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“Swatting” refers to when attackers attempt “to trick law enforcement into sending heavily armed strike forces – like S.W.A.T.”
Earlier this month, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) introduced a bill aiming to get students back to receiving in-person classes. The Put Students First Act of 2021, would "prohibit federal funding to schools that do not provide an in-person learning option by April 30, 2021.” Amidst a growing number of COVID-19 cases that have even caused President Joe Biden (D)...
In the midst of vaccine distribution and a new presidency, it is easy for average Americans to feel lost, especially in a place like Florida, with one of the nation's most diverse populous. Answers are needed as to how we will return to normalcy in the United States.
Florida Senator Lauren Book (D) reintroduced legislation that would eliminate Florida's recognition of Confederate holidays.
Reintroducing the Set Testing and Objectives Plan (STOP) COVID-19 Act, the goal is “to set vaccine distribution reporting and transparency standards for states and create a program for cities and counties to increase testing, contact tracing and transparency efforts in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”
This week, the Governor continued to build on that awareness by announcing the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
A bipartisan effort has introduced a Senate resolution expressing the United States’ solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, which is comprised of independents artists and activists that have recently been targeted by the Cuban regime for protesting in support of their right to freedom of expression.
While many have championed the vote to raise the minimum wage, Republicans in the Sunshine State are wary of the implications it could have on Florida’s economy.
However, Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) penned an op-ed over the weekend, affirming that the future of the GOP is the Sunshine State's "playbook."
This Sunday, Tampa will be at the center of the Sports world universe as Tampa Bay Buccaneer Quarterback Tom Brady searches for his 7th Super Bowl title against last year's champ, Kansas City Chief's Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Buccaneers will also be the first team to play the Super Bowl at their home field, as the 5th seed underdogs to...
Senator Rick Scott (R) introduced an amendment that would ensure the enforcement of all immigration laws, but in a 50-50 vote, the amendment was not adopted.
Calling the amendment “common sense” and the catch-and-release-policies “dangerous,” the Florida lawmaker believes that COVID relief should be the main concern for lawmakers and that it shouldn’t be immigration.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and his colleagues have introduced a bill that would get students back to school.
Black Republican lawmakers are noting that one individual isn’t receiving the credit they feel he deserves – Justice Clarence Thomas.
In the midst of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, State Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation), introduced legislation to put Florida's children first in requiring vaccines.
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), a longtime critic of the Communist Party of China, is once again making the case as to why the Olympics Committee should move the 2022 Olympics Games outside of China.Â
Florida Senator Stephanie Murphy (D) announced this week that FEMA had committed to providing $245 Million to the Sunshine State to assist in COVID-19 vaccination costs.
Florida Senator Lauren Book (D) has announced that she has filed SB 946, which would eliminate the civil statute of limitations for sex crimes committed against children.
