Abortion Debate Erupts Over Proposed Pregnancy Resource Website The abortion debate continues to run rampant through the halls of the Florida Capitol, most recently winding its way into a bill compiling state-sanctioned pregnancy resources into a website for expectant mothers... READ MORE AG Ashley Moody- We’re demanding @Meta immediately stop monetizing child exploitation on Instagram. Reports show that […]
Nikki Fried, Florida Democrats Get 'Fried' by FL GOP Since becoming the Florida Democratic Party Chair, former Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) launched the “Take Back Florida” tour to gain voter registrations for the left side of the aisle...READ MORE Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick- recognition of World Obesity Day, I wanted to share a few of […]
In Florida, if you DUI, you are SOL TALLAHASSEE, FL—The option to refuse a breathalyzer test has been all but removed with a new anti-drunk driving (DUI) bill that passed the Senate Floor Friday afternoon, threatening first-time offenders with license suspension or a year-long interlock device....READ MORE Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez- Thank you for your leadership […]
DeSantis Vetos Social Media Bill (Expected) And just like that (we first reported that a veto was imminent) Gov. Ron DeSantis struck down the questionable Social Media ban on Children bill Speaker Paul Renner was pushing. Stick a fork in it. It's done...READ MORE of The Floridian's coverage of the bill. Ron DeSantis-I have vetoed […]
Florida Senate Resistance to Biological Sex and Gender Bill Won't Stop the House A hotly-contested bill changing driver's license requirements from "gender" to "sex" is dead in the Senate, though that hasn't stopped the House from trying to shove it through the Legislature...READ MORE Kathleen Passidomo-It is a joy to turn over the rostrum to @LeaderBookFL on […]
DeSantis to Veto Republican-Led Social Media Ban for Kids TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate President Kathleen Passidomo told reporters that she believes Gov. DeSantis will veto Republicans' highly controversial social media ban for minors, and the Legislature will instead craft new language that the Governor agrees to...READ MORE DeSantis Signs Law Publicizing Sealed Epstein Court Documents PALM BEACH, […]
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Child Trafficking Bill Speeding Through Florida Legislature Senator Jonathan Martin’s (R-33) proposed law on ‘lewd & lascivious’ grooming (child trafficking) has received unanimous support within committees in the Florida Senate and will now head for a floor vote...READ MORE Carolina Amesty-Taiwan is an indispensable partner and a beacon of democracy in the Indo-Pacific region. Always an […]
Florida's Wrongful Death Bill to be Killed Before the Floor TALLAHASSEE, FL—At a press avail Wednesday, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo seemingly announced the death of a controversial bill that would have expanded Florida's Wrongful Death Act to unborn children. The bill had become a hot topic of debate for conversations involving abortion, IVF, and fetal […]
Government Shutdown Looms as House Representatives Enter Final Days of Negotiations A partial government shutdown is imminent as members in the House of Representatives negotiate to provide government funding prior to a nearing deadline...READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz—MAGA Republicans are eager to cut programs like Medicaid if Trump wins. We can’t let that happen in […]
Pregnancy Resource Website Faces Backlash Over Surgeon General, Crisis Pregnancy Centers TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Florida bill would create a taxpayer-funded website housed under the Department of Health and would compile all pregnancy resources for expectant mothers. Opponents, however, criticized the Surgeon General and worried about the website's inclusion of unlicensed Crisis Pregnancy Centers...READ MORE Miami International […]
MIAMI—The Miami International Airport (MIA) recently boasted that its 2023 fiscal year saw a “historic” surge in international and domestic travel, not to mention praising Miami-Dade County’s efforts to address the airport’s long-standing maintenance issues. Earlier this year, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that a significant investment in MIA’s infrastructure would be made and at […]
Defamation Bill Dead on Arrival? The controversial and anti-First Amendment defamation bill that Sen. Jason Brodeur and Rep. Alex Andrade have put forth could be scrapped this legislative session. It appears as if Senate President Kathleen Passidomo will not let a floor vote on the bill, which would mean that the measure is dead. This […]
Legislative Homestretch The Florida Legislature is in its final two weeks and one of the most controversial measures that could come down for a vote is the defamation bill being put forth by Rep. Alex Andrade. Gov. DeSantis wants this bill, even though media outlets of all sizes, particularly conservative-minded publishers, see the measure as […]
DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country' TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians...READ MORE Gus Bilirakis-Great turn-out […]
Legislative Pushback: Florida Lawmakers Challenge DeSantis It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill...READ MORE Safety Net Hospital Alliance Applauds Passing of “Live Healthy” Proposal in Senate and House The House and Senate chambers have passed the “Live Healthy” proposal […]
It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill. Gov. DeSantis said this week that the measure was not ready because it has "legitimate issues," but that didn't keep lawmakers from voting on the bill and sending it to the governor's […]
By Chief Nelson Andreu There are few communities you will find anywhere that are as selfless and committed to their mission as our first responders. I’ve worked alongside women and men on the police force who risk their lives daily, often running into danger to help keep our families safe. They have our backs, and they […]
DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning of the year. During a press conference in Lake Buena Vista, Governor Ron DeSantis...READ MORE Paul Renner-HB1 protects children & strengthens […]
