After examination of its academics and research, the Florida Board of Governors has declared Florida International University (FIU) a Preeminent State Research University. Since 2013, the Florida Preeminence program rewards the state’s highest-performing public research universities based on student success and research performance metrics such as graduation rates, national rankings, faculty memberships in National Academies, […]
Although former President Donald Trump (R) was found guilty in his New York criminal trial, his pending case in Florida is falling apart as the process slows down and controversy continues to build. In Florida, President Trump is being prosecuted for allegedly having illegal possession of classified documents in his private residence. The documents are […]
Tourism and culture has been a huge cash grab for the state of Florida. Now some worry that this might take a big hit after Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) vetoed additional funding for the arts. The denied funding would have given $100 million towards arts and cultural programs. Arts Garage, a non-profit group, is claiming […]
Florida International University has become a leading patent producer after faculty inventors have been recognized for receiving over 80 patents this past year. According to the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association, FIU has now entered the top 25 U.S. utility patents granted among U.S. public universities. Within this past year, FIU […]
Senate candidate Tom Leek (R-FL) has added yet another big endorsement to his state senate campaign with the support of Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL). Moody has been a pivotal force in turning Florida red over the past several years. The attorney general has prosecuted cases of mass fraud in the state of Florida, as […]
Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) has announced another set of endorsements for candidates around Florida. The group has now endorsed 29 candidates for the 2024 election cycle. The group, AFP Action FL, claims their goal is to elect leaders who will encourage policy change and facilitate coalitions that will eliminate barriers that […]
Thanks to a new law passed by the Republican-led Florida legislature, Florida has become the first state in the country to allow c-section operations to be done outside of hospitals. The bill passed by the Florida House and Senate this year would allow c-sections to be done in facilities called "advanced birth centers." Although lawmakers […]
With endorsements coming in for the election ahead, critical moves are being made in Florida. State Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) has endorsed Bryan Leib's run for Congress. Bryan Leib (R-FL) is currently a candidate in Florida's 25th Congressional District. The Congressional hopeful is hoping to win the South Florida district and may have solidified his […]
President Donald Trump (R) has endorsed US Rep. Brian Mast (R). Congressman Mast has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump for years, often agreeing on foreign policy and illegal immigration, two issues that are major points of concern in the 2024 election cycle. Economics has also become a cornerstone of Trump's campaign, which Rep. […]
Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have only increased as war is rages on between Israel and Hamas. Now State Senator Rene Garcia (R-13) is claiming the pro-Hamas protests have transgressed the Freedom of Speech. Almost every politician at this point has offered their two cents on the issue, but Senator Garcia has possibly used the […]
US Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has long prioritized supporting veterans in his time in Congress. Now the Congressman is trying to extend veteran pensions to those who could not serve longer due to injury, as baked in, or long-standing veteran benefits formula is preventing injured veterans from receiving the full benefits they deserve Rep. Bilirakis […]
Florida has a deep history of attracting tourism from around the United States. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) this week announced record breaking tourism numbers for the state of Florida. The data pertaining to visitors in 2023 shows that Florida saw a whopping 140.6 million visitors, an all time record. So far in 2024, Florida saw […]
Although Miami-Dade County is still a fairly liberal area compared to the rest of Florida, Republicans are making a run at the area with multiple political events happening there this weekend. Miami Young Republicans are hosting an event in Doral, Florida to promote former President Trump (R) and Trump-friendly Republican candidates in other races. Trump […]
In a critical move to bolster her re-election efforts, US Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) has scored the endorsements of US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Senators Scott and Rubio have been staples of Florida conservatism for years, with Scott being governor for two terms before his time in the United […]
Florida has now been ranked first in the United States in education by US News & World Report. Florida has traditionally caught heat for underpaying teachers and neglecting educational outcomes. A study conducted on the 2021-22 school year found that Florida pays the lowest average teacher salary when adjusted for cost of living for a […]
All eyes have been on college campuses as young people along with outside agitators across America have protested the Israeli-Hamas conflict. However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has sent Florida state troopers to control pro-Palestinian protestors. Top officials have confirmed that the Florida governor has directed the Florida Highway Patrol to respond to these protests. "On […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has recently appointed Silvia Castellanos to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Castellanos has built an impressive résumé over the course of her career. She is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community Health Center where she works on developing Banyan’s, federal, state, and local strategy. Castellanos has also […]
State Rep. Tom Leek (R-FL) has earned a massive victory with the endorsement of House Speaker Paul Renner (R-24) today, solidifying party support behind his state senate campaign. Rep. Leek is currently making an effort to secure Florida's 7th District in the state senate, which is currently occupied by Senator Travis Hudson (R-FL) who will […]