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Fluoridated water and Floridians' attempts to "block the sun" will both be banned in the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised on Tuesday. He referred to two controversial new bills approved by the Legislature: SB 700, which outlaws fluoride in drinking water, and SB 56, which imposes felonies for Floridians who try to alter the […]
South Florida has long stood as a bastion for Democrats in state and federal elections, however, there are signs that the dam appears to be breaking, adding credence to the notion that the party is truly dead and buried for the foreseeable future. Here is the evidence: According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of […]
TALLAHASSEE—After a grueling 60-day legislative session marked by tension, infighting, and a rare rebellion from the GOP, lawmakers are headed to overtime. Why? Because they couldn't agree on the one bill required by the state constitution: a budget for the upcoming year. So when Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez announced Friday […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted reports on Monday of "liberal dark money groups" challenging the state's recently passed election integrity law, HB 1205. The measure aims to fix Florida's petition process for ballot initiatives from fraud and abuse. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1205 into law on May 3. “It’s no surprise that well-funded, […]
University of Florida and Hiring a DEI President The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president...READ MORE FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Congratulations @IleanaGarciaUSA, @KevinSteeleFL, and the […]
The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of Ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president of the University of Michigan that conflict with Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign to rid Florida of DEI, his nomination could […]
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion International airport. The missile attacks on the airport occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them. Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along […]
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison. Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963. President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the so-called "big beautiful bill" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Wall Street, saying Senate Republicans must unite around the bill to get it to President Donald Trump's desk around Memorial Day. Rep. Steube said that while the House of Representatives pushed work on the bill a week back, "We […]
Group Trying to Expand Medicaid Sues Florida Over 'Cowardly' New Petition Law Gov. Ron DeSantis's new law cracking down on petition fraud and overhauling the ballot amendment process is being challenged in federal court—just two days after it passed the Legislature...READ MORE FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Congratulations @IleanaGarciaUSA, @KevinSteeleFL, and the Florida Legislature on getting […]
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis's new law cracking down on petition fraud and overhauling the ballot amendment process is being challenged in federal court—just two days after it passed the Legislature. Florida Decides Healthcare, a group hoping to expand Medicaid with a constitutional amendment, claimed in their Sunday lawsuit that the new law is unconstitutional, misleading, and […]
Miami, FL – Tensions have blown through Tallahassee — now the question is whether they’ll spill over into Miami-Dade County. As political stakes rise, Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is shaping up to be a defining moment for a faction of Miami-Dade’s Republican elected officials — one that could ignite a broader battle for control of […]
***UPDATE-The poll results mentioned in the "X" post are not official and cannot be substantiated as being completely accurate. With the Florida Legislature at an impasse this legislative cycle, and as First Lady Casey DeSantis still thinking about a gubernatorial run in the 2026 midterm elections, a new public opinion poll commissioned by the Conservative […]
The state of Israel is under alert as Houthi missile attacks rain down on Israeli citizens in northern Israel. The missile attacks have occurred in the midst of daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting […]
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe is leading an initiative to recruit spies for counterintelligence missions against China. The CIA recently released two videos aimed at attracting disillusioned Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials and Chinese youth involved in government. The CIA’s counterintelligence efforts underscore the growing rift between the US and China. Director Ratcliffe […]
Bad Blood Between DeSantis and Florida Legislature Spills Over Into Overtime Can it get any uglier in the 2025 Legislative session between lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis? Probably. Lawmakers are now going into overtime because they just can't seem to come together and get anything done. Lawmakers are now going to convene on May 12 […]
Phillip Morris International in the U.S. announced Friday it will be testing its IQOS heated tobacco system in greater Fort Lauderdale, which is used to offer people an alternative to smoking cigarettes. The IQOS works by heating tobacco instead of burning it, which PMI U.S. says reduces the production of harmful chemicals compared to traditional […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) recently discussed the so-called "big beautiful bill" on Fox and Friends First, saying it could be ready by Memorial Day. Still, Republicans must take control of the messaging. "We are getting really close to the end," Rep. Haridopolos said, "Our number one goal is to make sure no tax increases at […]
