Former Florida Congressman Ted Yoho Highlights Importance of Foreign Aid in Malaria Fight, Stymying Chinese Influence

Former Florida Congressman Ted Yoho Highlights Importance of Foreign Aid in Malaria Fight, Stymying Chinese Influence

Michael Costeines
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May 8, 2025
Former Florida Congressman Ted Yoho (R) stressed the importance on Thursday of U.S. anti-malaria funding under the Trump administration, particularly as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) looks to malign America's health interests throughout the world. "We're on this planet with a lot of people. We're all intertwined or interconnected," Yoho said at the Hudson Institute. […]
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Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Wednesday after a State Attorney investigation and subpoenas to Jacksonville leaders revealed that Deegan's office was allegedly keeping an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings. “It should be no surprise to anyone that liberal Donna Deegan is now under investigation […]
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Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) said the University of Florida needs to go "back to the drawing board" after essentially selecting Santa Ono to be its next president. Ono has come under fire for past remarks as president of the University of Michigan, where he praised diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and […]
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Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations

Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers  in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo changed his party affiliation to Independent after calling his former party "dead" during a speech on the Senate […]
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Senate Erases Bill Requiring Cursive Handwriting in Grades Two to Five

Senate Erases Bill Requiring Cursive Handwriting in Grades Two to Five

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
A Florida bill that would have required cursive handwriting in grades two through five won't be going to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature after it failed to receive any consideration in the Senate. In March, the House unanimously passed a bill (HB 921) 113-0 that would have taught cursive handwriting instruction and other related […]
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Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
South Florida has long stood as a bastion for Democrats in state and federal elections, however, there are signs that the dam appears to be breaking, adding credence to the notion that the party is truly dead and buried for the foreseeable future. Here is the evidence: According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of […]
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Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State's Election Integrity Law

Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State's Election Integrity Law

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted reports on Monday of "liberal dark money groups" challenging the state's recently passed election integrity law, HB 1205. The measure aims to fix Florida's petition process for ballot initiatives from fraud and abuse. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1205 into law on May 3. “It’s no surprise that well-funded, […]
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University of Florida Could Name a DEI President to Lead it's Gators

University of Florida Could Name a DEI President to Lead it's Gators

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of Ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president of the University of Michigan that conflict with Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign to rid Florida of DEI, his nomination could […]
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Miami Fraternal Order of Police Backs Ralph Rosado for Miami Commission Seat

Miami Fraternal Order of Police Backs Ralph Rosado for Miami Commission Seat

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2025
The City of Miami Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #20 recently announced that it's backing Ralph Rosado for Miami's District 4 commission seat, which is currently vacant. The Miami FOP is one of the more respected organizations advocating for law enforcement professionals in the area. "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the […]
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Phillip Morris Announces Alternative Heated Tobacco System to Help Floridians Quit Smoking

Phillip Morris Announces Alternative Heated Tobacco System to Help Floridians Quit Smoking

Michael Costeines
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May 2, 2025
Phillip Morris International in the U.S. announced Friday it will be testing its IQOS heated tobacco system in greater Fort Lauderdale, which is used to offer people an alternative to smoking cigarettes. The IQOS works by heating tobacco instead of burning it, which PMI U.S. says reduces the production of harmful chemicals compared to traditional […]
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Mayor Francis Saurez Announces Miami Grand Prix Staying Until 2041

Mayor Francis Saurez Announces Miami Grand Prix Staying Until 2041

Michael Costeines
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May 2, 2025
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced Friday that Formula 1 will continue to host the Miami Grand Prix until 2041 after a 10-year contract extension to its existing agreement with South Florida Motorsports. "Huge announcement!!!!!! Kudos to @TomGarfinkel and his team for putting on such an amazing event and for extending this annual Super Bowl for […]
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Uthmeier Charges Three Men with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Uthmeier Charges Three Men with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Michael Costeines
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May 2, 2025
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests of three men charged with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) Friday at a news conference in Fort Myers. According to a release, Travis Montgomery of Manatee County, Kevin Sheffield of Collier County, and Jason Grant Harrison of Hendry County were all charged with CSAM. “These arrests […]
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Rep. Gossett-Seidman Celebrates After House Advances Bill to Preserve State Parks

Rep. Gossett-Seidman Celebrates After House Advances Bill to Preserve State Parks

Michael Costeines
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May 2, 2025
Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-Highland Beach) celebrated after the House passed a bill 115-0 on Thursday that would protect Florida State Parks from commercial developments such as golf courses and pickleball courts. It will now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval. The bill comes after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection launched a plan to […]
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Highlights Success of 'Operation Tidal Wave'

Gov. Ron DeSantis Highlights Success of 'Operation Tidal Wave'

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the state's effort to execute immigration arrests and enforcement crackdowns on Thursday, an initiative referred to as "Operation Tidal Wave." "This is the largest operation of its kind in the nation, and we did it here in Florida because I insisted state and local law enforcement agencies provide cooperation and […]
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Caruso Criticizes Speaker Perez for Axing Democrat's Name From Mental Health Facility

Caruso Criticizes Speaker Perez for Axing Democrat's Name From Mental Health Facility

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2025
Rep. Michael "Mike" Caruso (R-Delray Beach) criticized House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez after the lower chamber canceled plans to name a substance abuse center at the University of South Florida (USF) after Florida Democrat Sen. Darryl Rouson. "The Speaker of the House’s decision to vote down naming a mental health center after Senator @darrylrouson, a […]
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Collins Pushes Support for Veteran Affairs in Florida Legislature

Collins Pushes Support for Veteran Affairs in Florida Legislature

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—With Democrats seemingly way out in left field, Sen Jay Collins turned his attention to more pressing matters, particularly when it comes to fixing Veterans Affairs (VA) Sen. Collins is a former Army Green Beret with tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Showing his passion for the issue, Collins called the department's budget "big and bloated." […]
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Byron Donalds Secures Congressional Support in Florida Gubernatorial Run

Byron Donalds Secures Congressional Support in Florida Gubernatorial Run

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently picked up a slew of endorsements from high-ranking congressional Republicans in his bid to become the 47th governor of the state next November. Rep. Donalds was endorsed by: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) […]
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Sen. Jay Collins Leaves Door Open for Fmr Democrat Jason Pizzo to Join Republicans

Sen. Jay Collins Leaves Door Open for Fmr Democrat Jason Pizzo to Join Republicans

Michael Costeines
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April 30, 2025
Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) said former Democratic Senate Leader turned Independent Jason Pizzo is welcome to the Republican Party if he decides to make the full turn. "Yeah, absolutely I would. Jason is brilliant. Jason is hard-working. He knows what to say," Collins told The Floridian. "Frankly, I think on a lot of things he's […]
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