Democratic Lawmaker Falsely Accuses DeSantis of Discouraging Vaccines

Democratic Lawmaker Falsely Accuses DeSantis of Discouraging Vaccines

Jim McCool
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December 23, 2021
COVID-19 and vaccinations are nowhere close to leaving the arena of Florida politics, especially when it comes to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).  However, State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has falsely accused Gov. DeSantis of discouraging vaccinations for Floridians. In reference to a story written by Local 10 News, Rep. Carlos G. Smith fired off […]
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Judge Backs State on Contractor Vaccinations

Judge Backs State on Contractor Vaccinations

News Service of Florida
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December 23, 2021
TALLAHASSEE --- Saying President Joe Biden exceeded his authority, a Tampa federal judge Wednesday backed Florida’s attempt to block a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal contractors. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday issued a 38-page decision granting a motion by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody for a preliminary injunction against the requirement. Merryday’s decision focused on […]
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Ashley Moody Blasts Biden's 'Disastrous' Border Policies

Ashley Moody Blasts Biden's 'Disastrous' Border Policies

Jim McCool
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December 23, 2021
In an appearance on the Fox News Channel, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted the Biden Administration over its, "disastrous" border policies that have led to direct illegal immigration to the state of Florida. Attorney General Moody claims to have long predicted that these policies implemented by the Biden Administration, "would have drastic effects […]
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New Florida Residents Credit Ron DeSantis for State's Success

New Florida Residents Credit Ron DeSantis for State's Success

Jim McCool
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December 22, 2021
As Americans from across the nation pack their bags for Florida in droves, new Florida residents are crediting Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) policies for successfully fighting crime. Previously, The Floridian reported a new measure by Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL), that would keep a database to track repeat theft and organized crime offenders to curb […]
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DeSantis Accused of Promoting 'State-Sponsored' Attacks Against Women in Politics

DeSantis Accused of Promoting 'State-Sponsored' Attacks Against Women in Politics

Javier Manjarres
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December 21, 2021
Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) has recently taken to Twitter to express her concerns over what she calls the targeted "political harassment & intimidation" against women by "right wing actors." In a series of three statements (Tweets), Rep. Mucarsel-Powell doesn't divulge any specific instances of intimidation and harassment against her, just that the culprits are […]
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Republican-Led Firearm Proposal Would Allow Guns at Legislative Meetings

Republican-Led Firearm Proposal Would Allow Guns at Legislative Meetings

News Service of Florida
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December 20, 2021
A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to be armed with guns at state legislative meetings. Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, filed the bill (HB 6099) for consideration during the legislative session that will start Jan. 11. State law includes a list of places where people cannot carry […]
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DeSantis: 'Pay-to-Play' Accusations are 'not True'

DeSantis: 'Pay-to-Play' Accusations are 'not True'

Daniel Molina
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December 19, 2021
Calling the "pay-to-play" accusations “not true,” the Florida Governor responded to his rival after an event over the weekend.
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DeSantis Predicted the Definition of Vaccination Would Become 'Shifting Target'

DeSantis Predicted the Definition of Vaccination Would Become 'Shifting Target'

Javier Manjarres
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December 19, 2021
Appearing on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis all but assured viewers that he has not taken the COVID-19 vaccine booster and predicted that the overall definition for vaccination would become fluid. When Bartiromo asked Gov. DeSantis if he had taken the booster shot, Gov. DeSantis shook […]
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Ashley Moody Announces New 'Be a Florida Hero Initiative'

Ashley Moody Announces New 'Be a Florida Hero Initiative'

Jim McCool
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December 17, 2021
With the unprecedented uptick in crime across America, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has launched the, "Be a Florida Hero Initiative," to attract more law enforcement recruits. Appearing on Fox News' Faulkner Focus, hosted by Harris Faulkner,  AG Moody announced the beginning of this new program to counter the rising, "smash and grab," retail thefts […]
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Anthony Sabatini Blames Sprowls and Simpson for 'Standing in the way' of E-verify

Anthony Sabatini Blames Sprowls and Simpson for 'Standing in the way' of E-verify

Jim McCool
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December 17, 2021
With the Florida legislative session only a few weeks away, we have already seen divides within the Republican camp on key issues like abortion.  Now, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) is blaming Speaker Sprowls (R) and Senator Simpson (R) for, "standing in the way," of E-verify. E-verify is a practice that would mandate that all Florida […]
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Florida Sends Team to Aid Kentucky Recovery

Florida Sends Team to Aid Kentucky Recovery

News Service of Florida
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December 16, 2021
Florida has deployed a nine-member team to Kentucky to assist in the response to a series of deadly tornadoes that devastated parts of the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced Wednesday. The team, which includes people from the Florida Division of Emergency Management and Clay, St. Johns, and Flagler counties, is expected to be embedded […]
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Moody Will 'Aggressively Push Back' Against Head Start Vaccine Mandate

Moody Will 'Aggressively Push Back' Against Head Start Vaccine Mandate

Daniel Molina
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December 15, 2021
Moody asserted that she would “aggressively push back” against the vaccine mandate.
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DeSantis Introduces his 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Anti-Critical Race Theory Legislation

DeSantis Introduces his 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Anti-Critical Race Theory Legislation

Javier Manjarres
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December 15, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has announced that he will be introducing anti-Critical Race Theory legislation in the upcoming 2022 state legislative session. Gov. DeSantis said that with his "Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act," Or “Stop W.O.K.E. Act,” he and his administration would be "taking a stand against critical race theory in […]
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DeSantis Accuses Democrats of Wanting a 'Woketopia'

DeSantis Accuses Democrats of Wanting a 'Woketopia'

Daniel Molina
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December 15, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) sent a message to supporters, warning that Democrats are trying to turn the United States into a “Woketopia.”
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Crist: ‘DeSantis Doesn’t Care About Floridians’

Crist: ‘DeSantis Doesn’t Care About Floridians’

Daniel Molina
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December 13, 2021
The message further attempts to draw a distinction between the two with Crist adding that DeSantis “only cares about his presidential ambitions and satisfying wealthy donors.”
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Fried Charges Ahead Against Polystyrene

Fried Charges Ahead Against Polystyrene

Daniel Molina
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December 12, 2021
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) is determined to getting rid of polystyrene packaging in businesses her department regulates and in stores.
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DeSantis: Biden 'Continues to Lie' About Southern Border

DeSantis: Biden 'Continues to Lie' About Southern Border

Daniel Molina
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December 12, 2021
DeSantis lamented that the President “continues to lie to the American people about the crisis at the southern border.”
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DeSantis on Biden's 'Border Crisis': 'Cartels are Just Eating our Lunch'

DeSantis on Biden's 'Border Crisis': 'Cartels are Just Eating our Lunch'

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2021
Standing alongside local Jacksonville, Florida leaders, including Rep. John Rutherford (R) and City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new immigration proposals for the upcoming 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee to address the Biden border crisis. “We have a responsibility to stand up for the rule of law, we have a responsibility […]
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