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Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference in Pensacola, Florida regarding his recent to deploy additional Highway Patrolmen and National Guardsmen to the southern border to aid the state of Texas during the current migrant crisis at the southern border. The Florida governor described this decision as a “years-long effort” to help the Lone […]
President Biden has continued to take heat from Republicans for opening an account on the popular social media app TikTok despite banning it from federal devices. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spearheaded a letter demanding the President delete the account. TikTok, which is under the ownership of China-based company ByteDance, has faced suspicion from Republicans for years for potential […]
Special Counsel David Weiss recently indicted FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, purported author of the 1023 document cited in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden. While some are calling this a setback, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) remained firm in a recent appearance on NewsNation's "Cuomo," reminding viewers the 1023 was only part of the puzzle […]
Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'
Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]
In a recent video from Laura Loomer, the investigative journalist showcased a small portion of the mass migration coming from the Darién Gap – the land connecting Colombia and Panama (as well as South and Central America). In the clip posted on social media, migrants crossing through the area on small boats and playing in […]
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are endorsing the change in relations, calling it “reckless & naïve.”
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of measures enforcing a new sanctions plan announced by President Joe Biden on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. These include the forfeiture of $2.5 million in Russian-luxury properties, two arrests, two charges against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, and a guilty plea […]
Governor DeSantis has turned down the idea of a Trump-DeSantis ticket, and he’s also not ruling out a possible 2028 presidential run.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) is calling on McKinsey to no longer have U.S. government contracts.
DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country' TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians...READ MORE Gus Bilirakis-Great turn-out […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians. "If you don't have a border you don't have a country...There's a lot of people from […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) questioned the Biden administration’s Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Dr. Bonnie Jenkins concerning her ideas of nation-building in a hypothetical Palestinian state. The United States has had mixed results in the field of nation-building. Following WWII, the United States helped rebuild Europe and facilitated the quick rebirth of […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the Republican approach to funding the border in relation to other issues. The Florida congressman accused President Joe Biden (D) of enabling a “manmade political disaster” regarding illegal immigration. Democrats have wanted open borders for DECADES. Now they've gotten their wish, they don't want to […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference Thursday in Lake Buena Vista highlighting the changes brought by eliminating the Disney-owned Reedy Creek Improvement District, now the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. "We were here almost a year ago signing legislation to bring an end to really an anomaly of local government, which was the Reedy Creek Improvement District […]
Legislative Pushback: Florida Lawmakers Challenge DeSantis It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill...READ MORE Safety Net Hospital Alliance Applauds Passing of “Live Healthy” Proposal in Senate and House The House and Senate chambers have passed the “Live Healthy” proposal […]
It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill. Gov. DeSantis said this week that the measure was not ready because it has "legitimate issues," but that didn't keep lawmakers from voting on the bill and sending it to the governor's […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida House moved Thursday afternoon to allow school districts to employ volunteer religious officials as counselors in public schools, dividing Democrats over allowing these clergymen to provide mental health advice to students. Co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels and Republican Rep. Stan McClain, HB 931 provides for volunteer chaplains in schools, defined as […]
By Chief Nelson Andreu There are few communities you will find anywhere that are as selfless and committed to their mission as our first responders. I’ve worked alongside women and men on the police force who risk their lives daily, often running into danger to help keep our families safe. They have our backs, and they […]
