Florida lawmakers are pressing Turks and Caicos Officials over the detainment and incarceration of Florida resident Sharitta Grier, who was arrested upon her arrival to the islands last week. Grier was arrested after airport authorities discovered two stray bullets in her luggage during a pre-flight check prior to her departure from the islands. According to […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling throughout the state to remind Floridians of the need to adequately prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Senator Scott’s latest stop was Hialeah, where he hosted a press conference to explain to businesses and residents the importance of taking Hurricane precautionary measures. Such measures include making a […]
Senate conservatives have expressed concern over potential adverse environmental impacts of increased abortion pill usage. The legislators are responding to rising rates of mifepristone use after President Joe Biden directed the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) deregulation of the medicine. Mifepristone, which is used with Misoprostol, accounts for half of the abortions that occur in […]
Florida lawmakers are celebrating the US Space Force’s decision to designate Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters. The original decision to install STARCOM in Florida was made in June 2023 but finalized in late May 2024. STARCOM is responsible for educating and training Space Force members, or […]
Former President Donald Trump endorsed US Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) earlier this week. Representative Buchanan’s endorsement is one of many similar endorsements President Trump recently gave to other Florida legislators. “Vern is a self-made man, and he is working hard to Lower our Taxes, Grow our Economy, Support our Military and Vets, Protect our Seniors, […]
Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy Highschool has become the first Public School in the state of Florida to host the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is granted to students at select educational institutions for accomplishments in a variety of areas. The award was created by Prince Philip Mountbatten, […]
Wild Horses and Burros could enjoy added protections thanks to a bill filed by US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). Representative Luna’s Wild Horse Integrity and Slaughter Prevention Act would expand protections and create criminal sanctions by amending the Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The amendments include reducing bureaucratic adoption wait times and installing felony […]
US Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has claimed president Joe Biden and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officials knowingly granted Cuban agents access to Miami International Airport’s (MIA) security infrastructure. The announcement follows a controversial visit by Cuban officials to MIA. As The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres explained, a cohort of Cuban government officials were given an exclusive […]
US Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) announced over the weekend former President Donald Trump had endorsed his candidacy for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Representative Mills is currently running for re-election in the upcoming November general election. Mills made the announcement via Twitter Sunday afternoon," stating, ”I’m honored to receive (Trump’s) endorsement as I continue my service […]
A bipartisan effort in the US Senate looks to leverage the US’ International Monetary Fund (IMF) power to counter China’s manipulation of its currency. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act. The Senators allege their legislation will protect American industry and workers from China’s currency manipulations, […]
US Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) floored legislation to buttress the US’ maritime industry. Specifically, the bill aims to promote the industry and recruit workers. Representative Waltz’s initiative follows the publication of the bipartisan Congressional Guidance for a National Maritime Strategy report. The report was authored by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Mike Waltz […]
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (IAA) today by a unanimous 17-0 vote. Committee on Intelligence Chairman and Vice Chairman Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the IAA, respectively. The IAA funds, provides legal authority, and increments congressional oversight of the US Intelligence […]
US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently filed legislation to shield Veterans from unexpected medical bills during their time receiving emergency care. The Emergency Community Care Notification Time Adjustment Act would extend the current deadline for notifying the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) of emergency treatment. Veterans and their families are currently required to notify the […]
US Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) recently filed the Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains (SHIELD) Act to provide legal recourse for those whose identities are used online without consent. The legislation would give victims of social media account hijackings to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content civil recourse against perpetrators. Generative Artificial […]
American sailors on the USS Carney recently returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after being deployed for more than seven months in the Middle-East. The USS Carney was tasked with intercepting land-attack cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) launched by Houthi forces toward Israel. Since Hamas’ October 7th attacks, the Houthis have launched an […]
The international criminal court’s (ICC) attempts to arrest Israeli officials have been met with bipartisan resistance in the US. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan recently announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leadership for alleged war crimes. President Joe Biden, along with numerous Republican and Democrat legislators, criticized, Khan’s move, and reaffirmed […]
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has coalesced with Senator Mike lee (R-UT) to lobby for safety measures against online minor nudity. Representative Luna filed the House version of Senator Lee’s Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking (PROTECT) Act. The PROTECT Act would require pornographic websites to obtain age and identity verification of […]
Florida legislators are sounding the alarm over the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Funding’s (DRF) projected shortfall. DRF is used to provide regions impacted by natural disasters with rapid recovery finances. FEMA has reported it estimates DRF will run out by August this year. Last year, FEMA suffered a similar situation, prompting Floridian-led […]
