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Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on Fox Business and gave his perspective surrounding what he believes are the black community’s thoughts concerning social issues such as transgender ideology. The video, which appears to have been edited for brevity, showcases Rep. Donalds’ rejection of the recent cultural shift by asserting that black men are not for […]
Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall For the second year in a row, a major hurricane has impacted Florida... Hurricane coverage: DeSantis Announces One Million Gallons of Fuel, 25,000 Linemen on Standby As Hurricane Idalia Approaches DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia Sen. Rick Scott Travels Across Gulf Coast to Asses […]
As Hurricane Idalia barrels up the Gulf of Mexico toward the Big Bend region of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has announced preparations. “We have tens of thousands of utility workers staged, ready to go in for rapid power restoration," said DeSantis on Fox and Friends this morning. "We also have urban search-and-rescue teams staged, ready […]
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. “The Florida Disaster Fund helps us fill the gaps for impacted families and cut through red tape,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This money goes a long way for families impacted by […]
Gulf Coast, Florida- Florida Senator Rick Scott has visited Sarasota, Hernando, and other counties to monitor and support preparations for Hurricane Idalia. Counties across Florida’s Gulf coast could potentially face torrential downpours and earth-shattering winds from Hurricane Idalia. Idalia is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning. Hence, Senator Scott traveled […]
Florida Braces for Another Hurricane Governor DeSantis is preparing the State of Florida for a possible Category 3 Hurricane Idalia continues to intensify... READ MORE Rick Scott-I was in Ft. Myers Beach this morning and the damage from #Ian still here is a reminder that these storms can be unpredictable. Now #Idalia is coming to Florida & growing stronger. Make […]
President Joe Biden (D) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) discussed tropical storm Idalia during a phone call.
Idalia has intensified into a hurricane and Governor Ron DeSantis has issued evacuation orders. "Evacuation orders have been issued for 21 counties. If you are under an evacuation order, take it seriously and get to a safer area. Travel tens of miles, not hundreds of miles, to safety," posted DeSantis. Find evacuation orders here: https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/ […]
After a white supremacist shot and killed three black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville on Saturday, Florida leaders and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle released statements regarding the horrible act of senseless violence. However, Representative Lois Frankel’s (D-FL) statement indicates that she believes the tragedy was a consequence of Governor Ron […]
With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Idalia – which is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane – Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in hopes that they approve Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration. The storm will make […]
As Republicans gear up for the 2024 elections, President JoeBiden's economic policies, also known as "Bidenomics," will serve as a crucial part of the GOP efforts to defeat president. Once again, the United States has revved up efforts that push policies that encourage ESG-like elements. Republicans continue to believe that President Trump's (R) economic policies […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against innovator and tech mogul Elon Musk's SpaceX company for not hiring asylum seekers and refugees, instead hiring U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents exclusively. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has written a letter demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland turn over documents and testify before Congress to […]
Tallahassee, FL- Florida Representative Jervonte Edmonds (D) has filed a bill in the Florida House of Representatives that would expand eligibility for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. HB 25 would broaden the requirements needed to qualify for both the Academic Scholars and the Medallion Scholars Awards- Bright Future’s first and second tier scholarships. Both scholarships […]
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced an initial, immediate award of $1 million to bolster campus security at Edward Waters University in addition to an award of $100,000 to help the impacted families of the racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville on Saturday where three people were killed. "Following the horrific, racially-motivated murders near Edward Waters University on […]
UPDATE 1:46pm: Broward Sheriff Greg Tony has confirmed Captain Terryson Jackson of the Broward Sheriff’s office died in a helicopter crash this morning. “With a heavy heart, we announce the untimely loss of a longtime employee, Captain Terryson Jackson, who passed away this morning, August 28, 2023, after a BSO Department of Fire Rescue and […]
The RNC unanimously passed 5 resolutions, which have now been adopted as official positions.
DeSantis argues that the country has a choice between “freedom or decline.”
Nikki Fried (D) has issued a statement on the hate crime that occurred in Jacksonville, Florida.
