MIAMI - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently congratulated Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani after he became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season. "He is the first player in major league history to have 50 home runs and have 50 stolen […]
MIAMI - Florida International University is the 46th-best public university and 98th-best school overall in the United States, according to rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. "Today Miami-Dade joined a select group of U.S. metropolitan areas with more than one Top 100 national university," FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell said in a release. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. - Dr. Tamberly McCarus, a board-certified OB/GYN, criticized Florida's Amendment 4 ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state as a "wolf in sheep's clothing" on Monday. “Every Floridian should carefully read and understand what the amendment does and does not say,” Tamberly McCarus said in a press release. “Amendment 4 […]
DORAL, Fla. - Doral City Council Seat 3 candidate Irina Vilarino recently announced she has picked up a string of endorsements from Florida Sen. Rick Scott and U.S. Reps. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. "Senator Scott is the model for the politician I aspire to be. A man who came from humble beginnings […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade Democratic sheriff candidate James Reyes announced Monday he has been endorsed by the United Teachers of Dade. "I'm incredibly grateful to have the support of the hardworking members of the United Teachers of Dade," Reyes said on social media. "Our teachers perform one of the most critical public services, and it's crucial […]
MIAMI - While constitutional amendments around marijuana legislation and abortion rights have seemingly dominated state airwaves, Amendment 2 is another important ballot measure Florida voters will make a choice on in November. Simply stated, The Florida Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment would establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Florida. Opposition to […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced Tuesday that she has been endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of @GovRonDeSantis, a proven leader who has done an incredible job serving the State of Florida and its residents," Cordero-Stutz said on social media. "His demonstrated commitment […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned against the dangers of Amendment 4, the measure that would enshrine abortion access in the state, as being "built on fraud" and a "bait and switch" that lacks clear definition on Monday. "The whole thing is built on fraud. If you read that amendment, they don't define […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Florida Democratic lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to Amendment 4, the ballot measure that would restrict abortion access in the state, calling the measure 'restrictive' and 'extreme' as voters decide on reproductive rights on November's ballot. They also blamed Governor Ron DeSantis' pivot from a 15-week ban to a 6-week ban as the […]
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers has criticized the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for not regulating Chinese vapes and other illegal substances currently flooding unchecked into the U.S. marketplace. "It's inexcusable. They shouldn't be dragging their feet. Illegal products are illegal products, and they shouldn't be sold on the U.S. market," U.S. Rep. […]
MIAMI — Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz recently affirmed her strong stance against fighting illegal immigration locally if elected as the county's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. "We as a sheriff's office will battle criminality, that is our key component. If you happen to be an illegal alien who is committing crime, I […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz recently emphasized the importance of having a "voice" in policing and working with Democrat Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, if she is elected as the county's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. "Ultimately, we see what happens when too much power gets given to one person. I think […]
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. - The Broward Sherriff's Office arrested a 14-year-old girl from Lauderdale Lakes over the weekend after she allegedly made threats on social media against some schools across Broward County. According to the sheriff's office, the teenager threatened to kill or conduct a mass shooting on multiple of her Instagram stories on Saturday […]
The Vote No on 3 campaign released its first television ad Saturday in opposition to Amendment 3, calling the initiative a "monopoly amendment" for marijuana companies in an effort to legalize marijuana in Florida. “Floridians know a bad deal when they see one,” Vote No on 3 Spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said in a release. “This […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, responded Wednesday to a bill proposed by Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, that would end 'gun free' zones and allow students to carry guns on college campuses. "I think at this time it's pretty tone deaf for anyone to even float an idea like that," Jones […]
MIAMI - The Associated Industries of Florida, or AIF, announced additional endorsements Thursday for Florida Senate and House of Representative candidates running in the 2024 General Election. “We’re proud to announce AIF’s 2024 General Election endorsements for Florida Senate and House candidates. "These endorsements build on the slate of strong candidates we have already announced […]
Florida voters will head to the voting booth on Nov. 5 not only to vote on the next president of the United States but on key state amendments that include legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Sponsored by Smart and Safe Florida, Amendment 3 would allow adults 21 years of age or older to "possess, […]
MIAMI - A new report released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association Research Center, or CCIA, shows Florida's digital economy has contributed nearly $76 billion to the state, or 5% of its gross domestic product, or GDP. "State and federal lawmakers are considering a range of policies that would impact the digital economy, a […]
