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Perez Ally Rep. Mike Redondo Has Votes to be Speaker of the House in 2030 Republican Rep. Mike Redondo has the votes to be the Florida Speaker of the House in 2030, thanks to current Speaker Danny Perez allegedly helping him clear the field. Two Republican politicos...READ MORE FL Rep. Meg Weinberger:Â "The most historic […]
By Frank De Varona Up until 2023, Florida had been designated as a “Judicial Hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association. Why? Because the state’s docket of frivolous lawsuits was out of control. The court docket is wide open to almost any claim and any claimant, meaning that if someone chooses to sue an individual […]
By Deena Lang Raising a tween is no easy task, especially as they get to the age where they’re asking to be on social media. My son is 12 and he’d love to connect with his friends online, and I can’t blame him for it. As a content creator, I understand how valuable social media […]
Senate Forwards Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Concealed Carry Rights The Florida Senate passed a bill 33-3 on Monday that would allow certain correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers. ... READ MORE Drivers fined for driving past a school bus in Polk County pay […]
If he Runs for Governor, Will More Floridians Stick With Jason Pizzo Despite Leaving Democratic Party The Broward County Fraternal Order of Police recently stated that it's standing by Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) despite his decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as an Independent... READ MORE Jay Collins -As someone who’s worn […]
The Wheels Are Off in the Florida Capitol: 'A Poorly Written Episode of the West Wing' The Florida Senate Democratic leader quit the party. The House Speaker blasted the Senate president. An ex-Republican may run for governor as a Democrat. The attorney general accused a fellow GOP...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis:Â "None of this will […]
In a move underscoring the evolving multipolar world order, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez's visit to Beijing on Thursday, marks another step in the deepening alliance between Venezuela and China, a relationship that has become increasingly crucial for both nations amid rising U.S.-China tensions. At the meeting, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that “under […]
Pizzo Quits, Florida Senate Democrats Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). .... READ MORE Senator Jason Pizzo -I won’t punch down. Wishing everyone well. […]
GUESS WHO KNEW FIRST?—'The Democratic Party is Dead': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo Quits Party, Becomes Independent In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Since First Lady @CaseyDeSantis and I launched the Hope Florida […]
By Greg Aguirre The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Congress passed in 2017 was undoubtedly one of the cornerstones of President Donald Trump’s first administration, lowering tax rates for Americans and businesses of all sizes—from major corporations to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The changes enacted by the TCJA helped spur economic growth and […]
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 […]
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:Â "Yesterday, I stood with FSU students as they shared their harrowing experience during the mass […]
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:Â "We take the safety and security […]
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 […]
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:Â "Today, I join so many others around the world in mourning the […]
'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! […]
