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In a recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has a message to the American people and the federal government: Don’t bend to Mexican intimidation tacts over trade, as the title is aptly named. After U.S. Trade Representative was warned by American trade groups that an investigation into unfair Mexican trade practices […]
With the Biden Administration and national Democratic candidates for office continuing to struggle to garner positive traction in the months, weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections, Democrats have shifted their playbook for the upcoming midterm elections and are focused on abortion. Florida Democrats have noticeably highlighted abortion as the election-defining issue next month. […]
Earlier this week, thirty Florida Sheriffs publicly denounced the left-wing activist group Florida Rising for its anti-police rhetoric. Florida Rising describes itself as "proudly socialist" has endorsed multiple Democratic candidates in the midterms. These include Charlie Crist, Val Demings, Kathy Castor, Annette Taddeo, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Not only that as it turns out, Florida Rising […]
The 2022 midterm election is less than a month away, and some candidates for office, including Democratic congressional candidate Rebekah Jones, are out canvassing neighborhoods and playing childish games. Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade (R) posted a Ring doorbell video he captured of Jones walking up to his house, taking an image of his home, […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Ted Cruz Makes Moves in Florida It's no secret that Texas Senator Ted Cruz has presidential aspirations. Sen. Cruz finished 2nd to former President Donald Trump in the 2016 Republican presidential primary race, bolstering his national profile, and putting himself in a […]
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony has now responded to the ruling, sharing that he also disagrees with the verdict.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has responded to the Parkland shooting verdict, calling it "a miscarriage of justice."
Legislators such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) have supplied their opinions on the recent inflation numbers that have come out for the month of September, and those numbers are staggering. With household items such as corn, grains, and turkeys up at least 30% since last year, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) is now giving his two-cents […]
In a time period where Democrats are accusing Republicans of voter suppression, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is changing that narrative. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Florida Governor is issuing an emergency executive order in support the voting rights of those affected by the storm. The order allows voters in Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota […]
The verdict is in for the Parkland school murderer Nikolas Cruz, as a 12-person jury in Broward County has found that he should be sentenced to life in prison. The announcement came down mid-morning Thursday this week. Cruz gunned down 19 innocent teachers and students on Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Hating on Casey DeSantis The hatred Progressive Democrats have for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is understandable considering that his policies do not align with theirs, and he is the leader of the Republican Party in Florida. Republicans also have a […]
With the controversial decision to overturn the landmark case, Roe v. Wade, Democrats have hedged their bets on abortion being the sole reason they hold their ground against the GOP in the 2022 midterm election. Now, US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) appears to be centering her Senate campaign on the issue of abortion. US Senator Marco […]
As new numbers came in from the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this week, many were quick to look for the inflationary numbers that have hit the nation. In Florida, Floridians are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian while also feeling a lighter wallet. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) brought this up in a press […]
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (I) announced that she would be leaving the Democratic party, calling Democrats a 'cabal of warmongers."
The 30 Sheriffs released a memo this week denouncing Florida Rising, calling it an “anti-law enforcement hate group.”
The Deputy Inspector General of the Treasury Department, Richard Delmar, recently announced that he plans to audit and investigate the State of Florida (and Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-FL by proxy) following the Florida Governor’s decision to used allotted money from the state legislature to transport undocumented immigrants by plane to sanctuary states. The transportations were […]
The battle for Congressional District 27 between Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and Annette Taddeo (D) is one of the most closely-watched contests in the nation. But as we get closer to the November midterm election, a recent internal poll shows Taddeo in the lead by a single percentage point. Additionally, it appears as though Rep. […]
While the State of Florida rebuilds infrastructure after Hurricane Ian, one privately-owned company has a unique challenge of its own. Recent instances of Tesla electric vehicles catching fire after saltwater reaches the lithium-ion battery have appeared. With Floridians owning 95,000 electric vehicles, the second-highest number in the country, it seems unfortunately inevitable some would fall […]
