Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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April 10, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal.  The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]
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Florida Tops U.S. States in Education, Economy: Report

Florida Tops U.S. States in Education, Economy: Report

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2025
Florida was listed as the best state in the country for education and the economy in 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report The report found the Sunshine State No. 1 for Higher Education and No. 10 in Pre-K-12 Education. Florida also has a lower debt at graduation ($13,872) than the national average ($14,086) […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—8.28.2024—Fine Calls DeSantis' Comments 'Childish, Petulant'—Rubio Thinks White House China Trip is 'Pandering'—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—8.28.2024—Fine Calls DeSantis' Comments 'Childish, Petulant'—Rubio Thinks White House China Trip is 'Pandering'—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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August 28, 2024
Fine Says DeSantis' 'Petulance Isn't Worthy of a Response': Ireland Debate Fuels Republican Feud In an escalating dispute over Gov. Ron DeSantis' trip to Ireland, Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine rebutted DeSantis' "childish" comments, which followed DeSantis' accusation that Fine accepts money...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "SCOTUS just sided with Florida, and other state attorneys general, and […]
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Florida Slips into Bottom Ten for Public Safety and Infrastructure, Report Reveals

Florida Slips into Bottom Ten for Public Safety and Infrastructure, Report Reveals

Liv Caputo
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August 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent efforts to beef up Florida's healthcare and transportation systems, a new report analyzing public safety and infrastructure has ranked the Sunshine State in the abysmally low 44th position. In other words, Florida's in the bottom ten. "Florida's low emergency health care ranking and lengthy commutes outweigh its decent bridge […]
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South Florida Fashion Industry Prompts National Bipartisan Environmental Bill

South Florida Fashion Industry Prompts National Bipartisan Environmental Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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July 15, 2024
US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Sean Casten (D-IL) have jointly submitted a bill to boost sustainable fashion. Together, Representatives Salazar and Casten drafted the Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act to spur the sustainable clothing industry. The bill would enable customers to identify sustainable apparel brands through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved tag. If […]
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DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the State of Florida is “fighting back” against President Joe Biden (D) and his political infrastructure agenda by self-funding its transportation improvements. With less help from the federal government, Gov. DeSantis’ office stated that these projects are “fully funded and ahead of schedule” and will add capacity to the […]
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Castor Secures $24M Grant for Palmetto Beach Infrastructure

Castor Secures $24M Grant for Palmetto Beach Infrastructure

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor (no relation) announced that the Palmetto Beach neighborhood would be receiving a sum of over $24 million for local infrastructure from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality (RAISE) grant. This grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the $454 billion infrastructure […]
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Florida Continues to Lead America into the Digital Future

Florida Continues to Lead America into the Digital Future

Opinion
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April 24, 2024
Florida is swiftly evolving into one of our nation's economic powerhouses, largely due to its booming technology sector. Recognized as one of the top five tech states by net employment, Florida has experienced the second-largest tech job growth in the United States. The state is drawing global talent and investments, fueling economic growth, strengthening infrastructure, and preparing for an […]
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Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Mateo Guillamont
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February 22, 2024
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) welcomed news that President Joe Biden will issue an executive order aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of US ports.  President Biden’s announcement follows increased fears over potential Chinese surveillance of the movement of goods through US ports.  According to Rear Admiral Jay Vann, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber […]
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Castor Announces Her Office Secured $1 Billion in Federal Grants for Tampa Bay

Castor Announces Her Office Secured $1 Billion in Federal Grants for Tampa Bay

Jackson Bakich
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December 27, 2023
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that she and her team secured over $1 billion in federal grants for the Tampa Bay area in 2023. This includes over $10 million in “aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families.” The $1 billion was acquired through a total of 207 federal grants. “The Tampa […]
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DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

Grayson Bakich
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February 1, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has unveiled his 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, dubbed it the "Framework for Freedom." This ambitious $114.8 billion plan covers multiple areas, from tax relief to education to environmental and infrastructure projects to law enforcement. "Florida’s focus on freedom has led us to outpace the nation on all fronts," Gov. DeSantis […]
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Scott and Rubio Secure WRDA Provisions for Florida

Scott and Rubio Secure WRDA Provisions for Florida

Grayson Bakich
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July 29, 2022
As a coastal state with thousands of acres of wetlands, Florida maintains a precarious balance of infrastructure and natural environment. On July 28th, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 passes with plentiful provisions for Florida. The bill provides both infrastructure improvements to Florida waterways and re-nourishes prominent ecosystems. Senator Rick Scott (R) and […]
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Rick Scott: Infrastructure Bill is a 'Socialist Wishlist'

Rick Scott: Infrastructure Bill is a 'Socialist Wishlist'

Jim McCool
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October 3, 2021
While President Biden (D) has oddly come out insisting his comprehensive infrastructure bill will "cost $0" many still support the passage of the latest Democrat backed infrastructure bill. However, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has fired back at House and Senate Democrats, claiming the bill has "nothing to do with infrastructure," and is simply a […]
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Rubio's 'Marxism' Remark Infuriates Progressives, Academics

Rubio's 'Marxism' Remark Infuriates Progressives, Academics

Javier Manjarres
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October 1, 2021
At 8:13 am on Thursday, September 30, 2021, a nationwide explosion of Progressives, Liberals, and Democrats heads occurred when Florida Senator Marco Rubio called President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan “Marxism.” Historians, politicos, economists, media types, and academics all refuted Sen. Rubio’s new labeling of the Biden administration’s new and very expensive social spending […]
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Donalds Claims House Democrats Spending is 'Not what America needs'

Donalds Claims House Democrats Spending is 'Not what America needs'

Jim McCool
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September 30, 2021
With House Democrats having already proposed trillions of dollars in government spending in the proposed infrastructure bill, US Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) claims the reconciliation bill currently being debated in the House of Representatives, is not what America needs. The Floridian approached Donalds in Washington DC where we asked about the behind the scenes nature […]
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NRSC Criticizes Demings' 'Silence' on Biden's Budget

NRSC Criticizes Demings' 'Silence' on Biden's Budget

Daniel Molina
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September 17, 2021
The NRSC spokeswoman criticized Florida Rep. Val Demings’ (D) “silence” while disregarding the the President's budget as a “socialist tax & spending fee.”
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Progressive Hardy Says Democratic Sen. Manchin Wants to Keep 'Rich People Rich'

Progressive Hardy Says Democratic Sen. Manchin Wants to Keep 'Rich People Rich'

Daniel Molina
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September 13, 2021
Rep. Hardy took to Twitter to slam Manchin, arguing that Manchin wants “to keep rich ppl [sic] rich even if it means keeping poor ppl [sic] poor.”
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Murphy Says She Can't Vote for 'Rushed' House Build Back Better Act

Murphy Says She Can't Vote for 'Rushed' House Build Back Better Act

Daniel Molina
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September 10, 2021
As a result, since she has not received all the information necessary for a vote, Murphy “cannot make an informed, substantive decision.”
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