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Three fired staff members of independent American military news outlet Stars and Stripes are suing the Pentagon, accusing the Trump administration of violating their First Amendment rights. According to the lawsuit, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, Middle East reporter Lara Korte, and publisher Max D. Lederer Jr. alleged that the Department of Defense (DoD) is attempting to […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of an illegal alien from Mexico on charges of battery against a law enforcement officer following an attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a traffic stop in Fort Myers earlier this month. “Florida will not tolerate anyone—especially those who shouldn’t even be in our […]
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will begin measures to cut red tape in food-processing regulations, giving local farmers and ranchers the chance to take matters into their own hands. “Ranchers and Farmers have always been a number one priority for me. They work very hard, are smart, efficient, and immaculately CLEAN, but for […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Lady Columbia for 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia as part of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "A bombshell report from CBS Miami revealed a Grand Jury found the DeSantis administration led a “sophisticated scheme to fund political activities” with $10 million in taxpayer money […]
Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Admin Misused $10 Million From Medicaid Settlement A state grand jury found the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Great to host our new nominees for Congress in Tallahassee: @ryanelijah @CaseyAskar @ScottSingerUSA @SydneyGruters @MBeltranFL @DanGreenFL @JimSchwartzel @VoteStrada Congratulations. You have my support!" Rep. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at a reporter's question after a state grand jury found his administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money when it redirected $10 million from a $67 million Medicaid settlement into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida Foundation. The governor snapped while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County this […]
DeSantis Awards Nearly $15.5M in Infrastructure Improvements and Community Projects to North Florida
Gov. DeSantis announced nearly $15.5 million in infrastructure improvements and community development projects to twenty-two small and rural communities in North Florida while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County today. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill aimed at pushing back against abortion-related information being openly accessible in public school settings. The School Health and Instructional Environment Limits and Disclosure (SHIELD) Act aims to bar abortion providers and their subsidiaries from distributing or disseminating information related to those services to students on K-12 school property […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County. Lady Columbia derives from Christopher Columbus. An Italian explore and navigator, Columbus' 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean opened European contact to the Americas and eventual […]
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) is calling on Americans to help the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) break “the grip of special interests” amid the Trump administration’s effort to establish a more affordable medical billing system. “Every time that you receive a medical bill, you pay for more than your […]
A state grand jury found the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money from a $67 million Medicaid settlement after $10 million from the agreement was “donated” to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida charity. “Within days, the $10,000,000 was transferred to other organizations for political purposes because money was spent on a political campaign and […]
DeSantis Calls Automated License Plate Readers 'Out of Control' as Flock Cameras Debate Continues Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Eliott Rodriguez: "Maria Elvira Salazar has failed working families. South Floridians deserve a representative who will lower costs, deliver results, and put working […]
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins Endorses David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from... READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "We have people who fled the socialist regimes of Venezuela and Cuba. Socialism is not welcome in America and they […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education, or CORE, at Florida International University Wednesday afternoon. According to the press release announcing the rollout, "CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency management industry through strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutes, government agencies, and […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign, released an ad promoting the Republican hopeful's plan to address Florida's affordability crisis. The 30-second ad begins by emphasizing Rep. Donalds being raised by a single mother with two jobs and raising three kids while "barely making ends meet." Donalds grew up […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on traffic lights and utility poles across Florida roadways. He didn't mince his words when asked about the controversial technology during a press conference at Florida International University today. "I think these cameras, license plate readers, I think it's out of control," DeSantis said. […]
Country music icon and humanitarian hero Dolly Parton, 80, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.” The prolific singer-songwriter and philanthropist’s sudden death was widely recognized across the country, including the White House, the DeSantis administration, and several Florida lawmakers. Florida Senators React To Parton's Death “Anne and […]
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.7 billion as part of a settlement to end a landmark case brought by state attorneys general accusing the tech company of endangering children and youth. In addition to the payment, Meta has agreed to implement safety features for its social media platforms, including […]
