'It's Appalling': Florida School Board Member Faces Resignation, Removal Calls

'It's Appalling': Florida School Board Member Faces Resignation, Removal Calls

Liv Caputo
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July 22, 2024
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Prompted by one woman’s string of last-minute absences at the St. Lucie County School Board, officials and community members alike are demanding first-term member Jennifer Richardson resign or be removed. She refuses. “In my 18 years of being in public service in St. Lucie County I’ve never seen any other government official […]
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Trump Says He Will Free American Journalist in Russian Prison 'Immediately'

Trump Says He Will Free American Journalist in Russian Prison 'Immediately'

Jackson Bakich
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July 20, 2024
Former President Donald Trump (R) stated on his social media app, Truth Social, that he would free former Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison immediately and “for no compensation.” He also demanded the Wall Street Journal to “stop being stupid.” “Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich was just sentenced to 16 years […]
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AG Moody, FSU V. ACC Update: Conference Agrees to Disclose 'Secret Agreements' to Moody

AG Moody, FSU V. ACC Update: Conference Agrees to Disclose 'Secret Agreements' to Moody

Jackson Bakich
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July 20, 2024
In April, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) joined Florida State University in suing the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC, the conference FSU plays in) by filing her own suit against the league after a North Carolina judge concluded that FSU waived its “sovereign immunity” by being a part of the ACC. In an attempt to […]
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Mast at RNC: Neither Biden Nor Harris 'Deserves to be Saluted as Commander-in-Chief'

Mast at RNC: Neither Biden Nor Harris 'Deserves to be Saluted as Commander-in-Chief'

Jackson Bakich
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July 19, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the impact former President Donald Trump (R) would have on the military should he return to the position of Commander-in-Chief after the November general election. The Army veteran first started by thanking his fellow service members. “Now, I've got to start with a […]
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NEW: Scott Unloads on Biden, Secret Service Director With Questions Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt

NEW: Scott Unloads on Biden, Secret Service Director With Questions Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt

Jackson Bakich
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July 18, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) calling for up-to-date “transparency and accountability” concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump (R). On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters […]
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'The Democratic Party is in Shambles': Rubio, Donalds Speak on Biden Mental State at RNC

'The Democratic Party is in Shambles': Rubio, Donalds Speak on Biden Mental State at RNC

Liv Caputo
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July 18, 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI—Marco Rubio and Byron Donalds, two Florida Republicans once thought to be potential Vice Presidential running mates for Donald Trump, spoke at a breakfast event on the fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention where they trashed President Biden's seemingly lessened mental state and the "in shambles" Democrats. "I don't usually feel […]
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'Aim Better': Dallas Police Officer on Administrative Leave for Comment Following Trump Assassination Attempt

'Aim Better': Dallas Police Officer on Administrative Leave for Comment Following Trump Assassination Attempt

Jackson Bakich
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July 17, 2024
Following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump (R), the Dallas Police Department received a complaint after one of its officers allegedly left a comment saying, “Aim better,” referring to the shots fired. The officer in question, Sergeant Arturo Martinez was placed on administrative leave by DPD. On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly […]
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'I Hope He Sticks It Out': DeSantis Wants Biden to Become the Democratic Nominee

'I Hope He Sticks It Out': DeSantis Wants Biden to Become the Democratic Nominee

Liv Caputo
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July 17, 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI—At a breakfast hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis on the third day of the Republican National Convention, DeSantis revealed that he hopes President Biden becomes the Democratic nominee. Why? Because he thinks his presidency resembles the movie "Weekend at Bernie's", a 1989 comedy where two friends drag their dead employer "Bernie" around town, pretending […]
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What Primary? DeSantis Delivers Rousing Trump Endorsement, Invokes 'Weekend at Bernie's'

What Primary? DeSantis Delivers Rousing Trump Endorsement, Invokes 'Weekend at Bernie's'

Liv Caputo
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July 17, 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI—With a years-long bitter battle between conservative giants Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis in the rearview mirror, the Florida Governor lit up day two of the Republican National Convention Tuesday night—excoriating President Biden while handing a resounding endorsement to Trump. "Donald Trump stands in their way and he stands up for America,” DeSantis said. […]
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'Divine Intervention' and an 'October Surprise': Eric Trump Accuses Dems of Cheating

'Divine Intervention' and an 'October Surprise': Eric Trump Accuses Dems of Cheating

Liv Caputo
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July 16, 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI—Eric Trump, the chosen chair of the Florida delegation at the Republican National Convention, lauded the "divine intervention" sparing his father's life, blasted President Biden's mental state, and called out "cheating" Democrats. In other words, the party's reinvigorated platform following Trump's near-death experience. "It absolutely is divine [intervention]. I'm not a mushy person—it is […]
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Donalds on Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath: This is 'What Leadership Requires'

Donalds on Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath: This is 'What Leadership Requires'

Jackson Bakich
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July 15, 2024
U.S. Representative and potential VP pick Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News in Milwaukee just hours before the commencement of the Republican National Convention and less than 48 hours removed from the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump’s (R) life. On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his […]
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DeSantis, Congress Demand Investigation Into Security Lapses After Failed Assassination

DeSantis, Congress Demand Investigation Into Security Lapses After Failed Assassination

Liv Caputo
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July 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—After a bullet  came within a "quarter of an inch" of killing former President Donald Trump in an assassination attempt Friday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis has joined a chorus of congressional voices demanding an investigation into the Secret Service and its security protocols. "Biden tells us to trust the bureaucracy to investigate the assassin's […]
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Florida Representatives in U.S. House React to Trump Assassination Attempt, Denounce Violence

Florida Representatives in U.S. House React to Trump Assassination Attempt, Denounce Violence

Jackson Bakich
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July 15, 2024
U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida shared their reactions to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s (R) life. On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters from an even more catastrophic event. […]
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Congressional Hopeful Bryan Leib Calls on Wasserman Schultz to Condemn Bill Stripping Trump Secret Service

Congressional Hopeful Bryan Leib Calls on Wasserman Schultz to Condemn Bill Stripping Trump Secret Service

Jackson Bakich
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July 15, 2024
Former President Donald Trump (R) dodged an assassination attempt on his life on Saturday after a gunman shot and nearly killed him at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The attempted assassination has brought the Secret Service's capabilities and bandwidth into question, but it also brought to light a recently filed legislative measure that specifically called for […]
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CONDEMNATION: 2 FL House Democrats Condemn Bill, Members Wanting to Strip Trump of Secret Service Protection

CONDEMNATION: 2 FL House Democrats Condemn Bill, Members Wanting to Strip Trump of Secret Service Protection

Jackson Bakich
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July 14, 2024
Former President Donald Trump (R) dodged an assassination attempt on his life on Saturday after a gunman shot and nearly killed him at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters from an even more catastrophic event. Sadly, an audience member was killed and two spectators were […]
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Buchanan Introduces Two Bills to Protect Children Online

Buchanan Introduces Two Bills to Protect Children Online

Jackson Bakich
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July 13, 2024
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced two bipartisan bills to protect children in the digital space online. The two bills – the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act and the Stop Crimes Against Children Act are designed to limit AI “deepfakes” and “revenge porn” […]
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Floridian Mother Released From Turks and Caicos With $1,500 Fine

Floridian Mother Released From Turks and Caicos With $1,500 Fine

Liv Caputo
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July 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The fifth and final American detained for ammunition possession in the Turks and Caicos Islands has been released with a $1,500 fine; a far superior judgment to the 12-year mandatory sentence the native Floridian could have faced. "This outcome proves once again that under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida is looking out for its citizens […]
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'Hatred, Ridicule, Disgrace': Pardoned 'Felon' Files Defamation Suit Against Sheriff Candidate Richard Del Toro

'Hatred, Ridicule, Disgrace': Pardoned 'Felon' Files Defamation Suit Against Sheriff Candidate Richard Del Toro

Liv Caputo
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July 11, 2024
FORT PIERCE, FL—Businessman  Anthony DiFrancesco has filed a defamation lawsuit against Richard Del Toro, the Port St. Lucie Chief of Police and candidate for county sheriff, for calling DiFrancesco a "felon" in a July attack advertisement. On July 3rd, Del Toro's political committee, Friends of Richard Del Toro, created a website—www.shadysheriff.com—to attack his opponent in […]
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