Kevin Derby, Author at Florida Daily

Business / Economy News

Former State Rep. Adam Hatterlsey Running for State CFO

Former state Rep. Adam Hatterlsey announced this week that he will run for the Democratic nomination to challenge state CFO Jimmy Patronis in November....

Kevin DerbyMarch 3, 2022

Crime News

Frederica Wilson: Biden Administration Finally Updated Congress on Threats Against HBCUs

This week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the U.S. Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, announced that the Biden administration has...

Kevin DerbyMarch 3, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott, Florida Congressmen: Time to Remove Russia from the UN Security Council

With Russia continuing its invasion of Ukraine, three Republicans in the Florida delegation are backing a resolution calling on the Biden administration to back...

Kevin DerbyMarch 3, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Florida GOP Congressmen Back Bill to Stop Funding Flights Moving Illegals Across U.S

A congressman from the Sunshine State is showcasing his support of U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s, R-Iowa, proposal to “prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding secret...

Kevin DerbyMarch 2, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Gus Bilirakis, Scott Peters Get School Suicide Prevention Bill Across the Finish Line in Congress

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., were able to get their “Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal...

Kevin DerbyMarch 2, 2022

Florida News

After More than a Decade on Capitol Hill, Ted Deutch Retiring from Congress

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., the chairman of the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and the U.S. House Ethics Committee, stunned...

Kevin DerbyMarch 1, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Gus Bilirakis, Carolyn Maloney Bring Back Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-NY, continue to champion the “Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act” which...

Kevin DerbyMarch 1, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Dan Webster Backs the No Backdoor Gun Control Act

U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., is backing U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s, R-Texas, “No Backdoor Gun Control Act.” While Roy has rounded up more than...

Kevin DerbyMarch 1, 2022

Florida News

Ted Deutch, Darrell Issa Team Up on the Pro Codes Act

Last week, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., teamed up on the “Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 28, 2022

Florida News

Marco Rubio, Val Demings Differ on Biden Nominating Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

At the end of last week, President Joe Biden announced his plans to nominate U.S. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace the retiring U.S....

Kevin DerbyFebruary 28, 2022

Florida News

Rick Scott Introduces the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., brought out the “Broadband Buildout Accountability Act.” The bill will “increase transparency for a $42 billion Bipartisan...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 28, 2022

Election News

Ron DeSantis Edges Out Donald Trump in Early 2024 Poll of Florida GOP Primary

An early 2024 poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows Gov. Ron DeSantis with a...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 28, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Leads Val Demings in New UNF Poll

A poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., ahead of...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 27, 2022

Election News

Ron DeSantis Routing Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried in New UNF Poll

A poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows Gov. Ron DeSantis with a strong lead...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 25, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Members of the Florida delegation on Capitol Hill weighed in after Russia started invading Ukraine after weeks of increased tensions between the two nations....

Kevin DerbyFebruary 25, 2022

Florida News

Rick Scott Draws Fire from the Left and Right Over Plan Having More Americans Paying Incomes Taxes

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has drawn heavy fire over his 11-point “Rescue America” plan with critics insisting it will raise taxes on many...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 25, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Frederica Wilson Doubles Down on Her Support of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., continued her lobbying of the White House to name U.S. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace the retiring U.S....

Kevin DerbyFebruary 24, 2022

Business / Economy News

Val Demings Wants Congress to Do More to Lower Gas Prices

Continuing her campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., U.S. Rep.Val Demings, D-Fla., is calling for a congressional subcommittee to take action on...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 24, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Republicans Push Bill Ending Vaccination Requirement for Canadian, Mexican Truckers

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the “Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping (TRUCKERS)...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 24, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Carlos Gimenez Champion the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., showcased their proposed “South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act.” The bill, which...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 23, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Val Demings Weigh in on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

With the Ukrainian crisis continuing to escalate on Tuesday, the two top candidates in Florida’s U.S. Senate race weighed in on it. U.S. Sen....

Kevin DerbyFebruary 23, 2022

Crime News

Val Demings Champions the First Responder Network Authority

This week, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., showcased her proposal to “prevent the sunset of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), a nationwide broadband...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 23, 2022

Business / Economy News

Rick Scott Unveils 11-Point Rescue America Plan

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., the chairman of the National Republican Senate Committee, introduced his 11-point “Rescue America” plan. Scott offered 128...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 23, 2022

Environment

Kathy Castor Introduces the Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, introduced...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 22, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Republican Congressmen Criticize Anti-Semitism in Sarasota

Two Republicans in the Florida delegation are backing efforts to combat anti-Semitism after Sarasota residents found their mailboxes filled with anti-Semitic messages. U.S. Rep....

Kevin DerbyFebruary 22, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Republican Congressmen Back Alex Mooney’s Readable Legislation Act

Three Republicans from Florida are backing U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney’s, R-WV, “Readable Legislation Act.” Florida Republican U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz, Brian Mast and John...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 22, 2022

Business / Economy News

Gus Bilirakis Accuses Biden Administration of Abandoning Allies, Helping Raise Energy Costs

At the end of last week. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., doubled down on his claim that the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw support...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 21, 2022

Education News

Frederica Wilson Slams DOJ, DHS for Not Informing Congress About Investigation into Threats Against HBCUs

Last week, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the U.S. Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, ripped into the Biden administration for...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 21, 2022

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Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Back GOP’s Effort to Help Ukraine Against Russia

This week, Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–joined more than 30 Republicans led by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, in pushing...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2022

Theme Parks and Resorts

With More Flights in Central Florida, Kevin Thibault Takes Over at Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

With Orlando International Airport (MCO) continuing to see more travelers and flights, Florida Transportation Sec. Kevin Thibault will take over as the Chief Executive...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2022

Florida News

Florida Republicans in Congress Back Yvette Herrell’s Bill to Stop Funding Chinese Regime’s Research

U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-NM, has reeled in three co-sponsors from Florida for her “Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act” which is “designed to push...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2022

Education News

Charlie Crist: EPA Sending $500,000 to Eckerd College

This week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2022