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Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Maxwell Frost Says DeSantis 'Abusing His Power,' Calls FL Republicans His 'Lapdogs' Rep. Mike Waltz-Just because Biden pulled our troops out of Afghanistan does not mean the terrorists have forgotten the U.S. The ISIS threat is growing. Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Republicans […]
In the letter, Diaz-Balart calls for an investigation into exported Cuban baseball players.
Since the social media giant TikTok has become woven into the social fabric of the United States, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has pushed back against Chinese-owned app and its parent company, ByteDance. Sen. Rubio questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray about the ability of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to use and […]
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) appeared on Washington Post Live to criticize Governor Ron DeSantis, saying he "has been abusing his power to target marginalized communities," and calls Florida Republicans "lapdogs who do what he says." Speaking with Marianna Sotomayor, the initial question focused on the state of abortion laws in Florida and how Rep. Frost […]
Governor DeSantis (R-FL) has recently revealed that he has not spoken with President Biden (D) since his brief visit to Florida after Hurricane Ian struck the state on September 28, 2022. After promising federal aid, it seems that Biden and the federal government have forgotten Florida, and are dragging their feet to help battered Southwest […]
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signaling support for SB 254, which would ban gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy for minors, transgender activists spoke their piece against the bill this week during the 2023 legislative session. One individual accused the Governor of "genocide" and "wanting trans people dead" during the hearing, while another […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to address the possibilities of the recent bank failures (Silicon Valley Bank – SVB – and Signature Bank) and their assets fallings into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Those failed banks did not receive bailouts; however, depositors were guaranteed […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his colleagues have sent a letter to call on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to inquire about what legal action can be pursued concerning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its involvement in the initialization of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus’ beginnings, which was originally […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Says COVID Vaccinations on Babies are "Fundamentally Wrong" WINTER HAVEN—At a press conference to commemorate the 3-year anniversary of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of the COVID-19 virus effort, Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was flanked by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, […]
WINTER HAVEN- Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) channeled his old 2020 playbook by tearing apart Progressives on COVID-19, this time addressing the Wuhan Lab leak theory as well as labeling the coronavirus the "woke virus." After years of denial and insisting the explanation was no more than a conspiracy theory, it is slowly being commonly accepted that […]
WINTER HAVEN-Today, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo spoke at a press conference in regard to COVID-19 vaccinations and their safety. Dr. Ladapo went as far as to question if anyone should take the COVID-19 vaccine at all. After praising the political moves of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and bashing COVID-19 policies from Washington like vaccine mandates, […]
WINTER HAVEN—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took another victory lap on the 3-year anniversary of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of the COVID-19 virus effort. Gov. DeSantis had a group of witnesses talk about their personal experiences as a result of the COVID pandemic lockdown. The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, who tore his Distal Biceps […]
WINTER HAVEN—At a press conference to commemorate the 3-year anniversary of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of the COVID-19 virus effort, Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was flanked by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, was asked if there was data to show how COVID “baby jabs” interacted with existing baby vaccinations. Gov. DeSantis said that he […]
Across Florida, members of various organizations, associations, and advocacy groups have formed a new coalition to address and fight against prescription drug prices and the “pharmacy middlemen.” The name of the coalition is known as The PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) Accountability Project of Florida. According to the group, the coalition “represents leaders from Florida’s business […]
TALLAHASSEE --- Local governments would be blocked from removing historic monuments from public locations and could face lawsuits, under a controversial proposal that started to advance Wednesday in the Florida Senate. In a 5-3 party line vote, the Republican-controlled Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee approved a bill (SB 1096) designed to stem efforts that have […]
TALLAHASSEE — A key Florida Senate panel on Wednesday approved a measure aimed at expanding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ crackdown on illegal immigration, drawing pushback from opponents who called it an attack on the state’s migrant community. The measure (SB 1718) would beef up sanctions against businesses that hire undocumented immigrants, allow state law-enforcement officials to […]
The bill (SB 264), which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, also would prevent Florida government agencies from entering contracts involving access to personal information with entities tied to countries of concern, namely China. Also, it would require health-care providers to ensure electronic technology keeps patient information within the continental U.S. “There are countries […]
In rather shocking news coming out of the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has announced charges against two individuals for participating in unlawful voting. Both of their charges, while similar but with distinctions, are classified as felonies. “Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Donna Prentes Brady, 66, […]
