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BUST: Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, U.S. Customs Seize 1150 Pounds of Drugs in Miami-Dade The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced it assisted U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday in seizing over 0.5 tons of narcotics in the waters off Miami-Dade County.... READ MORE Bilirakis Celebrates Passage of TAKE IT […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) celebrated the TAKE IT DOWN Act's passage in the House of Representatives a second time this week in a statement, saying, "I am glad we are one step closer to protecting victims of online sexual exploitation." As we explained in December when it was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) was among several members of Congress who celebrated the recent reestablishment of the Longevity Science Caucus, saying, "Increasing life expectancy and promoting positive health outcomes are important priorities." As the name suggests, the Longevity Science Caucus seeks to promote research and policy on aging and biotechnology, allowing Americans to live healthier, […]
President Donald Trump strikes another blow against illegal immigration after signing an executive order mandating that U.S.-based commercial truck drivers speak and be fluent in English. NO MAS! NO MAS! “Every day, truckers perform the demanding and dangerous work of transporting the Nation’s goods to businesses, customers, and communities safely, reliably, and efficiently,” stated President […]
Perez Ally Rep. Mike Redondo Has Votes to be Speaker of the House in 2030 Republican Rep. Mike Redondo has the votes to be the Florida Speaker of the House in 2030, thanks to current Speaker Danny Perez allegedly helping him clear the field. Two Republican politicos...READ MORE FL Rep. Meg Weinberger: "The most historic […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill 37-0 on Tuesday that would set tougher sentencing point multipliers for animal abusers and require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to post the names of convicted animal cruelty offenders on its website. The bill is now greenlit for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign into law. Sen. Tom Leek […]
TALLAHASSEE—Republican Rep. Mike Redondo has the votes to be the Florida Speaker of the House in 2030, thanks to current Speaker Danny Perez allegedly helping him clear the field. "He has the votes to be Speaker," a top Republican, granted anonymity to speak freely, told The Floridian. Two other Republican politicos similarly confirmed that Redondo, […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill 36-0 on Monday that would set penalties for dangerous dogs and their owners after two people were killed in attacks in the state. The bill is cited as the “Pam Rock Act," named after a postal worker who was mauled to death by five dogs as she was delivering […]
TALLAHASSEE—In the latest dig at Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez announced a special committee on Tuesday to plan how to cut property taxes. Perez's surprise announcement, delivered minutes before the Floor Session began, is the latest addition to the growing pile of dueling tax cut proposals suggested by DeSantis, the Senate, and the […]
President Donald Trump has directed his administration to aggressively pursue individuals with terrorist ties who entered the US through the southwest border during former President Joe Biden’s government. Through an intergovernmental effort, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working in conjunction with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Counterterrorism Center […]
The City of Miami is preparing for a pivotal special election on June 3, 2025, to fill the vacant District 4 commission seat following the passing of longtime Commissioner Manolo Reyes. District 4 covers key neighborhoods such as Coral Gate, Shenandoah, and Flagami—areas at the heart of Miami’s diverse and historic community fabric. The decision […]
By Frank De Varona Up until 2023, Florida had been designated as a “Judicial Hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association. Why? Because the state’s docket of frivolous lawsuits was out of control. The court docket is wide open to almost any claim and any claimant, meaning that if someone chooses to sue an individual […]
By Deena Lang Raising a tween is no easy task, especially as they get to the age where they’re asking to be on social media. My son is 12 and he’d love to connect with his friends online, and I can’t blame him for it. As a content creator, I understand how valuable social media […]
Senate Forwards Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Concealed Carry Rights The Florida Senate passed a bill 33-3 on Monday that would allow certain correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers. ... READ MORE Drivers fined for driving past a school bus in Polk County pay […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill 33-3 on Monday that would allow certain correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers. The bill would also waive the mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and military service […]
In Miami, political season isn’t officially underway until the Spanish-language jingles start making the rounds — and this year, the first catchy tune hitting the airwaves takes direct aim at none other than City Commissioner Joe Carollo. The jingle, already spreading across local WhatsApp chats and Spanish-language radio stations, plays off the nickname “Crazy Joe” […]
Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman gave her first remarks after being elected to replace Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) at the start of today's session, saying in part that her party was "alive and kicking" after the latter said the Florida Democratic Party was "dead." "Today I rise with deep gratitude, a strong sense of […]
President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” Trump and many Republicans have argued that China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming […]
