Jeanette Nuñez Officially Sworn in as Florida International University’s Seventh President
Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been officially sworn in as Florida International University’s seventh president.
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Secretary Marco Rubio: The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza. This resolution would’ve only served to advance the interests of Hamas terrorists, while undermining diplomatic efforts. Any @UNmeasure should clearly condemn Hamas and call for them to disarm and leave Gaza. The U.S. will continue to stand with Israel.
Reps. Gimenez and Díaz-Balart Encourage Cuban Student Protests —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade—U.S. Reps. Carlos Gimenez, (R-FL) and Mario Díaz-Balart, (R-FL), posted on social media encouraging and standing in solidarity with student protesters in Cuba.
DeSantis Asks D.C. for State Management of Atlantic Red Snapper Season —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines— Gov. Ron DeSantis joined other southern state governors, Georgia's Brian Kemp and South Carolina's Henry McMaster, in a letter on Wednesday asking Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for more state control over red snapper fishing in the South Atlantic.
Judge Largely Denies Activists’ Challenge to Petition Law, Sides With State —By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—
Not a 'Need' to Fund Hope Florida Staff in Budget 'At This Point', House Rep. Says—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—There's not a "need" to fund positions in the budget for Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis's Hope Florida charity, one appropriations chair said Wednesday...
Rubio Attacks Foreign Officials Complicit in Cuba's Medical Forced Labor Scheme—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—State Secretary Marco Rubio recently announced the State Department will be restricting the Visas of foreign government officials partaking...
Luna Questions Planned Russia Sanctions Bill—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Anna Paulina Luna questioned the legitimacy of a new Russia sanctions bill in the Senate during a recent House Foreign Affairs hearing, calling it another...
U.S. Army Hits Recruiting Goals Four Months Ahead of Schedule—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The U.S. Army announced on Tuesday that it has reached its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals for active duty, securing contracts with more than 61,000...
DeSantis Recommends Deputy Chief of Staff As Next Education Commissioner—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pushed for one of his top aides to become the next Education Commissioner, replacing Manny Diaz, Jr. ahead...
Duke Energy Announces $163K in Grants for Florida Hurricane Readiness—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season kicking off last Sunday, Duke Energy has announced the dispersal of $163,000 in grants to twelve organizations...
Rosado Beat Regalado for Miami City Commission, But did Carrollo Have a VBM Play in the Race?—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—In the wake of Tuesday’s special election for Miami’s District 4 seat, serious concerns have emerged surrounding the dramatic...
Bilirakis Vows to Continue Pushing Major Richard Star Act—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Gus Bilirakis vowed to continue pushing for passage of his Major Richard Star Act in a recent post to X. The post responded to a story from Alternet.org...
DeSantis Aide Kamoutsas Installed as Education Commissioner After Ono Falls—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas, a top aide to Gov. Ron DeSantis, was confirmed as the next Education Commissioner in a unanimous vote on Wednesday...
Jeanette Nuñez Officially Sworn in as Florida International University’s Seventh President —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
Ralph Rosado Wins Miami City Commission District 4 Special Election —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Miami City Commission candidate Ralph "Rafeal" Rosado and his campaign team defeated opponent Jose Francisco Regalado in the District 4 special election on Tuesday night. Rosado received 55% of the vote to Regalado's 45% with all precincts reporting.
Santa Ono Rejected As UF President in Historic Board of Governors Decision —By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—In a historic first, the Florida Board of Governors on Tuesday blocked Dr. Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s next president, caving to Trump world’s bitter criticism of his past support for diversity initiatives and allegations of antisemitism.
Illegal Alien Who Overstayed Visa Granted Under Biden Admin Recieves Life Sentence for Trafficking, Raping Young Girl —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that Jose Gomez, an illegal alien from Mexico who overstayed a visa approved by the Biden administration in 2021, will spend the rest of his life in prison for trafficking a young girl for commercial sexual activity.
Moskowitz Urges Designation of Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has written to President Donald Trump urging him to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), saying, "Its history of promoting extremist ideologies and terrorist activities through affiliates like Hamas threatens our national & global security."
Sen. Rick Scott Releases Statement on Concerns Regarding Santa Ono’s University of Florida Presidential Bid —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
Toxic Toad Alert: How Floridians Can Protect Their Pets This Summer —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines
Castor Demands Pinellas County Job Corps Center Remain Open —By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont
Trump Warns of Consequences for California as Trans Athlete Dominates —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—President Donald Trump has warned the state of California it will face consequences after a trans athlete dominated California’s recent statewide high school track and field championship.
Rep. Gossett-Seidman Celebrates After DeSantis Signs Commercial Anti-Squatting Bill —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines
LOOTER Act Introduced to Curb Looting After Natural Disasters —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
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