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Pregnancy Resource Website Faces Backlash Over Surgeon General, Crisis Pregnancy Centers TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Florida bill would create a taxpayer-funded website housed under the Department of Health and would compile all pregnancy resources for expectant mothers. Opponents, however, criticized the Surgeon General and worried about the website's inclusion of unlicensed Crisis Pregnancy Centers...READ MORE Miami International […]

Defamation Bill Dead on Arrival? The controversial and anti-First Amendment defamation bill that Sen. Jason Brodeur and Rep. Alex Andrade have put forth could be scrapped this legislative session. It appears as if Senate President Kathleen Passidomo will not let a floor vote on the bill, which would mean that the measure is dead. This […]

Legislative Homestretch The Florida Legislature is in its final two weeks and one of the most controversial measures that could come down for a vote is the defamation bill being put forth by Rep. Alex Andrade. Gov. DeSantis wants this bill, even though media outlets of all sizes, particularly conservative-minded publishers, see the measure as […]

Social Media Ban Puts Parental Rights in Crosshairs The past week at the Capitol has been a flurry of activity, with Lawmakers rushing to turn their bills into Florida law. With only a week and a half left in the 2024 Legislative Session, big bills related to Jeffrey Epstein and—in the most controversial news of […]

DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country' TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians...READ MORE   Gus Bilirakis-Great turn-out […]

By Congressman Brian Mast With the Special Counsel’s declaration that President Joe Biden is “an elderly man with a poor memory,” Americans are rightly concerned about our country’s national security.  If the American people can see Joe Biden’s dementia, so too can foreign leaders who have repeatedly taken advantage of the Biden Administration’s weakness over […]

Legislative Pushback: Florida Lawmakers Challenge DeSantis It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill...READ MORE Safety Net Hospital Alliance Applauds Passing of “Live Healthy” Proposal in Senate and House The House and Senate chambers have passed the “Live Healthy” proposal […]

By Chief Nelson Andreu There are few communities you will find anywhere that are as selfless and committed to their mission as our first responders. I’ve worked alongside women and men on the police force who risk their lives daily, often running into danger to help keep our families safe. They have our backs, and they […]

DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning of the year. During a press conference in Lake Buena Vista, Governor Ron DeSantis...READ MORE   Paul Renner-HB1 protects children & strengthens […]

Florida House Cracks Down on Hemp, Divides Republicans TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning delta-8 and capping THC milligrams in hemp products divided House Republicans Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about the economy and sick patients who use hemp to cope with their illnesses...READ MORE Lauren Book-FLORIDA is currently considering “personhood” legislation — impacting IVF & more Byron […]

Leftist Brazilian President Equates Israel to Hitler, Nazis As Israel continues to fight Hamas terrorists as a result of the October 7 attack that left 1,200 Israelis dead, international perceptions continue to remain polarized. Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva equates Israel to Nazis...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-February is Career and Technical Education Month in Florida. […]

Water is a Huge Issue in Florida. Still. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) sent out a press release on Friday demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on its effects on Florida's water...READ MORE Rick Scott-It’s been 135 days since Iran-backed Hamas terrorists targeted innocent civilians, beheaded babies, killed families, raped girls and took […]

It's all About Immigration. Still. In the wake of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida hit hard on the topic of immigration this week, taking steps to demand action at the border. The sixth week of the nine-week Legislative session is over, and lawmakers are scrambling to pass […]

Florida 'Crack Bears' to go to Rehab? TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Republican Lawmaker is no longer targeting Florida's "crack bears" in his bill allowing people to kill bears in self-defense...READ MORE Rick Scott-Disturbing the Met Gala would allow TikTok’s CEO to be an “honorary” chair. This guy leads the CCP’s effort to spy on your kids and […]

Florida Parents Overwhelmingly Oppose Social Media ban for Teenagers The controversial legislative measure that passed in the Florida House of Representatives that calls for an all-out Social Media ban for children under the age of 16. Was the U.S. safer under Trump? ...READ MORE   Ron DeSantis-I’m working with the Florida Legislature to address frivolous […]

Governor and First Lady DeSantis Continue Efforts to Combat Cancer First Lady Casey DeSantis beat breast cancer, but that doesn't mean she was going to stop the fight. Since her recovery, Mrs. DeSantis has been the tip of the spear in Florida in raising money and awareness of the disease that afflicts millions of Americans […]

Ingoglia to Congress on Border Crisis: 'Get Off Your Butts and Fix it' TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a Valentine's Day voice vote, the Florida Senate is demanding Congress enforce immigration laws, secure the border, and protect...READ MORE   Lauren Book-For the rest of the country, Valentine’s Day is about love and friendship — but for our Broward […]

House Republicans Impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas in Narrow Vote The House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday night. The vote tally was 214-213...READ MORE Florida Reworks Gaming Laws, Cracks Down on Fantasy Sports Businesses TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Republicans are revamping gaming laws this session, with a series of new […]