Florida Politics

Trump Steams Along, Wins New Hampshire Primary Former President Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley by double digits in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary election on Tuesday, all but clinching himself the 2024 GOP presidential nomination MAGA world descended on Nashua, New Hampshire to see and listen to Trump accept the win, including Kari Lake, Repr. […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new Florida bill would strengthen the penalties for driving without a valid license, making third-time offenders liable for a stint in jail. Though the bill passed the committee unanimously, concerns were raised over the impact on immigrant drivers. SB 1324, sponsored by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, creates a three-level process for […]

The Biden Administration's handling of the border crisis has earned the wrath of House Republicans, yet they may be at the "depression" stage as bargaining seems to go nowhere. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said only a new President can halt the border crisis now in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria because "President Biden can stop […]

Is the House Republican demand for border security from the Biden Administration ultimately futile? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) seemed to imply as such in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, as any law passed by the House and Senate would likely be vetoed or ignored by the President, and there seems to be an effort in […]

President Joe Biden has again come under fire for his administration’s Venezuela foreign policy strategy  after the arrest of opposition leader Juan Freites. The arrest was published by ‘Vente Venezuela’, the political party opposing Dictator Maduro’s authoritarian regime.  Freites was the director of campaigning for Vente Venezuela and was allegedly dragged into a black pick-up […]

Much like it has been the case with one stroke of Governor Ron DeSantis’s veto pen, a legislative measure that would pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills, and the legal bills of any future political statewide candidates,  was nixed, or withdrawn from consideration in the Florida Senate. Fresh off of his withdrawal from […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Keiser University will host their annual "Keiser Days" at the Florida Capitol during the fourth week of the Legislative Session. The school hopes to continue addressing the growing nursing shortage in the state and win big with a new bill designed to help nurse anesthetists. "As one of Florida's largest private, non-profit universities, Keiser […]

Miami-Dade County has terminated a lease with Miami Seaquarium.

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amicus curiae brief  in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al.  The upcoming Supreme Court case is scheduled to be argued on February 8th. During oral argument, the court will be considering whether Colorado’s Supreme Court was correct in removing Trump from the Colorado […]

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election  last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-TX) has criticized President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for sending hundreds of millions of dollars to a group that is being accused of diverting humanitarian aid to Hamas. The terrorist organization carried out an attack that killed approximately 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7. The group in question is known as […]

Gender and Sex and Driver's Licences TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Florida bill expanding health insurance coverage to people de-transitioning from sex reassignment procedures and changing requirements on licenses from "gender" to "sex" passed...READ MORE Florida: The Mosquito Coast One of the largest threats to the health of each Floridian weighs less than a drop of water and […]

By Phil Goodman One of the largest threats to the health of each Floridian weighs less than a drop of water and lives within a few steps of everyone, every minute of every day. Mosquitoes are called the world’s deadliest animal for a reason. They transmit diseases that can cause illness or even death. We […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new education bill would prohibit teachers' prep classes from including a curriculum on the existence of systemic racism, sexism, or oppression in Florida institutions. The bill would also prevent "identity politics" and any "distortion of historical events". "I am looking for the best environment for our students so they can be as successful […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Florida bill expanding health insurance coverage to people de-transitioning from sex reassignment procedures and changing requirements on licenses from "gender" to "sex" passed down party lines Monday afternoon. In a lengthy public testimony and debate, Democrats opposed the bill for its alleged dangerous impact on transgender communities. "I call this the compassion and […]

Democrats in Florida’s State Legislature have provided comments surrounding the 51st anniversary of the initial Roe v. Wade ruling. The 7-2 decision from the Supreme Court in January of 1973 gave women the legal protection to perform an abortion nationwide. State Senators of the minority party gave reflective statements on the last five decades but […]

The Chairman and Founder of Leon Medical Centers Benjamín León Jr. has made an impactful contribution to Florida International University— a $10 million gift in FIU's CasaCuba. FIU CasaCuba will be a Cuban cultural center on FIU's campus and academic center that facilitates the discussion and study of Cuban affairs.  The goal in mind is […]

  Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE?  Reach out: [email protected] Florida Bill Wants to Pay $5 Million of Trump's Legal Fees TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new Florida bill would create a $5 million "Freedom Fighters Fund" to pay former President Donald Trump's legal fees, who currently faces 91 felony counts...READ MORE Rep. Carlos […]