Last Summer's Blue-Green Algae Bloom Was Florida's Cuyahoga River Burning Moment

Last Summer's Blue-Green Algae Bloom Was Florida's Cuyahoga River Burning Moment

Opinion
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May 1, 2019
Our home is blessed with an abundance of sunshine and water that attracts people and businesses. Protecting Florida requires balancing development with conservation. Last summer, when Lake Okeechobee, and its two main outlets, were clogged with a thick, toxic, blue-green algae, it became clear we have not done enough. Florida had our Cuyahoga River burning […]
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House, Senate grapple with 'sanctuary city' differences

House, Senate grapple with 'sanctuary city' differences

News Service of Florida
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May 1, 2019
The House early Wednesday substituted its proposed sanctuary-city ban for a Senate version of the bill. Before the House decision,  Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, said such a move could potentially send the “whole thing up in flames.”
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THE FLORIDIAN – Florida's morning political read – 4.30.2019 –

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida's morning political read – 4.30.2019 – "Proud Capitalist" Defends 'New' Socialism - Hating The NRA - DeSantis' Water Fight

Javier Manjarres
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April 30, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to "filter" out the toxic algae blooms that have devastated Lake Okeechobee communities. Now the popular gov is beefing up his clean water spec ops task force by appointing five new researchers to help clean up Florida's waterways. READ MORE
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DeSantis bolsters his Blue-Green Algae task force

DeSantis bolsters his Blue-Green Algae task force

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2019
Now DeSantis is taking the clean water efforts further by appointing five leading scientists and researchers to the newly-minted Blue-Green Algae task force, which was setup to help eradicate the algae blooms that have devastated water communities in south Florida.
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Rep. Mast says charter schools are innovating education

Rep. Mast says charter schools are innovating education

Javier Manjarres
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April 27, 2019
Mast explained that he “loves” school choice because “it’s not government one size fits all. It’s innovation in education.”
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Charter Schools Funding Gains Momentum

Charter Schools Funding Gains Momentum

Daniel Molina
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April 26, 2019
“Whether you’re a charter school teacher or a traditional public school teacher, you’re doing the same thing.”
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'Fracking' ban proposal likely dead in Florida

'Fracking' ban proposal likely dead in Florida

News Service of Florida
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April 26, 2019
A proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to ban “fracking” in Florida appears dead for this legislative session. Sen. Ben Albritton, a Wauchula Republican who sponsored a fracking-ban bill (SB 7064), said Thursday evening he doesn’t think the measure has much of a chance of passing with just more than a week remaining in the 60-day session
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'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

News Service of Florida
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April 26, 2019
The Senate on Thursday prepared a controversial sanctuary-city measure for passage after making changes that included giving the governor authority to remove any official who fails to comply with federal immigration law.
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FL AG Commissioner breaks with DeSantis on 'sanctuary cities'

FL AG Commissioner breaks with DeSantis on 'sanctuary cities'

Daniel Molina
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April 25, 2019
“Twenty percent of Floridians are immigrants who pay $17 billion in federal and $6 billion in state taxes annually.”
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'Sanctuary cities' bill clears Florida House

'Sanctuary cities' bill clears Florida House

News Service of Florida
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April 24, 2019
After a long and fiery debate about how the state should deal with illegal immigration, the Florida House on Wednesday passed legislation that seeks to crack down on local governments that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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FL court denies fmr. Broward Sheriff, upholds his suspension

FL court denies fmr. Broward Sheriff, upholds his suspension

Javier Manjarres
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April 24, 2019
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled against embattled former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who was appealing his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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"Project Sunrise" Wants Florida to Shine

Daniel Molina
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April 24, 2019
"It also provides specific strategies to guide and boost us to where we need to be.”
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Charter Schools Polling High With Floridians

Charter Schools Polling High With Floridians

Daniel Molina
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April 22, 2019
DeSantis assured that he would “support school choice options."
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DeSantis' first 100 days may signal 2024 presidential run

DeSantis' first 100 days may signal 2024 presidential run

Javier Manjarres
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April 19, 2019
DeSantis has release a campaign-style 3-min video that highlights all his accomplishments during this first 100 days in office, including his all hands-on deck approach to address the state’s critical water problem.
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DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

News Service of Florida
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April 16, 2019
A political ally of the president, DeSantis said he will “be raising Cain” if drilling plans advance that include Florida waters, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico Range Complex, a military testing range that stretches from the Florida Panhandle to Key West.
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Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

News Service of Florida
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April 11, 2019
The lawsuits also accuse the Broward Sheriff's Office of failing to try to stop the gunman during the Parkland massacre.
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Patronis: House Lawmakers Should

Patronis: House Lawmakers Should "Vote 'yes' on AOB Reform"

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2019
“there are areas where Florida can do better."
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9/11 terrorists described as

9/11 terrorists described as "some people did something" by Rep. Omar

Javier Manjarres
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April 10, 2019
Omar's string of anti-Israel tropes, and now this highly insensitive and pro-Al-Qaeda statement has painted a very disturbing pattern of  behavior, and could bring to question her overall mindset.
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