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Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Rick Scott Part Ways on Trump Declaring an Emergency to Build the Wall

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Trump was setting a bad precedent and wondered if he was “violating the Constitution” on Thursday though the...

Florida DailyFebruary 15, 2019

Crime News

Democrats Kill Greg Steube’s Proposal to Contact ICE When Illegal Immigrants Try to Buy Guns

"In rejecting this amendment, the Democrats have shown their true colors. It is clear they are not interested in preventing gun violence or stopping...

Florida DailyFebruary 14, 2019

Education News

Dan Gelber Files to Run for a Second Term as Mayor of Miami Beach

A heavy favorite to win reelection, Gelber showcased his accomplishments as mayor, including creating an inspector general’s office for the city, passing a GO...

Florida DailyFebruary 14, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Leads Senators in Calling on Congress to Quickly Pass Disaster Funding

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is leading senators from both sides of the aisle to push for Congress to move quickly in passing disaster...

Florida DailyFebruary 13, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis Riding High After First Month as Governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis has hit the ground running and, after a little more than a month in office, has won strong support in Florida.

Florida DailyFebruary 13, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Jenna Persons Kicks Off State House Bid in Lee County With Prominent GOP Supporters

Persons announced on Tuesday that she will launch her bid on Feb. 25 with the support of state Sen. Lizbeth Benaquisto, R-Fort Myers, state...

Florida DailyFebruary 12, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis, Florida Senators Ask Trump for $200 Million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration

The governor and the senators wrote President Donald Trump on Monday, asking him to include $200 million in annual budgets for construction funding for...

Florida DailyFebruary 12, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

AFP Goes to Bat for Tom Lee’s Sports Development Fund Repeal

AFP’s Florida Chapter announced on Monday that it had sent letters to the members of the state Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee to support a...

Florida DailyFebruary 11, 2019

Florida News

Valentine’s Day Expect to Add Almost $21 Billion to the Economy

While fewer people might be celebrating Valentine’s Day later this week, the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) noted that the average American will be spending...

Florida DailyFebruary 11, 2019

Florida News

Red Light Cameras Hindering Florida Drivers, Report Finds

Last week, Liberty First Network President Alex Snitker, who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2010, gave all 40 members of the state Senate...

Florida DailyFebruary 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Dennis Baxley Introduces Fetal Heartbeat Bill in Florida Senate

“It’s time for us to face our history of the last 46 years and the 60 million faces of our offspring that we have...

Florida DailyFebruary 8, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis Proposes to Offer Incentives for High Performing Teachers, Principals

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his education reform efforts, calling for “renewed investment to recruit and retain the best, most dedicated educators for...

Florida DailyFebruary 8, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Jason Fischer Proposes to Cut $100 Million in Communication Services Tax

“House Bill 693 will lower taxes, allow for a more competitive marketplace, and increase competition in Florida’s economy,” Fischer’s office stated.

Florida DailyFebruary 8, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Brian Mast Glad to See VA Reviewing Ending Experiments on Dogs

Mast and other members of Congress wrote the VA on the matter back in August.

Florida DailyFebruary 7, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Tommy Gregory Wants State and Local Government Buildings to Fly ‘Honor and Remember’ Flag

“With over 20 states already recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag, this is part of a national effort that Florida must be a part...

Florida DailyFebruary 6, 2019

Education News

School Choice Works Well in Florida, New Study Shows

On Monday, the Urban Institute released a study which shows “better outcomes for students in Florida who attend private K-12 schools thanks to the...

Florida DailyFebruary 5, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Turns to Jonathan Satter to Lead Department of Management Services

Satter has experience in both the private and public sectors. Most recently, he was the managing director of U.S. operations for Avision Young, the...

Florida DailyFebruary 5, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

GOP House Majority in Tallahassee Expands Leadership Team

Florida House Majority Leader Dan Eagle, R-Cape Coral, and his Majority Whip Michael Grant, R-Port Charlotte, announced that they tapped four House Republicans to...

Florida DailyFebruary 4, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Brian Mast Pushes Army Corp of Engineers for More Transparency on Health Risks from Discharged Water

Mast’s bill would “require tests to be conducted to determine whether the water to be released from a flood risk management project is contaminated...

Florida DailyFebruary 4, 2019

Education News

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Almost $4 Million in DOT Funds Headed to South Florida, FIU

Most of those funds--$2,574,300-- will be going to the University of Florida’s STRIDE Center – of which Florida International University (FIU) is a consortium...

Florida DailyFebruary 4, 2019

Florida News

Florida Energy Choice Amendment Proposal Could Be Headed to the 2020 Ballot

The group pushing the initiative is Citizens for Energy Choice (CFEC), which decided to champion the amendment in Florida after seeing the success a...

Florida DailyFebruary 4, 2019

Crime News

Byron Donalds: Time to Raise the Felony Threshold in Florida

“This threshold has not been changed in over 30 years,” said Donalds. “A lot has changed since then, and it’s past time for Florida...

Florida DailyFebruary 3, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis Proposes $91.3 Billion Budget

DeSantis is looking to spend more on the environment and education.

Florida DailyFebruary 1, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Will Push Deregulation in Tallahassee

Looking to roll back regulations on businesses, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a “Deregathon” in Orlando on Thursday.

Florida DailyFebruary 1, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis: Time to Get Rid of Common Core in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Thursday “outlining a path for Florida to improve its education system by eliminating Common Core and...

Florida DailyFebruary 1, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Citing Parkland Shooting, Ron DeSantis Removes Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

DeSantis noted Israel’s record on a number of incidents, including the Parkland shooting last year.

Florida DailyJanuary 11, 2019

Crime News

Ron DeSantis Pardons the Groveland Four

With the support of the entire Executive Clemency Board, DeSantis pardoned Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Walter Irvin and Charles Greenlee.

Florida DailyJanuary 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Francis Rooney Wants Toxic Algae Classified as Major Disaster, Bring FEMA In

Rooney unveiled a proposal to “amend the Stafford Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a ‘major disaster,’” which would bring FEMA...

Florida DailyJanuary 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Calls on South Florida Water Management District Board Members to Resign

Speaking in Stuart on Thursday, DeSantis “called for the immediate resignations of all governing board members of the South Florida Water Management District.” DeSantis...

Florida DailyJanuary 10, 2019

Education News

JMI Releases its 2019 Legislative Priorities

With the Legislature ready to kickoff its regular session in March, the James Madison Institute (JMI), a public policy group based in Tallahassee advocating...

Florida DailyJanuary 10, 2019

Environment

Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order Reforming Environmental, Water Quality Protection

"The protection of water resources is one of the most pressing issues facing our state. That’s why today I'm taking immediate action to combat...

Florida DailyJanuary 10, 2019

Crime News

Office of Financial Regulation Makes Arrests in $7 Million Fraud Case

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announced on Wednesday that Jose Luis Leon, Richard Renner and Natalie Rogers were arrested and are accused of...

Florida DailyJanuary 10, 2019