Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes

The Department of Homeland Security asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter into an agreement allowing state officers to investigate and detain illegal immigrants in alignment with President Donald...READ MORE

FL Sen. Jay Collins: "We’ve had a week filled with some fantastic meetings with community leaders from around the state! From our agriculture communities, to law enforcement and waste management — these folks are working hard to keep Florida great!"

Rep. Maxwell Frost: "ELON IS ALLOWED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. NOT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OR STUDENTS & PARENTS. I WILL BE BACK."

Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez: "I am honored to be selected as Interim President of Florida International University by the FIU Board of Trustees. As a two-time alumna and a proud Panther mom, I am deeply committed to the success of FIU. I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees in the coming days."

Rep. Darren Soto: "Proud to lead bipartisan efforts to secure $60M in federal funds to update our TRACON to protect safe air travel at @MCO."

Jeanette Nuñez Selected as President of FIU—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez has been selected to be the interim President of Florida International University, a move The Floridian first reported as being "imminent" after...

After Marijuana Amendment Failed, New Bill Would Let Floridians Grow Medical Weed at Home—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo–Medical marijuana patients may soon be allowed to grow weed at home, according to a new Florida bill filed by the same Republican...

Bean Reintroduces Bill to Counter Malicious Foreign Influence in American Schools—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Aaron Bean is reintroducing legislation to counter malicious foreign influence in America's education system through...

Accused 'Muslim Terrorist' Front Group CAIR Releases 'Know Your Rights' Guide for Muslim Immigrants—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—The Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a "Know Your Rights" campaign directed toward...

Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle...

Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—The Department of Homeland Security asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter into an agreement allowing state officers to investigate...

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell Announces House Democratic Leadership Team—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell on Thursday named her House Democratic Caucus leadership team for the 2024-26 legislative term.

Ingoglia Introduces Bill to Excuse Tolls for Disabled Veterans—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) and Florida Representative J.J. Grow (R-Inverness) have filed SB 532 and HB 445, which would exempt 100% disabled veterans from payment of tolls statewide. Disabled veterans would not have to pay tolls if they are "service-connected disabled from any branch of the United States Armed Services."

Florida Bill Would Increase Penalties for Animal Cruelty Offenders, Post Names of Abusers—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines— Animal cruelty offenders could face increased penalties and punishments under two bills filed on Wednesday in the Florida Legislature by state Sen. Tom Leek.

Mayfield Files Suit Against Secretary of State in Florida Supreme Court Over Disqualification—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida Rep. Debbie Mayfield, one day after accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of politically targeting her, has filed suit against the chief elections...

Buchanan Introduces Bill to Deport and Prevent Reentry of Illegal Alien Gang Members—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Vern Buchanan is introducing legislation to immediately deport and prevent the reentry of illegal aliens involved in...

Simpson Praises DeSantis After Governor Blasted Him as 'Fox in the Hen House' on Immigration—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, likely gearing up for a run for governor, is downplaying recent immigration insults from...

Unredacted '60 Minutes' Harris Interview Demonstrates Heavy Editing by CBS—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The Federal Communications Commission has released the full unedited transcript and footage of CBS’ 60 Minutes interview with former...

Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Greg Steube is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. The...

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