DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2024
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1365, a bill aimed to address homelessness and to clean up Florida's streets. This legislation will mandate that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. "Florida will not allow homeless […]
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Me Too, Unless You’re a Jew

Me Too, Unless You’re a Jew

Opinion
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March 21, 2024
By Deedee Bitran, Shutts and Bowen LLP Since the Israel-Hamas war, the slogan “Me Too Unless You’re a Jew”[1] has circulated to highlight the blatant hypocrisy of the feminist movement and feminist organizations when it comes to acknowledging Hamas’ brutality and mass rape of Israeli women on October 7th. Florida leads the way in the […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.20.2024—FL Democrats Say Florida GOP Didn't Have Big Win—DeSantis Says FL Dems are a Gift to GOP—More...

Last Squeeze?—3.20.2024—FL Democrats Say Florida GOP Didn't Have Big Win—DeSantis Says FL Dems are a Gift to GOP—More...

Liv Caputo
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March 21, 2024
Fried Reports Positive Election Night for Democrats, Power Vehemently Disagrees Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried held a press conference following yesterday’s election results throughout the state of Florida...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "The lawlessness seen in “progressive” cities—sprawling encampments, open-air drug markets, and homeless people endangering themselves and others—is entirely preventable." Steven Cheung: […]
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Frost Announces $12 Million for Central Florida Housing and Infrastructure

Frost Announces $12 Million for Central Florida Housing and Infrastructure

Grayson Bakich
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March 20, 2024
The State of Florida has become one of the nation's fastest-growing states, but making sure everyone who moves in has a place to live remains a problem. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently announced the securing of $12 million from the Biden Administration for affordable housing and infrastructure, saying it would "make a world of difference for so […]
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Florida Legislators Demand New Sanctions Package Against Cuba

Florida Legislators Demand New Sanctions Package Against Cuba

Mateo Guillamont
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March 20, 2024
Florida legislators are urging colleagues support the passage of the Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus (DEMOCRACIA) Act. The DEMOCRACIA Act, originally introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), would levy sanctions on nefarious Cuban actors and provide access to uncensored internet on the island. The […]
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Rubio Reaffirms That 'Marxism Always Fail'

Rubio Reaffirms That 'Marxism Always Fail'

Daniel Molina
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March 20, 2024
As a vocal critic of the Castro regime, Senator Rubio is championing the protests, arguing that “Marxism always fails.”
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Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against Antisemites in Op-Ed

Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against Antisemites in Op-Ed

Daniel Molina
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March 20, 2024
Pushing back against antisemites in the op-ed, Rep. Wasserman Schultz calls on detractors to believe the Hamas hostages.
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DeSantis' Haiti Rescue Flight Returns 14 Americans to Florida

DeSantis' Haiti Rescue Flight Returns 14 Americans to Florida

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2024
SANFORD, FL—A Florida-chartered plane holding 14 U.S. citizens is set to return tonight from the collapsing and gang-ridden Haiti, Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Wednesday afternoon. "A plane carrying passengers has left Haitian airspace and is on the way here to Sanford Airport. This will be the first of probably many flights to bring [back] […]
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'We're Actually Trying to Win': Trump Team Swipes at DeSantis

'We're Actually Trying to Win': Trump Team Swipes at DeSantis

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, FL—After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters he didn't anticipate campaigning for former President Donald Trump leading up to the 2024 election, the Trump team has fired back, swiping at the Governor's failed presidential bid. "Ron really shouldn't flatter himself by assuming we'd want him on the campaign trail," Trump's campaign spokesman, Steven […]
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Charges Filed Against Theft Ringleader Who Stole Half Million From Home Depot

Charges Filed Against Theft Ringleader Who Stole Half Million From Home Depot

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Attorney General announced criminal charges would be filed against the leader of an organized theft ring for stealing almost half a million dollars in heavy equipment from Home Depot. Jereome Downing's scheme resulted in more than $460,000 in losses to Home Depot, and additional thousands of dollars in losses to civilians purchasing […]
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Fried Reports Positive Election Night for Democrats, Power Vehemently Disagrees

Fried Reports Positive Election Night for Democrats, Power Vehemently Disagrees

Jackson Bakich
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March 20, 2024
Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried held a press conference following yesterday’s election results throughout the state of Florida. Fried reported that it was a big win for Democrats in the Sunshine State and a bad night for former President Donald Trump (R) and Republicans alike. “So, what we saw last night: Donald Trump […]
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DeSantis: Florida Dems Are 'The Best Opposition Party We Could Ask For'

DeSantis: Florida Dems Are 'The Best Opposition Party We Could Ask For'

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, FL—At a Wednesday morning press conference, Florida Governor DeSantis responded to Republicans overtaking local elections, telling reporters Democrats nixed their Primary because they feared Biden would be embarrassed. On Tuesday, Republicans went to the polls to vote in the Presidential Primary, despite Donald Trump already having won the party's nomination. Democrats, however, opted […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill Creating Homeless Camps, Says California Lets 'Inmates Run the Asylum'

DeSantis Signs Bill Creating Homeless Camps, Says California Lets 'Inmates Run the Asylum'

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, FL—Florida Governor DeSantis kicked off Wednesday morning with a bang, first by signing a bill creating locally-funded homeless camps, then by smashing a dinner plate at the podium. "We have to govern this state and our communities with an eye toward what's in the best interest of the law-abiding citizen," DeSantis said at […]
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Scott's 'End Fentanyl Act' Signed into Law After Almost Two Year Effort

Scott's 'End Fentanyl Act' Signed into Law After Almost Two Year Effort

Jackson Bakich
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March 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott’s Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act has been signed by President Joe Biden (D). Sen. Scott's bill calls for the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to improve and reform its approach every three years to “ensure drug interdiction guidance […]
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Republicans Dominate Election Turnout in Florida Counties

Republicans Dominate Election Turnout in Florida Counties

Daniel Molina
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March 20, 2024
Republicans are dominating election turnout in counties holding elections alongside presidential primary.
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Zieglers Sue to Keep Their Phone Records Private From the Media

Zieglers Sue to Keep Their Phone Records Private From the Media

Liv Caputo
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March 19, 2024
SARASOTA, FL—Following a now-shuttered sex scandal, the recently deposed GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, have filed a lawsuit to keep text messages they exchanged during the Republican leader's rape investigation out of the public's hands. On March 15, the formerly powerful Zieglers sued the City of Sarasota […]
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Laurel Lee Rips Into Biden's Fiscal Budget Proposal: Americans 'Cannot Keep Up'

Laurel Lee Rips Into Biden's Fiscal Budget Proposal: Americans 'Cannot Keep Up'

Jackson Bakich
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March 19, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) ripped into President Joe Biden’s (D) Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. Within the congresswoman’s response, she mentioned that the American people simply “cannot keep up” with the President’s fiscal approach. President Biden’s proposed FY25 budget is reckless, irresponsible, and unsustainable. It is time to reign in this administration's reckless spending […]
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FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

Jim McCool
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March 19, 2024
Climate change has become a paramount concern for voters in recent years.  Recently, Florida International University hosted a conference with leading experts on climate change to discover if governments are really tackling the issue. FIU put together the conference that lasted two days.  Speakers included representatives from institutions and organizations such as Stanford, MIT, University […]
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