Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that sets harsher penalties for dangerous dogs with tougher rules and penalties for their owners. Under HB 593, the following requirements for owners of dangerous dogs are: Owners must confine the dog in a proper enclosure Dogs declared dangerous are microchipped and spayed or neutered. An owner who […]
Florida lawmakers and officials swiftly denounced the murder of a Jewish couple outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. "This is a horrific act of violence in our nation’s capital, and there needs to be an investigation to determine whether this was a targeted attack," U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) said. "My […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday that will increase penalties on people who make false 911 calls, commonly referred to as "swatting." The governor signed the bill, HB 279, at a high school in Winter Haven. Rep. Bill Partington (R-Ormond Beach) sponsored the legislation in the House, while Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will require staff of traditional and charter public schools serving kindergarten through eighth grade to be ready and able to administer EpiPens to students going through an allergic reaction before, after, and during school hours. Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) sponsored the bill (SB 1514). Rep. Rita […]
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., has sent out a series of messages on social media urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to free Tory Lanez, a Toronto rapper currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted on 10 felony counts for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet following a party in California in […]
Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) criticized Florida lawmakers on Tuesday for being unserious about ending illegal immigration in the state. Pizzo, running for governor as an Independent, has been at the forefront of tougher immigration policy in the Republican-controlled legislature. "While the Governor has been receiving and signing bills from this legislative session, there’s one […]
In a display of American pride and patriotism, Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) announced plans to skydive with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, an elite unit known for its parachute demonstrations, during the 2025 Hyundai Air & Sea Show this Memorial Day weekend in Miami Beach. "Miami Beach is more than a place. It's a […]
Florida welcomed 41.2 million visitors in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, picking up from a record-setting year and putting to rest some concerns of a national backlash amid domestic tariffs and global trade uncertainty. “Florida’s tourism industry leads the nation,” DeSantis said in a release. “These results are proof that our freedom-first policies work—and that […]
The Bayfront Park Management Trust, led by Chairman Miguel Gabela, announced a request Tuesday for an independent investigation by the Miami-Dade County Inspector General's Office into allegations of financial waste, fraud, and abuse under former Chairman Joe Carollo. According to a release, the probe stems from a forensic audit precipitated by continuous concerns within the […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges Monday against 19 individuals connected to a massive drug trafficking organization distributing fentanyl during a news conference in Orlando. “There are swift consequences for those who commit crimes in Florida, and we will support law enforcement in the fight to keep deadly fentanyl off our streets,” Uthmeier said […]
Miami-Dade County flipped Republican in active voter registration on Monday, marking a historic first in an area considered once safe for Democrats. According to a release from the Republican Party of Florida, there are 464,370 active registered Republicans (34%) to 440,790 (32.27%) Democrats in Miami-Dade. Possibly even more shocking, independents also actively outregister democrats in […]
It's time to hunt. Registration opened Thursday for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, an opportunity for professionals and novices to capture the Burmese python, Florida's invasive apex predator, in the Everglades ecosystem. The event, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District, will run from July 11 […]
Florida has increased its private sector employment by 21,800 (+0.2%) jobs in April from the previous month, a Florida Commerce report announced on Friday. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to expand target industries by remaining committed to growth and strategic investments,” Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly said. “With a $1.7 trillion economy, Florida […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed former FBI Director James "Jim" Comey on Thursday after he posted then deleted an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to show the numbers "86 47." "Disgusting, completely unacceptable, and out of bounds," Donalds said. "How far are the radicals in the Deep State willing to take […]
Jon Maples, a Republican with a 17-year career in finance, is running for Florida House District 87 in Palm Beach County. Maples, a supporter of President Donald Trump and his America First economic agenda, hopes his background is enough to earn Trump's coveted endorsement. "What I understand from business is that it takes time when […]
Republican Brian Hodgers was recently endorsed by the Florida Police Police Benevolent Association in his bid for State House District 32, which covers part of Brevard County. "Honored to have the support of our law enforcement officers," Hodgers said. "Every day, these brave men and women put on a bulletproof vest and put their lives […]
Good news for Disney goers. A recent study by WalletHub determined Orlando as the No. 1 travel spot in the United States for 2025, beating out 99 other metro areas in cost and convenience, affordability, and number of attractions and activities. “When picking a summer travel destination, it’s easy to focus just on the types […]
Florida International University is helping children with congenital upper limb deficiencies better manage everyday tasks and enjoy physical activities. Amanda Thomas, a clinical assistant professor in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University (FIU), helped start an exercise program incorporating the use of a body-powered 3D-printed prosthetic hand. Thomas, […]
