Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million litigation settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., on Monday, after the e-cigarette company's past tactics targeted children in Florida. “As a father, the safety and wellbeing of children is top of mind, all the time. Florida has been a leader in the fight to end teen vaping, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update Monday on the state's criminal investigation of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate while facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania after they briefly arrived in the state last week. James Uthmeier recently opened a criminal probe into the Tate brothers, and stated he would […]
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Joseph Perkins denied the motion to dismiss by Actualidad Media Group, a radio station that accused Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago against of being involved in an ethics investigation. Judge Joseph Perkins, in his ruling, said [A] motion to dismiss filed pursuant to the Anti-SLAPP statute is governed by the same […]
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo touched on several topics in a recent interview with Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher, including his rumored run for Florida governor in the 2025 midterm elections. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has already announced his run for governor. Is Sen. Pizzo the next to announce his gubernatorial aspirations for the […]
Speaking to the Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Thursday, Reps. Vicki Lopez (R-Miami) and Vanessa Oliver (R-Punta Gorda) asked for the passage of "Lucy's law", a bill named after 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez who tragically died after a 2022 boat crash during Labor Day Weekend on Biscayne Bay. Vanessa Oliver filed HB 289 along with […]
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) would waive the mandatory three-day waiting period of firearm purchases for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or service members of the United States Armed Forces. Jeff Holcomb detailed his bill to the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Thursday. "If you walk into a gun store to […]
Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations, unanimously passed its second House committee stop on Thursday. The bill, HB 205, or Trooper's Law, would create a new offense of animal neglect for abandoning a restrained dog outside a natural disaster, such as a […]
Two state lawmakers filed a bill to lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) sponsored HB 649 in the House and Sen. Ana Marie Rodriguez (R-Doral) sponsored SB 718 in the Senate. Giallombardo explained his bill […]
Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) recently filed a bill to tackle human sex trafficking in the state by imposing stricter penalties, particularly against those involving children and those with mental deficiencies. Under Jonathan Martin's bill, SB 1804, an individual who knowingly engages in human trafficking by use of physical force on a child less than […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he intends to work on eliminating property taxes in the "Free" State of Florida with a string of bills during a press conference Wednesday in Tallahassee. In a press release, Chamberlin announced filing HB 357 and HB 359 which would create a new $100,000 tax exemption on all properties, not […]
Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) announced the filing of HB 983, a legislation designed to reform Florida's Homeowners Association (HOA) by enhancing enforcement, improving transparency, and empowering residents with stronger rights. "As Florida continues to grow, it is critical that our HOA system is fair, transparent, and accessible to all residents," Porra said in a […]
Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) and Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) recently filed bills to show Florida's support for the Jewish State by expanding the state's existing anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law. Tom Leek and Hillary Cassel, under SB 1678/HB 1519, would enhance the state's policy against opponents who participate in boycotts against Israel. […]
Florida was listed as the best state in the country for education and the economy in 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report The report found the Sunshine State No. 1 for Higher Education and No. 10 in Pre-K-12 Education. Florida also has a lower debt at graduation ($13,872) than the national average ($14,086) […]
TALLAHASSEE—Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo issued a rebuttal Monday to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State Address where he bluntly laid out his concerns on the direction of the state, including its hardline focus on social issues and misteps on illegal immigration. However, Sen.Pizzo, considered a moderate Democrat, didn't exactly come to his […]
The City of West Palm Beach has been named the top trending destination for travelers in America, according to a report by Tripadvisor. "With sunny skies, nearly perfect year-round weather and a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, West Palm Beach presents the ideal setting for a weekend escape," Tripadvisor said. West Palm Beach is […]
Miami Republican Sen. Alexis Calatayud recently filed a bill that would establish a Parkinson’s Disease Research Program to support innovative research and provide caregiver assistance to those with the disease. Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and other bodily functions. Commonly viewed symptoms include tremors (involuntary shaking) in the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis congratulated SpaceX Monday after the aerospace company announced it was bringing Starship production and launch capabilities to the Space Coast of Florida. "Congratulations to @SpaceX on your recently announced plans to bring Starship operations to Florida," DeSantis said. "With leading space companies—now including SpaceX—investing in the Free State of Florida, NASA should scrap […]
Reps. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and John Snyder (R-Stuart) recently filed a joint resolution to alter the shape of state government by eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and establishing a Cabinet-level position centered on government efficiency. Tyler Sirois' and John Snyder's resolution, HJR 1325, would remove the constitutional provision requiring the office of lieutenant […]
