DeSantis Signs Off On $2.5 Billion to Overhaul I-4 Highway

DeSantis Signs Off On $2.5 Billion to Overhaul I-4 Highway

Liv Caputo
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April 3, 2024
POLK COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Wednesday morning a $2.5 billion funding package revamping Central Florida's I-4 corridor, addressing the Sunshine State's booming population and its resulting explosion in traffic congestion. Building off of the $4 billion, 2023 Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, DeSantis signed off on pumping $2.5 billion more into I-4 roadways, overhauling […]
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DeSantis: Florida During COVID was like 'Living in a Different Country'

DeSantis: Florida During COVID was like 'Living in a Different Country'

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2024
During a press conference highlighted by the announcement of a second consecutive $450 million year of toll relief for Florida residents, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was pressed on the number of leaving and entering the state. Despite reports of almost half a million people leaving in 2022, over one million moved to the Sunshine State, […]
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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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'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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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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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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Florida Signs First in the Nation Anti-Squatter Bill Into Law

Florida Signs First in the Nation Anti-Squatter Bill Into Law

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—Following jarring stories of squatters residing in and destroying homeowners' properties, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday afternoon removing squatters' rights from Florida statute. "You are not going to be able to commandeer somebody's private property and expect to get away with it," DeSantis said at the Orlando press conference. "We are in the […]
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Mickey Mouse, Disney Bend the Knee to DeSantis After Two-Year-Long Battle

Mickey Mouse, Disney Bend the Knee to DeSantis After Two-Year-Long Battle

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—In the newest development of one of the strangest—and surprisingly long-running— Florida feuds, Disney has officially dropped its lawsuits against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Walt Disney Co. filed suits in hopes of regaining and solidifying their property rights in special district Reedy Creek. They searched for increased power to the theme park after DeSantis […]
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Trump Rallies Against Lauren Lee

Trump Rallies Against Lauren Lee

Daniel Molina
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March 26, 2024
President Trump has now taken to social media to rally against Florida Rep. Laurel Lee (R), calling on conservatives to primary her.
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Mexico's President Won't go After Cartels, Cites 'Mexico First' Agenda

Mexico's President Won't go After Cartels, Cites 'Mexico First' Agenda

Daniel Molina
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March 25, 2024
AMLO argued that Mexico will not fight the cartels on US orders, highlighting his “Mexico First” policy.
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Republican Leaders Anticipate Legal Challenges From Newly-Signed Social Media Ban

Republican Leaders Anticipate Legal Challenges From Newly-Signed Social Media Ban

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Monday morning Governor Ron DeSantis ceremoniously signed the social media ban for most kids under 16, a controversial topic that plagued the Legislature and may now face legal challenges. After DeSantis vetoed a previous form of the bill that called for a blanket ban on kids under 16 using social media platforms—regardless of parental wishes—the […]
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Watered-Down Child Labor Bill Signed into Law, But...Why Was it Softened?

Watered-Down Child Labor Bill Signed into Law, But...Why Was it Softened?

Liv Caputo
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March 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a Republican-led, watered-down bill loosening child labor laws on Friday afternoon, leading to questions of why the Legislature's conservative supermajority would be willing to remove the bill's teeth. "If you look at what was originally filed, and then compare it to what eventually passed, I think that's a really interesting story […]
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DeSantis Awards Millions to Saving Florida's Reefs

DeSantis Awards Millions to Saving Florida's Reefs

Liv Caputo
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March 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $9.5 million toward restoring the struggling third largest barrier reef system in the world—Florida's own coral reefs. Through Florida's Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative, DeSantis has granted $9.5 million to safeguard Florida's Coral Reef, which is the third-largest barrier reef system behind Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the […]
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DeSantis Touts Florida's 40-Month, Lower-Than-the-Nation Unemployment Rate

DeSantis Touts Florida's 40-Month, Lower-Than-the-Nation Unemployment Rate

Liv Caputo
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March 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Sunshine State announced an economic milestone Friday morning, highlighting that Florida's unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months, though staffing shortages still remain. “Florida continues to outperform the nation,” Governor Ron DeSantis said.“We have proven that bold, conservative leadership across the board produces booming economic results—more jobs, […]
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