Evan Power Rips Republican Turned Democrat David Jolly with Gubernatorial Run Possible

Evan Power Rips Republican Turned Democrat David Jolly with Gubernatorial Run Possible

Michael Costeines
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April 26, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted former Republican turned Democrat David Jolly on Friday as he considers running for Florida governor with his new party. "David Jolly's transition isn't a fresh start - it's a rerun," Power said in a press release. "Like his role model Charlie Crist, Jolly has gone from a failed Republican […]
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Hegseth Enacts

Hegseth Enacts "No More Walking on Eggshells Policy"

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints.  The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.   According to Hegseth, unsupported EEO complaints […]
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Bilirakis Launches American-Made Medicine Caucus

Bilirakis Launches American-Made Medicine Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has launched the new American-Made Medicine Caucus with Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY). As the name suggests, the Caucus intends to promote policies that would bring the production of medicine and pharmaceuticals back to the United States or friendlier shores, as America has become increasingly dependent on China […]
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Senate Advances Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers who Excessively Speed

Senate Advances Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers who Excessively Speed

Michael Costeines
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April 25, 2025
The Florida Senate passed a bill 37-0 on Thursday that would create excessive speeding penalties for state drivers going 50 mph or more, 100 mph or more while passing or switching lanes, or exceeding the limit by 35 mph or more on non-limited access roads. Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) sponsored the bill (SB 1782). […]
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Tax Cut Renewal Looms Large as Economic Club of Miami Hosts Congressman Gimenez

Tax Cut Renewal Looms Large as Economic Club of Miami Hosts Congressman Gimenez

Javier Manjarres
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April 25, 2025
Coconut Grove, FL - Tax policy took center stage last night as the Economic Club of Miami hosted a timely discussion, "From Tariffs to Tax Cuts: What's next for the U.S. Economy." The event featured insights from Congressman Carlos Gimenez, with his remarks moderated by Kyle Pomerleau, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute […]
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Trump Wants the US to Lead in Offshore Mining

Trump Wants the US to Lead in Offshore Mining

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to boost the US’ offshore mining capabilities.  The order seeks to unleash the US’s competitiveness in the burgeoning offshore mining industry, which China currently leads.  Offshore or ‘deep-sea’ mining is the extraction of critical minerals from the ocean floor.  Critical minerals are used to produce myriad technological […]
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China-Venezuela Alliance Intensifies: Rodriguez's Beijing Visit Highlights Geopolitical Chess Game

China-Venezuela Alliance Intensifies: Rodriguez's Beijing Visit Highlights Geopolitical Chess Game

Opinion
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April 25, 2025
In a move underscoring the evolving multipolar world order, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez's visit to Beijing on Thursday, marks another step in the deepening alliance between Venezuela and China, a relationship that has become increasingly crucial for both nations amid rising U.S.-China tensions. At the meeting, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that “under […]
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US Lawmakers Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

US Lawmakers Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2025
US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance.  The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous […]
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Patronis Assigned to House Small Business Committee

Patronis Assigned to House Small Business Committee

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced in a recent statement that he will join the House Committee on Small Business and that he is "honored" by the appointment. Additionally, Rep. Patronis will sit on the following subcommittees of the Small Business Committee: Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, and Oversight, Investigations, […]
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JUICE?—4.25.2025—Pizzo Quits, Florida Democrats Pick Berman to Lead Them— Uthmeier, Cammack, Donalds—Much More...

JUICE?—4.25.2025—Pizzo Quits, Florida Democrats Pick Berman to Lead Them— Uthmeier, Cammack, Donalds—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 25, 2025
Pizzo Quits, Florida Senate Democrats Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). .... READ MORE   Senator Jason Pizzo -I won’t punch down. Wishing everyone well. […]
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Florida Senate Dems Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader

Florida Senate Dems Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader

Michael Costeines
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April 25, 2025
The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). Leader Berman issued the following statement on the selection. "I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues to serve as the […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.24.2025—BREAKING: Sen. Jason Pizzo Quits Democratic Party—Uthmeier, Bean, Cammack—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—4.24.2025—BREAKING: Sen. Jason Pizzo Quits Democratic Party—Uthmeier, Bean, Cammack—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 24, 2025
GUESS WHO KNEW FIRST?—'The Democratic Party is Dead': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo Quits Party, Becomes Independent In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. ...READ MORE   Ron DeSantis-Since First Lady @CaseyDeSantis and I launched the Hope Florida […]
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Houthis Claim to Shoot Down American Drones as US Strikes Continue

Houthis Claim to Shoot Down American Drones as US Strikes Continue

Mateo Guillamont
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April 24, 2025
The Houthis claim to have recently shot down an American drone as they try to fend off the US government’s attacks on their military installations in Yemen.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile […]
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Cammack Fiercely Criticizes Democrats for Standing Against Trump's Deportations

Cammack Fiercely Criticizes Democrats for Standing Against Trump's Deportations

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats for their opposition to President Donald Trump's deportations in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "infuriating." Host Harris Faulkner began the discussion by highlighting California's planned early release of Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, a twice-deported illegal alien who killed two teenagers […]
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Senate Passes Several Bills for Gov. Ron DeSantis to Sign

Senate Passes Several Bills for Gov. Ron DeSantis to Sign

Michael Costeines
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April 24, 2025
The Florida Senate passed several bills on Wednesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including a repeal of the sale of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, and the removal of "deepfake" sexual images from online platforms, among others. Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies (SB 952) The bill would repeal a […]
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Jimmy Patronis Celebrates After Pensacola Beach Updates Sign to

Jimmy Patronis Celebrates After Pensacola Beach Updates Sign to "Gulf of America"

Michael Costeines
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April 24, 2025
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis celebrated Wednesday after Pensacola Beach updated its sign welcoming travelers to read "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." "Big shoutout to Pensacola Beach for updating their iconic welcome sign to read “Gulf of America!” Patronis said. This change is in line with @POTUS' Executive Order honoring the spirit of […]
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Buchanan Praises FDA Decision to Move Away from Animal Drug Testing

Buchanan Praises FDA Decision to Move Away from Animal Drug Testing

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to stop testing drugs on animals, saying he was "proud" of them for making this decision. The FDA announced the plan earlier in April, saying they will move into more advanced methods of testing monoclonal antibody therapies and other […]
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Florida’s Small Businesses Need Tax Rate Certainty, Stability

Florida’s Small Businesses Need Tax Rate Certainty, Stability

Opinion
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April 24, 2025
By Greg Aguirre The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Congress passed in 2017 was undoubtedly one of the cornerstones of President Donald Trump’s first administration, lowering tax rates for Americans and businesses of all sizes—from major corporations to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The changes enacted by the TCJA helped spur economic growth and […]
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