New Florida State Guard Director Confirmed Amidst Governor's Plan to Deploy Them to Texas

New Florida State Guard Director Confirmed Amidst Governor's Plan to Deploy Them to Texas

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Mere days after Gov. DeSantis announced that the state's version of the national guard will be sent to the Texas border to fight illegal immigration, U.S. Marine veteran Mark Thieme was unanimously confirmed Monday as the new director for the state guard. This makes Thieme the third director in less than two years. "I […]
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Scott Joins Conservative Senators in Calling for Investigation of FBI’s anti-Catholic Practices

Scott Joins Conservative Senators in Calling for Investigation of FBI’s anti-Catholic Practices

Mateo Guillamont
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February 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has co-authored a letter with Senator Chuck Grassley requesting answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) targeting of certain Catholic groups.  Senator Scott’s letter revitalizes an effort to review the FBI’s potentially anti-Catholic actions after reports alleging such behavior emerged earlier in 2023.  In a declassified memorandum from the FBI’s […]
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Mast Calls for the Elimination of UNRWA

Mast Calls for the Elimination of UNRWA

Daniel Molina
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February 5, 2024
In a video shared on social media, Rep. Mast called for the elimination of UNRWA.
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NYC Cop Says Illegal Immigrants Spend Money in Florida, Commit Crime in NY

NYC Cop Says Illegal Immigrants Spend Money in Florida, Commit Crime in NY

Jim McCool
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February 5, 2024
As Governor DeSantis (R-FL) fights illegal immigration at the Southern Border, much of what he is doing in Florida is going unnoticed.  Recently, a former NYC law enforcement officer has claimed that illegal immigrants spend money in Florida and go to New York to commit crimes. Former New York City police officer, John Miller, went […]
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Rep. Leek Discusses FDA's Approval of His Cost-Lowering Prescription Bill

Rep. Leek Discusses FDA's Approval of His Cost-Lowering Prescription Bill

Jackson Bakich
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February 5, 2024
State Representative Tom Leek (R-Ormand Beach) spoke with The Floridian regarding his bill that has finally gone into effect after nearly five years since its passage. The bill, HB 19 – Prescription Drug Importation Programs – was sponsored by State Rep. Leek and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2019. State Rep. Leek’s […]
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Media Fact-Checks Old DeSantis Claims from Campaign Trail

Media Fact-Checks Old DeSantis Claims from Campaign Trail

Jim McCool
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February 5, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has  came back to his job as governor of Florida after dropping his presidential bid and endorsing President Donald Trump (R).  However, one of his biggest claims in the primary race is being fact-checked. In order to appeal to small government conservatives, Gov. DeSantis told a crowd of primary voters in […]
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Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Mateo Guillamont
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February 4, 2024
Bipartisan legislation kickstarting a comprehensive review of the US military’s maternal care resources was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week.  According to Senator Rubio’s office, pregnancy and childbirth are amongst the top reasons for admissions at military healthcare facilities.  However, reports of staffing shortages, accessibility difficulties, and patient dissatisfaction have prompted Rubio and […]
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The Lounge?—2.3.2024—Florida Lawmakers Focus on Term Limits, AI, 'Deep Fakes'—Sen. Collins Goes On the Record—More...

The Lounge?—2.3.2024—Florida Lawmakers Focus on Term Limits, AI, 'Deep Fakes'—Sen. Collins Goes On the Record—More...

Liv Caputo
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February 3, 2024
Florida Lawmakers Dead-Focused on Social Media, Term Limits for Congress, And AI The fourth week of the 2024 Legislative session has been a whirlwind of news, sweeping up issues such as AI deep fakes, antisemitism, and rising taxpayer dollars. The biggest headline, however, has been Gov. Ron DeSantis, returning to Florida following the suspension of […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Republican Lawmaker Talks Communism, Adoption, Veterans' Rights

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Lawmaker Talks Communism, Adoption, Veterans' Rights

Liv Caputo
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February 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Top Republican Lawmaker Sen. Jay Collins has proposed a slew of hard-hitting bills this session, covering issues ranging from foster homes to communism to veterans. In an exclusive interview with the Floridian, he outlined his wide-ranging agenda for 2024's legislative season. "I am unequivocally pro-life," Collins, who is adopted, said of his child permanency […]
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Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is refloating calls to deport Hamas supporters residing in the US after President Joe Biden announced sanctions against certain Israeli citizens.  According to a State Department communication, President Biden’s sanctions respond to certain Israeli citizen’s involvement in attacks against civilian populations in the West Bank.  The individuals named in the sanctions […]
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Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) resolution commending US Catholic schools was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate resolution 539 supports the contributions of Catholic schools and celebrates the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, nearly 2 million students with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses are enrolled in Catholic schools throughout […]
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CCIA Takes Florida Social Media Censorship Bill to Supreme Court, Cites 1st Amendment Violations

CCIA Takes Florida Social Media Censorship Bill to Supreme Court, Cites 1st Amendment Violations

Jackson Bakich
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February 2, 2024
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is taking a social media case to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The CCIA believes those legislative measures enable “government interference into speech.” In short, Florida’s bill does not allow big tech companies to […]
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Republican Lawmaker Says People are 'Literally Dying in Office' Without Congressional Term Limits

Republican Lawmaker Says People are 'Literally Dying in Office' Without Congressional Term Limits

Liv Caputo
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February 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature is demanding U.S. congressional term limits via an Article V Convention, propelling the resolution through and out of the Senate Thursday afternoon. Passed by the House last month, 34 states must petition Congress for a convention to amend the Constitution. "Term limits creates an environment where you have new, fresh ideas […]
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Rubio Reignites Push for Space National Guard

Rubio Reignites Push for Space National Guard

Mateo Guillamont
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February 1, 2024
The US Senate will once again consider creating a Space National Guard after US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed bipartisan legislation that would do so.  Late US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Rubio introduced the original legislation in 2022. President Donald Trump’s administration created the US Space Force in 2019.  According to Senator Rubio’s […]
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Florida Ranked Among Top 10 in Interstate Migration

Florida Ranked Among Top 10 in Interstate Migration

Jim McCool
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February 1, 2024
Florida in recent years has seen historic spikes in population growth.  Now, according to new data, Florida ranks in the top 10 highest inbound household moving destinations in the United States in 2023. The data pertains to households moving to states from other US states.  Atlas Van Lines conducts their annual Migration Patterns Study which […]
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House Passes Tax Bill, Gaetz and Mills Vote No

House Passes Tax Bill, Gaetz and Mills Vote No

Jackson Bakich
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February 1, 2024
The House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 on Wednesday night with vast bipartisan support. However, it came with objection from the likes of Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Chip Roy (R-TX). Those on the right flank believe this bill is an expansion of the welfare state. […]
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Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Request Biden Take Immediate Action on Venezuela

Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Request Biden Take Immediate Action on Venezuela

Mateo Guillamont
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February 1, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to immediately impose recently lifted sanctions on Venezuela.   The letter comes amidst Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest actions to prevent a free and fair presidential election later this year.  President Biden had spearheaded an effort to […]
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Mayor Suarez Pushes Back Against ‘Frivolous’ Accusations

Mayor Suarez Pushes Back Against ‘Frivolous’ Accusations

Daniel Molina
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February 1, 2024
Mayor Suarez is pushing back on the allegations, discounting them as “frivolous” accusations.
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