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US Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) passed an initiative to protect Everglades federal funding along with US Representative Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL). The initiative would protect up to the 50 percent federal cost share for the Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP).  WERP is part of the larger, ongoing Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a model restoration […]

Education has become a centerpiece of Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) tenure as governor.  Now the state of Florida is suing the Biden Administration for blocking the governor from increasing efforts to bring transparency and accountability to public colleges and universities. Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) have claimed that the move by the […]

Former President Donald Trump could now be eating his words over comments he made in support of transgenders over a decade ago when he ran the Miss Universe pageant. With the practice of gender affirmation or transitioning being encouraged and executed at a higher rate than ever before, the practice has now become political. The […]

Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks over 20 years ago, the United States government has stood by the controversial Patriot Act.  Now, US Rep. Greg Stuebe (R-FL) has introduced a bill to give the Patriot Act the axe. The Patriot Act, which was passed by then-President George W. Bush, expands the government's ability to monitor the […]

With criminal federal charges looming around former President Donald Trump (R) a trial date has officially been set for August 14th in Florida. Former President Trump is being accused of illegally withholding classified documents from the federal government. The trial which will take place in Fort Pierce, Florida,  has been taken more seriously than the […]

Job transfers and career changes are commonplace but can make a huge difference for lawmakers when an effective employee makes a career shift, especially in Washington, D.C.  Laura Hernandez-Smith, the Communications Director for Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (D-FL), has announced that she has left Equipo (Team in Espanol) Diaz-Balart; Starting as an intern for the Congressman […]

South Florida, and the entire state, were shaken up two years ago when the Surfside Beach condo collapsed unexpectedly, killing 98 people.  An investigation has been conducted on the building and more information has been released on the red flags architects could have easily avoided. Florida and the world reacted to the South Florida building […]

As abortion climbs to become a more contentious topic in American politics, local State Senator Lauren Book (D-FL) will be attending the White House State Legislative Convening on Abortion Rights. The event will host representatives from states that have historically battled for pro-life policy, including Florida.  Sen. Book has notably been the most outspoken, and arguably […]

As controversy mounts around President Trump (R) and his current or pending indictments, Republicans like US Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), are pushing back and pointing out the alleged corruption of the Biden Administration and the sitting president himself. Former President Donald Trump has now just faced his second indictment for keeping classified documents after his […]

Latin America is looking to be the next frontier of contentious geopolitics as Russia and the Communist Chinese Party (CCP) increase their presence in the region.  Now, US Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) is pressuring the Biden Administration, claiming the president's weakness is emboldening our enemies. Cuba will now be hosting a Chinese base on the […]

Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has made protecting Floridians from financial fraud a top priority.  Now her office is charging a non-profit director for stealing almost $3 million. Felicia Senetta Ali, owner, and director of Rayfield School of Excellence, is charged with over-billing the State of Florida and defrauding taxpayers in a scheme of lying […]

Recent years have seen historic landmarks and names now become political, often with activists demanding their names be altered or destroyed altogether.  Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) is now responding to a similar call to rename Fort Bragg, calling it a, "manufactured issue." In 2020 activists responded to the controversial death of George Floyd by demanding […]

Florida Crystals is now utilizing renewable energy to power Florida's only remaining rice mill.  The effort is being driven purely by sunlight via 900 solar panels. Before the investment into almost 1,000 new solar panels, Florida Crystals was already more than 80% powered by renewable energy.  Florida Crystals is now expanding its investment in and […]

Florida International University has recently sky rocketed among universities across the nation in prestige.  Now the accomplished FIU is working diligently to rehabilitate the endangered parrots. The Americas have faced a problem with the poaching and smuggling of endangered variations of birds, in this case parrots.  The birds were poached from their nests and smuggled […]

Once again, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has contributed to stopping the ongoing Border Crisis and has contributed resources to Texas in an effort to support Operation Lone Star. Operation Lone Star is the systematic effort by Texas Republicans to fight the ongoing influx of illegal immigration.  Not every Republican was on board however, as Republicans […]

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has faced zealous criticism for challenging President Trump (R) for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, despite his use of Donald Trump's likeness and endorsement to become the 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee, and eventually governor.  Now, DeSantis is responding to these criticisms that have now become ads. The ad makes mention of […]

After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for racial minorities and members of the LGBTQ community, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)  issued a travel advisory of his own for Socialists and Communists, warning that the ideologies will be welcomed with hostility. The NAACP issued its statement this week as a response to recent policy decisions […]

With a presidential campaign announcement just days away, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)  joined The Jenna Ellis Show to discuss a number of issues, including abortion.  During the interview, the soon-to-be 2024 presidential candidate doubled down on his pro-life stance after signing the historic 6-week abortion ban in Florida. The Heart Beat Protection Act has been […]