EXCLUSIVE: Senator Corey Simon Talks Border Crisis and His Democratic Challenger

EXCLUSIVE: Senator Corey Simon Talks Border Crisis and His Democratic Challenger

Liv Caputo
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April 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A former NFL star and current Florida Senator, Corey Simon of North Florida's Senate District 3, talks immigration and an election challenge from Daryl Parks, the former co-counsel for Trayvon Martin's family. Simon, a Republican and former Defensive Lineman, touched on Senator Blaise Ingoglia's proposed bill allowing Florida officials to imprison and deport illegal […]
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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Support Iran's Attacks on Israel

Pro-Palestinian Protestors Support Iran's Attacks on Israel

Jim McCool
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April 20, 2024
With tensions in the Middle East continuing to grow, protestors in the United States from both sides of the Israel-Iran conflict are expressing their concerns.  This week, pro-Palestinian protestors in Miami, FL made a statement to US officials. The demonstration specifically occupied Biscayne Boulevard.  The protest happened before the attacks by Israel on Iran this […]
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Democrats to Launch Taylor Swift Themed Organization To Engage Youths: Will They Make it Out of the Woods?

Democrats to Launch Taylor Swift Themed Organization To Engage Youths: Will They Make it Out of the Woods?

Liv Caputo
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April 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Amidst a staggering voter deficit to Republicans and a viral new Florida-themed Taylor Swift song, the Florida Democratic Party is taking a new route to get out the vote: appealing to "Swifties". In partnership with members of the Democratic Youth Council, party leadership will launch next week a Swift-themed organization called "Florida Dems!!!", aimed […]
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Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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April 20, 2024
Israel reportedly struck Iranian military facilities in central Iran late yesterday night in response to a global drone and missile attack executed by Iran against Israel earlier this week.  Israel’s strike is the latest in a chain of intensifying military actions between the two states.  The G7, an informal group of the wealthiest and largest […]
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Scott Wants to Hold Universities Accountable for Antisemitism

Scott Wants to Hold Universities Accountable for Antisemitism

Daniel Molina
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April 20, 2024
Responding to the antisemitism, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced a bill to hold the universities accountable.
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Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Mateo Guillamont
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April 19, 2024
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-FL) filed a bill earlier to designate eleven Iranian-backed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and sanction them appropriately.  The bill comes after Iran launched sundry drones and missiles at Israel in response to the latter’s strike on the former’s embassy in Syria.  Representative Steube’s bill would assign FTO designations to […]
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Scott Grills Mayorkas on Capitol Hill Over Border Crisis

Scott Grills Mayorkas on Capitol Hill Over Border Crisis

Jackson Bakich
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April 19, 2024
During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the historic dismissal of Mayorkas’ impeachment trial, Mayorkas appeared in front of the upper chamber for questioning. “Secretary Mayorkas, you’re the first cabinet official to be impeached in our country’s history. I think it’s […]
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Castor Alleges DeSantis Broke Federal Law, Booted 22,000 Kids From Healthcare

Castor Alleges DeSantis Broke Federal Law, Booted 22,000 Kids From Healthcare

Jackson Bakich
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April 19, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is calling out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for allegedly disregarding federal law concerning Florida’s child health care program, “Kidcare.” Rep. Castor alleges that the State of Florida disenrolled over 22,000 children from the program. The Florida congresswoman called the program a “vital reform” that the Florida governor is rejecting. “Governor DeSantis […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.18.2024—Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis, Biden Renews Venezuelan Sanctions—More...

Last Squeeze?—4.18.2024—Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis, Biden Renews Venezuelan Sanctions—More...

Liv Caputo
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April 18, 2024
The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke...READ MORE   Governor Ron DeSantis: "We're not playing those games in Florida. [Satanism] is not a […]
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'The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments

'The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments

Liv Caputo
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April 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The Governor is full of shit for saying that," said Chris Cano, Executive Director for the Suncoast Chapter of NORML—a non-profit […]
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Florida Democrats Want YOU to run for Office

Florida Democrats Want YOU to run for Office

Daniel Molina
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April 18, 2024
As the state grows redder by the hour, and as Democrat influence dwindles by the second, Florida Democrats are looking for Floridians to run for office.
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Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act Led by Senators Tim Scott, Bob Casey, and Rick Scott

Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act Led by Senators Tim Scott, Bob Casey, and Rick Scott

Mateo Guillamont
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April 18, 2024
Dozens of US Senators have backed a newly introduced bill that aims to counter the reported rise of antisemitic incidents across America's college campuses.  The Antisemitism Awareness Act, jointly introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) would codify antisemitism definitions for the purposes of Federal education regulations. According to […]
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Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Mateo Guillamont
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April 18, 2024
Hours after refusing to comment on whether sanctions would be renewed, the US State Department has announced its decision to return oil sanctions on Venezuela.  “After a careful review of the current situation in Venezuela, the United States determined Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap […]
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Bovo Opposes Amendment 3 Legalizing Marijuana

Bovo Opposes Amendment 3 Legalizing Marijuana

Daniel Molina
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April 18, 2024
One of those amendments is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years old and older.
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Rep. Lee's Call to Hold Trial Against Mayorkas Falls on Deaf Ears, Schumer Blocks Proceeding

Rep. Lee's Call to Hold Trial Against Mayorkas Falls on Deaf Ears, Schumer Blocks Proceeding

Jackson Bakich
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April 17, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) helped deliver the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. Congressional Republicans from both chambers including Rep. Lee and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a press conference following the historic event. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) slim majority of 51 Democrats in the upper […]
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'If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it': DeSantis Slams Florida Marijuana Amendment

'If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it': DeSantis Slams Florida Marijuana Amendment

Liv Caputo
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April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis fears Florida's proposed recreational marijuana amendment will not only cause the state to smell like pot but is too "over-broad" and will allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The marijuana [amendment]  is written so broadly, you are not going to be able to restrict where people use […]
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DeSantis Calls 'Deceptive' Abortion Amendment a 'Nuke on Parental Consent Laws'

DeSantis Calls 'Deceptive' Abortion Amendment a 'Nuke on Parental Consent Laws'

Liv Caputo
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April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis blasted Florida's abortion ballot initiative, telling onlookers the amendment is deceptive, illegal, and a money-making scheme. "The [abortion] amendment is written very deceptively to try to trick as many people to vote for it as possible," DeSantis said at a Wednesday morning press conference. "One of the things that amendment […]
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A Mayor’s Stand: The Real Impact of Direct-Flight Parole on Our City

A Mayor’s Stand: The Real Impact of Direct-Flight Parole on Our City

Opinion
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April 17, 2024
By Mayor Steve Bovo The Biden administration’s direct-flight parole-and-release program was created to mitigate the challenges of illegal border crossings by facilitating an alternative entry of ineligible individuals directly into the U.S. However, this initiative has effectively led to an open border policy, unleashing numerous challenges and hardships on communities throughout Florida. In effect, the […]
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