JUICE?—4.21.2025—FSU Mass Shooting: Doors Didn't Lock— Gruters Get's Big Nod From President Trump—Much More...

JUICE?—4.21.2025—FSU Mass Shooting: Doors Didn't Lock— Gruters Get's Big Nod From President Trump—Much More...

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Javier Manjarres
Javier Manjarres
April 21, 2025

'The Doors Don't Lock': After FSU Shooting, Petition Demands Locks on Classroom Doors

TALLAHASSEE—When a gunman opened fire outside of Florida State University's (FSU) busiest building, nearby students desperately used chairs and desks to barricade themselves inside classrooms with a near-fatal flaw: the doors have no locks.

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Shevrin “Shev” Jones-He is Risen! Wishing you a blessed and joyful Resurrection Sunday. May the power of Christ’s victory over the grave fill your heart with peace, renew your spirit with hope, and remind you that new life is always possible.

Here’s to divine restoration, unwavering faith, and the promise of brighter days ahead.

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

Casey DeSantis-He is risen! Today, we celebrate the promise of Jesus and the power of faith. Happy Easter Sunday from the DeSantis family.

Maxwell Alejandro Frost-Chair Comer denied our request for an official trip to El Salvador to advocate for due process and the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Pretty shameful.

Good thing I don’t need Comer’s permission to get on a plane.

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President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump

Trump Appoints Sen. Joe Gruters to Homeland Security Advisory Council—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —President Donald Trump recently announced Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) will serve on the revamped Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), which will create strategies to help secure the U.S. border, deport illegal aliens, and stem the flow of drugs coming into the United States.

Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bill Providing Tax Relief to Working Families—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation to provide comprehensive tax relief to American families.

of drugs coming into the United States.

Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Critical Mineral Mapping—By The Floridian's Grayson —Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) ability to map critical minerals geologically.

Sen. Garcia Calls Randy Fine a 'Racist' After Criticizing Her Campus Carry Vote Following FSU Shooting—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —State Sen. Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) called Florida Congressman Randy Fine a racist on Friday after he implied her name for voting against a bill in the state Legislature to allow students to carry firearms on Florida universities.

US Military Destroys Strategic Houthi Port—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Six Wounded in FSU Attack Shot in Face, Torso, Extremities, Doctors Say—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo

Is Mayor Christi Fraga Against DOGE? Doral Councilwoman Cabral Questions Deferment—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines —Doral Mayor Christi Fraga recently deferred a resolution by City Councilwoman Digna Cabral that would have had the city voluntarily join the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force initiative, leaving her puzzled by the motive.

AG James Referred For Criminal Prosecution Due to Alleged Fraud—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Florida Lawmakers Looking to Stay Ahead of the Curb on Everglades Restoration, Water Quality—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

'The Doors Don't Lock': After FSU Shooting, Petition Demands Locks on Classroom Doors —By The Floridian's Liv Caputo

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Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis campaigns in Iowa

House Passes Bill to Remove Deepfake Sexual Images Online —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill 116-0 on Wednesday to have victims of deepfake sexual images and copies of their depictions removed from online platforms.

Senate Passes Bill Adding Driver's License Requirements, Stronger Penalties for Texting —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Florida Senate passed a bill 36-0 on Tuesday that would require a person 18 years of age or older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education....

Steube Condemns Democrats', Activist Judges' Insistence on Keeping Borders Open —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

DOJ Achieves Historic Conviction of Gambian Citizen for Torture—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The Department of Justice recently announced the conviction of Gambian national Michael Sang Correa for his role in torturing numerous victims. A Colorado...

Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers'—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—President Donald Trump released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China...

Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly warned Iran that it must terminate all of its nuclear weapons development programs or face...

Perez Accuses DeSantis of 'Lying' About Spurning Wives of Killed, Wounded Officers—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo

DeSantis Accuses House Members of Planning to Defund Police—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the Florida House on Wednesday of attempting to defund the police in their budget proposal, claiming this is the latest sign that House...

 

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Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres is a nationally renowned, award-winning political journalist and Publisher of Floridianpress.com, Texaspolitics.com, Cactuspolitics.com, and Domepolitics.com. He enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking. Since 2009, Javier has reported on local, state, and national political campaigns, news, and legislative issues. Follow on "X": @JavManjarres Linkedin: Muckrack: Javier Manjarres Email: [email protected]

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