New College of Florida to Commission Statue in Memory of Charlie Kirk
The New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to "honor his legacy and incredible work" following his assassination at Utah Valley University last week. READ MORE.
Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We announced the takedown of a crime ring that operated across the state. All of the criminals involved are repeat offenders. Too often, these criminals are arrested, released by soft-on-crime policies, and given another chance to prey on innocent people. In Florida, we don't just arrest criminals--we keep them behind bars where they belong."
Governor Ron DeSantis: "The statue is very nice but doesn't have any of Franklin's SEC championship rings."
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "@GovRonDeSantis let's get one up in FL please. For Charlie."
New College of Florida to Commission Statue in Memory of Charlie Kirk — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to "honor his legacy and incredible work" following his assassination at Utah Valley University last week.
Angie Nixon Calls Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day Resolutions 'Beyond Disrespectful' — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) criticized U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) for introducing separate resolutions in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, calling it "beyond disrespectful."
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Benjamin Franklin on Constitution Day — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Benjamin Franklin on the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Franklin County this week. Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States and a signer of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Byron Donalds' D.C. Crimes Act Passes the House — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has been a vocal critic of crime in the capital, aiding in the Trump administration’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., with his “D.C. Crimes Act.” The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 240-179.
Fine Urges DeSantis to Remove Palmetto Bay Councilman Over Charlie Kirk 'Fitting Sacrifice' Remark — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — WASHINGTON— Florida Rep. Randy Fine is the latest lawmaker to call for Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody over his insensitive and offensive remarks about conservative Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley University.
Maxwell Frost Discusses Consequences of Defunding Public Education — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) discussed the effects of defunding public education in a recent House Oversight Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee hearing.
Moskowitz Demands Investigation into 'Forged' Card Trump Allegedly Gave Epstein — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — During a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) demanded an investigation into alleged forgery regarding a birthday card attributed to President Donald Trump. The president is alleged to have given the card to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.
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