House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Moody on U.S. Senate Appointment

House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Moody on U.S. Senate Appointment

Michael Costeines
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January 17, 2025
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez congratulated state Attorney General Ashley Moody on her appointment to the U.S. Senate by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. "Senator @MarcoRubio leaves big shoes to fill and in @AshleyMoodyFL Floridians will have a US Senator who can continue to carry the torch for the rule of law, […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Saurez Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Miami Mayor Francis Saurez Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Michael Costeines
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January 16, 2025
MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez blasted President Joe Biden and his administration on Wednesday for removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST). "Joe Biden just gave a massive gift to the Cuban dictatorship—relief from sanctions and a free pass for their crimes," Saurez said. "His cowardice in the face of […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Praises Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Praises Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Michael Costeines
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January 15, 2025
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava commended the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. "Over a year after the horrific acts of terror inflicted on Israel, and following months of terrible violence, we welcome the news that a ceasefire was reached and the remaining hostages […]
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Bill Would Ban Display of Racial, LGBTQ Flags on Government, Public School Property

Bill Would Ban Display of Racial, LGBTQ Flags on Government, Public School Property

Michael Costeines
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January 15, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State House Republican Reps. David Borrero and Berny Jacques recently filed a bill to prohibit the display of flags on government and public school property that portray political, racial, or LGBTQ imagery. House Bill 75 would ban governmental agencies, local governments, or other units of local governments from flying such flags. The bill […]
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Evan Power re-elected as Florida GOP Chairman in Decisive Vote

Evan Power re-elected as Florida GOP Chairman in Decisive Vote

Michael Costeines
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January 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power resoundingly won re-election to lead the state party for another two years on Saturday. "Congratulations Chairman @EvanPower on your well deserved victory! Under your leadership the Republican Party of Florida has reached new heights and we know there’s a bright future ahead with you at […]
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South Florida Lawmaker Files Bill to Designate American Flamingo as Official State Bird

South Florida Lawmaker Files Bill to Designate American Flamingo as Official State Bird

Michael Costeines
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January 9, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Rep. Jim Mooney filed a bill last Friday that would designate the American flamingo as the official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. Under HB 81, the American flamingo would replace the mockingbird as the official state bird of Florida. The mockingbird has been the state […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Hires Ex-Opponent as Economic Opportunity Advisor

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Hires Ex-Opponent as Economic Opportunity Advisor

Michael Costeines
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January 8, 2025
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced on Monday that former challenger Manny Cid will serve as Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity in the Miami-Dade Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED). "I’m excited to announce that Manny Cid will join my administration as a Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity," Levine Cava said. "As a […]
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Rosie Cordero-Stutz Sworn in as New Miami-Dade Sheriff

Rosie Cordero-Stutz Sworn in as New Miami-Dade Sheriff

Michael Costeines
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January 8, 2025
MIAMI - Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz was officially named the new sheriff of Miami-Dade County during a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. "Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this new chapter of public safety for Miami-Dade!" Cordero Stutz said. Cordero-Stutz is the county's first elected sheriff in nearly 60 years. She also is […]
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Sen. Ileana Garcia Responds to Pizzo's Criticism of Long Wait Times at DMV

Sen. Ileana Garcia Responds to Pizzo's Criticism of Long Wait Times at DMV

Michael Costeines
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January 6, 2025
MIAMI—Miami Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia responded to Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo's criticism of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles after posting videos showing long wait times at one of its locations. In messages to The Floridian, Garcia explained the Senate allocated an "additional $7.5 million" in October to assist the DMV, indicating […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulates Leon Jr. on Spain ambassadorship

Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulates Leon Jr. on Spain ambassadorship

Michael Costeines
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January 3, 2025
MIAMI—Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulated Benjamin Leon Jr. on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump named him the next U.S. ambassador to Spain. "I couldn’t be happier for my good friend. Seeing BenjamĂ­n become U.S. Ambassador to Spain is a testament to his hard work, big heart, and dedication to helping people," Saurez said. Great pick @realDonaldTrump." […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addresses climate efforts, sustainability after first term

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addresses climate efforts, sustainability after first term

Michael Costeines
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January 1, 2025
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed how she has handled climate change and building the area's sustainable future after her first term in a video response on Tuesday. "We have the first in the world Chief Heat Officer and part of her responsibility is to develop a tree plan so we can grow more […]
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Miami-Dade officials react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

Miami-Dade officials react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

Michael Costeines
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December 31, 2024
MIAMI - Several Miami-Dade County officials honored the passing of Jimmy Carter after the former president died on Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. "President Jimmy Carter's enduring legacy of service, compassion, and humility will forever inspire us," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. "Our thoughts and prayers […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo criticizes long wait times at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Sen. Jason Pizzo criticizes long wait times at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Michael Costeines
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December 30, 2024
MIAMI - Sen. Jason Pizzo (D), and potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate, criticized the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Friday after posting videos that show people waiting in long lines at one of its locations. "Time to get back to government basics. Ridiculously long lines like these at our @FLHSMV locations are […]
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House Speaker Daniel Perez welcomes Rep. Hillary Cassel to the Republican Party

House Speaker Daniel Perez welcomes Rep. Hillary Cassel to the Republican Party

Michael Costeines
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December 28, 2024
MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, announced on Friday that Rep. Hillary Cassel, R-Dania Beach, has switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and will join the GOP for the upcoming term. "I am proud to share that @RepCassel has joined our House Republican Conference. "Welcome to the team!" Perez said. Cassel […]
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House Speaker Daniel Perez congratulates Kevin Marino Cabrera on Panama ambassadorship

House Speaker Daniel Perez congratulates Kevin Marino Cabrera on Panama ambassadorship

Michael Costeines
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December 27, 2024
MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, congratulated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabera on Wednesday after he was named U.S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Donald Trump. "Congratulations to my friend @KMCabreraFL on his nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Panama! Another great Florida pick showcasing @realDonaldTrump's trust in our state's leaders to […]
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Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama

Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama

Michael Costeines
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December 26, 2024
MIAMI - President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as U.S. ambassador to Panama. "I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a Country that is ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava details her work on improving affordable housing

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava details her work on improving affordable housing

Michael Costeines
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December 21, 2024
MIAMI—On Thursday, in response to a resident's question on affordable housing, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed how she tackled the affordable housing issue in the county during her first term in office as mayor. "I've doubled our investment in affordable housing since I became mayor, and over my first term, the county has […]
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Rep. Tom Fabricio appointed Vice Chair of Ways & Means Committee

Rep. Tom Fabricio appointed Vice Chair of Ways & Means Committee

Michael Costeines
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December 19, 2024
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, thanked House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, on Wednesday for appointing him as Vice Chair of the Ways & Means Committee and Alternating Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. "Grateful to Speaker Daniel Perez for appointing me […]
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