WASHINGTON, D.C. - Florida Democratic lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to Amendment 4, the ballot measure that would restrict abortion access in the state, calling the measure 'restrictive' and 'extreme' as voters decide on reproductive rights on November's ballot. They also blamed Governor Ron DeSantis' pivot from a 15-week ban to a 6-week ban as the […]
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers has criticized the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for not regulating Chinese vapes and other illegal substances currently flooding unchecked into the U.S. marketplace. "It's inexcusable. They shouldn't be dragging their feet. Illegal products are illegal products, and they shouldn't be sold on the U.S. market," U.S. Rep. […]
MIAMI — Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz recently affirmed her strong stance against fighting illegal immigration locally if elected as the county's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. "We as a sheriff's office will battle criminality, that is our key component. If you happen to be an illegal alien who is committing crime, I […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz recently emphasized the importance of having a "voice" in policing and working with Democrat Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, if she is elected as the county's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. "Ultimately, we see what happens when too much power gets given to one person. I think […]
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. - The Broward Sherriff's Office arrested a 14-year-old girl from Lauderdale Lakes over the weekend after she allegedly made threats on social media against some schools across Broward County. According to the sheriff's office, the teenager threatened to kill or conduct a mass shooting on multiple of her Instagram stories on Saturday […]
The Vote No on 3 campaign released its first television ad Saturday in opposition to Amendment 3, calling the initiative a "monopoly amendment" for marijuana companies in an effort to legalize marijuana in Florida. “Floridians know a bad deal when they see one,” Vote No on 3 Spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said in a release. “This […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, responded Wednesday to a bill proposed by Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, that would end 'gun free' zones and allow students to carry guns on college campuses. "I think at this time it's pretty tone deaf for anyone to even float an idea like that," Jones […]
MIAMI - The Associated Industries of Florida, or AIF, announced additional endorsements Thursday for Florida Senate and House of Representative candidates running in the 2024 General Election. “We’re proud to announce AIF’s 2024 General Election endorsements for Florida Senate and House candidates. "These endorsements build on the slate of strong candidates we have already announced […]
Florida voters will head to the voting booth on Nov. 5 not only to vote on the next president of the United States but on key state amendments that include legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Sponsored by Smart and Safe Florida, Amendment 3 would allow adults 21 years or age or older to "possess, […]
MIAMI - A new report released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association Research Center, or CCIA, shows Florida's digital economy has contributed nearly $76 billion to the state, or 5% of its gross domestic product, or GDP. "State and federal lawmakers are considering a range of policies that would impact the digital economy, a […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Mosquito Control Assocation President Richard Weaver issued a statement Tuesday warning Flordians to stay proactive and protect themselves against new mosquito-borne diseases. “So far this summer, Florida has seen increases in mosquito-borne disease activity – including locally transmitted and travel related cases in humans," Weaver said in a press release. "We […]
MIAMI - After moving past their respective primaries, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz square off to see which will become Miami-Dade County's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. Previously endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Cordero-Stutz has been with the Miami-Dade Police Department for over 28 years. While moving up in rank over […]