Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the largest child rescue operation in United States history alongside state officials at a press conference in Tampa on Monday. Coined as "Operation Dragon Eye," the operation saved 60 children in two weeks from human trafficking. "Today we announced the successful completion of the largest child rescue operation in […]
HOLLYWOOD - Channeling former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail, Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly emphasized "change" in his pitch to Florida voters, particularly those affected by the state's affordability crisis in his bid for governor. "What I do know is we are in the midst of a national change environment, and we're in the midst […]
Don't go to Jacksonville if you're looking to have a fun time. That's according to a recent study by FinanceBuzz, which named Jacksonville the "most boring city" in the United States. To determine their level of excitement or lack thereof, FinanceBuzz analyzed data on 75 of America's biggest cities and ranked them from most to least […]
Florida is putting a stop to gift card scams with a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. The law, under SB 1198, will establish gift card fraud in Florida Statutes and make it a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian […]
After the rejection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as president of the University of Florida (UF), Republican Sen. Rick Scott, along with Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL), sent a letter to the University of Florida's board of trustees urging them to conduct a "completely open and transparent search" for a new president. […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wouldn't support raising taxes in the Empire State, warning the ripple effect could drive residents and their tax dollars to places like West Palm Beach. The response came during an interview with Dan Mannarino on WPIX-TV, where Hochul was asked about assemblyman and Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wouldn't support raising taxes in the Empire State, warning the ripple effect could drive residents and their tax dollars to places like West Palm Beach in Florida. The response came during an interview with Dan Mannarino on WPIX-TV, where Hochul was asked about state assemblyman and Democratic socialist […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday congratulated the Florida Panthers on winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship after they beat the Edmonton Oilers in six games in Sunrise. The Panthers also beat the Oilers in seven games last season. "Congrats — again — to the Florida Panthers on a great championship season," DeSantis said. "Florida […]
City of Miami Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution on Wednesday to allow the Miami Police Department to join a Section 287(g) Task Force in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. Commissioners Miguel Angel Gabela, Joe Carollo and Ralph “Rafael” Rosado voted for the resolution. Commissioners […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a string of initiatives on Wednesday to strengthen the state's international travel and aerospace footprint during a Florida Business Seminar mission in Paris, France. The initiatives included a new nonstop, year-round Air France flight between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). “Florida’s freedom-first policies, strong economy, and commitment […]
Rep. Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) shared Tuesday some of Broward County's hopeful budget appropriations after the Florida Legislature finally approved a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year last night. If approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Broward could receive more than $3 million. "Late last night, we approved the state budget—including over $3.2M for […]
The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had approved sending up to 700 military personnel from the Department of Defense (DOD) to Florida, Louisiana, and Texas to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "These service members, drawn from all components and operating in a Title 10 duty status, will provide […]
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to be in civil contempt of court on Tuesday after discovering that law enforcement continued to enforce state immigration laws and cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge Williams, appointed to the bench by President Barack Obama, said Uthmeier violated a directive […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he mounts a bid for governor. "Somehow, Democrats have to change their values in '26, or change who they are - that's wrong," Jolly said to Hopium Chronicles […]
With July 4th around the corner, Florida has some catching up to do when it comes to showing acts of American pride. That is according to a study by WalletHub, which ranked the Sunshine State 46th in the U.S. among patriotic states in the country. “The most patriotic states have a lot of residents who […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Otto Aviation, a Texas-based company specializing in sustainable aviation, will be relocating its headquarters to Jacksonville's Cecil Airport. The move comes as the company plans to develop its next-generation business jet, the Phantom 3500. The governor shared the big announcement while on an international trade and business development mission […]
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced Monday that there were zero instances of blocked roads or property damage from the weekend's "No Kings Day" protests across the state. The FDLE also praised demonstrators for staying peaceful, a contrast to recent protests in Los Angeles. "ZERO blocked roads. ZERO property damage. While other states […]
Independent gubernatorial candidate Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) reacted Saturday to the murder of Minnesota state Democratic Rep. Melissa Horton and her husband, which also left Minnesota state Democratic Sen. John Hoffman and his wife shot but fortunately alive. "Reports of the shootings and murder of elected officials should be horrifying," Pizzo said. "Our country […]
