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The Villages – On Monday, several statewide elected officials such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) led a special meeting about protecting aging seniors and their needs concerning their peace of mind both physically and fiscally. The Villages, which resides in three counties (Lake, Sumter, and Marion), is home […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Congressional Democrats to run on Abortion in 2024 By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The “Red Wave” that Republicans expected in the 2022 midterm elections never materialize, but the 2020 “Blue Wave” that Congressional Democrats thought would happen then appears to have […]
Florida Republicans continue to be among the most ardent opposition to the overall Biden agenda. The ongoing border crisis is of particular focus, with calls for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to resign. Meanwhile, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3) has recently visited the border, and spoke with Julie Banderas on Fox's Faulker Focus about the experience. "For […]
DeSantis is now putting the spotlight on Miami-Dade County, calling it a historic achievement.
The “Red Wave” that Republicans expected in the 2022 midterm elections never materialize, but the 2020 “Blue Wave” that Congressional Democrats thought would happen then appears to have come ashore two years late, thanks to the help of the abortion issue. The Roe vs. Wade decision that came down from the U.S. Supreme Court in […]
Despite its long record of human rights violations and brutal crackdowns on protestors, Iran is still playing in the World Cup. Not only that, but the Biden administration has sought to revivify the controversial nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. In a recent letter, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) demands the negotiations stop immediately. "We have […]
By Joe Guzzardi Emboldened by their better-than-anticipated mid-term election performance, the Democratic Party is entering the Lame Duck session with an aggressive agenda that includes one of it favorite goals – amnesty. Democrats will control the Upper Chamber during the 118th Congress, but the GOP by the narrowest margin – a handful of seats – […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Tackling Turkey Day Sen. Rick Scott continues to pile on the Turkey Day pain on the Biden administration (not that they care much). Earlier this week, Sen. Scott pointed out how this Thanksgiving was going to be the most expensive meal […]
Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act. This bill looks to make it easier for those who served our country to have more options when it comes to picking their homecare service providers. Should the bill be sent to the President’s desk at some point, red tape would be reduced to allow […]
It’s “complete control by the Republican Party” said Eskamani, urging her constituents to get as involved in the political process as they possibly can.
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) shared a graphic showing how much food has gone up because of “Bidenflation.”
TALLAHASSEE — Badly outnumbered Democrats in the Florida Senate put a focus Monday on gun-related issues as Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book was formally designated to continue heading the caucus going into the 2023 legislative session. Book became leader in 2021 after Senate Democrats cast a vote of no confidence on then-Minority Leader Gary Farmer, […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] New Congress, New Focuses Besides promising to hold the Biden administration accountable, the incoming House Republican Majority will also be putting a heavy emphasis on Veterans Affairs. Rep. Brian Mast, who lost two legs and a digit while serving in […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] FIFA Bans Russia From World Cup but not Iran? By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicked off this past weekend, it was hard not to ask why the Islamic Republic of Iran was not banned […]
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has once agains stepped up for Florida and is currently providing aid to the still ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, which serves seven Florida counties in southeast Florida, is working closely with community partners to support areas of need for Floridians as they recover, including recent aid to […]
While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which we honored by speaking with Dr. Miguel Fernandez, cervical cancer remains an equally deadly affliction for women worldwide. Recently, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) spoke on the House floor to promote the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action. Additionally, Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick describes the efforts conducted by the Sylvester […]
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicked off this past weekend, it was hard not to ask why the Islamic Republic of Iran was not banned from the sporting event. During World Cup qualifying, Russia was banned from the competition for its invasion of Ukraine. The global community came together and recognized that […]
Florida Rep. Brian Mast, who served in the U.S. Army and was wounded in Afghanistan, is drafting legislation that could change the Veteran Affairs Home Loan program by allowing veterans to buy farmland. Rep. Mast recently told The Floridian that he believes that the current home loan program is not flexible enough for veterans. “The […]
