Amid a contentious 2024 presidential primary battle, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is taking on the equally prominent Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in a showdown called, "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." The event will be hosted by the Fox News Channel by longtime host, Sean Hannity. The event will be a live 90-minute presentation […]
Florida has made more moves than any state in fighting the Chinese Communist Party. Now a legislative measure that prevents Chinese investment in American land is coming back up again as the Florida Department of Agriculture checks the bill and may challenge it. Governor Ron DeSantis has launched the SecureFlorida Portal, where foreign principals from […]
Florida International University's environmental efforts are finally being recognized as the school was hosted by the Everglades Foundation at the university's center in Washington, D.C. For over 20 years, FIU has directed $40 million water-quality monitoring project - the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program funding by the National Scicen Foundation - that is […]
The Center of Effective Lawmaking has honored Florida's own US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) as the third most effective lawmaker in the United States Senate. The rating is based on fifteen metrics used to measure effectiveness and are measured against bills proposed by each respective Senator. Party and seniority are also taken into consideration. Rubio […]
With the Culture War still fuming in Florida, more battles waged by Republicans against what they call "gender ideology" are being fought. A new bill in the Florida Legislature will prevent employees from having to refer to their colleagues by their preferred gender pronouns. The legislation would specifically apply to state and local government agencies, […]
As Republican presidential candidates duel over the Evangelical vote in Iowa, President Donald Trump (R), may have a rough path ahead of him after a recent book divulged the embattled former President has previously ripped into the Religious Right. Before Trump even won the Republican primary in 2015, then-candidate Trump did not have an appeal […]
As if the 2024 Presidential race could not get any more interesting, the CEO of the biggest Ron DeSantis super PAC, "Never Back Down," has resigned. Chris Jankowski ran Never Back Down, who arguably backed DeSantis' political ambitions more zealously than any other PAC in the entire race. Some media outlets have accused Never Back […]
Port Tampa Bay has increased their rating to an A+ according to Fitch Ratings for their quality of revenue and their fiscal strength. Fitch Ratings elevated their rating for Port Tampa Bay to an 'A+' for the port’s approximately $75 million in outstanding revenue bonds and notes. The Rating Outlook is also stable. The upgrade […]
Representative Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Senator Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach) filed HB 545 / SB 530 – Florida High School Athletic Association Student Eligibility Requirements. This legislative measure will bar students who commit certain criminal actions from participating in high school sports. Students convicted or held responsible in adult court for homicide, sexual battery, […]
With vaping products having hit their peak popularity in recent years, Florida has been the number one state for the sale of illicit vapor products in the country, many of which are coming from China and onto US soil. According to the latest industry data, Florida is distributing the most illegal vapor products which many […]
Florida International University has dominated headlines for its legal and medical programs. Now the Miami-Dade-based university is utilizing the newly impressive Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom and hosted the World Strategic Forum. FIU made national headlines when an impressive set of new Senior Fellows at the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom were announced. […]
The US Sugar Corporation has announced that longtime Senior Vice President Robert Coker will be retiring effective December 31, 2023. Coker served the company for 42 years. Coker first joined U.S. Sugar in 1982 as part of the Community Affairs Department. He was promoted to Vice President, Community Affairs in 1993 and to Senior Vice President, […]
A new Republican backed bill in the Florida Congress is pushing to establish an online hub for pregnancy and parenting resources, where struggling parents can find convenient and vital information throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey. The legislation will bring together the forces of the Department of Health, the Agency of Health Care Administration, and […]
With former President Trump's (R) poll numbers only soaring to heights never seen before, many in the Republican Party have accepted that he will probably be the eventual nominee. Now, Donald Trump Jr. is on the campaign trail for his dad and was entertained by the prospect of Laura Loomer being the president s White House […]
The Jacksonville Port Authority, or JAXPORT, recently facilitated the transportation of nearly 900 pieces of military equipment. This included over a dozen aircraft, which are used in support of fighting terrorist groups in the Middle East. The Blount Island Marine Terminal was the ideal port for completing the loading mission because of its proximity to […]
This week, Mort Elementary School announced a new partnership with Aetna to provide a bi-lingual therapist for students. Aetna Better Health has previously engaged in community projects around the state of Florida. Studies have shown that the issue of mental health has become more pressing for students and children since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Public schools […]
The latest public opinion polls look grim for President Biden (D), and more polls from the New York Times show former President Donald Trump (R) leading Biden in crucial swing states that Biden took back in 2020. Donald Trump left Hillary Clinton (D) in the dust in 2016 and went on to victory in the […]
The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Republican Assembly has endorsed candidate Dan Franzese (R), who is running to be the Republican nominee in Congressional District 22 to face US Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL). Franzese is running on an America First Platform and is the only candidate in the race who has endorsed former […]
