Florida Politics

Florida Law Removes Ban on Firearm Restrictions During Emergencies Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday lifting automatic restrictions on firearms and ammunition sales during a declared state of emergency, including during riots and other violent public outbreaks... READ MORE     Jared Moskowitz: his Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the many achievements & contributions of […]

President Donald Trump’s return to office this year also brought a strong reminder of national values and key perspectives of voters. For far too long, many have come to dislike failed nanny state policies advanced by Democrats, including the broad swaths of interference that limit consumer choice and attack individual autonomy. Yet, earlier this year, […]

Representatives Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) are introducing a bipartisan bill improving the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Specifically, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act strengthens oversight of the program and requires the VA to report on the employment numbers and annual wages of […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday lifting automatic restrictions on firearms and ammunition sales during a declared state of emergency, including during riots and other violent public outbreaks. Reps. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) and Monique Miller (R-Palm Bay) sponsored the bill, HB 6025. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) carried the Senate bill. “This is […]

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation to rename the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA). Additionally, Rep. Steube's bill requires that the Washington, D.C., Metrorail system be renamed the "Trump Train." It will block all federal funding to the system until both requirements are met, […]

Florida business leaders and employers participated in a discussion with university presidents in the state on Thursday to discuss how the House of Representatives' recent budget proposal, which includes a $4 billion cut, would affect higher education for Florida students and others, who rely on Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) grants. Specifically, EASE cuts […]

The Houthis recently fired ballistic rockets at Israel, continuing a month-long trend of missile attacks against Israeli civilians. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), civilians across eastern Israel had to shelter in place due to projectile fire originating in Yemen.   Meanwhile, the US is diminishing its military presence in the region as its USS […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he trusts the Board of Governors to make the right call on the University of Florida’s embattled presidential pick, but amid mounting criticism from Trump world, he won't say what that choice should be. DeSantis's Thursday comments, where he weighed the different viewpoints on former University of Michigan president Santa Ono, […]

Florida families still can't recover certain damages if a doctor accidentally kills some of their loved ones, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to veto a new measure repealing the state's so-called "free kill" law. Dubbed "free kill" by critics, the controversial 35-year-old law disallows unmarried 25-year-olds or their parents from suing physicians for pain […]

The ‘penny’ coin has been in circulation for nearly as long as the US’s existence and is worth one cent.  Penny production has long sparked intense debate as lawmakers have quarreled over the coin’s benefits. Producing pennies costs more than they are worth, as each one costs over three cents.  Recently, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Wednesday slammed a federal judge's ruling to allow an outdoor drag show performance to continue at Cambier Park during Naples Pride Fest next weekend. "You have to be an adult to enter a strip club, but Clinton-appointed Judge John Steele wants sexually-explicit drag shows to take […]

Lawmakers are suggesting the general public make preparations for hurricane season, which begins June 1st and lasts until November 30.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has estimated that this 2025 Hurricane season will likely feature stronger hurricanes and storms than previous seasons.  NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with a […]

Florida Republicans Look to Defend State's Election Integrity Reforms Following Several Lawsuits The Republican Party of Florida announced Wednesday it has filed a motion to intervene in several federal lawsuits brought by special interest groups challenging HB 1205, which aims to increase integrity and transparency in Florida’s citizen initiative constitutional amendment process. ... READ MORE     Secretary […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that will expand early detection, intervention, and support for children in Florida with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) sponsored the bill (SB 112) in the Senate. Rep. Randy Maggard (R-Zephyrhills) carried the House version. The new law expands several measures related […]

The Republican Party of Florida announced Wednesday it has filed a motion to intervene in several federal lawsuits brought by special interest groups challenging HB 1205, which aims to increase integrity and transparency in Florida’s citizen initiative constitutional amendment process. "These election integrity measures prevent fraud, ensure that petition signatures are valid and authentic, and […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Senate concerns with the so-called "big beautiful bill" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "We have got to go through every line of the budget." "First off, I want to be a 'yes.' I want to get a bill done. I support President Trump's agenda to […]

The US State Department recently issued warnings urging US citizens in Venezuela to depart as soon as possible as the country was assigned a Level 4 travel advisory: ‘Do Not Travel.’ According to the State Department, the Level 4 travel advisory was issued due to “severe risks to Americans including wrongful detention, torture in detention, […]

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan recently announced that the United States Navy would no longer engage in animal testing on dogs and cats, saying it was "long overdue." Secretary Phelan posted the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), adding, "Today it gives me great pleasure to terminate all Department of the Navy's testing on cats and […]