By Tom Anderson As the elections kick into high gear, the Florida statehouse in Tallahassee finds itself awash in millions of dollars in campaign money channeled through a network of shadowy political action committees whose backers and agenda are too often are too often concealed from the public. The number of these types of groups […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tasked to manage the water flowing in and out of Lake Okeechobee, and as the group continues to plot a path forward and determine Lake Okeechobee’s future water level, a radical George Soros-linked Environmental group that has “proudly” sued the Trump administration 179 times continues to rub shoulders […]
By Asha Padmanabhan, MD and Leopoldo Rodriguez, MD Patients in Florida and across the U.S. have enough complications and costs to worry about when accessing health care. Unexpected medical bills, however, add an unnecessary burden. Some of these surprise bills show up in the mail weeks, months, or even years after patients receive care that […]
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was given information about a support group by a social worker. Before I had a chance to go, I found out that I was actually metastatic, meaning the cancer had left my breast and spread to my bones, which is the definition of Stage IV. The next […]
For four decades, policymakers have wrestled with how to address the health care needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. For years, the concern was that eventually the Baby Boom generation would reach retirement age and our state would have a difficult time meeting their unique needs. That time has arrived, and today more than one […]
The teen vaping epidemic has made national headlines across the country and in Florida because of the rapid increase in minors using vaping products. Recently, the House passed legislation that would help reverse the rise in teen smoking. Now we are counting on Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, who are known for supporting common […]
The hypocrisy that House Democrats, the media, and the tons of "equal rights" activists are expressing over the recent "Straight Pride" parade in Boston, MA, is too rich to even understand. House Democrats and members of "The Squad," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) and Ayanna Pressley (D), took issue with the event, calling it a "white […]
The state of Florida always finds a way of getting tangled up in controversy, even when its about something that really doesn't have anything to do with the state itself The latest controversy stems from a no-bid contract the British gaming company IGT, who happens to do all of it's lottery printing in good ole […]
The number of hepatitis A cases reported to the state Department of Health continues to rise, with the latest data showing that 82 cases were reported between June 30 and July 6. In all, Florida has had 1,811 cases this year, which is more than the total number of cases reported in all of 2018, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In June at the Florida Association of Special Districts' (FASD) annual conference, the organization reached the conclusion of its yearly board election process, resulting in 13 returning board members and four new members. Over the course of the year, this newly elected leadership group aims to help spread awareness among the 1,700-plus […]
The Florida Legislature today sent HB 629, a lottery “warning label” bill, to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk and he now has until July 10th to either sign or veto the bill. The Governor is expected to veto the bill – which is an even worse version of a 2017 “warning label” bill that was also vetoed […]
As planned, the Legislature on Friday sent a proposed $91.1 billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who has vowed to use his line-item veto power to trim the budget, is expected to sign the document (SB 2500) and issue vetoes next week. The 488-page budget was one of […]
The national disgrace known as Women’s US Soccer player Megan Rapinoe continues displaying her anti-American sentiment on the world stage. The openly gay midfielder has vowed to never address US flag or the national anthem, and continues her disrespect for the anthem of the country that has afforded her the opportunity to succeed in the […]
Florida is racing towards a severe shortage of qualified nurses and medical caregivers – a shortage that if left unchecked – will greatly reduce the quality of and access to medical care. This is especially true for women where there is a nationwide shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists. These doctors provide needed care for women […]
Our home is blessed with an abundance of sunshine and water that attracts people and businesses. Protecting Florida requires balancing development with conservation. Last summer, when Lake Okeechobee, and its two main outlets, were clogged with a thick, toxic, blue-green algae, it became clear we have not done enough. Florida had our Cuyahoga River burning […]
In February, Senator David Gruters introduced SB 168, a dangerous piece of anti-immigrant legislation that will break up families and hurt our communities. As this bill advances through the state senate, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Will Florida be a place where families feel safe and law enforcement is equipped to protect and serve […]
Florida is an innovative state. But we also have a big connectivity problem. There are millions of people living here who have no or limited access to mobile phone and broadband wireless internet services. Floridians who call South Florida, and particularly Miami-Dade, home are even more disadvantaged when it comes to connectivity issues. A report […]
My son Josiah is in the perfect school suited for him. He is six years old and is in kindergarten at St. James Catholic School. However, I am working 10 to 14 hours a day as a waitress, six days a week, to keep him there. And frankly, I am uncertain how much longer I […]
