DeSantis Announces Additional Toll Relief, Touts Near $1 Billion Relief in Two Years

DeSantis Announces Additional Toll Relief, Touts Near $1 Billion Relief in Two Years

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
MIAMI, FL—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional toll relief for Florida citizens Monday afternoon, lauding the nearly $1 billion in relief allowed in two years. "Starting today, on April 1, you are getting toll relief in the state of Florida for all of our commuters," DeSantis said at Monday's Miami press conference. "We were able […]
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BREAKING: DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Suspend Commissioner Accused of Elder Abuse

BREAKING: DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Suspend Commissioner Accused of Elder Abuse

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In the minutes leading up to Governor Ron DeSantis' Miami press conference, the Governor issued an executive order suspending Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who was indicted for elder abuse. Last week, Hill was indicted for defrauding a 96-year-old constituent with cognitive disabilities. Hill allegedly met the woman in 2021, gained power of attorney […]
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Gimenez Denounces Russia for Havana Syndrome Attacks

Gimenez Denounces Russia for Havana Syndrome Attacks

Daniel Molina
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April 1, 2024
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) is calling on President Joe Biden (D) to address the "Havana Syndrome" Attacks.
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Diaz-Balart Highlights Pro-Democracy Measures in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill

Diaz-Balart Highlights Pro-Democracy Measures in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2024
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently emphasized pro-democracy measures included in Congress’ latest appropriations package.  Primarily focusing on supporting Democracy in the Western Hemisphere, the bill includes measures aimed at specific countries suffering, or at risk of, from authoritarian regimes.  Globally, it prohibits non-governmental organizations facilitating and encouraging irresponsible and illegal migration in the Hemisphere […]
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Netanyahu Backtracks on Statements After Scott Visit as Biden Drops More Aid into Gaza

Netanyahu Backtracks on Statements After Scott Visit as Biden Drops More Aid into Gaza

Mateo Guillamont
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March 31, 2024
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking to reschedule a meeting between Israel and US diplomats hours after explaining to US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) why he had originally canceled the meeting.  While meeting with Senator Scott, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the meeting was canceled due to President Biden allowing the United Nations Security […]
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Illegal Immigrant Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl, Buchanan Claims it was 'Completely Avoidable'

Illegal Immigrant Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl, Buchanan Claims it was 'Completely Avoidable'

Jackson Bakich
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March 30, 2024
In Enterprise, Alabama, a 23-year-old illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a 14-year-old mentally incapacitated girl. Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) shared their disgust and possible solutions to the problem. Rep. Buchanan mentioned that this crime was “completely avoidable.” Another example of a completely avoidable, horrific crime committed by […]
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Biden Discounts Trump as 'Old and Out of Shape'

Biden Discounts Trump as 'Old and Out of Shape'

Daniel Molina
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March 30, 2024
Commenting on the threat of President Trump, President Biden argued that he's "old and out of shape."
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'Should Be Vetoed': Republican-Led Vacation Rentals Bill Faces Conservative Backlash

'Should Be Vetoed': Republican-Led Vacation Rentals Bill Faces Conservative Backlash

Liv Caputo
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March 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A controversial, Republican-led vacation rentals bill targeting party houses and preempting local governments is facing conservative backlash, with one Republican demanding this legislation never be "brought up for consideration again." Under SB 280, cities are allowed to have registration programs conforming to state rules, but all city ordinances enacted after 2011 are eradicated. Unless […]
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Scott Demands Answers on Biden's Plans for Gaza Pier

Scott Demands Answers on Biden's Plans for Gaza Pier

Grayson Bakich
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March 29, 2024
The Biden Administration's plans to build a temporary pier on the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has raised concerns among Republicans. While the Biden Administration has stated support for Israel in its war against Hamas, actions such as building the pier will only prolong the war. As a result, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
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Could Trump Lose Access to Classified Information?

Could Trump Lose Access to Classified Information?

Daniel Molina
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March 29, 2024
The bill seeks to bar federal officeholders and candidates who have charges of certain criminal offenses from being able to access classified information.
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From Mar-A-Lago With Love: Trump Loyalist Alex Bruesewitz's Political Ascension

From Mar-A-Lago With Love: Trump Loyalist Alex Bruesewitz's Political Ascension

Javier Manjarres
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March 29, 2024
In the political world known as MAGA (Make America Great Again), which was created by former President Donald Trump, there a dozens of ardent and dedicated supporters of the former president and his movement, but outside of several dozen of the staunchest supporters that include Laura Loomer and Brenden Dilley,  Alex Bruesewitz is king cheese. […]
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Rubio Calls for Aid to U.S.-Adopted Haitian Orphans Amid Crisis

Rubio Calls for Aid to U.S.-Adopted Haitian Orphans Amid Crisis

Grayson Bakich
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March 29, 2024
The ongoing crisis in Haiti has left many among its population vulnerable, especially orphaned children. In a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) called for assistance to children adopted by American citizens as they attempt to leave the country. "I write with a profound sense of urgency and concern […]
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New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
Although Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been a very environmentally aware governor, his newest bill may cut clean energy alternatives from the state forever. The bill (HB 1645) on the governor's desk would ban offshore wind energy, specifically wind turbines offshore and within one mile onshore of the coast and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Additionally, it […]
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Lawmakers Denounce Maduro Preventing Opposition Candidate's Registration

Lawmakers Denounce Maduro Preventing Opposition Candidate's Registration

Mateo Guillamont
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March 29, 2024
Venezuelan opposition party Democratic Unitary Platform (DUP) announced Tuesday they were unable to register their preferred candidate for Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections.  The announcement arrived after months of failed negotiations between President Joe Biden’s administration, Venezuelan regime leader Nicolas Maduro, and DUP officials.   President Biden had spearheaded an effort to convince Maduro’s regime to permit […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.28.2024—DeSantis Won't be Taking Kids to Disney—DeSantis Accused of Playing Political Card in Squatters Case—More...

Last Squeeze?—3.28.2024—DeSantis Won't be Taking Kids to Disney—DeSantis Accused of Playing Political Card in Squatters Case—More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 28, 2024
DeSantis Won't be Taking his Family to Disney FORT LAUDERDALE—After Disney officially dropped its lawsuits against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, lawsuits filed in hopes of regaining...READ MORE Woman Behind Anti-Squatting Bill Slams DeSantis ORLANDO, FL—The Jacksonville resident who brought Florida's attention to the squatter epidemic slams Governor DeSantis, accusing him of not having her speak at the […]
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Woman Behind Anti-Squatting Bill Slams DeSantis

Woman Behind Anti-Squatting Bill Slams DeSantis

Liv Caputo
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March 28, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—The Jacksonville resident who brought Florida's attention to the squatter epidemic slams Governor DeSantis after he didn't invite her to the bill signing, wondering if she was excluded because she's a Democrat. Patti Peeples had to wait 20 days for two squatters to be evicted from her home, and when they were, they left […]
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Orlando Commissioner Arrested on Fraud Charges

Orlando Commissioner Arrested on Fraud Charges

Daniel Molina
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March 28, 2024
Regina Hill, an Orlando City Commissioner, has been arrested.
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DeSantis Won't be Taking his Family to Disney

DeSantis Won't be Taking his Family to Disney

Javier Manjarres
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March 28, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE—After Disney officially dropped its lawsuits against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, lawsuits filed in hopes of regaining and solidifying their property rights in special district Reedy Creek, we asked the governor if he was going to be taking his family to Disney World now that the feuding has ended. Gov. DeSantis’ response was nothing more than […]
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