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Florida News

Florida Retailers Expect Record High Sales This Holiday Season

The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) announced that retailers across the Sunshine State should see record sales this holiday season with growth of between 3.8...

Kevin DerbyNovember 4, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces FIS is Expanding in Jacksonville

At the end of last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that financial services technology company FIS will build a 12-story global headquarters in...

Kevin DerbyNovember 4, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Wants to Sanction Chinese Leaders Cracking Down on Human Rights in Hong Kong

Scott joined U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Tex., on the “Hong Kong Be Water Act." The bill sanctions Hong...

Kevin DerbyNovember 4, 2019

Education News

Marco Rubio, House Reps Want Florida to Get Its Share of Federal Funds to Teach English in K-12

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.. paired...

Kevin DerbyNovember 3, 2019

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Florida History

After 174 Years, a President is Finally Based Out of Florida

Since joining the Union as a state in 1845, no presidents, vice presidents or even candidates on a national ticket have called the Sunshine...

Kevin DerbyNovember 3, 2019

Florida News

Marco Rubio Backs James Lankford’s Proposal to Cut Down on Fines for Small Businesses

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the chairman of the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, has thrown his support behind U.S. Sen. James...

Kevin DerbyNovember 1, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Vern Buchanan Secures Funds to Help Sarasota Group Helping Victims of Human Trafficking

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., announced the U.S. Justice Department is sending more than $750,000 to Selah Freedom, which is based in...

Kevin DerbyNovember 1, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott: Interior Department Made Right Decision to Stop Using Chinese Drones

“Following many conversations between my office and the Interior Department, I’m glad to see the department has seen the light and reversed course. We...

Kevin DerbyNovember 1, 2019

Education News

Syd Kitson Takes Over as Chairman of State University System’s Board of Governors

Syd Kitson, the chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners, a real-estate company that creates master-planned communities and commercial properties, will take over as...

Kevin DerbyOctober 31, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Michael Waltz Wants to Extend Special Immigrant Visas for Kurds Who Helped Against ISIS

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Col., showcased the “Syrian Partner Protection Act” which “would extend the Special...

Kevin DerbyOctober 31, 2019

Florida News

Vern Buchanan Renews Fight to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

With Americans planning to set their clocks back this weekend, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., is doubling down on his call to make Daylight...

Kevin DerbyOctober 30, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ted Deutch Get Bill Helping Jordan Through House Foreign Affairs Committee

On Wednesday, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the “United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act” which has had strong support from members of...

Kevin DerbyOctober 30, 2019

Crime News

Jeanette Nuñez: Florida Ready to Help Domestic Violence Victims

This week, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez hosted a panel focused on domestic violence at Florida International University (FIU).

Kevin DerbyOctober 29, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

House Passes Charlie Crist’s Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act

U.S. Representative Charlie Crist’s, D-Fla.,“Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act” passed the U.S. House this week.

Kevin DerbyOctober 29, 2019

Crime News

Florida Republicans Want to Hold FBI More Accountable When Dealing With Intelligence on Mass Violence

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has reeled in the support of two members of the U.S. Senate to “hold the FBI accountable for its...

Kevin DerbyOctober 29, 2019

Florida News

Gus Bilirakis, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Pair Up on Emergency Alert Reform Bill

Towards the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., introduced the “Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act” which will “ensure that...

Kevin DerbyOctober 28, 2019

Education News

University of Tampa Sets Record-High for Enrollment

The University of Tampa (UT) continues to set enrollment records as it current student body is the largest ever. This marks the 23rd year...

Kevin DerbyOctober 28, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Backs Proposal to Cut Off Selling Crowd Control Equipment to Hong Kong

After visiting Hong Kong earlier in the month, last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., threw his support behind a proposal to ban exporting...

Kevin DerbyOctober 28, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Takes Aim at President Evo Morales of Bolivia

At the end of last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the chairman of the U.S. Senate Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, expressed concerns about recent...

Kevin DerbyOctober 28, 2019

Florida News

Rick Scott Proposes Tax Credit to Help Americans Deal With Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Scott unveiled the “Tariff Tax Credit Act" which “directs any money collected by the United States from tariffs on Chinese goods back to American...

Kevin DerbyOctober 25, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces Funds to Reconstruct Westshore Area Interchange in Tampa

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced $1.4 billion for the transportation project.

Kevin DerbyOctober 25, 2019

Florida News

Florida Housing Market Continued to Remain Strong in September

The Florida Realtors released a report this week noting there were 23,510 single-family homes sold in the state in September 2019 which is 11.5...

Kevin DerbyOctober 25, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Mario Diaz-Balart Honored by Church World Service for International Aid Efforts

Church World Service honored U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., and eight other members of Congress for “their leadership on...

Kevin DerbyOctober 24, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Michael Waltz Calls on House Committee to Expand Benefits for Gold Star Families

Back in March, Waltz, the first Green Beret to serve in Congress and a member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, introduced the...

Kevin DerbyOctober 24, 2019

Crime News

Bill to End Statute of Limitations on Child Molestation Gains Momentum in Tallahassee

The state Senate Criminal Justice Committee advanced Stewart’s bill without opposition this week.

Kevin DerbyOctober 23, 2019

Florida News

Florida Delegation Back Donald Trump Approving Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Dorian

The White House announced on Monday night that it had approved the declaration.

Kevin DerbyOctober 23, 2019

Education News

FEMA Will Help Polk County Schools Recover From Hurricane Irma

Three members of the Florida delegation announced on Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding for almost 120 projects to...

Kevin DerbyOctober 23, 2019

Florida News

Donald Trump-Mike Pence is Not a Kangaroo Ticket When It Comes to Florida

SurveyUSA released a poll showing Vice President Mike Pence doing about as well against the top Democrats as President Donald Trump does. Joe Biden...

Kevin DerbyOctober 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Francis Rooney Looks Back at His Efforts in Congress

After announcing over the weekend that he was leaving Congress, U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla., weighed in this week on his two terms on...

Kevin DerbyOctober 22, 2019

Florida News

Darren Soto’s AI Jobs Act Draws Support on Capitol Hill

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla, has rounded up more support for his proposal to boost artificial intelligence jobs.

Kevin DerbyOctober 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Vern Buchanan Calls on Senate Leaders to Fund NIH Study on How Red Tide Impacts Human Health

After reports last week of red tide returning to Southwest Florida, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called on the U.S. Senate to do more...

Kevin DerbyOctober 22, 2019

Crime News

Rick Scott, Marco Rubio Go to Bat for Victims of Identity Theft

Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the “Identity Theft Victims Protection Act” which will “support victims of identity theft and help them...

Kevin DerbyOctober 21, 2019