DeSantis Introduces his 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Anti-Critical Race Theory Legislation

DeSantis Introduces his 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Anti-Critical Race Theory Legislation

Javier Manjarres
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December 15, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has announced that he will be introducing anti-Critical Race Theory legislation in the upcoming 2022 state legislative session. Gov. DeSantis said that with his "Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act," Or “Stop W.O.K.E. Act,” he and his administration would be "taking a stand against critical race theory in […]
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Appeals Court Dismisses Immigration Fight

Appeals Court Dismisses Immigration Fight

Javier Manjarres
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December 15, 2021
After the state said the case was moot, a federal appeals court Tuesday dismissed Florida’s challenge against Biden administration immigration policies issued early this year.
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.15.2021 — Demings' Has No Message for Voters—Rebekah Jones Campaigns—More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.15.2021 — Demings' Has No Message for Voters—Rebekah Jones Campaigns—More...

Javier Manjarres
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December 15, 2021
Florida's COVID 'Scientist' and 'Whistleblower' Resurfaces JUICE—Rebekah Jones, who is running for Congress against Rep. Matt Gaetz in one of Florida's most Republican-leaning districts just got the nod of approval from Rep.Val Demings. READ MORE Tunnels to Towers Comes to Florida The national group founded to help families pay their mortgages after the death of […]
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Democrats to Increase debt ceiling by $2.5 Trillion

Democrats to Increase debt ceiling by $2.5 Trillion

Javier Manjarres
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December 14, 2021
Congressional Democrats are poised to vote on a $2.5 Trillion debt ceiling increase today, a measure that would increase the country's borrowing limits until 2023 "Democrats are putting taxpayers on the hook for another $2.5 TRILLION in debt. That’s $2.5 TRILLION on top of the nearly $30 TRILLION we already owe. Everyone should be disgusted […]
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.14.2021 — DeSantis's GOP Problem—More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.14.2021 — DeSantis's GOP Problem—More...

Javier Manjarres
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December 14, 2021
DeSantis's Republican Problem Both Republican and Democratic media types and politicos from around the state have been quietly saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis is unbeatable in 2022 and that Democrats have not put up a candidate that would actually stand a chance of beating him. We have been saying that Gov. DeSantis's only weakness is a few […]
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.13.2021 — Seminole Tribe Draws Line in Sands— Fried, DeSantis—More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.13.2021 — Seminole Tribe Draws Line in Sands— Fried, DeSantis—More...

Javier Manjarres
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December 13, 2021
Put it all on Red! Or Black. A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers. The Florida Voters In Charge committee’s move also put a halt to a scheduled Tuesday […]
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Gambling Initiative Legal Fight Dialed Back

Gambling Initiative Legal Fight Dialed Back

Javier Manjarres
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December 13, 2021
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers. The Florida Voters In Charge committee’s move also put a halt to a scheduled Tuesday […]
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Florida Democrats Upset Over Salazar's Pictures with Castro and Maduro

Florida Democrats Upset Over Salazar's Pictures with Castro and Maduro

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2021
Florida Democrats are up in arms over a congressional office picture Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar recently posted that shows her sitting with the late-Fidel Castro and current Venezuelan strong man, Dictator Nicolas Maduro. Democratic political consultant Christian Ulvert tweeted," Where’s the outrage??? A member of Congress dignifies the Capitol, our symbol of democracy, with pictures […]
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DeSantis on Biden's 'Border Crisis': 'Cartels are Just Eating our Lunch'

DeSantis on Biden's 'Border Crisis': 'Cartels are Just Eating our Lunch'

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2021
Standing alongside local Jacksonville, Florida leaders, including Rep. John Rutherford (R) and City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new immigration proposals for the upcoming 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee to address the Biden border crisis. “We have a responsibility to stand up for the rule of law, we have a responsibility […]
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President Joe Biden: 'Where am I?'

President Joe Biden: 'Where am I?'

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2021
During a recent stop at a local business to promote his "Build Back Better" agenda, President Joe Biden is seen being guided to where he needs to address attendees of the event. Once President Biden's arm is released, the president turns to one man and away from the cameras and attendees and says, "Where am […]
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DeSantis Seeks ‘Job Growth’ Money as Claims Remain Low

DeSantis Seeks ‘Job Growth’ Money as Claims Remain Low

Javier Manjarres
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December 9, 2021
By  Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he wants to double funding for a state economic-development program and bolster rural infrastructure projects as weekly unemployment claims in Florida continue to come in at pre-pandemic levels. DeSantis released a proposed $99.7 billion state budget for next year that included $100 million for the […]
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DeSantis Takes Victory lap, says Florida Democrats 'all in favor of people losing their jobs'

DeSantis Takes Victory lap, says Florida Democrats 'all in favor of people losing their jobs'

Javier Manjarres
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December 9, 2021
During a press conference to announce his Freedom First Budget proposal in Tallahassee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against Florida Democratic State Senators for resisting his past efforts to keep the state open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. DeSantis said that if Democrats had their way, “They would have locked down and cost  hundreds […]
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.9.2021 — Florida GOP Ship Sinking—The Fried Fiasco—More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.9.2021 — Florida GOP Ship Sinking—The Fried Fiasco—More...

Javier Manjarres
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December 9, 2021
Fun and Games at the Republican Party of Florida Since anyone can remember, the Florida GOP, like the Florida Democrats, have always been involved in some form of chicanery, which has brought shame to the political body. The RPOF these days is weak and struggles to raise money, as Gov. Ron DeSantis has had to single-handily carry […]
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Judge Denies Injunction in Gambling Initiative Fight

Judge Denies Injunction in Gambling Initiative Fight

Javier Manjarres
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December 8, 2021
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- A Leon County circuit judge on Wednesday refused to immediately halt efforts backed by the Seminole Tribe to try to block a gambling initiative from getting on next year’s ballot. The initiative, supported by casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp., would allow voters to decide whether to allow pari-mutuel operators […]
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Trump Poised to Defeat Murphy in Florida and Democrats Nationwide

Trump Poised to Defeat Murphy in Florida and Democrats Nationwide

Javier Manjarres
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December 8, 2021
When POLITICO reported this past weekend that Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy may not be running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, alarms rang out across Florida. During the recent annual Leadership Blue event in Orlando last Saturday, Rep. Murphy, who once flirted with running for the U.S. Senate in 2022, hedged on whether […]
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Florida Democrats Spell Out Budget Priorities

Florida Democrats Spell Out Budget Priorities

Javier Manjarres
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December 8, 2021
By Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE --- Florida House Democrats want the state’s next spending plan to be more “people-centered” as Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to send a full budget proposal to the Legislature. Democrats said during a conference call Tuesday that they expect the Republican-controlled Legislature during the 2022 session to produce a “generous” budget because […]
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.8.2021 — The DeSantis' Fight Cancer—Cammack's Husband Reprimanded for her Actions—Move...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 12.8.2021 — The DeSantis' Fight Cancer—Cammack's Husband Reprimanded for her Actions—Move...

Javier Manjarres
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December 8, 2021
The DeSantis Family Leads on Cancer Research According to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, is doing fantastic and pushing through with her treatment. Not only is she fighting her illness, the First Lady is making the rounds throughout the state, appearing at events with her husband, and […]
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Once A Breakaway Tour Themselves, PGA Tour Now Determined to Stifle Competition

Once A Breakaway Tour Themselves, PGA Tour Now Determined to Stifle Competition

Javier Manjarres
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December 7, 2021
By Yvette Moise Back in 1968, a group of top professional golfers, led by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, became frustrated with the limitations of professional golf’s then-governing body, the PGA of America. Feeling the league was not focused enough on promoting the interests of the game’s top stars, these marquee players staged a coup […]
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