Keiser University Joins Collins, Nunez, Patronis to Talk Female Veterans

Keiser University Joins Collins, Nunez, Patronis to Talk Female Veterans

Liv Caputo
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December 18, 2024
Keiser University on Tuesday joined a roundtable event to discuss the status of female veterans alongside Republican leaders Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, and state Sen. Jay Collins. Headed up by Belinda Keiser and the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, the roundtable hit on issues affecting veterans, specifically female […]
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Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Jackson Bakich
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December 17, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is currently running for the open Congressional District 1, which was held by former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during his bid for U.S. Attorney General. In the latest campaign update from CFO Patronis, the Congressional hopeful shared that he would join the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) Congressional […]
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Senate President Albritton 'Not in a Place' Yet to Pick Sides on Proper Gun-Buying Age

Senate President Albritton 'Not in a Place' Yet to Pick Sides on Proper Gun-Buying Age

Liv Caputo
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December 16, 2024
Already opposed to open carry laws, Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is unsure if he would agree to one Republican's bill repealing Parkland-era gun laws requiring Floridians to be 21 to purchase firearms. Albritton, a Wauchula Republican, told reporters Monday that because he likes to follow law enforcement's lead on gun issues, and because he […]
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Trump: DeSantis Will Make the 'Right Decision' on Rubio's Seat, Doesn't Expect Lara for Opening

Trump: DeSantis Will Make the 'Right Decision' on Rubio's Seat, Doesn't Expect Lara for Opening

Jackson Bakich
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December 16, 2024
During a recent press conference, President-elect Donald Trump (R) was asked about whether he expects Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to appoint his daughter-in-law, former RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump, to Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) seat. President-elect Trump tapped Sen. Rubio to be a part of his cabinet as the next Secretary of State. Pres.-elect Trump told […]
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AG Moody Calls on FEMA to Ease Restrictions after Hurricanes

AG Moody Calls on FEMA to Ease Restrictions after Hurricanes

Jackson Bakich
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December 16, 2024
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in the Sunshine State, Florida residents have been attempting to rebuild their homes and communities. However, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ease its regulations on home constructions so they can rebuild their lives, literally and figuratively. AG […]
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Fine Revives Twice-Killed Flag Bill to Ban 'Fictional Palestinian' Flags on Gov Buildings

Fine Revives Twice-Killed Flag Bill to Ban 'Fictional Palestinian' Flags on Gov Buildings

Liv Caputo
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December 16, 2024
State Sen. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican expected to head to Congress, has re-upped a twice failed bill banning flags representing the gay community, Black Lives Matter, or other "politically partisan" causes on government buildings. Fine, the state Legislature's sole Jewish Republican, says his bill for the 2025 Session will also ban the "fictional Palestinian" […]
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Did Luna Just Endorse Donalds for Florida Governor?

Did Luna Just Endorse Donalds for Florida Governor?

Daniel Molina
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December 16, 2024
In a social media post that will surely make headlines, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) suggested that Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) could be aiming to become Florida Governor.
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Scott Tells Floridians to Buy Local Produce, Not Food From China

Scott Tells Floridians to Buy Local Produce, Not Food From China

Jackson Bakich
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December 14, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss the concerns of farmers- specifically farmers from Florida – over the predatory practices of the Chinese government, including concerns about the theft of genetically modified seeds to improve crops and their refusal to buy seed-generated produce from Florida. For instance, in 2023, Newsweek published […]
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AG Commissioner Simpson Moves to Protect Two Florida Farms

AG Commissioner Simpson Moves to Protect Two Florida Farms

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2024
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of Adams Farm (Walton and Holmes counties) and Triple S Ranch (Citrus County) through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. These two farms cover 1,687 acres and 806 acres, respectively. They were preserved through the rural lands protection […]
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'Yes Sir': Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game

'Yes Sir': Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game

Liv Caputo
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December 13, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis' will air his Trump-centered campaign ad for Congress, his first of the cycle, during the Army vs. Navy football game on Saturday. Both President-elect Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis will be at the 3 p.m. game in Maryland while Patronis' 30-second ad airs. Called "Yes sir", Patronis uses […]
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Ileana Garcia, State Attorney Develop Bill Punishing Drunk Boat Drivers After Teen's Death

Ileana Garcia, State Attorney Develop Bill Punishing Drunk Boat Drivers After Teen's Death

Liv Caputo
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December 12, 2024
After one teenage girl was left comatose and another was killed in a horrific Miami boating accident reportedly caused by a drunk captain, a South Florida Senator plans to ratchet up the penalties for drunken boat operators. With a bill entitled "boating safety," Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia worked with South Florida State Attorney Kathy Fernandez-Rundle […]
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FY25 NDAA Passes with Mixed Reviews from Republican Representatives

FY25 NDAA Passes with Mixed Reviews from Republican Representatives

Jackson Bakich
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December 12, 2024
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA). Members of Congress from states such as Florida, Texas, and Arizona provided their thoughts on the bill. 200 Republicans and 81 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, while 124 Democrats and 16 Republicans voted in opposition […]
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Pressure for DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump Mounts

Pressure for DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump Mounts

Jackson Bakich
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December 12, 2024
After Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) strongly endorsed former RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to replace Senator Marco Rubio, three more Republican members of Congress from Florida have expressed their support for Mrs. Trump to replace the soon-to-be former senior senator from the state. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is tasked to appoint someone to fill Sen. Rubio's […]
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Scott Maintains Hard Stance Against Chinese Products, Garlic

Scott Maintains Hard Stance Against Chinese Products, Garlic

Jackson Bakich
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December 11, 2024
WASHINGTON—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who continues to stand up for Florida farmers,  spoke to The Floridian about his affinity for stopping Chinese garlic from flourishing in the United States. In the past, Senator Scott has criticized the product from Asia, describing it as "sewage garlic" and unhealthy for human consumption. In this exclusive interview, Sen. Scott […]
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Scott’s Disaster Contract Improvement Act Clears Congress

Scott’s Disaster Contract Improvement Act Clears Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 11, 2024
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) bipartisan Disaster Contract Improvement Act has passed both chambers of Congress and is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill intends to refine the disaster contracting process at federal, state, and federal governments following natural disasters and when waste, fraud, and abuse need to be mitigated. It also looks to ensure […]
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Scott, Cruz Remain Supportive of Trump's Hegseth Selection

Scott, Cruz Remain Supportive of Trump's Hegseth Selection

Jackson Bakich
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December 11, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have recently doubled down on their support for President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) selection for the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Sen. Scott appeared on Newsmax to discuss the status of Hegseth’s appointment, as some senators have shared their hesitancy to vote for his confirmation. We need a […]
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Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Liv Caputo
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December 11, 2024
Florida Republicans Sen. Randy Fine and Rep. Joel Rudman are doubling down on the Second Amendment as they prepare to resign to run for newly emptied congressional seats in hopes of positing a strong conservative stance in the blood-red districts. Rudman from Navarre and Fine from Brevard have each filed hefty legislation for the 2025 […]
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Rubio's Estuary Bill Heads to Biden's Desk

Rubio's Estuary Bill Heads to Biden's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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December 10, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been mostly quiet in the upper chamber since President-elect Donald Trump (R) tapped him as the next Secretary of State. However, Sen. Rubio's bill, the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024, has passed the House of Representatives. It will be sent to President Joe Biden’s […]
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