Senate Forwards Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Concealed Carry Rights
The Florida Senate passed a bill 33-3 on Monday that would allow certain correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers.
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Drivers fined for driving past a school bus in Polk County pay more to fight it
“Yeah, I saw the school bus, but it appeared to me that it was stopping at the railroad crossing,” he said. READ MORE
Senator Rick Scott-After Powell’s Fed lost $2T+ American taxpayer dollars & failed to make a profit since 2022, the Fed is expecting taxpayers to fork out ANOTHER $2.5B to pay for a lavish, new HQ.
Powell has overseen a wildly unaccountable Fed that is wasting tax dollars. Congress MUST hold him accountable.
You Know Miami’s Election Season Has Arrived When the Spanish Jingles Hit — and 'Crazy Joe' Takes Center Stage—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
New Senate Leader Lori Berman Says Democrats are 'Alive and Kicking,' Pushes Back on Dead Claim —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman gave her first remarks after being elected to replace Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) at the start of today's session, saying in part that her party was "alive and kicking" after the latter said the Florida Democratic Party was "dead."
Trump Administration Pressures China on Tariff Negotiations—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump recently...
Waltz Says Trump is 'Frustrated' with Putin, Zelenskyy's Actions to Bring Ukraine War to an End—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing discussions between the Trump Administration and Presidents...
Senate Forwards Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Concealed Carry Rights —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—
US Strikes Houthi Detention Center, Promises Further Action—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strikes...
Byron Donalds: Florida Democrats have been 'Soundly Defeated'—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds put a stake in the Democratic Party in the Sunshine State, saying they have been soundly...
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Bean Says DOGE Will Continue Without Musk—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk's recent announcement that he would be less personally involved in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying that his departure would not impede DOGE's efforts.
Senate Passes Bill Enhancing School Readiness for Students with Allergic Reactions—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill 37-0 on Thursday that would require traditional and charter public schools to be ready and able to administer EpiPens to students going through an allergic reaction before, after, and during school hours.
Evan Power Rips Republican Turned Democrat David Jolly with Gubernatorial Run Possible—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted former Republican turned Democrat David Jolly on Friday as he considers running for Florida governor with his new party.
Hegseth Enacts "No More Walking on Eggshells Policy"—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont
Patronis Assigned to House Small Business Committee—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Jimmy Patronis announced in a recent statement that he will join the House Committee on Small Business and that he is "honored" by the appointment...
Tax Cut Renewal Looms Large as Economic Club of Miami Hosts Congressman Gimenez—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Tax policy took center stage last night as the Economic Club of Miami hosted a timely discussion, "From Tariffs to Tax Cuts: What's..."
Trump Wants the US to Lead in Offshore Mining—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to boost the US’ offshore mining capabilities. The order seeks to unleash the US’s competitiveness in the...
Senate Advances Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers who Excessively Speed—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Florida Senate passed a bill 37-0 on Thursday that would create excessive speeding penalties for state drivers going 50 mph or more, 100 mph...
Bilirakis Launches American-Made Medicine Caucus—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Gus Bilirakis has launched the new American-Made Medicine Caucus with Representatives Buddy Carter and Claudia Tenney. As the name suggests...
US Lawmakers Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day...
China-Venezuela Alliance Intensifies: Rodriguez's Beijing Visit Highlights Geopolitical Chess Game—Opinion—In a move underscoring the evolving multipolar world order, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez's visit to Beijing on Thursday, marks...
The Wheels Are Off in the Florida Capitol: 'A Poorly Written Episode of the West Wing'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—The Florida Senate Democratic leader quit the party. The House Speaker blasted the Senate president. An ex-Republican may run for governor...
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