DeSantis Announces Florida's Own DOGE Task Force to Audit Schools, Cut State Boards

DeSantis Announces Florida's Own DOGE Task Force to Audit Schools, Cut State Boards

Liv Caputo
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February 24, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the state version of Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency, which he wants to audit universities and eliminate nearly one thousand positions at "obsolete" state boards and commissions. Florida's DOGE task force will be formed solely to "prune" excess spending around the state and hold powerful institutions accountable, DeSantis said […]
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Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal to Enter Florida Politics, Looks to Knockout Child Sex Trafficking With Death Penalty

Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal to Enter Florida Politics, Looks to Knockout Child Sex Trafficking With Death Penalty

Michael Costeines
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February 24, 2025
MIAMI—Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal enjoyed a widely successful 20-year career in mixed martial arts (MMA), but his next fight might bring the biggest challenge in his life. Jorge Masvidal, 40, is putting down his MMA gloves for now and exploring a run at the Florida State Senate. A Cuban American born in Miami, Masividal […]
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'Not Been Part of Victories': DeSantis Trashes Donalds for Gov, Touts First Lady Casey DeSantis

'Not Been Part of Victories': DeSantis Trashes Donalds for Gov, Touts First Lady Casey DeSantis

Liv Caputo
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February 24, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the 2026 governor's race on Monday by lashing out at Donald Trump's candidate, Byron Donalds, for failing to help defeat "the left" in Florida while suggesting his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be the stronger pick in the 2026 race. Wading into the looming gubernatorial race for the first time […]
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Kobe Bryant to be Honored in National Garden of American Heroes

Kobe Bryant to be Honored in National Garden of American Heroes

Michael Costeines
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February 22, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with a statue in the National Garden of American Heroes, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. President Donald Trump announced the tribute during a Black History ceremony at the White House. Kobe Bryant will join late boxing star Muhammad Ali and civil rights and […]
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'No Thanks': Rep. Angie Nixon Brushes Off Bryon Donalds' Potential run at Florida Governor

'No Thanks': Rep. Angie Nixon Brushes Off Bryon Donalds' Potential run at Florida Governor

Michael Costeines
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February 22, 2025
House Democratic Rep. Angela "Angie" Nixon (D-Jacksonville) didn't appear thrilled after Florida Congressman Byron Donalds asserted that he would keep "Florida Great" after President Donald Trump endorsed his potential run for governor. "No thanks. Florida isn’t great right now. Folks are suffering. You’ll only make it worse for hard working Floridians. Please just go away," […]
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Rep. Juan Porras Praises Trump's Endorsement of Byron Donalds, Jabs at DeSantis

Rep. Juan Porras Praises Trump's Endorsement of Byron Donalds, Jabs at DeSantis

Michael Costeines
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February 22, 2025
House Republican Juan Porras (R-Miami) praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for endorsing Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for governor. Pretty common for an endorsement, right? Except Juan Porras also jabbed at Florida's current governor in the process. "@ByronDonalds is a proven conservative fighter who will put Florida first. With President Trump’s endorsement, it sends a […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.21.2025—Mills, Alleged Victim Deny Physical Assault—Descovich Confident She'll Score Senate Confirmation After Reappointment—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.21.2025—Mills, Alleged Victim Deny Physical Assault—Descovich Confident She'll Score Senate Confirmation After Reappointment—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 21, 2025
Cory Mills and Alleged Victim Categorically Deny Any Physical Assault Took Place Florida Rep. Cory Mills has categorically denied he did anything wrong after Washington Metropolitan Police officers responded to his residence this past week, where they were asked to resolve...READ MORE   Sen. Ashley Moody: "Working hard to deliver for @realDonaldTrump as he works tirelessly […]
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DeSantis Closes Out Legislative Battle, Vetoes Controversial TRUMP Act

DeSantis Closes Out Legislative Battle, Vetoes Controversial TRUMP Act

Liv Caputo
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February 21, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the month-long tumult within the Florida Republican party. The 84-page bill, passed during the second special session of the year, was quietly rejected by DeSantis around 6 p.m. Thursday in what appears to be the final […]
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Waltz Says Ukraine Needs to 'Tone Down' Criticism of Trump Amidst Negotiations

Waltz Says Ukraine Needs to 'Tone Down' Criticism of Trump Amidst Negotiations

Grayson Bakich
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February 20, 2025
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia to end the war in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends, effectively saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in no place to criticize President Donald Trump for wanting to end hostilities. Zelenskyy accused Trump of living in a "disinformation […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.20.2025—DeSantis to Pressure Trump on Casey DeSantis Run?—Florida Sues Target Over DEI, LGBTQ Issues—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.20.2025—DeSantis to Pressure Trump on Casey DeSantis Run?—Florida Sues Target Over DEI, LGBTQ Issues—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 20, 2025
DeSantis to Meet with Trump, Expected to Advocate for Casey DeSantis's Potential Gubernatorial Run Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is a big supporter of term limits, doesn’t appear to be willing to give up the power he wields as “America’s Governor,” appears to be traveling to Washington...READ MORE   FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "Taxpayer money should […]
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Florida Sues Target for Defrauding Investors Over DEI and 'LGBTQ Activism'

Florida Sues Target for Defrauding Investors Over DEI and 'LGBTQ Activism'

Liv Caputo
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February 20, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday filed a class-action lawsuit against the retail corporation Target for defrauding investors and "sexualizing children" in one of his first acts as the state's chief prosecutor. Uthmeier, sworn into the post on Monday, claimed that Target purposely misled investors by failing to disclose that its 2023 Pride campaign, […]
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Trump Administration Revoking TPS for Venezuelans Sparks Outrage Among Lawmakers

Trump Administration Revoking TPS for Venezuelans Sparks Outrage Among Lawmakers

Daniel Molina
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February 20, 2025
The Trump Administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Venezuelans has sparked outrage among South Florida lawmakers and activists, who argue that sending exiles back to Nicolás Maduro’s regime will only worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Steube Says Reconciliation Bill Will 'Work Itself Out'

Steube Says Reconciliation Bill Will 'Work Itself Out'

Grayson Bakich
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February 19, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) declared that the ongoing attempt to resolve the reconciliation bill between the House and Senate will "work itself out" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow with Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), adding that "Republicans should be and will be united." Substitute host David Asman noted that while the House continues seeing […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.19.2025—Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator'—DeSantis Clashes With Fine Over Controversial UWF Appointee—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.19.2025—Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator'—DeSantis Clashes With Fine Over Controversial UWF Appointee—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 19, 2025
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' Amidst War Negotiations President Donald Trump released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations between the United States...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Florida is setting the example for states in combating illegal immigration and working with the Trump Administration to restore the […]
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Florida Democrats File Bill to Repeal Six-Week Abortion Ban, Return to Pre-Dobbs Era

Florida Democrats File Bill to Repeal Six-Week Abortion Ban, Return to Pre-Dobbs Era

Liv Caputo
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February 19, 2025
Florida Democrats filed a bill Tuesday aimed at repealing the state's controversial six-week abortion ban and restoring abortion policies to their pre-2022 status before the Supreme Court squashed federal protections. The measure was introduced in direct response to a majority of Floridians voting in November to reject the state's six-week ban, House Bill 741 sponsor […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.18.2025—Dem Leader Files Bill Cracking Down on Employing Illegal Immigrants—Fine Filed Guns on Campus Bill—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.18.2025—Dem Leader Files Bill Cracking Down on Employing Illegal Immigrants—Fine Filed Guns on Campus Bill—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 18, 2025
Pizzo Files Bill Requiring Companies Use E-Verify to Confirm Employee Eligibility With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo has filed a legislative measure that would require companies to use E-Verify, regardless of their size...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "President Trump is spot on with this one! The […]
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'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee

'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee

Liv Caputo
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February 18, 2025
A new bill removing obstacles that might block President Donald Trump from erecting Florida's first presidential library flew through its first hurdle Tuesday morning. Hoping to signal to Florida's first President that the Sunshine State is ready for the esteemed landmark, state Sen. Jason Brodeur, a Republican from Lake Mary, filed SB 118 to ban […]
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Dìaz-Balart, Moskowitz Introduce School Safety Act

Dìaz-Balart, Moskowitz Introduce School Safety Act

Daniel Molina
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February 17, 2025
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers composed of Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) and Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), and Mario Díaz-Balart (R), has introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS) to improve access to federal school safety resources. The bill promises to cut bureaucratic red tape by streamlining the application […]
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