Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Children as young as 13 could enter the Florida workforce after a sweeping bill loosening child labor laws cleared its first hurdle on Tuesday. This provision, tacked onto Republican Rep. Monique Miller’s HB 1225 late yesterday, was personally requested by Congressman-elect Randy Fine and his wife to allow their 13-year-old son to work over the […]
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Donalds Calls on CD-6 to Vote for Randy Fine Day Before Special Election

Donalds Calls on CD-6 to Vote for Randy Fine Day Before Special Election

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2025
Representative and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released a video calling on residents of Congressional District 6 to vote for State Senator Randy Fine (R-FL) in the special election against Democrat Josh Weil. President Donald Trump (R) has also endorsed State Sen. Fine. The final day to vote in the special election is April […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 31, 2025
President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day President Donald Trump is making one final push to Florida voters to help get Republican Randy Fine across the finish line on Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District...READ MORE   FL Rep. Alex Andrade: "The last career politician offering free checks in exchange for political support was @JoeBiden. […]
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President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day

President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2025
President Donald Trump is making one final push to Florida voters to help get Republican Randy Fine across the finish line on Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District. "America First Patriot Randy Fine is running to represent the Wonderful People of Florida’s 6th Congressional District! A highly successful, Harvard educated businessman, and greatly respected State […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.29.2025—FL Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times—Trump, Stefanik, Fine—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.29.2025—FL Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times—Trump, Stefanik, Fine—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 29, 2025
Florida Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill 38-0 on Wednesday that would eliminate the previously proposed later academic start times for middle and high schools set to take effect beginning...READ MORE   Sen. Ashley Moody: "Today I'm in Palm Beach to speak about the HALT Fentanyl […]
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JUICE?—3.28.2025—Bikers for Trump Push Affordable Insurance in Tallahassee-Lucy's Law Unanimously Passes in Florida House—Much More...

JUICE?—3.28.2025—Bikers for Trump Push Affordable Insurance in Tallahassee-Lucy's Law Unanimously Passes in Florida House—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 28, 2025
Florida Bill Ending No-Fault Auto Insurance Law Returns After DeSantis Veto, Advances Four years after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have eliminated the requirement for Florida drivers to buy personal injury protection, the measure, which passed its first House committee Thursday, has returned. ....READ MORE   'Lucy's Law' Unanimously Passes 112-0 in Florida […]
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Trump is Sending Stefanik to Congress Because He's 'Scared' Fine Will Lose, Florida Republicans Say

Trump is Sending Stefanik to Congress Because He's 'Scared' Fine Will Lose, Florida Republicans Say

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—President Donald Trump is striking Elise Stefanik's nomination for United Nations ambassador because he's "scared" state Sen. Randy Fine will lose his congressional race, according to Florida Republicans familiar who spoke to The Floridian. The comments from the two conservatives, granted anonymity to speak freely, follow reports that Fine's race against Democrat Josh Weil in […]
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JUICE?—3.26.2025—Gun Bill Fails in Florida Legislature—Flamingo to Become Florida's Official Bird?—Much More...

JUICE?—3.26.2025—Gun Bill Fails in Florida Legislature—Flamingo to Become Florida's Official Bird?—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 26, 2025
Rare Failure: Fine’s Gun Bill Killed By Fellow Republican, Absent Lawmakers Because two Republicans stepped out, and a third voted “no,” a conservative Florida gunbill that would have allowed guns on school buses and in university dorms died in its first Senate committee on Tuesday....READ MORE   Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Musk and Trump are coming for your […]
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Rare Failure: Fine’s Gun Bill Killed By Fellow Republican, Absent Lawmakers

Rare Failure: Fine’s Gun Bill Killed By Fellow Republican, Absent Lawmakers

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Because two Republicans stepped out, and a third voted “no,” a conservative Florida bill that would have allowed guns on school buses and in university dorms died in its first Senate committee on Tuesday. The final vote on Sen. Randy Fine’s SB 814 was 4 “nays” to 3 “ayes” in Tuesday’s Senate Criminal Justice Committee. […]
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Florida Pride Flag, Trump Flag Ban in Schools Advances Among Bipartisan Concerns

Florida Pride Flag, Trump Flag Ban in Schools Advances Among Bipartisan Concerns

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A hotly contested Florida bill banning Pride, Black Lives Matter, and Trump flags in schools and atop government buildings passed its second Senate hearing on Tuesday. Filed by Republican Sen. Randy Fine, expected to head to Congress in April, SB 100 would outlaw all “politically partisan” flags, which he says include flags denoting race or […]
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Voting Already? Floridians can Head to the Polls on Saturday

Voting Already? Floridians can Head to the Polls on Saturday

Michael Costeines
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March 22, 2025
Floridians have the option to head to the polls and vote early in a pair of Congressional districts and a handful of state Senate and House special primaries on Saturday. Here are the races: Congressional District 1: Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is the Republican candidate against Democratic candidate Gay Valimont. CD 1 includes Escambia, […]
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Leek, Cassel Push Strengthening Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel

Leek, Cassel Push Strengthening Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2025
Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) and Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) recently filed bills to show Florida's support for the Jewish State by expanding the state's existing anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law. Tom Leek and Hillary Cassel, under SB 1678/HB 1519, would enhance the state's policy against opponents who participate in boycotts against Israel. […]
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Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws

Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws

Liv Caputo
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March 3, 2025
Florida lawmakers are set to debate a whopping 26 gun-related bills as the state's 60-day legislative session kicks off Tuesday, making firearm laws one of the top priorities for the Sunshine State Legislature. Made up of 15 Democrat-backed measures and eleven Republican ones, many of the suggested laws ask for Florida law to bend in […]
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Rep. Jeff Holcomb Files Bill Allowing Off-Duty LEO to Conceal Carry at Sporting Events

Rep. Jeff Holcomb Files Bill Allowing Off-Duty LEO to Conceal Carry at Sporting Events

Michael Costeines
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February 26, 2025
Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) filed a bill on Tuesday that would allow off-duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons or firearms at athletic events. Under Jeff Holcomb's bill, HB 1021, Florida's concealed carry laws would be modified to permit active sworn law enforcement officers to carry weapons or firearms at any school, college, or […]
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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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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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DeSantis Promises to Veto Fine's Bill Over Court Document Service

DeSantis Promises to Veto Fine's Bill Over Court Document Service

Liv Caputo
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February 20, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to kill a new bill banning private citizens from serving court documents, a move the bill sponsor insists is "not the win" the governor thinks it is. DeSantis referred to the bill by Republican Sen. Randy Fine, a top Trump ally and leading DeSantis critic in the Florida Legislature, which […]
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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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