Florida Scrub Jay Could Soar to Songbird Status as NRA's Marion Hammer Retires from Battle

Florida Scrub Jay Could Soar to Songbird Status as NRA's Marion Hammer Retires from Battle

Liv Caputo
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January 3, 2025
The Florida scrub jay could be one step closer to becoming the official state songbird now that the leading opponent of the idea has hung up her guns in the decades-old fight to replace the mockingbird. Marion Hammer, a former Florida president of the National Rifle Association, told The Floridian on Friday that she’s stepping […]
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'Projecting Weakness': Steube Blames Biden for Nation's Vulnerability to Terrorists

'Projecting Weakness': Steube Blames Biden for Nation's Vulnerability to Terrorists

Jackson Bakich
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January 2, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) released a statement regarding the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack was carried out by a Texas native and Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He fatally sped down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck brandishing an ISIS flag, leaving 15 people dead and 30 injured, per Reuters. The Florida representative said […]
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Randy Fine Calls for Expulsion of 'Muslim Terror' Non-Americans after New Orleans Attack

Randy Fine Calls for Expulsion of 'Muslim Terror' Non-Americans after New Orleans Attack

Liv Caputo
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January 2, 2025
Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve terror attack in New Orleans. Sen. Fine, a Republican, claimed that "Muslim terror" is not rare in the religious group. He lambasted the […]
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Rick Scott Praises Mass Protests in Iran

Rick Scott Praises Mass Protests in Iran

Adrian Morgade
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January 1, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
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After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

Liv Caputo
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December 31, 2024
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed […]
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Scott's NO CORRUPTION Act Becomes Law

Scott's NO CORRUPTION Act Becomes Law

Jackson Bakich
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December 31, 2024
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
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Steube Discusses New Tax Relief Bill, Could Bring 'Hundreds of Millions' to Floridians

Steube Discusses New Tax Relief Bill, Could Bring 'Hundreds of Millions' to Floridians

Jackson Bakich
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December 28, 2024
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss his bill, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, and what it means for Floridians and Americans alike as President Joe Biden (D) recently signed it into law. The legislation would allow all Americans affected by a federally declared natural disaster to receive a tax […]
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Scott Releases Christmas Message, Aims to ‘Reflect on Blessings’

Scott Releases Christmas Message, Aims to ‘Reflect on Blessings’

Jackson Bakich
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December 26, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a message on social media to Floridians and Americans alike, wishing his constituents a nice Christmas holiday. Sen. Scott said this time is meant to acknowledge our blessings and spend time with family.
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Scott Announces Committee Assignments for 119th Congress

Scott Announces Committee Assignments for 119th Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 24, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently shared that he has been assigned to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and will be Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 119th Congress. He will also continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and […]
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Scott Encourages Purchase of American Products During Holiday Season

Scott Encourages Purchase of American Products During Holiday Season

Jackson Bakich
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December 24, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a video to the public, making his case that people should buy and share American products this holiday season, especially avoiding products from China. Sen. Scott blasted the Chinese government and accused it of gross, inhumane business practices, including the usage of slave labor. ? WARNING: Communist China is actively […]
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Marco Rubio's Son, Anthony, Scores First Collegiate Touchdown for UF in Bowl Game

Marco Rubio's Son, Anthony, Scores First Collegiate Touchdown for UF in Bowl Game

Jackson Bakich
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December 24, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has had quite the year. He was deep in the running to be President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Vice presidential pick and helped him get elected; he was selected to be President-elect Trump's next Secretary of State, and his son, Anthony Rubio, scored a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave for the […]
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Scott Launches 'Make America Healthy Again Caucus'

Scott Launches 'Make America Healthy Again Caucus'

Jackson Bakich
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December 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Congressional Caucus. This endeavor has the blessing of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It intends to focus on "nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases" and […]
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Scott Leads GOP Members, Sends Letter Offering Reconciliation to House, Senate Leaders

Scott Leads GOP Members, Sends Letter Offering Reconciliation to House, Senate Leaders

Jackson Bakich
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December 19, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has led his colleagues in both the Senate and the House, such as Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ), in a reconciliatory letter to incoming party leaders: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). The letter outlines a two-step process for the […]
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New Florida Bill Would Brand 'Zombie Drug' Dealers With First-Degree Felony

New Florida Bill Would Brand 'Zombie Drug' Dealers With First-Degree Felony

Liv Caputo
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December 19, 2024
Possessing, selling, or trafficking Xylazine, the dangerously popular "zombie drug" that can gash users with festering wounds, may become a first-degree felony in Florida. Violators can be imprisoned for three to 25 years with fines up to $500,000 under Republican Rep. Rachel Plakon's new bill, HB 57. Her legislation, filed Wednesday ahead of the 2025 […]
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Republicans Face Choice: Massive CR or Government Shutdown

Republicans Face Choice: Massive CR or Government Shutdown

Jackson Bakich
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December 18, 2024
The House of Representatives is in hell week, also known as the week in which the passage of a continuing resolution (CR) is necessary to avoid a government shutdown. Elected officials from around the country will either stand up and say no more (in favor of a proper appropriations approach), others will support the measure […]
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Florida Wants to Charge Would-Be Trump Assassin With Attempted Murder of Little Girl

Florida Wants to Charge Would-Be Trump Assassin With Attempted Murder of Little Girl

Liv Caputo
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December 18, 2024
In the latest battle between state and federal authorities trying to nab Trump's alleged would-be assassin, the state of Florida on Wednesday obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh for traffic stops resulting in severe injury to a six-year-old girl. The pursued charges come months after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that […]
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Scott's No CORRUPTION Act Heads to Biden's Desk

Scott's No CORRUPTION Act Heads to Biden's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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December 18, 2024
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and will head to President Joe Biden’s (D) […]
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Patronis Says Nixing In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Would 'Fix' the 'Glitch' He Voted For

Patronis Says Nixing In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Would 'Fix' the 'Glitch' He Voted For

Liv Caputo
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December 18, 2024
Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer and candidate for Congress would co-sponsor a bill revoking in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants if he were still in the state legislature, he said this past week, despite voting for the law ten years ago. Patronis, who will resign in March to run for Congressional District 1, told The […]
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