After DeSantis Veto, New Anti-Hemp Bill Cracking Down on ‘Wild West’ Industry Advances

After DeSantis Veto, New Anti-Hemp Bill Cracking Down on ‘Wild West’ Industry Advances

Liv Caputo
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March 17, 2025
 TALLAHASSEE—Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill cracking down on hemp and delta-8 products, a new, more severe version unanimously passed its first Senate committee hearing on Monday. And while Republican Sen. Colleen Burton, the sponsor of both last year’s killed measure and this year’s new one, acknowledged that her 13-page measure follows some […]
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Celebrates as State Workforce Hits 11.5 Million

Gov. Ron DeSantis Celebrates as State Workforce Hits 11.5 Million

Michael Costeines
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March 17, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis announced in a press release on Monday that Florida's labor force surpassed 11.5 million in January, coupled with strong gains in manufacturing where the state reached 430,800 jobs. Ron DeSantis also revealed Florida's economy was stronger than previously estimated. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the state's labor force […]
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State Launches Portal to Report LEO Violations of Immigration Law

State Launches Portal to Report LEO Violations of Immigration Law

Michael Costeines
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March 14, 2025
State Board of Immigration Executive Director Larry Keefe announced Thursday the creation of the "Law Enforcement Company Dashboard", which will allow Florida law enforcement officials to report violations of their agencies for not following state immigration law. "This reporting system will provide a direct channel for officers and employees to report any failure by their […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.13.2025—First Unlawful Migrant Charged Under New Florida Law—Lawmakers Push Back on 'Nanny State' Criticism—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.13.2025—First Unlawful Migrant Charged Under New Florida Law—Lawmakers Push Back on 'Nanny State' Criticism—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 13, 2025
First Illegal Alien Charged Under New State Immigration Law Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, in partnership with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, arrested and charged an illegal alien on Wednesday for unlawfully reentering the state after he was previously...READ MORE   FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "I am proud to carry HB 1139, a bill to repeal […]
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FL Lawmakers Push Back on 'Nanny State' Criticism of Bill Requiring Food Dye Warning Labels

FL Lawmakers Push Back on 'Nanny State' Criticism of Bill Requiring Food Dye Warning Labels

Liv Caputo
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March 13, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Sponsors of a bipartisan bill requiring warning labels on Florida food and beverages containing synthetic dyes defended their measure on Thursday against critics claiming it would create a "nanny state" harmful to small businesses. While the bill, which boasts 10 co-sponsors in the state House, aligns with new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. […]
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First Illegal Alien Charged Under New State Immigration Law

First Illegal Alien Charged Under New State Immigration Law

Michael Costeines
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March 13, 2025
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, in partnership with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, arrested and charged an illegal alien on Wednesday for unlawfully reentering the state after he was previously deported. It is the first known arrest in such a case since Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of anti-illegal immigration measures, including aliens who […]
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Red Flag Laws Popular With Gun Owners, Despite DeSantis' Repeal Push

Red Flag Laws Popular With Gun Owners, Despite DeSantis' Repeal Push

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently indicated he's in support of revoking Florida's red flag law despite a recent study showing widespread support by gun owners for the measure in America. Conducted by nonpartisan, nonprofit 97Percent, the study found that 72% of gun owners support red flag laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). 97Percent […]
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Ron DeSantis Boasts GOP Registration Increase, Lead on Dems in Florida

Ron DeSantis Boasts GOP Registration Increase, Lead on Dems in Florida

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bragged Tuesday on the increase of the state's Republican popularity over Democrats over the past several years, in part he says due to the party's conservative agenda on voters. "Florida never had more registered Republicans than Democrats for the state’s entire history until late 2021," DeSantis said. "Republicans were hundreds of […]
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‘Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

‘Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

Liv Caputo
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March 12, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A slew of pro-gun measures flew through their first House committee Wednesday, aimed at expanding firearm access and repealing a swath of 2018's massive gun control act passed after Florida's deadliest school shooting. The three measures, all filed by conservatives, faced scrutiny from the five Democrats on the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and a crowd […]
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Donalds to Introduce 'Stress Testing' for Florida State Government if Elected Governor

Donalds to Introduce 'Stress Testing' for Florida State Government if Elected Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON—Congressman Byron Donalds recently stated he would introduce "stress testing" similar to large banks to cut wasteful state spending throughout Florida's state govenment if elected as the next governor of Florida. "When we came out of the financial collapse, Washington instituted stress testing for the large banks. I think we have to go through a […]
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Donalds Says He Would Reopen Jeffrey Epstein Case if Elected Governor

Donalds Says He Would Reopen Jeffrey Epstein Case if Elected Governor

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON— Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds told The Floridian that if elected governor of Florida,  he would look into reopening the past investigation into Jeffrey Epstein “if crimes were committed against people in Florida.” Rep. Donalds made the remark to The Floridian after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could […]
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AIF Legislative Agenda Focuses on Business, Fiscal Responsibility

AIF Legislative Agenda Focuses on Business, Fiscal Responsibility

Michael Costeines
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March 11, 2025
The Associatied Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2025 Session Priorities Publication on Tuesday, which details its legislative agenda from its members for the legislative term. Known as “The Voice of Florida Business", much of the AIF's agenda is centered around business growth and fiscal responsibility in the state. The organization has represented "principles of […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 10, 2025
Republican Rep. Meg Weinberger Asked to Remove Her Trump Flag From Home State Rep. Meg Weinberger appears to have a political target painted on her back after a second political attack against her was levied, this time for flying a “Trump—Make America Great Again” flag on her house in Tallahassee, Florida. ...READ MORE   U.S. […]
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GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

Liv Caputo
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March 10, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration spent millions to block two citizen-led ballot initiatives, a GOP-led Senate committee advanced a measure on Monday that bans the use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaigns influencing ballot amendments. The measure, filed by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, was tacked onto a sweeping conservative bill targeting petition fraud during […]
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James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Michael Costeines
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March 10, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update Monday on the state's criminal investigation of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate while facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania after they briefly arrived in the state last week. James Uthmeier recently opened a criminal probe into the Tate brothers, and stated he would […]
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Byron Donalds Would Defeat DeSantis Dynasty in 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Race

Byron Donalds Would Defeat DeSantis Dynasty in 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Race

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2025
In a move to blunt the power grab Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to potentially be planning by endorsing his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, to succeed his governorship, President Donald Trump’s full endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R) puts the popular congressman from Southwest Florida in line to become the first Black Governor in state […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 7, 2025
Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his mental decline...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Not only has Zelenskyy admitted he can’t account […]
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Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

Liv Caputo
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March 7, 2025
A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his "mental decline." The attorney for Edward James, 63, argued in a stay of execution filed Wednesday that executing the Seminole County man would be a violation […]
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