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Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis celebrated Wednesday after Pensacola Beach updated its sign welcoming travelers to read "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." "Big shoutout to Pensacola Beach for updating their iconic welcome sign to read “Gulf of America!” Patronis said. This change is in line with @POTUS' Executive Order honoring the spirit of […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to stop testing drugs on animals, saying he was "proud" of them for making this decision. The FDA announced the plan earlier in April, saying they will move into more advanced methods of testing monoclonal antibody therapies and other […]

Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring Labels on Food Products Containing Vaccines, Ingredients in Cosmetics The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would protect consumers by requiring labels on food products containing vaccines and vaccine material and add labeling for specific ingredients in cosmetics.... READ MORE   Debbie Wasserman Schultz -Tonight we begin to observe #HolocaustRemembranceDay Yom HaShoah is […]

By Lina Sierra In Florida, nearly 22,000 college students are at risk of losing $3,500 in annual tuition support due to a proposed State House budget that ties financial aid to institutional performance metrics. While lawmakers tout accountability, the human impact is undeniable: aspiring nurses, pilots, cybersecurity professionals, and teachers—many of them first-generation college students […]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico.  The DHS advertisements are designed to deter illegal immigration into the US and have been airing in Mexico in recent weeks.  DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the advertisements giving stern warnings to […]

President Donald Trump recently publicly criticized Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy after the latter publicly stated Ukraine would not recognize Russia’s control over Crimea.  The clash between the two presidents comes as their relationship had been improving following a negotiation spat in the Oval Office last February.  President Zelenskyy publicly rejected a US ceasefire proposal that […]

Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing Americans to save more money for future healthcare expenses in their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Rep. Bean's Flexible Savings Arrangements for Healthy Robust America (FSA-HRA) Act works by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 so that unused funds for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), […]

House Greenlights E-Verify Expansion Despite Senate Silence Despite silence from the Florida Senate, the state House approved a bill on Wednesday requiring all private businesses to check their employees' immigration status using a federal database...READ MORE   FL Rep. Lindsay Cross: "Yesterday, I stood with FSU students as they shared their harrowing experience during the mass […]

President Donald Trump continues pressuring Iran amidst ongoing negotiations over the latter’s nuclear weapons development programs.  President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons. The negotiations began as Trump directed the White House to execute a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. Since then, the Trump administration has leveraged American […]

Court Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor After House Passage A bipartisan family court reform bill designed to enhance procedures for court-appointed psychologists and strengthen fairness and accountability in family cases is heading to the Senate floor after recently passing in the Florida House of Representatives... READ MORE   Is There a Doctor in the House? More Future […]

Lawmaker Wants to Partner With FSU to Learn About Unlocked Doors During Shooting Days after Florida State University students were unable to lock a deranged gunman out of their classrooms, Democrat state Rep. Fentrice Driskell is looking to partner with the university to help...READ MORE   Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We take the safety and security […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently rejected criticism of his leadership atop the Department of Defense (DOD) after reports emerged alleging his sharing of sensitive military information in private messaging chats.  Anonymous sources claimed Secretary Hegseth would unnecessarily share military intelligence with aides and relatives through a Signal chat.  “What a big surprise that a […]

Donalds Rips Dem Senator Chris Van Hollen for El Salvador Trip, Calls Him a 'Fool' Florida Congressman Byron Donalds criticized Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Monday for his recent trip to El Salvador to visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and alleged MS-13 gang member, who was sent out of the […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) mocked remarks by Democrats about President Donald Trump's deportation efforts, calling them "fearmongering" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. The specific remarks came from MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend, who claimed on Saturday that President Trump intends to deport African Americans during a discussion about the ongoing controversy surrounding […]

Rubio, Vance Express Condolences After Death of Pope Francis After spending weeks in critical condition with a life-threatening respiratory infection, controversial Pope Francis passed away in his apartment at 7:35 am after suffering a cerebral stroke and subsequent...READ MORE   FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "Today, I join so many others around the world in mourning the […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) recently traveled throughout the European Union (EU) to discuss President Donald Trump's ongoing negotiations for new trade deals, saying, "As I reiterated to our counterparts in the EU this past week, I look forward to working with the President to finalize a strong, fair trade deal that reflects our shared economic […]

Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) ripped Representative James Comer (R-KY) for denying him and other Congressmen permission to visit El Salvador on behalf of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it "pretty shameful." "Chair Comer denied our request for an official trip to El Salvador to advocate for due process and the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Pretty […]

'The Doors Don't Lock': After FSU Shooting, Petition Demands Locks on Classroom Doors TALLAHASSEE—When a gunman opened fire outside of Florida State University's (FSU) busiest building, nearby students desperately used chairs and desks to barricade themselves inside classrooms with a near-fatal flaw: the doors have no locks. READ MORE   Shevrin “Shev” Jones-He is Risen! […]