Last Squeeze?—3.11.2025—Rubio, Waltz, Announce Ukraine Accepts Ceasefire Proposal—Florida Bills Tackling Phones, 'Gulf of America' Advance—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.11.2025—Rubio, Waltz, Announce Ukraine Accepts Ceasefire Proposal—Florida Bills Tackling Phones, 'Gulf of America' Advance—Much More...

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March 11, 2025
Rubio and Waltz Announce Ukraine's Acceptance of 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz have announced Ukraine’s acceptance of a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia...READ MORE   FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "Thank you @GovRonDeSantis for directing the flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of […]
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Florida Bill Requiring 'Gulf of America' Title in Future School Books, Maps, Advances

Florida Bill Requiring 'Gulf of America' Title in Future School Books, Maps, Advances

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March 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A bill requiring all new Gulf-related materials purchased by public and charter schools to reflect the name "Gulf of America" passed its first Senate committee Tuesday, hoping to align with President Donald Trump's January executive order. Filed by Republican Sen. Joe Gruters, SB 1058 says that all books and maps purchased after Jul. 1 by […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

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March 10, 2025
Republican Rep. Meg Weinberger Asked to Remove Her Trump Flag From Home State Rep. Meg Weinberger appears to have a political target painted on her back after a second political attack against her was levied, this time for flying a “Trump—Make America Great Again” flag on her house in Tallahassee, Florida. ...READ MORE   U.S. […]
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GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

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March 10, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration spent millions to block two citizen-led ballot initiatives, a GOP-led Senate committee advanced a measure on Monday that bans the use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaigns influencing ballot amendments. The measure, filed by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, was tacked onto a sweeping conservative bill targeting petition fraud during […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

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March 7, 2025
Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his mental decline...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Not only has Zelenskyy admitted he can’t account […]
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Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

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March 7, 2025
A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his "mental decline." The attorney for Edward James, 63, argued in a stay of execution filed Wednesday that executing the Seminole County man would be a violation […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.6.2025—Supreme Court Rejects Trump's USAID Freeze—Spring Breakers, Beware!—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.6.2025—Supreme Court Rejects Trump's USAID Freeze—Spring Breakers, Beware!—Much More...

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March 6, 2025
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request to Freeze $2 Billion USAID Payments The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s request to freeze $2 billion of USAID payments. President Trump had asked SCOTUS to reaffirm the US’s freezing...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Trumbull: "Let me be clear: I support law enforcement and their mission to keep our waters safe. But Floridians should not […]
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Spring Breakers, Beware! DeSantis Revives Miami Beach's Spring Break Crackdown

Spring Breakers, Beware! DeSantis Revives Miami Beach's Spring Break Crackdown

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March 6, 2025
College students planning to head to popular spring break destination Miami Beach's sunny shores and beachtown bars might want to think again, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared on Thursday. At a Miami Beach press conference, he announced the revitalization of the 2024 Miami Beach spring break crackdown, which included a heavy police presence, curfew, and a […]
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Florida Petition Fraud Bill Imposing $1 Million Bond for Sponsors, Racketeering Charges Advances

Florida Petition Fraud Bill Imposing $1 Million Bond for Sponsors, Racketeering Charges Advances

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March 6, 2025
A new bill inspired by a petition fraud settlement paid by an abortion rights group passed its first committee Thursday, aiming to overhaul Florida's ballot initiative process through a $1 million bond on future petition sponsors and charging certain fraudsters with racketeering. Filed by Republican Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, HB 1205 would enact widespread changes increasing […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

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March 5, 2025
DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record' While lambasting the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments...READ MORE   FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "We all want the very best for our seniors. Nursing home safety and quality […]
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DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'

DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'

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March 5, 2025
While lambasting the Covid vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments came at a Tampa press conference to pressure lawmakers to permanently ban the Covid vaccine mandates he signed in 2021. DeSantis' opposition to the Covid vaccine, however, segued […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.4.2025—Albritton Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—GOP Leaders Call for 'Scrutiny' into Government Spending—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.4.2025—Albritton Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—GOP Leaders Call for 'Scrutiny' into Government Spending—Much More...

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March 4, 2025
'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal provisions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, a gun-tightening...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today I delivered the 2025 State […]
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'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas

'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas

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March 4, 2025
Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal provisions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, a gun-tightening package passed after Florida's deadliest school shooting. But, bucking the governor, Republican Senate President Ben Albritton is pushing back against DeSantis's request for more […]
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'Age of Disruption': Perez, Albritton Call for 'Scrutiny' of State Government Spending

'Age of Disruption': Perez, Albritton Call for 'Scrutiny' of State Government Spending

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March 4, 2025
While Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers agree that excess government spending needs to be cut, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez are starting to point the finger at the state government. On the first day of the 60-day legislative session, Albritton and Perez echoed Gov. Ron DeSantis's call for a state […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.3.2025—Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart Passes Away at 70—U.S. Sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong Companies Building Iranian Drones—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.3.2025—Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart Passes Away at 70—U.S. Sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong Companies Building Iranian Drones—Much More...

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March 3, 2025
Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Dies at 70 Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart died Monday, according to a statement released by his family. He was 70. Lincoln Diaz-Balart had been diagnosed with cancer. His brother...READ MORE   FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Happy 180th birthday, Florida! Here’s to keeping our home safe, strong, and free." FL […]
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Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws

Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws

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March 3, 2025
Florida lawmakers are set to debate a whopping 26 gun-related bills as the state's 60-day legislative session kicks off Tuesday, making firearm laws one of the top priorities for the Sunshine State Legislature. Made up of 15 Democrat-backed measures and eleven Republican ones, many of the suggested laws ask for Florida law to bend in […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.28.2025—'Disrespected' Trump Cancels Zelenskyy Peace Talks—Casey DeSantis Suggests Run for Governor—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.28.2025—'Disrespected' Trump Cancels Zelenskyy Peace Talks—Casey DeSantis Suggests Run for Governor—Much More...

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February 28, 2025
Trump, Vance get into Heated Exchange with Zelenskyy in the White House Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the White House and sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as negotiations between the United States...READ MORE   Secretary Marco Rubio: "Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has […]
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'When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take it': Casey DeSantis Fuels Governor Rumors

'When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take it': Casey DeSantis Fuels Governor Rumors

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February 28, 2025
Cryptically quoting a famous baseball player, Florida's First Lady suggested on Friday that she might run to replace her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis. First Lady DeSantis, a former reporter, invoked baseball legend Yogi Berra in her response to a question at a Miami press conference Friday morning asking if she was considering a gubernatorial bid. […]
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