Today, Lauren's Kids started a 42-hour advocacy walk to honor the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The walk is taking place in Tallahassee, FL at the Capitol and will close outNational Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse PreventionMonth by bringing advocates, survivors, and state leaders together to walk inside the walls of the Florida […]
Last year Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made headlines after flying illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard with Florida taxpayer dollars. Now it looks like we may see more of the same in the latest Florida GOP immigration bill. The bill, which is likely to be signed into law, would give millions of dollars to the governor's […]
Florida International University has recently led state universities across Florida in technological advancements, quality education, and contributing to the local economy. The next feather in FIU's cap is a new algorithmic technology that diagnoses strokes with an 84% success rate. The project that has taken four years to develop seems to be making finalizing headway. […]
Governor DeSantis (R-FL) recently revved up efforts to protect children ahead of last year's election where he won by a landslide. Now, local LGBTQ+ and drag groups are treading carefully in fear of being shut down by the governor. Pridefest '23 was intended to be hosted in Treasure Coast this weekend with of a "pride […]
Young people have historically stayed on the sidelines during elections until very recently. Florida International University facilitated a voter-friendly campus to help encourage civic engagement among the youth. Campus Vote Project and NASPA has awarded FIU with being a voter-friendly campus. The groups decided this by weighing multiple factors, using written plans put in place […]
AmeriHealth Caritas has once again given back to the state of Florida. Just this week, the group donated $100,000 to Support of Hope Florida's mission to guide Florida families to prosperity. Hope Florida, a movement that has been assisted by First Lady Casey DeSantis, helps Floridians overcome barriers and achieve goals to reach prosperity, namely […]
Despite efforts by protestors and Democrat lawmakers, the Republican-led Florida House of Representatives has passed its controversial new six-week abortion ban, which now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk for signing. House Democrats attempted to foil the controversial legislation at all costs. The Florida House of Representatives was breached and locked down after a group […]
As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is heavily involved in the nation's military. This week the Florida Senator visited US troops stationed in Greece and Cyprus deployed to the Sixth Fleet and leaders of allied and partner nations to advance bilateral relationships and economic policy. Senator […]
The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) has publicly backed the recent Senate bill to provide $500,000 in funding for private colleges providing high-performing nurse programs. To qualify for the grant, the colleges must be accredited and have achieved a 70% pass rate on the first time licensure exam pass rates. The fund is […]
Senator Lauren Book (D-FL) who runs Lauren's Kids has played an active role during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention with resources for families. “For the last 15 years, we have been committed to shining a light into the darkness – shattering stigma to prevent abuse and support survivors,” said Senator Lauren Book, Founder, […]
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed another death warrant for a Florida inmate that has sat on death row since 1986, Darryl Bryan Barwick. In 1986, Barwick was arrested for the murder of Rebecca Wendt. Wendt was sunbathing at her apartment complex in Panama City when Darryl Barwick spotted her. Witnesses saw Barwick lurking […]
Florida International University has racked in yet another award. The FIU Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FIU Business has won the Small Business Development Center for Excellence and Innovation Center Award. The award was issued from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award recognizes the accomplishments of one center each year. FIU will […]
Following the tragic trend of mass shootings in schools across the country, the state of Florida has moved to lower the death penalty standards via SB 450. The bill would change the law to require only 8 jurors to vote in favor of the death penalty, rather than a unanimous decision for a death penalty […]
As the Fentanyl crisis continues to surge and has become more of a paramount issue for Republicans to tackle, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation called the OPIODS Act to combat the fentanyl crisis. “Illicit fentanyl continues to endanger communities and families all across the country and it must be stopped. We […]
As Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) continues her crusade to protect Florida against fraud, the Attorney General's office announced that a Florida man was arrested in a $400,000 Medicaid fraud case. After an investigation from Moody's office, Cabrera worked for Angels on Earth PPEC. This business provided continual care for children with medically-complex conditions in a […]
US Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has brought home yet another reward after being named Florida's most effective law maker in Congress. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint partnership between the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University, […]
Florida International University has seen rapid growth in recent years. Now, their Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work now ranks No. 15 in the nation—and No. 2 in Florida— among public schools of public health for research awards granted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the Blue Ridge Institute […]
Governor DeSantis (R-FL) has recently revealed that he has not spoken with President Biden (D) since his brief visit to Florida after Hurricane Ian struck the state on September 28, 2022. After promising federal aid, it seems that Biden and the federal government have forgotten Florida, and are dragging their feet to help battered Southwest […]
