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The 118th Congress largely ran on countering the Biden Administration, but some members want impeachment.  Now, U.S. Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) is joining U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) in filing Articles of Impeachment against President Biden (D). Representative Mills has a long history of criticizing the Biden Administration.  The freshman congressman has suggested launching […]

The legal saga between Disney and the state of Florida continues, now over a year later.  However, a new Florida law signed by Governor DeSantis (R-FL) could potentially nullify the lawsuit brought against Disney. The Walt Disney Company began its feud with the state of Florida when the Republican legislature and subsequently the Governor, enacted […]

Over the years, Ron Book has become an iconic political staple of Florida politics.  Recently the renowned attorney was acknowledged by Tulane University and has been inducted into their law school hall of fame. Also known for being the father of State Senator Lauren Book (D),  Book was honored for his legal career, most notably […]

In a state with very competitive law schools, Florida International University has climbed the national law school rankings by 38 spots, making them a top 60 law school in the country. FIU has for a long time sat on the sidelines compared to other institutions such as University of Miami, University of Florida, and the […]

After a wave of controversies, including a criminal indictment and a lost civil suit, former President Donald Trump (R) has seen a massive increase in support.  The most interesting poll data however, comes from Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to challenge the President, is now trailing  President Trump by a large margin. […]

As Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) positions himself to run for President against former President Donald Trump (R), criticisms on a national stage from Democrats have been nothing but amplified as Florida Republicans have supposedly altered state laws to compensate for Gov. DeSantis' potential presidential run. After President  Trump announced his comeback to the political scene […]

The relationship between the federal government and the state of Florida has been tense since Governor DeSantis (R-FL) amplified efforts to battle illegal immigration.  Now Florida is suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new parole policy on immigration. In the lawsuit, the state of Florida asserts that DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Border […]

After a successful legislative session for the Florida GOP, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has signed a bill into law that will prohibit Chinese officials from buying land in Florida. While other bills like the six week abortion ban flooded headlines in mainstream media, the governor's ban on people with ties to the CCP from buying […]

This week Florida International University reportedly dealed with a false active shooting report this week near their College of Nursing and Health Sciences on the Modesto Maidique Campus. FIU and local police responded immediately and thankfully no deaths occurred and the building was cleared safely.  Authorities now believe this was a, "swatting," incident where a […]

After the City of  Liberty City posted some of the worst poverty rates in the state of Florida, Aetna, a CVS Health company donated $25K to support Belafonte TACOLCY Center’s Community Canvassing Project. In Liberty City the poverty rate is 42.9%, more than double the rate in Miami-Dade County (20.5%).  Belafonte TACOLCY's Community Canvassing Project […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made remarks in Jerusalem, Israel ahead of signing HB 269.  The legislation will provide law enforcement with more resources to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents. DeSantis has been an avid supporter of Israel since his initial campaign for governor in 2018.  Since then he has received the Zionist Hero Award and […]

After a lengthy battle with the state of Florida dating back to a dispute on last year's Parental Rights in Education bill, Walt Disney Corporation is now suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over the loss its status as a special district. In 2022, the Disney Corporation voiced strong disapproval over the Parental Rights in […]

Today, Lauren's Kids started a 42-hour advocacy walk to honor the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  The walk is taking place in Tallahassee, FL at the Capitol and will close outNational Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse PreventionMonth by bringing advocates, survivors, and state leaders together to walk inside the walls of the Florida […]

Last year Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made headlines after flying illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard with Florida taxpayer dollars.  Now it looks like we may see more of the same in the latest Florida GOP immigration bill. The bill, which is likely to be signed into law, would give millions of dollars to the governor's […]

Florida International University has recently led state universities across Florida in technological advancements, quality education, and contributing to the local economy.  The next feather in FIU's cap is a new algorithmic technology that diagnoses strokes with an 84% success rate. The project that has taken four years to develop seems to be making finalizing headway.  […]

Governor DeSantis (R-FL) recently revved up efforts to protect children ahead of last year's election where he won by a landslide.  Now, local LGBTQ+ and drag groups are treading carefully in fear of being shut down by the governor. Pridefest '23 was intended to be hosted in Treasure Coast this weekend with of a "pride […]

Young people have historically stayed on the sidelines during elections until very recently. Florida International University facilitated a voter-friendly campus to help encourage civic engagement among the youth. Campus Vote Project and NASPA has awarded FIU with being a voter-friendly campus.  The groups decided this by weighing multiple factors, using written plans put in place […]

AmeriHealth Caritas has once again given back to the state of Florida.  Just this week, the group donated $100,000 to Support of Hope Florida's mission to guide Florida families to prosperity. Hope Florida, a movement that has been assisted by First Lady Casey DeSantis, helps Floridians overcome barriers and achieve goals to reach prosperity, namely […]