DeSantis Sends Florida Troopers to Palestinian Protests

DeSantis Sends Florida Troopers to Palestinian Protests

Jim McCool
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May 11, 2024
All eyes have been on college campuses as young people along with outside agitators across America have protested the Israeli-Hamas conflict.  However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has sent Florida state troopers to control pro-Palestinian protestors. Top officials have confirmed that the Florida governor has directed the Florida Highway Patrol to respond to these protests.  "On […]
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The Amendment Nobody is Talking About: Partisan School Board Elections

The Amendment Nobody is Talking About: Partisan School Board Elections

Jim McCool
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April 28, 2024
The media has been buzzing about the pot and abortion amendments that are currently on the ballot in Florida's election this year.  While many activists have been battling over the abortion amendment or marijuana legalization, partisan school board elections under Amendment 1 have slipped under the radar of many Floridians. President Joe Biden (D) has […]
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'Democrats Have a Jewish Problem': Florida Jewish Democrats Accuse Party Leaders of Religious Insensitivity

'Democrats Have a Jewish Problem': Florida Jewish Democrats Accuse Party Leaders of Religious Insensitivity

Liv Caputo
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April 22, 2024
MIAMI, FL—Miami Democrats are refusing to reschedule a special election for their county chairman on one of the last nights of Passover, prompting some Jewish members to accuse the party of insensitivity to their religion. Miami-Dade's special election will be held on the same day as Shabbat, a Jewish day of rest and celebration beginning […]
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What is Driving the Surge in American Crime Rates?

What is Driving the Surge in American Crime Rates?

Grayson Bakich
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April 15, 2024
The crime rate across the country, particularly in certain American cities has skyrocketed. Whether it be due to a lack of opportunity in poorer areas, the end of cashless bail, and police reform in some cities enabling crime, or the arrival of criminals from foreign countries thanks to the ongoing border crisis, crime is up. […]
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Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Jim McCool
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April 14, 2024
Although the Biden campaign has gained immense ground on the Trump campaign in fundraising, Florida is projected to still be an uphill climb for President Biden's (D) re-election efforts. Abortion access will be on the ballot in Florida, seemingly showing a positive sign for Democrats.  Along with fundraising numbers, Biden looks ready for the upcoming […]
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2024 Hurricane Season Projected to be Worst Ever

2024 Hurricane Season Projected to be Worst Ever

Jim McCool
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April 7, 2024
Although Florida is inarguably the most active landing place for hurricanes in the United States, weather experts are projecting that the 2024 hurricane season will be the most active on record. Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers have called that there will be 23 named storms this year in the Atlantic Ocean.  Eleven of these […]
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New Proposal Could Lower Florida Power & Light Customer Bills

New Proposal Could Lower Florida Power & Light Customer Bills

Jim McCool
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March 25, 2024
A new proposal to the state Public Service Commission would reduce Florida Power & Light customer bills because of lower-than-expected fuel costs. Florida Power & Light (FPL) filed the proposal that they claimed would save consumers roughly $662 million.  FPL argues that if passed, savings would be reflected in customer bills as early as May […]
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DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2024
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1365, a bill aimed to address homelessness and to clean up Florida's streets. This legislation will mandate that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. "Florida will not allow homeless […]
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FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

Jim McCool
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March 19, 2024
Climate change has become a paramount concern for voters in recent years.  Recently, Florida International University hosted a conference with leading experts on climate change to discover if governments are really tackling the issue. FIU put together the conference that lasted two days.  Speakers included representatives from institutions and organizations such as Stanford, MIT, University […]
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Did Democrats Lose Florida's Hispanic Vote?

Did Democrats Lose Florida's Hispanic Vote?

Jim McCool
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March 18, 2024
Minority groups have long been consistent voting blocks for the Democratic Party in virtually every part of the country.  However, Florida's Hispanic population has shown an unprecedented switch to the Republican Party in recent years and may have a new status quo. Florida has always been a diverse state culturally, racially, and politically.  Former President […]
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DeSantis Gears Up South Florida for Haitian Migration

DeSantis Gears Up South Florida for Haitian Migration

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2024
The border crisis along the southern border has continued to be center stage in American politics, Florida may face its own illegal immigration problems very soon.  Governor DeSantis (R-FL) is currently getting Florida ready for a mass influx of Haitian migrants. A humanitarian crisis in Haiti has caused speculation that Florida may be the next […]
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Congressional Republicans Lobby Biden to Protect Florida's Ecosystem

Congressional Republicans Lobby Biden to Protect Florida's Ecosystem

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2024
Congressional Republicans are coming together to protect South Florida's Ecosystem Restoration efforts by requesting $725 million in funding from President Joe Biden (D). US Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) and US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have put together a bipartisan letter to the White House to include funding for places like the Everglades in the president's […]
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Rubio Demands Biden Protect US Catholic Churches Amid Violence, Vandalism

Rubio Demands Biden Protect US Catholic Churches Amid Violence, Vandalism

Grayson Bakich
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March 7, 2024
The Catholic Church in America has been a victim of attacks and vandalism since May 2020. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently wrote a letter to President Biden demanding he step up efforts to protect churches and prosecute the perpetrators, saying he has " a responsibility to protect Americans from harm." Sen. Rubio highlighted several of the most […]
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FIU Publishes Article on Biggest Threat to Local Wildlife

FIU Publishes Article on Biggest Threat to Local Wildlife

Jim McCool
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February 24, 2024
Florida International University has always been ahead of the curb on environmental research.  Now FIU has published what they believe is the most unsuspecting threat to local ecosystems today. In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, seagrass was concluded to possibly be a big problem moving forward in bodies of water, specifically in […]
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Francis Suarez Under Media's Microscope for Hosting Saudi Event

Francis Suarez Under Media's Microscope for Hosting Saudi Event

Jim McCool
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February 24, 2024
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) has oddly become the newest target of mainstream media in Florida.  The Miami Herald recently released an investigative report on the Miami Mayor for his upcoming conference with Saudi Arabian officials. The Herald even sent out a "News Alert" of the event. Does the Herald have a bone to pick […]
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Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Jim McCool
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February 22, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been criticized by Democrats nation-wide for being authoritarian when it comes to education.  Now the governor is attempting to debunk book banning accusations, calling it a "hoax." Governor DeSantis has now called on the legislature to amend current laws that allow people to abuse standards which are said to be […]
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Trump v. Haley on Florida GOP Top Priority Issues

Trump v. Haley on Florida GOP Top Priority Issues

Jim McCool
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February 16, 2024
The Republican Party of Florida. (RPOF) is getting revved up for primary season and is now distributing sample ballots for Republican voters to fill out, with hot-button issues up for debate. In a press release, the Florida GOP stated, "Now is the time to show support for your top contender by completing the RNC’s Presidential […]
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Governor and First Lady DeSantis Put $20 Million Towards Cancer Research

Governor and First Lady DeSantis Put $20 Million Towards Cancer Research

Jim McCool
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February 15, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced that they are awarding cancer researchers $20 million towards the Cancer Innovation Fund. The Cancer Innovation Fund is meant to develop new ideas about developing new ways to tackle cancer at its core.  Plans to itilize biomarkers to detect Pancreatic cancer, and improving rural […]
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