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Marco Rubio Takes Aim at China During Fox News Interview

Appearing with Shannon Bream on Fox News, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who sits on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, came out swinging...

Florida DailyJuly 30, 2020

Crime News

Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Team Up on Protecting America From Spies Act

Rubio, currently serving as the acting chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has thrown his support behind a proposal denying visas...

Kevin DerbyJuly 29, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody Champions Rick Scott’s, Marco Rubio’s Cut Profits to the Cuban Regime Act

Last month, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the “Cut Profits to the Cuban Regime Act” with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S....

Kevin DerbyJuly 29, 2020

Crime News

Marco Rubio: Details of the Suspected COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Recently Uncovered by the SBA OIG Are Alarming

Rubio, who chairs the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, weighed in after the SBA Inspector General (IG) released “Management Alert: Report 20-16, Serious Concerns...

Florida DailyJuly 29, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Join Tom Cotton’s Push for Answers About TikTok’s Ties to Chinese Regime

The senators wrote that TikTok could enable the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to engage in influence operations against the United States, including operations designed...

Florida DailyJuly 29, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Brian Mast Backs Proposal to Improve VA’s Efforts to Help Veterans During First Year in Civilian Life

Last week, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., brought out the “Solid Start Reporting Act” which will create “ oversight baselines for a newly created...

Kevin DerbyJuly 28, 2020

Education News

Could Jacksonville Raise Property Taxes to Increase Revenue for Schools?

Duval County residents will be voting on a half-cent sales tax increase in November as the school district insists it will need $2 billion...

Ed DeanJuly 27, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Splits on Party Lines as House Passes First Minibus

The bill passed as 224 Democrats voted for it while 189 votes were cast against it as 7 Democrats joined 182 Republicans in opposing...

Kevin DerbyJuly 27, 2020

Education News

New Supporters Back Congressional Proposal to Bring Chambers of Commerce Under PPP

Last month, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, brought out the legislation with the support of U.S. Sen, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the chairman of the...

Kevin DerbyJuly 24, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Vote to Approve the NDAA

On Thursday, the NDAA, which tops $740.5 million, cleared the Senate on a 86-14 vote. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., backed the NDAA which...

Kevin DerbyJuly 24, 2020

Crime News

Ted Deutch Gets Countering Global White Supremacist Terrorism Act Through the House

Last month, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., who leads the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, and U.S. Rep. Bob Menendez, D-NJ,...

Kevin DerbyJuly 23, 2020

Education News

Ron DeSantis Weighs in on Upcoming School Year and COVID-19

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered an address regarding the upcoming school year and COVID-19.

Florida DailyJuly 23, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Urges Pentagon to Hold China Accountable on Human Rights, Coronavirus

On Wednesday, U.S. Sec. Rick Scott, R-Fla., wrote a letter to U.S. Defense Sec. Mark Esper following reports that the secretary is considering visiting...

Florida DailyJuly 23, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

House Passes Charlie Crist’s Coast Guard Retirement Parity Act as Part of NDAA

Back in March, Crist introduced the “Coast Guard Retirement Parity Act” with U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., and the Tampa Bay congressman’s office offered...

Kevin DerbyJuly 23, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Josh Hawley’s, Rick Scott’s Bill Banning TikTok on Government Devices Gains Traction in Senate

Back in March, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley’s, R-Mo., proposal making sure federal employees do not...

Kevin DerbyJuly 22, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Vern Buchanan Amends NDAA to Have Defense Department Review Emergency Medical Services on Bases

The NDAA cleared the House on Tuesday on a 295-125 vote.

Florida DailyJuly 22, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Marathon, Miami Dade Getting $10.7 Million From FEMA for Hurricane Irma Repairs

Mucarsel-Powell said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending $10,664,360 in grants to repair infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants and parks damaged by Hurricane...

Kevin DerbyJuly 22, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

NDAA Clears the House With Strong Support From the Florida Delegation

The NDAA contains a 3 percent pay raise for the troops and changes the names of military bases honoring Confederate leaders, a point which...

Kevin DerbyJuly 22, 2020

Crime News

Osceola Commissioner Arrested for Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer

The arrest comes after a long-running feud between homeowners and the association management at Turnberry Reserve, a homeowner’s association in complete turmoil.

MIKE SYNANJuly 21, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Accuses China of Genocide, Continues Effort to Move 2022 Olympics

IOC President Thomas Bach said “boycotts and discrimination because of political background or nationality are once again a real danger” and bemoaned “the growing...

Kevin DerbyJuly 21, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Gus Bilirakis Gets Proposal Expanding Housing Grants to Severely Wounded Veterans Through Congress

n June 2019, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the “Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act” which he showcased on Tuesday.

Kevin DerbyJuly 21, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida TaxWatch Issues Report on Suncoast Connector

FTW unveiled “Suncoast Connector: What We Still Need to Know” which looks at the road which will be “one of three toll roads commissioned...

Florida DailyJuly 21, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act, Backed by Charlie Crist, Marco Rubio, Headed to President’s Desk

At the start of last year, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY, brought out the bill which “would enhance...

Kevin DerbyJuly 20, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis: $75 Million Available for Floridians Needing Help With Rent, Mortgages During COVID-19 Pandemic

DeSantis announced that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) Board of Directors voted without opposition to send $75 million to local governments. The...

Kevin DerbyJuly 20, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congressmen Call on Trump Administration to Crack Down on TikTok

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Col., led the letter which included Yoho who leads Republicans on the U.S. House Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee.

Kevin DerbyJuly 19, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody and FTC Obtain Temporary Ban of Accused Scam Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Operation

The court’s order temporarily halts the operation, freezes its assets and appoints a temporary receiver over the business.

Florida DailyJuly 17, 2020

Education News

Linda Stewart Urges Ron DeSantis: ‘Roll Back the Rushed Reopening, Adopt a Statewide Mask Order

On Thursday, state Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, wrote Gov. Ron DeSantis as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Florida DailyJuly 17, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Gus Bilirakis Wants Veterans to Get Better Mental Health Treatment From Private Providers

On Monday, Bilirakis showcased his support for the “ VA Clinical Training in Evidence-based treatments And Military (TEAM) Culture Act” which U.S. Rep. Lisa...

Kevin DerbyJuly 15, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Bill Posey Offers Proposal to Get American Manufacturing Equipment Out of China

Posey introduced the “Reshoring American Manufacturing Act” (RAM ACT) on Monday, insisting the “COVID-19 crisis has shown how overly dependent we have become on...

Kevin DerbyJuly 14, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Gus Bilirakis Looks to Amend the NDAA to Help Veterans

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., is looking to add eight amendments, most of which are focused on veterans affairs, to the National Defense Authorization...

Kevin DerbyJuly 14, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Lauren Book Warns that TikTok Poses Dangers for Children

While TikTok has drawn fire for its ties to the Chinese government and over personal data security, Book and her Lauren’s Kids nonprofit pointed...

Kevin DerbyJuly 14, 2020

Florida Government & Politics

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Writes DeSantis: Contact Tracing Program Only 4 Percent of What Miami-Dade Needs

This letter follows reports that after some stalls and delays, the state and county have come to an agreement that will begin the process...

Florida DailyJuly 14, 2020