Will Not Be Going Along with W.H.O. Treaty" The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his commitment to keeping Florida out of any so-called "Pandemic Treaty" with the World Health Organization.

"Florida School District to Recognize American Muslim Heritage Month" The Floridian's Chris Nelson—One week after voting in favor of recognizing National Day of Prayer, the Broward School Board is set to vote on a resolution proclaiming May "American Muslim Heritage Month".

"Is Ron DeSantis an Italian-American 'Elitist?'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been called many, many names since first being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, including “DeathSantis...

"Mast Excoriates Biden for Politicizing Veterans Against Limit, Save, and Grow Act" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—In late April, House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, and Grow Act to cut Federal spending. The Biden Administration accused the bill...

"DeSantis Signs Legislation to Limit CCP Influence in Florida" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the passage of a multitude of bills standing up to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has officially signed SB 264, SB 846, and SB 258 into law.

"Salazar Letter Urges Mayorkas to Help Guatemala" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has directed a letter to Secretary Mayorkas in support of Guatemala...

"Mills Calls on Mayorkas to Resign" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With days before Title 42 comes to a close, Republicans are signaling the alarm regarding the border crisis. In an interview with Fox News...

"Mast Announces Support for End of 180-Day Waiting Period for Military Retirees" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As a former U.S. Army Servicemember, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) announced that he is supporting the Retain Skilled Veterans Act, which looks to bring the 180-day rule to a permanent end.

"DeSantis Touts big Wins in Florida" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Gaetz, Donalds Slam DeSantis 2018 Debate Prep Leak" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Donalds Addresses Debt Ceiling, Asserts Democrats 'Don't Have a Plan'" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on Bloomberg to discuss Republican efforts to address...

"DeSantis Highlights Florida's Efforts Against Border, Fentanyl Crisis" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As the 2023 Florida legislative session came to an end, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) spoke of Florida's efforts to combat the border and fentanyl crises.

"Fox Corp has Gone 'Woke'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Fox Corp has gone “Woke.” The media giant that was once seen as the place where conservative-minded Americans could go to get their daily dose of Republican-friendly ...

"Florida City to Fly Pride Flag Over City Hall But Christian Flag May Be a Problem" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—The Sarasota City Commission will fly the "Progress Pride Flag" over City Hall next week. Records show Shannon Fortner, president of the Fabulous Arts Foundation, who lists her pronouns as "They/Them", requested the flag be flown May 11-13 as part of the "Music & Arts Fest Pride | Be Fabulous FKA Harvey Milk Festival".

"DeSantis Still Wants Defamation Bill Targeting Conservative and 'Legacy' Media Outlets (VIDEO)" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—During his closing remarks after the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled that he was still looking to push through a defamation legislative measure against media outlets...

"DeSantis Ends Legislative Session by Bashing Child Sex Changes and Pedophiles (VIDEO)" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Cory Mills Calls Biden Cartels' 'MVP' by Seeking to Overturn Title 42" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With the COVID-19 pandemic officially declared over, the Biden Administration seeks to overturn Title 42. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) argued in a recent appearance on Fox News's Cavuto Coast to Coast that the fentanyl crisis...

"Mast Says U.S. Must ‘Show Up’ on China" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Salazar Urges Biden to Help Guatemala" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Rep. Mast Makes Distinction of What a 'Real American' Is" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Marco Rubio Slams Biden Admin's Downplaying of Border Crisis" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Quintuple-Vaccinated Miami-Dade County Mayor Cava Has Covid Again" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson

"2024 Ballot Fight Eyed on Abortion Rights in Florida" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Scott, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Migrant Children at Southern Border" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act, a bill which looks...

"Simpson Applauds DeSantis, FL Legislature for Passing Bill Banning Chinese Land Acquisitions" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—With Florida’s Legislative Session coming to a close, the Sunshine State’s Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson (R-FL) applauded the State Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill...

"DeSantis has Gone Fishing, Extends Red Snapper Season" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"FIU Responds to False Active Shooting Incident" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Rubio Scolds Biden Admin for Celebrating Ford Motor Company's Deal with China" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"DeSantis Set to Sign Protection of Medical Conscience Act into Law" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he will sign the Protection of Medical Conscience Act as soon as it hits his desk. The law will give protections to medical professionals...

"Steube Calls Credit-Based Mortgage Rates "Major Step Towards Socialism" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Aetna Donates $25K to Assist Liberty City, FL" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Big Pharma Power" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has signed the Prescription Drug Reform Act, which looks to create “transparency and accountability within the Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex.”

"Scott Signs Letter Condemning Redistribution of Wealth Based on Credit Scores" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Waltz Questions Army Climate Strategy" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Team Trump Chides Correspondents Dinner" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Years ago, under the Obama Administration, many would argue that the political aspirations of President Donald Trump (R) were ignited. After being on the receiving end...

"Salazar Introduces CASES Act in House" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has introduced legislation to hold the Kirchner Government in Argentina accountable. The bill, titled the CASES Act, looks to confront corruption in Argentina’s government.

"Diaz-Balart Introduces Bill to Secure Border" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) has introduced the Secure the Border Act of 2023. Congressional Republicans have long sought to address concerns at the border, and the bill...

"What's Next for Venezuela and it's Ongoing Political Crisis?" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres——Colombia’s new Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who in the past has expressed support for Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, recently held a one-day summit seeking to find a way out of the country’s political crisis by getting the Maduro regime and the Venezuelan opposition back to the negotiating table in Mexico. Those talks have been stalled since the end of 2022.

"Florida: Where ESG Goes to Die" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has now signed House Bill 3 – the Government and Corporate Activism bill – into law. The bill surrounds Gov. DeSantis and his administration’s ...

"Mills Introduces Bill to Prevent Important Drug Shortages Nationwide" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After pain reliever products such as children's versions of Tylenol and Motrin went scarce across the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL)...

"Steube Criticizes Resign to Run Bill Allowing DeSantis to Run in 2024" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With the Florida Legislature recently passing a modification to the state's "resign to run" law, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) can effectively begin his 2024 Presidential campaign while retaining...

"Haley Affirms Support for Competency Test" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—When South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced her 2024 presidential run, she caused quite a stir by calling for candidates to undertake a competency test. Political pundits took this as the presidential...

"Donalds Introduces International Energy Act in House" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Florida Bill Will Remove the State's Ability to Order an Individual Tested or Treated During an Emergency" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Donalds Introduces International Energy Act in House" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced bipartisan companion legislation to the International Nuclear Energy Act, alongside Representative James Clyburn (D-SC)...

"Florida Bill Will Remove the State's Ability to Order an Individual Tested or Treated During an Emergency" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson

"Moskowitz Visits Israel for Jewish State's 75th Anniversary" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As the State of Israel turns 75 years old, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) visited the country for the occasion.

"DeSantis Signs Bill Into law That Imposes Death Penalty on Child Rapists" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Florida Hospitals Press Ahead With Controversial DEI Training in Spite of 'Stop WOKE' Act" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—The Floridian recently reported on DEI training being used at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, but that it is optional for employees. Now we have learned that Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida...

"Ramaswamy Criticizes DeSantis's War with Disney" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Trump Touts Fundraising Lead" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Will DeSantis Actually Run for President in 2024?" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's whirlwind international trade mission trip to Japan, S. Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel, during the last weeks of the 2023 legislative session in Florida...

"Moskowitz Criticizes Republicans' Approach to Border Security" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the border crisis continues with thousands of immigrants seeking to enter the United States, House Republicans are attempting to stem the tide by instilling new border...

"Rick Scott, Marco Rubio Reintroduce Bill to Counter China's Civil-Military Fusion Agenda" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As China continues to pursue its agenda of surpassing the United States both economically and militarily, a key strategy towards this goal is "civil-military fusion" (CMF). This strategy involves collaboration between...

"DeSantis Tackles Lawsuit Abuse in Florida" OPINION

"Steube '100%' in Favor of Military Action Against Mexican Cartels" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Following Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) and former President Donald Trump (R) lead about the U.S. using military action against Mexican drug cartels...

"DeSantis Signs Another Bill to Combat Antisemitism" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made remarks in Jerusalem, Israel ahead of signing HB 269. The legislation will provide law enforcement with more resources to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents.

"Mast Supports Military Action, Bank Sanctions Against Cartels" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—In January, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) proposed using military action to take down the Mexican drug cartels...

"Eskamani Celebrates Tax Breaks on Diapers" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Salazar: Disney Picked the Wrong Fight Against DeSantis" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Moskowitz Discusses How Democrats Can Move Forward on Gun Control" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Republican-led House Votes to Keep U.S. Soldiers in Somalia" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—WASHINGTON—In what could be seen as an inexplicable legislative move, the House of Representatives voted and failed to pass Rep. Matt Gaetz’s...

"DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Israel, Declares BDS is 'DOA'" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—JERUSALEM – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited the Museum of Tolerance in the Holy Land to reaffirm his support of Israel, as well as the State of Florida’s support of the Jewish nation.

"DeSantis's Immigrant Relocation Flights Praised" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—WASHINGTON— Florida Rep. Brian Mast has given Governor Ron DeSantis’s immigrant relocation flights his seal of approval, saying that the Governor made a...

"Waltz Presses DOD Over ‘Burden-Sharing’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) continues to push back on “burden-sharing” amidst the Russian and Ukrainian war. Last month, he raised the alarm during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Fiscal year 2024 budget.

"Mast Slams Biden Admin's Plan to Redistribute Wealth Based on Credit Scores" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Bilirakis Blames Biden's Border Policy for Pasco County Murder" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—A Pasco County man was recently murdered and dismembered by an associate of the El Salvadorean gang MS-13. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R), whose Congressional...

Florida To Pass Strongest Medical Freedom Law in the Nation" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson

"Gaetz Grills ATF Director Over Stolen Weapons and 'Gun Registry'" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—In January, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke of defunding or abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Recently, Rep. Gaetz interrogated ATF Director Steven Dettelbach for the Agency's apparent corruption and inefficiency.

"Gimenez, Lee Speak in Favor of Border Reinforcement Bill" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Today, Representatives Carlos Gimenez and Laurel Lee (R-FL) spoke in favor of the 2023 Border Reinforcement Act during the House Homeland Security Committee meeting.

"Disney Sues DeSantis Over Reedy Creek Bill" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—After a lengthy battle with the state of Florida dating back to a dispute on last year's Parental Rights in Education bill, Walt Disney Corporation is now suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over the loss its status as a special district.

"Disney Files Lawsuit Against DeSantis" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

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