DeSantis Gears Up South Florida for Haitian Migration

DeSantis Gears Up South Florida for Haitian Migration

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2024
The border crisis along the southern border has continued to be center stage in American politics, Florida may face its own illegal immigration problems very soon.  Governor DeSantis (R-FL) is currently getting Florida ready for a mass influx of Haitian migrants. A humanitarian crisis in Haiti has caused speculation that Florida may be the next […]
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Frost Calls for Temporary Protected Status of Haitians, Slams DeSantis

Frost Calls for Temporary Protected Status of Haitians, Slams DeSantis

Grayson Bakich
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March 14, 2024
The violence and unrest in Haiti has reached a fever pitch with the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, throwing the Caribbean country into deeper turmoil. While Republicans anticipate preventing the fleeing populace from entering the United States en masse, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently called instead for Haitians to receive Temporary Protected Status, saying, […]
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Juice?—3.12.2024—DeSantis Scores a Draw (Win) in Parental Rights Court Case—Mills Rescues Americans Stuck in Haiti—More...

Juice?—3.12.2024—DeSantis Scores a Draw (Win) in Parental Rights Court Case—Mills Rescues Americans Stuck in Haiti—More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2024
DeSantis, LGBTQ Opponents Score a Draw in Parental Rights Lawsuit Both sides in the contentious lawsuit are claiming a win, but in reality, it looks like a clear draw. Both parties dropped the claims in the lawsuit and agreed. The DeSantis administration has to make is simply clarify that the law prohibits "classroom instruction" of […]
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DeSantis Deploying law Enforcement to Combat Spring Breakers

DeSantis Deploying law Enforcement to Combat Spring Breakers

Daniel Molina
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March 5, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that he would be deploying law enforcement to combat any spring breakers that are "causing havoc."
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Juice?—2.24.2024—Will the Florida Legislature Pass Draconian Media Defamation Bill? Will DeSantis Sign in?—More...

Juice?—2.24.2024—Will the Florida Legislature Pass Draconian Media Defamation Bill? Will DeSantis Sign in?—More...

Javier Manjarres
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February 26, 2024
Legislative Homestretch The Florida Legislature is in its final two weeks and one of the most controversial measures that could come down for a vote is the defamation bill being put forth by Rep. Alex Andrade. Gov. DeSantis wants this bill, even though media outlets of all sizes, particularly conservative-minded publishers, see the measure as […]
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Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'

Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'

Grayson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]
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DeSantis Doesn't Rule out 2028 Presidential Run

DeSantis Doesn't Rule out 2028 Presidential Run

Daniel Molina
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February 24, 2024
Governor DeSantis has turned down the idea of a Trump-DeSantis ticket, and he’s also not ruling out a possible 2028 presidential run.
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DeSantis Marks One Year After Eliminating Disney's Reedy Creek

DeSantis Marks One Year After Eliminating Disney's Reedy Creek

Grayson Bakich
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February 23, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference Thursday in Lake Buena Vista highlighting the changes brought by eliminating the Disney-owned Reedy Creek Improvement District, now the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. "We were here almost a year ago signing legislation to bring an end to really an anomaly of local government, which was the Reedy Creek Improvement District […]
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Juice?—2.23.2024—PUSHBACK: Florida Legislature Appears to be Testing Gov Ron DeSantis Over Social Media Bill—More...

Juice?—2.23.2024—PUSHBACK: Florida Legislature Appears to be Testing Gov Ron DeSantis Over Social Media Bill—More...

Javier Manjarres
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February 23, 2024
Legislative Pushback: Florida Lawmakers Challenge DeSantis It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill...READ MORE Safety Net Hospital Alliance Applauds Passing of “Live Healthy” Proposal in Senate and House The House and Senate chambers have passed the “Live Healthy” proposal […]
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DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill

DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill

Grayson Bakich
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February 22, 2024
Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning of the year. During a press conference in Lake Buena Vista, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) stated "There are legitimate issues that [have] got to be worked out," and reiterated the importance of parental rights. "I am […]
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Trump Shares Vice President Shortlist

Trump Shares Vice President Shortlist

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2024
President Donald Trump (R) has shared the long-awaited shortlist for his Vice Presidential pick.
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DeSantis Pursues Epstein Grand Jury Documents

DeSantis Pursues Epstein Grand Jury Documents

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is throwing his support behind the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury documents.
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Alina Garcia is Running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections

Alina Garcia is Running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections

Daniel Molina
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February 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Alina Garcia (R) has officially announced that she will be running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election.
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Rep. Alina Garcia Will Not Seek Reelection to Florida House

Rep. Alina Garcia Will Not Seek Reelection to Florida House

Javier Manjarres
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February 15, 2024
Florida Rep. Alina Garcia (R) has decided to not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives in the 2024 presidential election cycle, and will instead run for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Rep. Garcia expressed her gratitude to the voters of House District 115 for allowing her […]
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Governor and First Lady DeSantis Put $20 Million Towards Cancer Research

Governor and First Lady DeSantis Put $20 Million Towards Cancer Research

Jim McCool
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February 15, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced that they are awarding cancer researchers $20 million towards the Cancer Innovation Fund. The Cancer Innovation Fund is meant to develop new ideas about developing new ways to tackle cancer at its core.  Plans to itilize biomarkers to detect Pancreatic cancer, and improving rural […]
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DeSantis Supports New Legislation to Crack Down on Retail Theft

DeSantis Supports New Legislation to Crack Down on Retail Theft

Christian Pitten
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February 14, 2024
In an effort to boost more law and order in the state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came out supporting legislation to “protect Floridians from retail theft and porch pirates.”  The proposed legislation would crack down on porch privacy, a type of theft where an individual will take packages left outside doors by couriers, often valuable […]
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Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Leads to Fears of a Boosted Chinese Economy

Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Leads to Fears of a Boosted Chinese Economy

Liv Caputo
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February 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A sweeping Florida bill is facing backlash over its proposed ban on lab-grown meat, with opponents fearing limited consumer choices, a weakened American economy, and an increase in Chinese jobs. HB 1071, sponsored by Republican Rep. Danny Alvarez, proposes an all-out ban on the manufacture or sale of cultivated meat, branding violators with a […]
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RPOF Endorses Trump, Scott

RPOF Endorses Trump, Scott

Daniel Molina
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February 12, 2024
Sharing the endorsements on social media, the RPOF endorsed President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R) in their respective races.
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