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The law Florida Gov. Scott signed into law was quickly challenged by the NRA in federal court, who filed a lawsuit contending that the law infringed on the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution.
“A few recent polls released to the media have shown samples that seem to anticipate more Democrats ...
Sen. Nelson has been anticipating a Scott for Senate campaign by trying to mitigate the campaign fundraising avalanche that will surely follow a senatorial campaign announcement...
Governor Rick Scott had not confirmed whether or not he would be signing SB 7026, which included a measure he did not agree with. However, Governor Scott has signed the bill into law today. And, surrounded by family members of some of the students lost in the Parkland shooting a month ago, he justified why […]
In a letter sent to Florida Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran, the Florida Sheriff's Association asked for proper funding to assist school resource officers. In the letter, they addressed that "Since last month’s tragic event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, sheriffs have been part of the statewide […]
The next stop is the desk of Gov. Rick Scott, whose office said he will review the proposal after formally receiving it. If Scott signs the bill, Congress would ultimately be responsible...
Democratic Florida Senator Bill Nelson dismissed his snub at not being invited to a meeting held by Trump with lawmakers on Wednesday in order to find a solution to the growing concern of future shootings like the Parkland tragedy from happening. He said that the move to not invite him was “counter productive that they […]
President Trump has been vocal since the Parkland shootings that left 17 students dead, and he's criticized the FBI's terrible mishandling of not going after the shooter when people close to him had reported him as a risk. In addition, he's also been heavily critical of the Broward Sheriff's Office for neglecting the attack and […]
The proposal, in part, calls for at least one school resource officer to be stationed in every public school in the state.
During a television appearance Sunday, Israel pushed back against Hager’s removal request, which came in a letter to Scott.
Days after Florida Governor Rick Scott released his proposition to stop further attacks like the Parkland shooting from happening, Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is fighting back against the Governor's claims that Nelson has done nothing when it comes to gun safety. Although the Senator did like some provisions in the Governor's plan of action, […]
Friday will be the culmination of a week full of protests calling from stricter gun control laws and meetings between shooting survivors and lawmakers. Florida Governor Rick Scott and other Republican lawmakers will be proposing gun law changes in hopes of presenting measures that will prevent future attacks from like last week's Parkland shooting from […]
Florida Governor Rick Scott is under attack in the latest ad by the Giffords gun control group, which was founded by Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. On January 8th, 2011, Giffords was shot in the head during an assassination attempt. In addition, 13 people were injured and another 6 people were killed. After the shooting last […]
The meetings will not be open to the public but will be livestreamed by The Florida Channel. The meeting at the Department of Education will include discussion of school safety
“It is inexcusable that the FBI failed to follow protocols and inform the Miami Field Office that people close to the Parkland, FL shooter
Florida’s economy has been up, way up, since Scott first took office 2011, and his influence and loyalty to President Trump is politically paying big dividends for Florida, and for his potential senatorial campaign.
A mass shooting at one of Florida’s schools is a day you pray will never come. Jeanette and I are devastated and saddened by today’s inexplicable tragedy at Broward County’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The visit comes as Florida lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott also consider steps to try to reduce opioid addiction and overdoses
