Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of 281 individuals in a seven-day child predator and human trafficking operation while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. The two stings, known as Operation Polk Around & Find Out II, led to 32 child predator arrests […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Anwar Jouda for allegedly engaging in identity theft and fraud of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits totaling $862,000 through a press release this week. “If you try to steal from the taxpayers, I can guarantee that the law will catch up with you and […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia and Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky have announced that 824,000 state homeowners will see insurance rate decreases as much as 12.1%. According to the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), the reductions will apply to new polices and renewals from major insurance companies effective in October. Additionally, 48 companies have […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a Kissimmee man on 100 felony counts for allegedly possessing and transmitting child sex abuse material and materials depicting sexual activity with animals. He made the announcement while speaking at a press conference in Orlando this week. The charges stem from a Cyber Tipline report from the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in grants to restore Florida's springsheds and water supply while speaking at a press conference at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center in Crystal River today. The funding includes $50 million for spring restoration projects to 23 cities and counties for water quality and quantity protection. […]
The Republican Party of Florida released a campaign ad slamming Democratic candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez for being soft on crime and public safety in his bid for Florida Attorney General. The ad, titled "Dangerous," was shared on social media. "Jose Rodriguez wants to be Florida's attorney general, our top cop. But when every Republican and […]
The Ferretti Group, a luxury yacht company whose stake is controlled by Chinese state-owned Weichai, is set to appear at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show despite drawing data sharing concerns that activists say could jeopardize military installations across the country. They warn Ferretti, which makes Riva and Pershing connected yachts, are floating data centers that […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Jeffthe Arisda for arson and attempted murder over his alleged involvement in a North Miami Beach residential structure fire resulting in $120,000 damages through a release this week. According to a witness, Arisda was "acting aggressively" collecting piles of napkins and […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced several defendants have been charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering for allegedly transporting thousands of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico through El Paso, Texas to the Tampa Bay area for distribution as part of a Sinaloa Cartel-linked enterprise. The attorney general made the announcement while speaking at […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Angie Nixon for refusing to call Cuba a "dictatorship" in response to a question from CBS News. "You know that is what people have told me. I have never been to Cuba, and so I will have […]
Former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Democratic candidate David Jolly for Florida governor by highlighting his plans to help Floridians. "David is independent-minded," Obama said in a video statement released over the weekend. "He's focused on lowering the costs of housing and healthcare, making sure every child gets a great education. He has […]
Former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) for U.S. Senate by comparing her rise to that of his political assurgency in a video statement over the weekend. "Angie Nixon and I both got our start as organizers. It taught us something important: real change starts when regular folks stand up […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a legislative push to require age determination and parental consent before children download or buy apps. He made the announcement while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. The proposal, titled the Safe Screens Act, would include protective design defaults on social media accounts for children […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly criticized Republican challenger Byron Donalds' loyalty to President Donald Trump amid high gas prices due to the Iran War in a campaign ad released this week. The 30-second "Daddy's Back," ad was shared on Jolly's social media page. Rep. Donalds referenced the phrase prior to Trump's second presidential inauguration in […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a pair of campaign ads featuring his mother describing his challenging upbringing and perseverance through education coming from Brooklyn, New York. The ad, titled "Proud," was shared on Rep. Donalds' social media page. "Two jobs, three kids, not much, but a lot of love. My father […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) shared she has received an endorsement from the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FHSCC) in her bid for a full term in the Senate through a social media post this week. The FHSCC, founded in 2000, includes 26 chambers covering 604,000 Hispanic-owned Businesses that contribute a $90 billion impact […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) shared he has received an endorsement from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his bid for Florida's open District 39 seat. "Attorney General @JamesUthmeierFL has been a steadfast champion for law and order, conservative principles and the freedoms that make Florida great," Rizo wrote on social media. "I am honored to have […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa on charges of felony grand theft and organized scheme to defraud while speaking at a press conference in Orlando this week. According to Attorney General Uthmeier, Mayor Espinosa is accused of directing $50,000 in COVID-19 relief grants from the Kissimmee Boost 2.0 […]
