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New Studies Show Why Younger Floridians Are Backing Bernie Sanders

According to a new report by the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America's (TIAA) College Retirement Equities Fund Institute reveals that only 16...

Ed DeanMarch 2, 2020

Crime News

Nikki Fried, FDACS Mark National Consumer Protection Week

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nikki Fried are raising awareness of consumer fraud, scams, and abuse during National...

Florida DailyMarch 2, 2020

Crime News

Ashley Moody Marks Consumer Protection Week, Showcases $153 Million Recovered for Floridians

Moody’s office also highlighted “several major initiatives to increase fraud reporting, enhance enforcement actions and prevent scams" under her watch.

Florida DailyMarch 2, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis Meets With Pensacola Firefighters to Prepare for Coronavirus

Patronis said the Panhandle could be vulnerable to coronavirus.

Kevin DerbyFebruary 26, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: HUD Sending Almost $1.4 Million for Housing in the Florida Keys

The City of Key West Housing Authority is getting the bulk of the funds with $1,278,033 penciled in for that organization. The Monroe County...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 26, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Chamber Foundation: Coronavirus is ‘Concern’ But ‘Not Anything to Panic About’ for Sunshine State

Dr. Jerry Parrish, the chief economist of the Florida Chamber Foundation, weighed in on Tuesday on how the coronavirus outbreak could impact the Sunshine...

Florida DailyFebruary 25, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

DMS Launches Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Station at the Florida Capitol

Last week, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) activated the first publicly-available electric vehicle (EV) charging station pilot at the Florida Capitol, providing...

Florida DailyFebruary 24, 2020

Education News

Florida House Passes Bill Increasing Penalties for Passing Stopped School Bus Without Opposition

The proposal “doubles the fines for illegally passing a stopped school bus while students are getting on or off the bus and increases driver’s...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 21, 2020

Education News

Florida College Presidents Showcase ‘Patriot’s Path’ to Help Veterans Pursue Higher Education

With more than 1.5 million veterans in the Sunshine State, Florida is looking to ease their entrance into higher education.

Kevin DerbyFebruary 20, 2020

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Education News

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: HHS Sending $2.8 Million in Head Start Funds to Homestead Community Center

“Le Jardin Community Center provides low-income children and families of diverse backgrounds opportunities to learn, develop, and increase their likelihood of success in the...

Florida DailyFebruary 20, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Launches Program to Help Veterans, Active Duty Military Buy Homes in Florida

The governor’s office offered some of the details on the new program which starts on March 2.

Kevin DerbyFebruary 20, 2020

Crime News

Linda Stewart’s Bills Taking Aim at Indecent Exposure, Rapists of Underage Victims Gain Momentum

“We know that when violators get away with this type of act, they often feel emboldened to continue,” said Stewart. “We want to give...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 20, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis: Florida’s First Responders Need to be Prepared for Coronavirus

Patronis issued a statement following a call on Tuesday with the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Urban Search and Rescue Teams, and other Florida fire...

Florida DailyFebruary 20, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Matt Gaetz Backs Air Force Growing Mission at Duke and Hurlburt Field

The first basing decision designates Duke Field as the preferred location to grow the 6th Special Operation Squadron (6 SOS) Aviation Foreign Internal Defense...

Florida DailyFebruary 19, 2020

Crime News

Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Census Scams

The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years to count every person living in U.S. states and territories. Participation is required by law. In...

Florida DailyFebruary 19, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott: Time to Stop American Companies that Sell to Huawei

Noting that the federal government “has determined” Huawei “to be a national security threat and continues to be a bad actor across the globe,”...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Central Florida Democrats Announce DHS Funds to Help Defend Orlando From Terrorism

Orlando is getting funds from Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) which will be between $2.8 million through $3.5 million. In 2018, UASI sent $1.5...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott: FDA Should Confirm Pharmaceutical Imports from Communist China are Safe Amid Coronavirus

I want to commend you for protecting FDA employees and pulling them out of harm’s way. Although there are reports the virus has infected...

Florida DailyFebruary 18, 2020

Education News

Marco Rubio Champions the Foreign Influence Transparency Act to Push Back at Chinese-Run Programs

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, brought back a proposal to have some organizations...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 18, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Sees Growing Electric Vehicle Market

Industry analysts say Florida has emerged as the nation’s fourth-largest market for electric vehicle (EV) sales.

Ed DeanFebruary 17, 2020

Crime News

John Rutherford Backs Proposal Helping Law Enforcement Work Closer With Mental Health Providers

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., announced his support for U.S. Rep. David Trone’s, D-Mary., “Crisis Stabilization and Community...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 17, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Has Concerns About Proposed Cuts to Virginia Class Submarine Program

The Navy’s FY 2021 budget request does not include funding for a tenth Block V submarine which “directly contradicts the National Defense Strategy and...

Florida DailyFebruary 17, 2020

Education News

USDA Awards Grant to UF for Food Safety in Shared-Use Kitchens

Last week, the U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 28 grants to address the needs of new...

Florida DailyFebruary 17, 2020

Education News

Ron DeSantis, Richard Corcoran: Florida Leads the Nation in AP Exam Participation

“Once more, Florida’s students have demonstrated their serious commitment to education as they continue to place third in the nation in Advance Placement (AP)...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 14, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Brian Mast Hopes to Cut Down on Veteran Suicide With Two New Proposals

“According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an average of 20 veterans commit suicide every day, and a veteran’s risk of suicide is 21...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 14, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: FEMA Sending Almost $1.6 Million to South Florida for Hurricane Irma Recovery

The FEMA funds are reimbursements for expenses from Hurricane Irma which hit South Florida back in September 2017. From her perch on the subcommittee,...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 14, 2020

Education News

Ron DeSantis Launches Northeast Florida Fintech Initiative

“I’m pleased to launch the Northeast Florida FinTech Initiative in conjunction with Florida State College at Jacksonville and St. John’s River State College,” said...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 13, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Nikki Fried, FTC Warn Floridians About Coronavirus Scams

Tactics used by scammers include misleading emails and posts promoting awareness and prevention tips, and fake information about cases in your neighborhoods. Many are...

Florida DailyFebruary 13, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congressman Backs the Counting All Military Votes Act

This week, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, D-Ill., introduced the “Counting All Military Votes Act" which would ensure all absentee ballots cast by active-duty, overseas...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 13, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Group Helping Veterans Running Ads for Florida Republican Congressman

With Honor Action, which defines itself as a group “supporting military veterans who want to work across the aisle and put principles before politics...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 13, 2020

Education News

Donald Trump Signs Into Law Marco Rubio’s, Neal Dunn’s Proposal to Move Veterans Into STEM Jobs

At the end of December, the U.S. Senate passed Rubio’s version of the bill, which has presidential hopeful U.S Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 12, 2020

Education News

Members of the Florida Delegation Help Launch Online Tool for School Safety

Rubio has paired with Max Schachter, the father of a victim in the Parkland school shooting and the founder and CEO of Safe Schools...

Kevin DerbyFebruary 12, 2020