Governor DeSantis Declares Florida 'a Solid Republican State'

Governor DeSantis Declares Florida 'a Solid Republican State'

Daniel Molina
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June 4, 2024
Governor DeSantis also doubled down on the upcoming election, assuring that "we are a solid Republican state." 
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Juice?—5.23.2024—DeSantis Takes Over Hannity Show, Will go After Starbucks'—Bipartisan Pushback Against Biden's TSA Over Cuban Officials Visit—More...

Juice?—5.23.2024—DeSantis Takes Over Hannity Show, Will go After Starbucks'—Bipartisan Pushback Against Biden's TSA Over Cuban Officials Visit—More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 23, 2024
DeSantis Guest Hosts Hannity Radio Show—Says Filed Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination' TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Sean Hannity Radio Show Wednesday afternoon, hitting on topics like DEI  and Hamas, and revealing that Florida will file a complaint against Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws...MUST-READ House Democrats and Republicans Condemn Visit of Cuban Officials to Miami […]
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DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Sean Hannity Radio Show Wednesday afternoon, hitting on topics like DEI  and Hamas, and revealing that Florida will file a complaint against Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws. "In Florida, [we will see whether] this ‘quota’ for hiring, and programs that cause every employee to determine whether they […]
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DeSantis Signs Pregnancy Website Law, Dems Worry About Abortion Implications

DeSantis Signs Pregnancy Website Law, Dems Worry About Abortion Implications

Liv Caputo
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May 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Last Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial pregnancy resources bill into law compiling information for expectant mothers into one website—though critics claim the law is part of an anti-abortion agenda. Sponsored by two leading Republicans—Sen. Erin Grall and Rep. Benny Jacques—HB 415 appropriates nearly $500,000 to the Department of Health to create and […]
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Florida Sees Record Breaking Tourism Year

Florida Sees Record Breaking Tourism Year

Jim McCool
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May 19, 2024
Florida has a deep history of attracting tourism from around the United States.  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) this week announced record breaking tourism numbers for the state of Florida. The data pertaining to visitors in 2023 shows that Florida saw a whopping 140.6 million visitors, an all time record.  So far in 2024, Florida saw […]
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'A Scourge on Society': DeSantis Signs Human Trafficking Bill, Raises Stripper Age to 21

'A Scourge on Society': DeSantis Signs Human Trafficking Bill, Raises Stripper Age to 21

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2024
CORAL GABLES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping human trafficking bill requiring special hotline numbers to be posted at various businesses and raising the stripper age from 18 to 21. "Human trafficking is a really serious scourge in our society," DeSantis said at a Monday afternoon press conference. He cited several statistics, explaining that since […]
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Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Florida Retail Federation (FRF) President and CEO Scott Shalley spoke with The Floridian in an exclusive interview regarding the sale of illicit Chinese vape products throughout the United States. In the state of Florida specifically, however, these products have dominated the disposable vape market. Chinese-owned companies such as Elf Bar, Fume, and HQD accounted for […]
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'Government is Not the Solution': DeSantis Family Lauds Hope Florida Program for Those in Need

'Government is Not the Solution': DeSantis Family Lauds Hope Florida Program for Those in Need

Liv Caputo
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May 9, 2024
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL—The DeSantis family took the stage Thursday morning, touting First Lady Casey DeSantis' initiative to remove government from societal issues and replace it with faith and community-based organizations which, the Governor says, will save taxpayers $800 million in ten years. "Government is not the solution to society's problems," Governor Ron DeSantis said […]
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DeSantis Pushes For School Safety, Jewish Protections, and UF Research Projects

DeSantis Pushes For School Safety, Jewish Protections, and UF Research Projects

Liv Caputo
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May 8, 2024
GAINESVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he plans to reactive an executive order waiving certain university application requirements for Jewish transfer students, will approve almost $600 million toward school safety initiatives, and will approve over $300 million in new construction and research projects at the University of Florida. Executive Order: In January 2024, just […]
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'From the River to the Sea' Chant Echoes Loudly Throughout DeSantis UF Press Conference

'From the River to the Sea' Chant Echoes Loudly Throughout DeSantis UF Press Conference

Liv Caputo
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May 8, 2024
GAINESVILLE, FL—Chants of "Free Palestine" and "From the River to the Sea" reverberated louder and louder across the University of Florida—just as Governor Ron DeSantis was delivering a press conference on Florida's successful handling of pro-Palestine protests. "We don't do that here in Florida," DeSantis said Wednesday morning as faint chants could be heard in […]
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Florida Republicans Officially Oppose Amendment 3

Florida Republicans Officially Oppose Amendment 3

Daniel Molina
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May 7, 2024
Florida Republicans have now announced that they oppose Amendment 3.
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DeSantis Signs School Safety Bill Addressing Issues Leading Up to Parkland Massacre

DeSantis Signs School Safety Bill Addressing Issues Leading Up to Parkland Massacre

Liv Caputo
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May 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a school safety measure into law Monday night to prevent shootings, prompted by the 2018 Valentine's Day massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. The bipartisan bill, HB 1473, requires all doors and gates to be locked during school hours unless a staff member is guarding them. Furthermore, it mandates […]
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'The Inmates Do Not Get to Run the Asylum Here': DeSantis Touts Florida's Handling of Pro-Palestine Demonstrations

'The Inmates Do Not Get to Run the Asylum Here': DeSantis Touts Florida's Handling of Pro-Palestine Demonstrations

Liv Caputo
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May 7, 2024
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis lauded the Sunshine State's expedited snuffing out of pro-Palestinian college protests and encampments, prompted by the University of Southern California and Columbia University canceling their main graduation ceremonies due to unsafe environments. "You can't commandeer property that doesn't belong to you, you cannot disrupt the operations of a university, and […]
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DeSantis Signs Sweeping Package Providing Millions in Tax Relief

DeSantis Signs Sweeping Package Providing Millions in Tax Relief

Liv Caputo
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May 7, 2024
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—A massive tax relief package is incoming in the Sunshine State, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis signing a new bill providing over half a million dollars to Floridians in tax holidays, insurance premiums, and tax credits for certain businesses. DeSantis signed HB 7073 at a Cape Canaveral press conference Tuesday morning, stating that […]
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DeSantis Announces Florida as the Number One Travel Destination in the Country

DeSantis Announces Florida as the Number One Travel Destination in the Country

Liv Caputo
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May 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis touted the Sunshine State beating out California and New York for the number one domestic tourism destination, highlighting the state's market share increases. "Florida’s world-class attractions, hospitality, and unwavering commitment to freedom have solidified our position as the top vacation destination,” DeSantis said in a press release. “These figures show that […]
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Florida Democratic Party Proclaims 'Florida is Back in Play'

Florida Democratic Party Proclaims 'Florida is Back in Play'

Daniel Molina
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May 6, 2024
With 6 months until the 2024 presidential election, the Florida Democratic Party proclaims that “Florida is back in play.”
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FIU's Silvia Castellanos Appointed to Children's Trust Board by DeSantis

FIU's Silvia Castellanos Appointed to Children's Trust Board by DeSantis

Jim McCool
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May 5, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has recently appointed Silvia Castellanos to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Castellanos has built an impressive résumé over the course of her career.  She is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community Health Center where she works on developing Banyan’s, federal, state, and local strategy.  Castellanos has also […]
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DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

Liv Caputo
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May 2, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Thursday morning a controversial bill that he says will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from being taught in educator prep courses. "We don't want these teacher prep programs to become captive to someone's ideological agenda," DeSantis said at a Jacksonville press conference. "We can say no diversity, equity, […]
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