Commissioner Simpson Launches $5 Million Grant to Improve Public Water

Commissioner Simpson Launches $5 Million Grant to Improve Public Water

Jackson Bakich
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December 10, 2024
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has launched a $5 million grant program—the Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Energy Efficiency Program—to support energy efficiency improvements in the Sunshine State. According to Commissioner Simpson's press office, the program will use the $5 million to improve publicly owned water and wastewater treatment facilities in Florida’s rural counties. […]
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Scott Says Job Report Shows ‘Disturbing Reality’

Scott Says Job Report Shows ‘Disturbing Reality’

Jackson Bakich
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December 9, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a statement regarding the latest jobs report data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the report, the unemployment rate has increased to 4.2%, and upwards of 1.27 million full-time jobs were lost over the year. Moreover, the report demonstrated an increase of nearly 577,000 part time […]
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Heritage Insurance Helps Tampa on International Volunteer Day

Heritage Insurance Helps Tampa on International Volunteer Day

Jackson Bakich
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December 9, 2024
On December 5, Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance participated in International Volunteer Day. The company provides its employees four days of paid time off “specifically designed to encourage the team members to serve their community in new ways.” This year, Heritage employees used their volunteer time to help the Tampa community and its local charitable organizations, […]
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Scott Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Naval Base Terror Attack

Scott Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Naval Base Terror Attack

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2024
On December 6, 2019, a Saudi military trainee opened fire against American soldiers at the Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS). The terrorist attack resulted in the death of three U.S. Navy sailors. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has passed a resolution ahead of the fifth anniversary of the incident. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Katie Britt (R-AL), […]
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Mast Calls Sotomayor a 'Moron' After Likening Aspirin to Sex-Change Surgeries

Mast Calls Sotomayor a 'Moron' After Likening Aspirin to Sex-Change Surgeries

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2024
During the oral arguments of the latest Supreme Court Case – United States v. Skrmetti –  Justice Sonia Sotomayor, considered a liberal judge, compared the inherent risks of taking over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin, to undergoing a sex change operation. Two Republican congressmen, Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Ronny Jackson (R-TX), responded to The Floridian […]
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Trump Says He Withdrew Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister From DEA Appointment

Trump Says He Withdrew Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister From DEA Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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December 4, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) said in a social media post that he was the one to withdraw his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, despite the sheriff coming out yesterday and sharing his intention to withdraw from the process. President-elect Trump took a jab at The Wall […]
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Trump Pick Sheriff Chronister Withdraws From DEA Administrator Consideration

Trump Pick Sheriff Chronister Withdraws From DEA Administrator Consideration

Jackson Bakich
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December 4, 2024
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator position. He was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for the DEA job on November 30. At the time, Sheriff Chronister described the appointment as the "honor of a lifetime" but withdrew, stating that "there is more work to […]
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DeSantis on Pam Bondi Appointment: 'Expect to be Attacked Relentlessly'

DeSantis on Pam Bondi Appointment: 'Expect to be Attacked Relentlessly'

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, but also shared his thoughts on former Pam Bondi's appointment for U.S. Attorney General under President-elect Donald Trump's (R) incoming administration. Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General during former Governor Rick Scott's tenure […]
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'Blizzard of Lies': DeSantis Blasts Biden Pardon of Son

'Blizzard of Lies': DeSantis Blasts Biden Pardon of Son

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, for all federal crimes from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024. This move grants legal absolution against any alleged crimes, such as Hunter's involvement with Ukrainian businesses (in a […]
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Trump Demands Hostage Release, Threatens Hamas with Historic Attack

Trump Demands Hostage Release, Threatens Hamas with Historic Attack

Jackson Bakich
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December 2, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has sent a stern message to Hamas and all other terrorist organizations demanding the hostages from the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel be released before he assumes office on January 20. In a social media post on Truth Social, President-elect Trump said the conversations surrounding the hostages have been “all […]
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Trump Taps Hillsborough County Sheriff Chronister for DEA Administrator

Trump Taps Hillsborough County Sheriff Chronister for DEA Administrator

Jackson Bakich
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December 2, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has appointed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the next Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) administrator. He will need to be confirmed by the Senate. This move from President-elect Trump appears to be reinforcing a pattern as a large amount of his cabinet positions have come from the State of Florida, such […]
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Trump Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Was Ahead of the Fentanyl Crisis

Trump Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Was Ahead of the Fentanyl Crisis

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) appointee for U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will likely make the drug epidemic – especially stemming from the southern border – one of the main priorities while in office should she be confirmed by the Senate. During President Trump’s announcement that he had chosen Bondi to lead the Department of Justice, […]
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Trump's 'Wonderful' Conversation With Mexican President Could Evade Tariff War

Trump's 'Wonderful' Conversation With Mexican President Could Evade Tariff War

Jackson Bakich
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November 29, 2024
Throughout Thanksgiving week, President-elect Donald Trump (R) has threatened the nations of Mexico and Canada with 25% tariffs, citing illegal immigration concerns from both countries. However, President-elect Trump shared that his recent “wonderful” conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum brought solutions to the table surrounding the migrant crisis at the southern border. Recently, President Sheinbaum […]
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Scott Says DOGE Caucus Could 'Lock the Clock', Ending Time Change

Scott Says DOGE Caucus Could 'Lock the Clock', Ending Time Change

Jackson Bakich
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November 27, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus – confirmed the caucus will take a look at "locking the clock," making Daylight Savings Time permanent around the country. In a social media post on X responding to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elon Musk, Sen. Scott […]
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The Biden Administration's Potential Support of Cuba, a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Biden Administration's Potential Support of Cuba, a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Jackson Bakich
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November 26, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for considering to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. This move comes just weeks before President Biden transitions out of office. Legislators such as Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) are requesting President Biden to remove Cuba from the list, […]
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FL Surgeon General Ladapo Issues Warning Over Fluoride in Public Water

FL Surgeon General Ladapo Issues Warning Over Fluoride in Public Water

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has officially issued guidance recommending against fluoride statewide, citing the “neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.” The Florida surgeon general made headlines in the past questioning the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and whether anyone should receive it. In the latest press release from Florida Health, the state agency […]
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‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after reports showed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be loosening its restrictions at the southern border through an app. According to The New York Post, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release an app in December […]
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Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Politicians around the country are sharing their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump (R) appointing Pam Bondi to be the next United States Attorney General. As the former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi has crossed paths with leaders such as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), and it seems she has earned […]
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