Florida Regions
Good news for Disney goers. A recent study by WalletHub determined Orlando as the No. 1 travel spot in the United States for 2025, beating out 99 other metro areas in cost and convenience, affordability, and number of attractions and activities. “When picking a summer travel destination, it’s easy to focus just on the types […]
Floridian Fluoride is No More: DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water into Law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill on Thursday banning fluoridated water in Florida, condemning cities for imposing the "forced medication." The new law, SB 700, will take effect on July 1...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "The road less-traveled is the road God has […]
MIAMI, FL — In a telling moment of contrast, City Commission candidate Jose Regalado was a no-show at a candidate forum hosted this week by the Silver Bluff Homeowners Association — leaving residents without answers and raising further questions about his approach to campaigning and transparency. His opponent, Ralph Rosado, attended and engaged directly with […]
MIAMI, FL — Endorsements recently issued by the Miami Young Republicans (Miami YR) are not valid and do not represent the official position of any recognized Republican Party organization, according to a letter released by the Florida Young Republicans (Florida YR) and supported by the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF). The controversy stems from the fact that, in 2022, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill on Thursday banning fluoridated water in Florida, condemning cities for imposing the "forced medication." The new law, SB 700, will take effect on July 1—banning all Florida counties from using the anti-tooth decay mineral in the public water supply. The bill signing comes amid a federal push to […]
TALLAHASSEE—Though the Florida Bar wanted to suspend an Orlando lawyer for 90 days after he fractured his wife's nose and threatened to kill her in 2021, the state Supreme Court decided that punishment wasn't severe enough. Instead, the Court decided in a Thursday morning opinion, attorney Ryan Mitchell will be suspended for two years. That's […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a recent House Appropriations hearing, asking about the United States' efforts to develop autonomous vehicles. Rep. Rutherford began by noting that Jacksonville, which he partially represents, "has become a leader in autonomous vehicle circulators" via the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C). "As we look […]
President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. and Iran are close to signing an agreement over the latter’s nuclear development programs. Referencing reports announcing Iran’s preliminary agreement to the US’s proposed terms for a nuclear agreement, President Trump said. "You probably read today the story about Iran having sort of agreed to the terms. They're not […]
Florida International University is helping children with congenital upper limb deficiencies better manage everyday tasks and enjoy physical activities. Amanda Thomas, a clinical assistant professor in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University (FIU), helped start an exercise program incorporating the use of a body-powered 3D-printed prosthetic hand. Thomas, […]
TALLAHASSEE—3 minutes and 3 seconds. That's how long it took for a deranged gunman to murder 2 and wound 5 others at Florida State University on April 17, 2025. And though that Thursday's nightmare scenario permanently changed and tragically ended lives, it could have been "so much worse" if it weren't for a heroic officer […]
As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism' Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 2024, we were on the brink. Failure wasn't an […]
President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state. The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]
A petition has been issued to recall Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins after she voted in favor of a development project that approved 700 townhomes on 90 acres of farmland in Redland, a historic and agricultural area of Miami-Dade County. "We, the undersigned Miami-Dade County residents and voters, demand the immediate recall of Miami-Dade […]
Houthi terrorists continue threatening Israel’s civilian population with daily missile attacks, the latest of which occurred within the last 24 hours. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported “projectile fire from Yemen” that could have impacted dozens of civilian areas. The Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel follow recently signed agreements with the US to cease attacks […]
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s recent executive order exempting illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship rights. President Trump’s executive order symbolizes the zenith of an underlying legal and political debate over the meaning of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark […]
An ethics battle is brewing between the Village of Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade County over the construction of the SW 87th Avenue Bridge, originally budgeted at $3.1M, after a $550,00 change order pushed the project's price tag to a hefty $5.5 million. Last week, the Village of Palmetto Bay filed a complaint with the Florida […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned of possible legal action on Monday against a Life Time Fitness gym in Palm Beach Gardens after it allegedly was allowing men into its women's locker room. "If Life Time Fitness does not immediately reverse this dangerous policy, my office will take swift legal action," Uthmeier said. "Florida is […]
President Donald Trump recently arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of his second term. President Trump’s decision to pick Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited mirrors that of his first administration, where he similarly chose Saudi Arabia as his first destination. Besides Saudi Arabia, […]
