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Don't go to Jacksonville if you're looking to have a fun time. That's according to a recent study by FinanceBuzz, which named Jacksonville the "most boring city" in the United States. To determine their level of excitement or lack thereof, FinanceBuzz analyzed data on 75 of America's biggest cities and ranked them from most to least […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]
Florida is putting a stop to gift card scams with a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. The law, under SB 1198, will establish gift card fraud in Florida Statutes and make it a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian […]
After the rejection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as president of the University of Florida (UF), Republican Sen. Rick Scott, along with Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL), sent a letter to the University of Florida's board of trustees urging them to conduct a "completely open and transparent search" for a new president. […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently undermined Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear weapons development programs after the US voiced continued hope for negotiations. Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel as a response to Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. The attacks followed weeks of stagnating US-Iran negotiations after the […]
By: Raeylee Barefield Latino business leaders, veterans, and working families are among the many urging the Senate to pass President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a sweeping tax plan aimed at delivering major relief to working Americans. “Latinos–who historically supported President Trump’s America First Agenda in November–are counting on the Senate to pass The […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wouldn't support raising taxes in the Empire State, warning the ripple effect could drive residents and their tax dollars to places like West Palm Beach. The response came during an interview with Dan Mannarino on WPIX-TV, where Hochul was asked about assemblyman and Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who […]
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned leaders of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a Mexican-based violent gang also recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), for trafficking Fentanyl. The sanctions follow President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to combat central and South American criminal networks’ operations in the US. Treasury credits CJNG […]
A newly introduced bill, if enacted, would cap the number of foreign students American universities are permitted to enroll. S.2111, introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and currently being considered by the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, limits the number of foreign students who may enroll in a university under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). […]
New York Against Raising Taxes in Fears of Exodus to Florida New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wouldn't support raising taxes in the Empire State, warning the ripple effect could drive residents and their tax dollars to places like West Palm Beach in Florida...READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis:Governor DeSantis Welcomes Americans Evacuated from Israel to […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wouldn't support raising taxes in the Empire State, warning the ripple effect could drive residents and their tax dollars to places like West Palm Beach in Florida. The response came during an interview with Dan Mannarino on WPIX-TV, where Hochul was asked about state assemblyman and Democratic socialist […]
Florida lawmakers defend Rep. Rep, Max Miller, a Jewish Ohio Congressman, after an driver allegedly ran him off the road in Rocky River, Ohio. Rep. Miller described the incident as an “antisemitic” road rage event. Rep. Miller posted on social media and called out the driver writing, “The deranged hatred in this country has gotten […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday congratulated the Florida Panthers on winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship after they beat the Edmonton Oilers in six games in Sunrise. The Panthers also beat the Oilers in seven games last season. "Congrats — again — to the Florida Panthers on a great championship season," DeSantis said. "Florida […]
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Adriano Espalliat (D-NY) have introduced legislation exposing and demanding accountability for supposed human rights abuses conducted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. Specifically, the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act demands that ICE detail who is being detained in its detention centers, […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats' opposition to deportations in a recent appearance on Fox Business's The Bottom Line, asking where the tears were for American victims of illegal aliens. "The majority of America, the mass majority of America, in fact, gave President Trump an edict to get all of […]
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) have introduced legislation to improve the United States Postal Service's (USPS) transparency and accountability regarding post office closures. Specifically, the Post Office Closure Accountability Act requires USPS to inform their communities, Congressmen, and local officials of instances wherein post offices are permanently closed or temporarily suspended. Rep. […]
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens. Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
U.S. Lawmakers Continue Exposing Communist Chinese Officials Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Prying into Chinese Tyrants’ Unreported Riches, Earnings, and Secrets (PICTURES) Act during a Wednesday press conference...READ MORE Rick Scott:Communist China’s ruthless regime has built a throne of lies. My PICTURES Act exposes Xi’s true levels of corruption in Communist China. Congressman Maxwell Frost: The Supreme […]
