Bean Introduces Bipartisan Bill Removing Tax on Alternative Marine Fuel Use

Bean Introduces Bipartisan Bill Removing Tax on Alternative Marine Fuel Use

Grayson Bakich
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April 18, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation removing an excise tax on alternative fuels for marine vessels. The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act (MFTPA) is a response to a longstanding excise tax levied on seafaring vessels using liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel, which is currently exempt from excise taxes. After all, according […]
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House Passes County Commissioner, School Board Term Limits

House Passes County Commissioner, School Board Term Limits

Michael Costeines
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April 18, 2025
The Florida House of Representatives recently passed a joint resolution 82-33 that would amend the Florida Constitution to institute eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school district board members. Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Escambia County) filed the joint resolution (HJR 679). Rep. Salzman detailed HJ 679 on the House floor. "This is the House joint resolution […]
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Donalds Appears on Fox News, Praise Law Enforcement's Response to FSU Mass Shooting

Donalds Appears on Fox News, Praise Law Enforcement's Response to FSU Mass Shooting

Jackson Bakich
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April 18, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" to talk about the shooting that took place at Florida State University just after noon Eastern. Two victims are deceased (not believed to be FSU students), and six victims were injured and sent to the hospital. The shooter, who […]
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Hope Florida Foundation Board Takes Steps to Stabilize and Restructure Amid Scrutiny

Hope Florida Foundation Board Takes Steps to Stabilize and Restructure Amid Scrutiny

Javier Manjarres
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April 18, 2025
Tallahassee, FL — In a critical meeting Thursday afternoon, the Hope Florida Foundation Board took its first formal steps to address a series of compliance lapses and governance concerns that have drawn increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the public. The board reconvened at 4 p.m. after an earlier attempt was derailed by what appeared to […]
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Rubio Commemorates CIA-Backed Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506

Rubio Commemorates CIA-Backed Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commemorated the anniversary of the Assault Brigade 2506’s (Brigade 2506) involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion.  Brigade 2506 was a military special operations group designed by former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to lead a military revolution against Communist Dictator Fidel Castro’s […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.17.2025—UPDATE: Mass Shooting at FSU—Firearm and Ammo Ban Passes House— Much More...

Last Squeeze?—4.17.2025—UPDATE: Mass Shooting at FSU—Firearm and Ammo Ban Passes House— Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2025
Report: Active Shooting At Florida State University An mass shooting was reported at Florida State University (FSU) just after 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon....READ MORE   Ron DeSantis-Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.     MIA Concessions Deal: No-Bid Extensions Stir Transparency Concerns Amid Push for Modernization—By […]
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MIA Concessions Deal: No-Bid Extensions Stir Transparency Concerns Amid Push for Modernization

MIA Concessions Deal: No-Bid Extensions Stir Transparency Concerns Amid Push for Modernization

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2025
On April 1, 2025, the Miami-Dade County Commission approved a $332 million no-bid concession deal for Miami International Airport (MIA), granting existing vendors 12-year lease extensions in exchange for substantial renovations and investments. The agreement also includes a possible three-year renewal contingent on an additional $65 million in upgrades. The item passed unanimously. During the […]
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Warnock Bill to Extend Tax Deadline for Victims of Natural Disasters

Warnock Bill to Extend Tax Deadline for Victims of Natural Disasters

Jackson Bakich
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April 17, 2025
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) known as the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. This bill would extend the Tax Day deadline for those who've been affected by natural disasters. With states such as Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, California, and others that routinely encounter hurricanes, […]
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Ensuring Florida Seniors Can Age with Dignity and Independence

Ensuring Florida Seniors Can Age with Dignity and Independence

Opinion
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April 17, 2025
By Ernie Bach As we grow older, many of us feel our independence slipping away. However, the Florida Silver Haired Legislature exists to ensure seniors don’t lose control over the issues that matter most. As President and CEO of this organization, I have worked with fellow seniors who dedicate their time to advocating for policies […]
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Rafael Cabrera's Alleged Homestead Exemption Fraud Raises Concerns Amid Miami District 4 Appointment Process

Rafael Cabrera's Alleged Homestead Exemption Fraud Raises Concerns Amid Miami District 4 Appointment Process

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2025
As the City of Miami prepares to fill the vacant District 4 Commission seat following the recent passing of Commissioner Manolo Reyes, questions have arisen regarding the eligibility of candidate Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera. Public records from the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser's Office reveal that Cabrera may have been found to have committed homestead exemption fraud, claiming […]
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Florida Lawmakers Commend Machado's Resilience

Florida Lawmakers Commend Machado's Resilience

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2025
Florida lawmakers are paying tribute to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she continues resisting Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro's regime.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) simultaneously commended Machado.  The support for Machado derives from her being named by TIME Magazine as one of the […]
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JUICE?—4.17.2025—Speaker Perez Accuses Gov. DeSantis of 'Lying' About Spurning Wives of Killed, Wounded Officers— Deep Fake Sex Images Online—Much More...

JUICE?—4.17.2025—Speaker Perez Accuses Gov. DeSantis of 'Lying' About Spurning Wives of Killed, Wounded Officers— Deep Fake Sex Images Online—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2025
Perez Accuses DeSantis of 'Lying' About Spurning Wives of Killed, Wounded Officers While Florida House Speaker Danny Perez may have "thick skin" when it comes to the lower chamber's feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis, he says he won't allow the governor to "lie" about meetings between the wives of state troopers and House members. READ MORE   […]
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Steube Condemns Democrats', Activist Judges' Insistence on Keeping Borders Open

Steube Condemns Democrats', Activist Judges' Insistence on Keeping Borders Open

Grayson Bakich
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April 16, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) fiercely criticized Democrats' resistance to President Donald Trump's border agenda and activist judges who are ruling against him in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "disgusting." The host began picking up from a discussion with a previous guest about the recent conviction of Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an El […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.16.2025—DeSantis Accuses House of Trying to Defund Police—DOJ Convicts Gambian Much More...

Last Squeeze?—4.16.2025—DeSantis Accuses House of Trying to Defund Police—DOJ Convicts Gambian Much More...

Liv Caputo
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April 16, 2025
DeSantis Accuses House Members of Planning to Defund Police Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the Florida House on Wednesday of attempting to defund the police in their budget proposal, claiming this is the latest sign that House leadership isn't...READ MORE   Sen. Ashley Moody: ".@SecVetAffairs and I are hosting a townhall to meet with members of the veteran community […]
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DOJ Achieves Historic Conviction of Gambian Citizen for Torture

DOJ Achieves Historic Conviction of Gambian Citizen for Torture

Mateo Guillamont
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April 16, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the conviction of Gambian national Michael Sang Correa for his role in torturing numerous victims. A Colorado jury found that Correa tortured five victims for their involvement in a failed coup in 2006 to overthrow former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. Correa reportedly worked in an army unit called […]
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Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs

Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs

Mateo Guillamont
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April 16, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly warned Iran that it must terminate all of its nuclear weapons development programs or face severe consequences.  The warning comes after President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons.  Ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently relayed Trump’s demands from Iran […]
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Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers'

Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers'

Jackson Bakich
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April 16, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion. The 45th and 47th President declared that American farmers have been put on the "front […]
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JUICE?—4.16.2025—HOPE FLORIDA SCANDAL: DeSantis Accused of Thinking He's Above the Law— Much More...

JUICE?—4.16.2025—HOPE FLORIDA SCANDAL: DeSantis Accused of Thinking He's Above the Law— Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 16, 2025
DeSantis Accused of Thinking He's 'Above the Law' During an appearance on OAN’s “The Matt Gaetz Show,” Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade (R) accused Governor Ron DeSantis of thinking “the rules don’t apply to him” and that “he thinks he is above the law" as the HOPE Florida scandal continues to unfold Rep. Andrade made […]
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