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The latest earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have left many households destabilized in the Asia Minor region. However, earthquakes are unique among natural disasters in that they cannot be predicted according to FIU scholar, Shimon Wdowinski. Wdowinski is a geophysics professor at Florida International University and is a researcher in the FIU Institute of Environment and the Department […]
On Wednesday, State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) alongside State Representative Hillary Cassel (D-FL) introduced a bill to ensure paid family leave for state employees who give birth, including cases such as the tragic, traumatic experience of stillbirth. According to Sen. Book’s press release, the Senate Minority Leader introduced the legislation (SB 576) in […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Florida Wins, Illegal Immigration Loses. As expected, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial migrant transport bill that would result in the state shipping illegal immigrants to “sanctuary” cities or regions of the state. There weren’t any balloons, streamers, or anything […]
Florida broke the record for highest visitation in the state's history.
State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has introduced a new bill looking eliminate the “free kill” law which bars family members of adult relatives that have fell victim to medical malpractice from filing lawsuits. According to PBS affiliate WUFT, the free kill law “generally prevents families from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors or […]
As long as the southern border's enforcement remains lax, human and drug trafficking continues to run rampant. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has teamedup with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to introduce a bill preventing individuals charged with these crimes from receiving government benefits. Dubbed the "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act," this measure looks to prevent […]
DeSantis Says its 'Common Sense' to Support Parental Rights, Children From Online 'Grooming' [VIDEO]
West Palm Beach—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Christian college, to announce his “Digital Bill of Rights” initiative to hold Big Tech and social media platforms accountable for their online “grooming” and exploitation of children. The legislative proposal bans the use of TikTok and other social media […]
Democrats continue to push the narrative that Republicans seek to cut funds for Social Security and Medicare. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) sets the record straight (again) in a recent appearance on Fox's Varney & Co. "Republicans have been vocal about Medicare and Social Security being off the table, but the White House won’t let go […]
Algae blooms can frequently harm ecosystems, and Florida has plenty of wetlands worthy of preservation. This is why Rep. Byron Donalds (R) introduces the bipartisan Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act. In its simplest form, this bill amends Section 102 of the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand its definition of […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Florida Democrats and DeSantis Come Together to Protect Children It was Valentine's Day on Tuesday and Florida Democrats had a rare lovefest moment with Gov. Ron DeSantis, praising him for the work he and his administration have done to protect […]
Florida politics has welcomed a conservative hegemony unlike any other in the nation as a result of Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Florida First agenda." And now it appears as if Florida Democrats have read the writing on the wall and are aligning themselves with Gov. DeSantis on protecting children from the dangers of social media. State […]
As the United States has shot down several unidentified flying objects, including the Chinese spy balloon, in the past couple of weeks, growing questions and concerns from citizens have been left unanswered. While some have different theories that it's aliens or the continued narrative that it’s the Chinese, people still have unanswered questions. Senator Marco […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Pokes Media Over Presidential Question Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke about a variety of issues from a possible Presidential run to College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program to potentially inappropriate books in schools at a press conference in the northeastern […]
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) announced that she has secured millions in critical infrastructure funds for Miami.
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D) held a Tuesday, February 14th, 10 am press conference to discuss the Republican-controlled legislature's plan to pass permitless carry gun legislation. At 10:17 am, the state of Florida paused for a moment of silence in honor of the 17 innocent children and teachers […]
Jacksonville, FL – Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke about a variety of issues from a possible Presidential run to College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program to potentially inappropriate books in schools at a press conference in the northeastern part of the state. In his initial statements to the audience, Gov. DeSantis spoke on […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Space Day and Cupid Florida’s political world convenes in Tallahassee today, Valentine’s Day, for another committee week. While you won’t find Republican lawmakers exchanging sweet-tasting pleasantries and love notes with their Democratic colleagues, you may find them coming together to […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Introduces Legislation Proposal to Combat ESG Practices Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration just recently introduced bicameral proposal to the state legislature. The bill, according to Gov. DeSantis, will aim to “protect Floridians from the Woke ESG Financial Scam.” The […]
