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The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. "Throughout this election cycle, Lt. Governor Jay Collins’ steady, solutions-focused approach to the challenges facing our communities has stood out,” Volusia County Deputies Association President Sean Gowan said. “His […]
During an Oval Office ceremony, President Donald Trump announced new maternal healthcare resources for expectant mothers. “In recognition of this ambitious agenda – to support American mothers –, today we are announcing a new website that is online right now, it's Moms.gov,” President Trump unveiled during the ceremony. According to the Department of Health and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that former U.S. President Joe Biden will attempt to obstruct the Trump administration’s effort to release 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings of interviews he participated in 2017 with a ghostwriter who worked with the former president to develop his memoirs, according to newly unsealed court documents. […]
Black Democratic lawmakers in Broward County appear to have played the race card and turned against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (R) after the Florida Legislature voted to redraw all of the state’s congressional district lines. Redistricting all but pushed out Rep. Wasserman Schultz, one of the staunchest and most effective lawmakers in the Democratic House […]
President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in both Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their court opinions in relation to the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) ruling on his sweeping global tariffs. “They were appointed by me, and yet have hurt our Country so badly!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved Florida's exempted fishing permit, allowing it to control Atlantic red snapper management beginning this year. The plan will allow a 39-day recreational season for fishermen and for-hire operators in the Atlantic waters. Florida had the same number of days for its Gulf […]
President Donald Trump called Iran’s counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” rejecting the Islamic Republic’s offer on Truth Social. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it,” President Trump wrote over the weekend, without providing details of the proposed agreement. Iran's Response to […]
Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]
'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We've put over 1,500 child predators behind bars, just secured a life sentence for a human trafficker who sold a child into prostitution, and obtained a guilty verdict […]
HIALEAH—Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) indicated his full support if the state of Florida and the Trump administration decide to close down Alligator Alcatraz. "I supported it when the governor put it together, but I think even he acknowledged, and he's right, that it was always going to be a temporary facility […]
DeSantis Signs Legislation Regulating AI Data Centers, Protections for Ratepayers Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds wants more state control over local government. As Governor, I’ll trust local communities to make decisions […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his commitment to the State of Israel during a campaign engagement this week. "Israel is our ally. That is not going to change," Donalds said. "Anybody, in my opinion, who is trying to sever the relationship between the Israelis and the United States is acting, quite […]
Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used by thousands of schools and universities across the country, has restored its services after being taken down amid students’ Finals Weeks following a cybersecurity incident. From Florida International University (FIU) to Miami Dade College (MDC), Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), and the University of Miami (UM), students across […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the release of “never-before-seen” files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The release of these documents related to UAPs – formerly, and more infamously known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs) – is part of President Donald Trump’s directive known as the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this week that the city of Orlando will host an Olympic Q-Series, also known as an Olympic Qualifier Series, at Camping World Stadium in early June 2028. According to an IOC release, the qualifier will feature climbing, skateboarding, BMX freestyle, beach volleyball, and 3x3 basketball for a chance to […]
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board the Hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship. The Dutch-flagged vessel – whose route began in Argentina and was set to Cape Verde – is now headed to the Canary Islands, where health officials confirmed they will perform careful evacuations. The vessel […]
The U.S. State Department will revoke the passports of parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. According to The Associated Press (AP), the agency informed the outlet that beginning May 8, 2026, the department will focus on revoking the passports of any person who owes $100,000 or more. The arrears threshold would apply […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers, including protections for ratepayers, during a press conference in Lakeland this week. The bill (SB 484) also includes protections for the environment. "These are much-needed protections for taxpayers and our natural resources,” Gov. DeSantis said in a statement. […]
