Grand Jury Probes Hope Florida Scandal Tied to DeSantis
A state grand jury convened this week to investigate the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. Hope Florida Foundation is a charity that was created under Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) administration, and First Lady Casey DeSantis has championed the charity. READ MORE.
Florida Democrats: "There is nothing partisan about millions of Floridians going hungry this holiday season. DeSantis has emergency powers to keep families fed. He just doesn't care to use them."
Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Let's be clear: @SenSchumer is looking out for his political career, not the American people."
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Florida ranks number nine in beef cattle production in the US and has a significant impact on Florida's economy. As your past Commissioner of Agriculture, I have and will always stand with our ranchers. #NoArgentinaBeef"
Senator Rick Scott: "Democrats keep voting against funding the government or even paying federal workers... why? To hide the costs of Obamacare and give taxpayer-funded handouts to illegals and the rich. We can fix Obamacare, but Dems have to open the government first."
Maria Elvira Salazar and Rick Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Socialism as a Failed Ideology — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Rep. María Elvira-Salazar (R) and Sen. Rick Scott (R) are pushing a new resolution that condemns socialism as a failed ideology.
Rick Scott Warns That ‘Maduro’s Days are Numbered’ — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott appeared on a 60 Minutes segment, discussing the pressure the U.S. has been placing on disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his refusal to step down from power.
Miami Beach Police Officer David Cajuso Dies After Motorcycle Crash — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — After Miami Beach Police Officer David Cajuso was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center following a motorcycle crash on I-75 on Tuesday, the Miami Beach Police Department has announced that the officer did not survive from the injuries he sustained.
Grand Jury Probes Hope Florida Scandal Tied to DeSantis — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — A state grand jury convened this week to investigate the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. Hope Florida Foundation is a charity that was created under Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) administration, and First Lady Casey DeSantis has championed the charity.
Brian Mast Commends Department of Transportation For Cracking Down on Illegal Truckers — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) commended the Department of Transportation for cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers, noting that "the message is simple: no shortcuts when it comes to American safety."
UNF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead in Senate Race, James Uthmeier Leads in AG Bid — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Republican Party of Florida shared a pair of polls conducted by the University of North Florida showing Senator Ashley Moody (R) with an 11-point advantage (49%-38%) over Democratic candidate Jennifer Jenkins for a full term in the Senate, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) with a 9-point edge (45%-36%) over Democratic candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez in his bid for another term as attorney general.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Denounces Political Violence in Cameroon — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections.
DeSantis Says Zohran Mamdani is Future of Democratic Party — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — During an appearance with Jesse Watters on Fox News this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis all but anointed Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as the face of the Democratic Party if he's elected as the next mayor of New York City.
Florida Bill Would Examine Vaccine History in Unexpected Deaths of Young Adults, Infants — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — A Florida lawmaker is looking to force medical examiners in the state to explore the vaccination history of young adults, children, or infants who die suddenly for unknown reasons.
Jake Ellzey Endorses George Moraitis for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Texas Congressman Jake Ellzey (R) announced his endorsement of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District Candidate, George Moraitis (R), in a statement to the press.
Randy Fine Introduces Bill Forbidding Congress Members from Holding Dual Citizenship — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from holding dual citizenship.
Florida Billboard Highlights 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard' — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is taking a bit of a victory lap after a billboard was recently spotted showing the lawmaker holding a "45-47 Pres. Donald J. Trump Blvd" sign off the highway.
The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres
