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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez has been arrested for public corruption. State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle stated in a press conference that Martinez was charged with unlawful compensation and conspiracy to commit unlawful compensation, both charges are felonies. Martinez’s attorney Ben Kuehne, said that his client was “innocent of any wrongdoing” and intended to “aggressively […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio appeared on the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” where the senior senator targeted the Biden administration and gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Charlie Crist, of “attacking voters” across the country. Sen. Rubio’s remarks were in response to President Biden calling Republican voters “Semi-fascist.” "If you criticize them, they will claim that you are putting […]
Charlie Crist has Called it Quits Don’t get too excited. Rep. Crist resigned from his position as Congressman to focus on his gubernatorial race against Gov. Ron DeSantis. Crist’s move mimics what DeSantis did back in 2018 when he ran resigned to run for governor. The only difference is that DeSantis quit much earlier […]
On Wednesday, August 31st, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced his resignation from his seat in Florida’s 13th Congressional District, effective immediately. The “Staff for the Office of the 13th Congressional District of Florida” will continue to supply services for constituents up until January when the new candidate is sworn-in next year. This move will allow […]
As the United States reckons with the recent 1-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, many Republicans have called out President Joe Biden (D) for his lack of acknowledgement of the event in which 13 U.S. Service Members lost their lives. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) was not the first to condemn the President’s failure […]
In a message to supporters, Team DeSantis slamming the president and "his henchman Charlie Crist."
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has released a new advertisement, touting his support within the the law enforcement community.
A group of Republican lawmakers led by Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) directed a letter to the U.S. Secretary, urging the Biden administration to strike down vaccine mandates on members of the armed services.
Miami- Through a statement released on Wednesday, State Senate candidate Janelle Perez revealed Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s endorsement for her Senatorial Campaign. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed her support for Perez, stating that “(Perez) is someone who truly loves Miami Dade. She is a product of our community and has brought to life a […]
When America First Combat Veteran Cory Mills defeated State Rep. Anthony Sabatini in their contentious Republican congressional primary race, Florida Democrats' hopes to face off with the more extremist Sabatini were dashed, and must now contend with a very well-funded and versed Mills, who will soon have the entire weight of the Republican congressional reelection […]
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has filed a lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not complied with a public-records request about the state’s proposed program to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Tampa, came after state Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary […]
Nikki Fried's Comeback? Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried lost her primary election to Rep. Charlie Crist, but instead of withering away into the political shadows, Fried is hell-bent on trying to make Gov. Ron DeSantis’s life miserable by stepping up to lead the embattled Florida Democratic Party in cheer. Fried has been out campaigning for […]
Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) has issued further comments on the Afghanistan withdrawal, calling the move "incompetent and heartless."
As Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) now prepares to defend her incumbency this November in Florida's 2022 midterm elections, Moody will be kicking off the re-election fight smoothly with a new batch of hefty endorsements. The Florida Police Benevolent Association among other first responder groups is now getting behind Moody. Florida Fraternal Order of Police, […]
First Lady of the state of Florida Casey DeSantis officially announced the amplification of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, which is intended to target the elderly community with support and increased assistance for those in need. In 2021, the Mrs. DeSantis launched Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative with the […]
Since the passing and the signage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), politicians on both side of the aisle have predicted vastly different outcomes. For instance, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has been very vocal about his disdain for the bill and the negative side effects he believes the legislation will produce. However, Rep. Val Demings […]
Dear Editor, As a Florida small business owner, I am writing to make my voice heard that something needs to be done about our state’s assignment of benefits (AOB) laws. Trial lawyers are in cahoots with medical providers to scam good businesses out of the dollars we need to stay afloat in today’s economy. Florida’s […]
TALLAHASSEE --- Florida health officials have released a highly anticipated rule setting THC dosage amounts and supply limits on products doctors can order for medical-marijuana patients. The emergency rule sets a 70-day total supply limit of 24,500 mg of THC for non-smokable marijuana and establishes dosage caps for different routes of administration such as edibles, […]
