MIAMI, FL—When a federal Judge found the Miami Commission guilty of racially gerrymandering their voting districts, they agreed to vote on a legal settlement redrawing the districts on Thursday morning. However, they decided to delay the settlement until May 23rd, potentially costing taxpayers more money in legal fees. Why? Because some members were allegedly not […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL—The DeSantis family took the stage Thursday morning, touting First Lady Casey DeSantis' initiative to remove government from societal issues and replace it with faith and community-based organizations which, the Governor says, will save taxpayers $800 million in ten years. "Government is not the solution to society's problems," Governor Ron DeSantis said […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In what is shaping up to be a hotly contested race in Florida's Senate District 3, a former Democratic Senator ousted from her seat by Republican Corey Simon has endorsed his frontrunning opponent: former co-counsel for Trayvon Martin's family, Daryl Parks. One-term Democratic Senator Loranne Ausley served in the traditionally blue SD 3, which […]
'From the River to the Sea' Chant Echoes Loudly Throughout DeSantis UF Press Conference Chants of "Free Palestine" and "From the River to the Sea" from pro-Hamas protestors reverberated louder and louder across the University of Florida—just as Governor Ron DeSantis was delivering a press conference...READ MORE What is Happening In Trump World? Context: As […]
GAINESVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he plans to reactive an executive order waiving certain university application requirements for Jewish transfer students, will approve almost $600 million toward school safety initiatives, and will approve over $300 million in new construction and research projects at the University of Florida. Executive Order: In January 2024, just […]
GAINESVILLE, FL—Chants of "Free Palestine" and "From the River to the Sea" reverberated louder and louder across the University of Florida—just as Governor Ron DeSantis was delivering a press conference on Florida's successful handling of pro-Palestine protests. "We don't do that here in Florida," DeSantis said Wednesday morning as faint chants could be heard in […]
Embattled Broward School Board Proposes to Strip A-Rated Virginia Shuman Young Elementary of Montessori Designation The embattled Broward County School Board, led by new Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, is trying to fix the decades-long, systemic education problems and mistakes its predecessors created...READ MORE Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "Young Floridians are concerned about affordability, education, reproductive rights, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a school safety measure into law Monday night to prevent shootings, prompted by the 2018 Valentine's Day massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. The bipartisan bill, HB 1473, requires all doors and gates to be locked during school hours unless a staff member is guarding them. Furthermore, it mandates […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis lauded the Sunshine State's expedited snuffing out of pro-Palestinian college protests and encampments, prompted by the University of Southern California and Columbia University canceling their main graduation ceremonies due to unsafe environments. "You can't commandeer property that doesn't belong to you, you cannot disrupt the operations of a university, and […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—A massive tax relief package is incoming in the Sunshine State, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis signing a new bill providing over half a million dollars to Floridians in tax holidays, insurance premiums, and tax credits for certain businesses. DeSantis signed HB 7073 at a Cape Canaveral press conference Tuesday morning, stating that […]
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL—A Republican Lawmaker seeking a Florida Senate seat has remained unabashedly pro-Israel and pro-military action amidst a seven-month-long war with Hamas, a series of pro-Palestine college protests, and an apparent divide in the Democratic party over which entity to support. Late Sunday, Israel ordered around 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate the city of Rafah, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis touted the Sunshine State beating out California and New York for the number one domestic tourism destination, highlighting the state's market share increases. "Florida’s world-class attractions, hospitality, and unwavering commitment to freedom have solidified our position as the top vacation destination,” DeSantis said in a press release. “These figures show that […]
ORLANDO, FL—Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power taunted Democrats for rebranding their mascot from a donkey to a panther during their "Leadership Blue" fundraising weekend, saying their animal change is fitting for the "endangered species" that is Florida Democrats. During a Saturday night gala at the Disney Contemporary Resort, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried unveiled a […]
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL—An embattled Democratic county chairwoman stepped down, seemingly voluntarily, from her post after claiming “cancerous” elements within her party. The truth? She was found guilty of violating a slew of party laws and ignoring a settlement order. The result? Resign or be removed. Chairwoman of Palm Beach County’s Democratic Executive Committee, Mindy […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Thursday morning a controversial bill that he says will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from being taught in educator prep courses. "We don't want these teacher prep programs to become captive to someone's ideological agenda," DeSantis said at a Jacksonville press conference. "We can say no diversity, equity, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida Republicans strengthen their grasp over the state amidst a looming U.S. Senate election, a Presidential election, and an abortion amendment plaguing political conversations, the question forefront in Democrats’ minds is can they take back Florida? The verdict: unlikely, but not impossible. Brad Howard, President of Corcoran Street Group—a lobbying organization—and Chief of […]
BREVARD, FL—State Senator Debbie Mayfield kicked off her state House of Representative campaign Wednesday with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in what will be a hotly contested race in Florida House District 32. Encompassed by most of Brevard County, HD 32 stretches south from Melbourne north toward Rockledge. Its former Representative, Republican Thad […]
HARDEE COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat, an action that critics say will stifle innovation. Republican-led bill SB 1084 bans cultivated—or lab-grown—meat from being sold or manufactured in Florida, imposing a second-degree misdemeanor for violators. DeSantis says the bill keeps a "vibrant agricultural industry", excoriating the "elites" […]
