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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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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Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power Congratulates Jason Weida as DeSantis's Next Chief of Staff

Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power Congratulates Jason Weida as DeSantis's Next Chief of Staff

Michael Costeines
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February 6, 2025
MIAMI - Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power congratulated state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Jason Weida Tuesday on his selection as Gov. Ron DeSantis' next chief of staff. "Congrats to @JasonWeidaFL on becoming the new Chief of Staff to our Governor @RonDeSantis," Power said.  Jason Weida, who oversees the state's Medicaid program, has […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.5.2025—Lawmaker Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Race—Trump's Gaza-Takeover Plan Makes Waves—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—2.5.2025—Lawmaker Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Race—Trump's Gaza-Takeover Plan Makes Waves—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2025
'Just Like Joe Biden': Debbie Mayfield Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Senate Race Rep. Debbie Mayfield, a longtime Florida lawmaker, claimed that Gov. Ron DeSantis disqualified her from running for her old Senate seat as retaliation for her support of President Donald Trump...READ MORE   FL Sen. Blaise Ingoglia: "I already have this proposal in drafting. […]
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Reinforces Trump's Policy on Cuba

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Reinforces Trump's Policy on Cuba

Michael Costeines
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February 2, 2025
MIAMI - Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism (SST) on Friday after President Donald Trump put the communist country back on the list on his first day back in office. "The Trump Administration is restoring a tough Cuba policy that protects America and helps the Cuban people," Rubio […]
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Former Senator George LeMieux Named Florida Council of 100 Chair

Former Senator George LeMieux Named Florida Council of 100 Chair

Michael Costeines
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January 27, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. - Former Florida Republican Sen. George LeMieux has been named Chair of the Florida Council of 100 (FC 100) for the next two years, the council announced Monday. "I'm honored to be elected Chair of the Florida Council of 100 and am excited to see what we will accomplish," LeMieux said in a […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.23.2025—Cherfilus-McCormick Praises Rubio as 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State—Trump Candidates for Special Elections Lead the Pack—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.23.2025—Cherfilus-McCormick Praises Rubio as 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State—Trump Candidates for Special Elections Lead the Pack—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 23, 2025
Cherfilus-McCormick Says Rubio 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State Secretary Marco Rubio has moved on from the U.S. Senate and sworn in as Secretary of State. Citing his expertise in foreign policy, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick praised his...READ MORE     Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The American people deserve transparency. Ty @realDonaldTrump and @WhiteHouse for keeping your word." […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick Says Rubio 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State

Cherfilus-McCormick Says Rubio 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State

Daniel Molina
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January 23, 2025
Citing his expertise in foreign policy, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) praised his qualifications, calling him the "best fit" for Secretary of State.
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Florida Officials Celebrate Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State

Florida Officials Celebrate Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State

Grayson Bakich
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January 21, 2025
Several Florida officials, including newly-designated Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Representatives Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Kat Cammack (R-FL), celebrated the unanimous confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on X (formerly Twitter). Although Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State was expected, his unanimous vote of 99-0 is truly remarkable. Senator […]
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JUICE?—1.21.2024—President Donald Trump Sworn in—Trump Kills DEI on Day 1—Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed to Sec of State—Much More..

JUICE?—1.21.2024—President Donald Trump Sworn in—Trump Kills DEI on Day 1—Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed to Sec of State—Much More..

Javier Manjarres
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January 21, 2025
President Donald Takes Office, Destroys Biden Legacy and Failed Policies Elections have consequences. President Donald Trump’s inauguration acceptance speech stung Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, as the 47th President savaged Biden administrations failed foreign and domestic policies.. All President Biden could do was sit there behind President Trump and take it on the chin. President […]
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House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Trump on Inauguration Day

House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Trump on Inauguration Day

Michael Costeines
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January 20, 2025
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez congratulated President Donald Trump on Monday after he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. "Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration! Your bold vision and leadership will pave the way for a stronger, more prosperous country," Perez said. "We pray […]
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House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Moody on U.S. Senate Appointment

House Speaker Danny Perez Congratulates Moody on U.S. Senate Appointment

Michael Costeines
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January 17, 2025
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez congratulated state Attorney General Ashley Moody on her appointment to the U.S. Senate by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. "Senator @MarcoRubio leaves big shoes to fill and in @AshleyMoodyFL Floridians will have a US Senator who can continue to carry the torch for the rule of law, […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.16.2025—DeSantis to Appoint Moody to Senate, Uthmeier to Attorney General—Bondi Endures Confirmation Hearing—Biden Slammed—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.16.2025—DeSantis to Appoint Moody to Senate, Uthmeier to Attorney General—Bondi Endures Confirmation Hearing—Biden Slammed—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 16, 2025
DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio. Moody, 49, will take over...READ MORE     Future FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "I’m honored and humbled to be […]
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DeSantis' Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to be the Next Florida Attorney General

DeSantis' Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to be the Next Florida Attorney General

Liv Caputo
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January 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed a double-header of government appointments, revealing that his Chief of Staff James Uthmeier will succeed Ashley Moody as Florida's Attorney General once she leaves office to become a U.S. Senator. The sequence of musical chairs began in November when President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary […]
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DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

Liv Caputo
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January 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio. Moody, 49, will take over the remaining two years of Rubio's term after he leaves the upper chamber to become the next Secretary of State. "I'm proud to […]
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Could DeSantis Replace Senator Rubio With Rep. Kat Cammack?

Could DeSantis Replace Senator Rubio With Rep. Kat Cammack?

Grayson Bakich
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January 14, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discussed who would replace the outgoing Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in a recent press conference, and for the first time signaled who his choice could be— Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL). When asked about possibly choosing Rep. Cory Mills, Gov. DeSantis made a strong case for Rep. Cammack, calling her "a fighter" […]
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DeSantis Confirms He Will Not Appoint Mills to Rubio's Senate Seat

DeSantis Confirms He Will Not Appoint Mills to Rubio's Senate Seat

Grayson Bakich
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January 13, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed in a recent Tallahassee press conference that he would not appoint Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) to fill departing Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) seat. He said that moving the Florida Congressman from the House of Representatives to the Senate "is just a big practical concern." Rep. Mills recently discussed his interest […]
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