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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. […]
Florida, DHS In Talks To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration... READ MORE. Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Tampa Bay leaders are joining our campaign because they know Florida needs an Attorney General who fights for families not powerful special interests." Rep. Greg Steube: […]
New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction With Florida's 2026 midterm primary election just over 3 months away... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "The Florida teachers union has filed a lawsuit seeking to strip nearly a million students of the education of their choice. The […]
The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration to close down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” according to a report from The New York Times (The Times). Talks between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state began after the agency deemed the migrant detention […]
President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Rep. Meg ''MAGA Meg' Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) in her House District 94 re-election bid, referring to Weinberger as a "America First" patriot on Truth Social this week. "Meg is MAGA all the way, and has been with us from the very beginning, helping advance our AMERICA FIRST […]
Customers headed to Publix to purchase milk and cereal might be affected by some new policies that some say infringe on constitutional rights. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain announced it has reversed its policy on open carry firearms in its Florida stores, now allowing only police to carry firearms while going through the aisles. "Publix kindly […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) accused Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) of treason over allegedly aiding Cuba evade the ongoing oil blockade by President Donald Trump. Rep. Jayapal recently suggested in Seattle that she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a Congressional delegation to Cuba on ensuring the island can continue to import oil, despite President Trump's blockade. […]
During a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick confirmed visiting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island for "inexplicable" reasons, seven years after he claimed to have cut ties with the now deceased sex criminal. Secretary Lutnick testified in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the […]
Senate and House Democrats have begun an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations have been motivated by “pay-to-play dynamics.” The bicameral probe looks into wealthy entrepreneurs who are accused of receiving favorable concessions from the White House in exchange for financial contributions or other forms of influence. According to a CBS News […]
Donate Life Florida and the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) announced a collaboration to raise awareness on organ, eye, and tissue donations in the Hispanic community through a press release this week. "We’re honored to partner with the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to ensure more Florida families have access to clear, […]
Marco Rubio Confirms 'Operation Epic Fury is Over' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury”... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We have been sued on the new congressional map by groups represented by lawyers from… …the Southern Poverty Law Center. Glad to see the SPLC is *not* on our […]
