Florida Supreme Court Upholds Child Murderer's Death Sentence as DeSantis Ramps Up Executions

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Child Murderer's Death Sentence as DeSantis Ramps Up Executions

Liv Caputo
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May 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Florida can use new death penalty methods in inmate executions. Gov. Ron DeSantis broke his personal record for most death warrants signed in a year. And the state Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to execute a man who brutally murdered his young nephews. Thursday and Friday of last week were rife with pro-death […]
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Merwitzer's Oath Snafu Just the Tip of the Iceberg?  New Allegations Rock Palmetto Bay!

Merwitzer's Oath Snafu Just the Tip of the Iceberg? New Allegations Rock Palmetto Bay!

Javier Manjarres
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May 27, 2025
Just when you thought the oath-taking drama in Palmetto Bay couldn't get any juicier, a torrent of new allegations is threatening to completely derail Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer's burgeoning political career. Beyond the initial claims of an illegal oath of office, whispers have turned into shouts, alleging a pattern of misconduct that could implicate not […]
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Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks

Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks

Mateo Guillamont
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May 27, 2025
Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem.   The missile attacks mark the latest act of aggression from Houthi terrorists against Israel.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone […]
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Was Ralph Cabrera Pushed Out to Make Room for a Regalado? Questions Swirl Around Sudden Exit in District 4 Race

Was Ralph Cabrera Pushed Out to Make Room for a Regalado? Questions Swirl Around Sudden Exit in District 4 Race

Javier Manjarres
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May 26, 2025
In the days following the passing of longtime City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, political insiders were already coalescing around a presumed successor: Rafael “Ralph” Cabrera, the president-elect of the Latin Builders Association. Cabrera had reportedly bought a home in District 4 last summer, started raising campaign funds in the fall, and had been actively […]
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FACT CHECK: Was Jose Regalado Behind Miami's Tree Removal Ordinance?

FACT CHECK: Was Jose Regalado Behind Miami's Tree Removal Ordinance?

Javier Manjarres
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May 24, 2025
The City of Miami is once again at the center of a controversy — this time over a proposed overhaul of its tree ordinance, the legislation that regulates how and when trees can be pruned or removed. While the proposal has been formally championed by Commissioner Miguel Gabela, records and public appearances suggest that the […]
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Revoking Western Oil Licenses Concerning  Experts at FIU Panel?

Revoking Western Oil Licenses Concerning Experts at FIU Panel?

Daniel Molina
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May 23, 2025
The May 27th deadline is fast approaching for Western oil companies to halt operations in Venezuela.
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Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2025
The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico. The sanctions target members of cartels President Donald Trump designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Designating the cartels as FTOs was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, and it was something conservatives had long urged former President Joe Biden […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.22.2025—Petition Law's Hearing Invokes 'Rancid Sausage'—Uproar over Israeli Couple Murder—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.22.2025—Petition Law's Hearing Invokes 'Rancid Sausage'—Uproar over Israeli Couple Murder—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2025
New Petition Law’s Court Hearing Invokes ‘Rancid Sausage,’ ‘Killing Babies’ A controversial new law overhauling how amendments are put on the ballot was challenged by three activist groups during an hours-long hearing Thursday, resulting in unusual comparisons to...READ MORE     Secretary Marco Rubio: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of two […]
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Uproar After Anti-Semitic Shooting in Washington DC

Uproar After Anti-Semitic Shooting in Washington DC

Mateo Guillamont
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May 22, 2025
A shooting perpetrated by a pro-Palestine activist recently killed a young couple working for the Israeli embassy. Israel embassy staff Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn were murdered in front of the Capital Jewish Museum by Elias Rodriguez, who shouted “Free Palestine” during the assassination. The shooting has festered tensions over the increasingly intensifying Israel-Hamas war. […]
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New Petition Law’s Court Hearing Invokes ‘Rancid Sausage,’ ‘Killing Babies’

New Petition Law’s Court Hearing Invokes ‘Rancid Sausage,’ ‘Killing Babies’

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A controversial new law overhauling how amendments are put on the ballot was challenged by three activist groups during an hours-long hearing Thursday, resulting in unusual comparisons to sausage and references to “killing babies.” The odd debate centered on HB 1205, a sweeping law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.  The measure changes how sponsors of […]
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Rubio Confirms Venezuelan Oil Licenses Will Expire May 27th

Rubio Confirms Venezuelan Oil Licenses Will Expire May 27th

Mateo Guillamont
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May 22, 2025
State Secretary Marco Rubio recently confirmed the US will execute its revocation of licenses for US companies drilling oil in Venezuela. Oil export licenses for US companies are set to expire on May 27th and President Donald Trump announced last February he would not be renewing them. Secretary Rubio’s confirmation dispels speculation PresidentTrump could be considering […]
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Political Retaliation or Whistleblower Backlash? Commissioner Gabela Accuses Carollo of Misusing City Power to Silence Oversight

Political Retaliation or Whistleblower Backlash? Commissioner Gabela Accuses Carollo of Misusing City Power to Silence Oversight

Javier Manjarres
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May 22, 2025
MIAMI, FL  — In the latest escalation of Miami’s political infighting, Commissioner Miguel Gabela is accusing Commissioner Joe Carollo’s office of launching a retaliatory campaign in response to Gabela’s recent revelations of financial misconduct tied to the Bayfront Park Management Trust. In a pointed statement released on Wednesday, Commissioner Gabela alleged that recent code enforcement […]
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Trump Confronts South Africa President on White Farmer Conflict

Trump Confronts South Africa President on White Farmer Conflict

Mateo Guillamont
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May 22, 2025
President Donald Trump recently met with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House to discuss the ongoing crisis with South Africa’s white minority population. President Trump and Ramaphosa’s conversations centered on recent reports alleging some of South Africa’s white minority population has been persecuted by radical political groups. South Africa has rejected such […]
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DeSantis Approves Seventh Bill in Seven Years Hardening Schools Against Shooters

DeSantis Approves Seventh Bill in Seven Years Hardening Schools Against Shooters

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a sweeping bill hardening schools against would-be attackers into law—the seventh anti-school shooter legislation passed in seven years. The massive bill, SB 1470, employs a wide range of new security protocols for schools, including expanding the state's Guardian Program to child care facilities. This means daycares can use sheriff-trained, […]
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Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced his administration was taking initial steps in designing and building a missile defense system or 'dome' for the continental US. Last January, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that the Department of Defense (DOD) create a system to intercept aerial projectiles launched at the US. Citing similar failed initiatives […]
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Uthmeier's Officer of the Year Award Goes to Sunrise Detective Wounded in Shootout

Uthmeier's Officer of the Year Award Goes to Sunrise Detective Wounded in Shootout

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday presented the 2024 Officer of the Year Award to a Sunrise detective wounded in a shootout with a criminal wanted for attempted murder. Uthmeier presided over the Havana ceremony, an annual event hosted by the chief legal officer to recognize the heroism of Florida's top law enforcement officers. […]
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Florida Conservatives Set to Shine on Global Stage at Upcoming CPAC Hungary Summit

Florida Conservatives Set to Shine on Global Stage at Upcoming CPAC Hungary Summit

Staff Report
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May 21, 2025
As the international conservative movement gathers momentum across Europe, one of its most high-profile annual events is just days away—and Florida will be front and center. CPAC Hungary, powered by the Center for Fundamental Rights, hosted in Budapest from May 29-30, is poised to draw conservative thought leaders from around the globe. This year, the […]
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JUICE?—5.21.2025—JUST IN: Senator Jay Collins Considering 2026 run for Governor—Miami's Banana Republic Politics—Donalds, Pizzo, DeSantis—Much More...

JUICE?—5.21.2025—JUST IN: Senator Jay Collins Considering 2026 run for Governor—Miami's Banana Republic Politics—Donalds, Pizzo, DeSantis—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 21, 2025
Florida Senator Jay Collins Strongly Considering 2026 run for Governor Florida State Senator Jay Collins (R) is considering a run for governor in the 2026 gubernatorial contest, a move that would pit him against Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for the Republican nomination, and quite possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis. READ MORE     Byron Donalds: What did […]
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