Last Squeeze?—4.1.2024—DeSantis Supreme Court Allows Marijuana and Abortion on 2024 Ballot—ISIS is Back—More...

Last Squeeze?—4.1.2024—DeSantis Supreme Court Allows Marijuana and Abortion on 2024 Ballot—ISIS is Back—More...

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
Triple Decision: Supreme Court Allows Abortion, Marijuana on the Ballot, But Triggers 6-Week Abortion Ban No, this is not an April Fools prank; the Florida Supreme Court delivered Monday the monumental decision of allowing both abortion and cannabis to be placed on the November 5th General Election ballot. However, the Court also upheld...READ MORE Lieutenant […]
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Triple Decision: Supreme Court Allows Abortion, Marijuana on the Ballot, But Triggers 6-Week Abortion Ban

Triple Decision: Supreme Court Allows Abortion, Marijuana on the Ballot, But Triggers 6-Week Abortion Ban

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—No, this is not an April Fools prank; the Florida Supreme Court delivered Monday the monumental decision of allowing both abortion and cannabis to be placed on the November 5th General Election ballot. However, the Court also upheld a 15-week abortion ban—which will soon trigger a six-week ban into place. After holding out until […]
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Waltz Warns Biden That 'ISIS is Back'

Waltz Warns Biden That 'ISIS is Back'

Daniel Molina
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April 1, 2024
Rep. Waltz warns of the looming threat that ISIS poses if the president doesn't shift his stance on the border.
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DeSantis Announces Additional Toll Relief, Touts Near $1 Billion Relief in Two Years

DeSantis Announces Additional Toll Relief, Touts Near $1 Billion Relief in Two Years

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
MIAMI, FL—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional toll relief for Florida citizens Monday afternoon, lauding the nearly $1 billion in relief allowed in two years. "Starting today, on April 1, you are getting toll relief in the state of Florida for all of our commuters," DeSantis said at Monday's Miami press conference. "We were able […]
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BREAKING: DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Suspend Commissioner Accused of Elder Abuse

BREAKING: DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Suspend Commissioner Accused of Elder Abuse

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In the minutes leading up to Governor Ron DeSantis' Miami press conference, the Governor issued an executive order suspending Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who was indicted for elder abuse. Last week, Hill was indicted for defrauding a 96-year-old constituent with cognitive disabilities. Hill allegedly met the woman in 2021, gained power of attorney […]
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Former Socialite and Current Lawmaker to Sue Miami Beach for Barring Him From Pride Parade

Former Socialite and Current Lawmaker to Sue Miami Beach for Barring Him From Pride Parade

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, FL—A former socialite and current Florida Republican wrought with unusual scandals is threatening to sue the city of Miami Beach after he was barred from riding in the city's annual Pride Parade. Last year, Miami Rep. Fabian Basabe rode down Ocean Avenue in the Miami Beach Pride Parade. The Republican, who ran on […]
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Gimenez Denounces Russia for Havana Syndrome Attacks

Gimenez Denounces Russia for Havana Syndrome Attacks

Daniel Molina
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April 1, 2024
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) is calling on President Joe Biden (D) to address the "Havana Syndrome" Attacks.
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Diaz-Balart Highlights Pro-Democracy Measures in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill

Diaz-Balart Highlights Pro-Democracy Measures in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2024
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently emphasized pro-democracy measures included in Congress’ latest appropriations package.  Primarily focusing on supporting Democracy in the Western Hemisphere, the bill includes measures aimed at specific countries suffering, or at risk of, from authoritarian regimes.  Globally, it prohibits non-governmental organizations facilitating and encouraging irresponsible and illegal migration in the Hemisphere […]
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Scientists Mystified by Erratic and Dying Sawfish in the Florida Keys

Scientists Mystified by Erratic and Dying Sawfish in the Florida Keys

Liv Caputo
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March 31, 2024
FLORIDA KEYS—The Sunshine State's endangered smalltooth sawfish are dying at an unprecedented rate, and scientists have absolutely no idea why. In late January, reports from the Florida Keys began rolling in: sawfish are spinning in circles and turning up dead. Scientists logged the erratic behavior in 109 sawfish and discovered 28 dead—all within two months. […]
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Biden Proclaims 3/31 as Transgender Visibility Day

Biden Proclaims 3/31 as Transgender Visibility Day

Daniel Molina
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March 31, 2024
President Joe Biden (D) welcomed the weekend by recognizing March 31st as Transgender Visibility Day.
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Illegal Immigrant Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl, Buchanan Claims it was 'Completely Avoidable'

Illegal Immigrant Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl, Buchanan Claims it was 'Completely Avoidable'

Jackson Bakich
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March 30, 2024
In Enterprise, Alabama, a 23-year-old illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a 14-year-old mentally incapacitated girl. Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) shared their disgust and possible solutions to the problem. Rep. Buchanan mentioned that this crime was “completely avoidable.” Another example of a completely avoidable, horrific crime committed by […]
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Donalds Rejects Illegal Immigrant Voting, 'It Has to be About the Citizens'

Donalds Rejects Illegal Immigrant Voting, 'It Has to be About the Citizens'

Jackson Bakich
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March 30, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the prospect of illegal immigrants voting in elections and being counted in the census, which affects congressional representation nationwide. Illegal aliens SHOULD NOT be voting in US elections. Illegal aliens SHOULD NOT be counted for the purposes of setting congressional districts. No […]
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Biden Discounts Trump as 'Old and Out of Shape'

Biden Discounts Trump as 'Old and Out of Shape'

Daniel Molina
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March 30, 2024
Commenting on the threat of President Trump, President Biden argued that he's "old and out of shape."
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'Should Be Vetoed': Republican-Led Vacation Rentals Bill Faces Conservative Backlash

'Should Be Vetoed': Republican-Led Vacation Rentals Bill Faces Conservative Backlash

Liv Caputo
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March 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A controversial, Republican-led vacation rentals bill targeting party houses and preempting local governments is facing conservative backlash, with one Republican demanding this legislation never be "brought up for consideration again." Under SB 280, cities are allowed to have registration programs conforming to state rules, but all city ordinances enacted after 2011 are eradicated. Unless […]
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Castor Announces Billions in Childcare Funding at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Castor Announces Billions in Childcare Funding at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Jackson Bakich
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March 29, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony and made a major announcement at Hillsborough County’s Church Park Head Start Center, an early childhood education organization. The announcement includes over $20 billion for early childhood education and childcare programs stemming from the $1.2 government funding bill. Rep. Castor spoke on the importance of early education […]
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Could Trump Lose Access to Classified Information?

Could Trump Lose Access to Classified Information?

Daniel Molina
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March 29, 2024
The bill seeks to bar federal officeholders and candidates who have charges of certain criminal offenses from being able to access classified information.
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Gus Bilirakis Endorsed by Donald Trump in 2024 Election

Gus Bilirakis Endorsed by Donald Trump in 2024 Election

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is running for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives again this year and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump (R) in his District 12 race. Congressman Bilirakis has enjoyed quite a decorated career in Congress.  Recently, he earned an A+ legislative rating from a pro-life group, and […]
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New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
Although Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been a very environmentally aware governor, his newest bill may cut clean energy alternatives from the state forever. The bill (HB 1645) on the governor's desk would ban offshore wind energy, specifically wind turbines offshore and within one mile onshore of the coast and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Additionally, it […]
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