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Election News

Vote Mama Foundation Endorses Florida Bill Make It Easier for Parents to Run for Office

Below is a press release from Florida State Senator Lori Berman and State Rep. Kelly Skidmore regarding two proposed bills for the 2024 Florida...

Florida DailyJanuary 9, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Becomes First in the Nation to Have Canadian Drug Importation Program Approved by FDA

Below is a press release from the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding Florida becoming the first state to approve a Canadian Prescription Drug...

Florida DailyJanuary 8, 2024

Business / Economy News

News Around The State

Florida Sales Tax Holiday Continues Through January 14th Over the last couple of years, Florida lawmakers have expanded the dates of the Florida’s sales...

Florida DailyJanuary 8, 2024

Education News

Federal Judge Slams Florida Virtual School In Newly Released Ruling

In a harshly-worded ruling last week, a Florida federal judge slammed the government-run Florida Virtual School (FLVS), calling it a “trademark bully,” rejecting a...

Ed DeanJanuary 8, 2024

Education News

A New Florida Bill Proposal Entitled ‘The Kamala Harris Truth In Slavery Teaching Act’

When Vice President Kamala Harris was in Florida last July, she accused Governor DeSantis of wanting to whitewash Black history over new curriculums that...

Ed DeanJanuary 8, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Some Bills Florida Lawmakers See As A Top Priority in The 2024 Legislative Session

Over 1,000 bills have been filed for the 2024 Florida legislative session. Here’s a list of bill proposals. Term Limits for Congress. This would...

Florida DailyJanuary 8, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $30 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $30 million in state funding to support six water quality projects in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. These projects will...

Florida DailyJanuary 5, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $13 Million Available in Broadband Grant Funding to Equip Communities with Digital Devices

FloridaCommerce announced that more than $13 million in broadband grant funding is available through the Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program to connect communities...

Florida DailyJanuary 5, 2024

Florida Legal News

Florida Man Sues Dunkin Donuts After Injuries from Toilet Explosion

A man from Flagler County has filed a negligence lawsuit against the donut and coffee company Dunkin’, claiming he was injured and covered in...

Florida DailyJanuary 5, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Surgeon General Calls for Halt of mRNA COVID Vaccines

Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo called for a halt to using mRNA coronavirus vaccines. An excerpt from the official statement released by his Ladapo’s office reads:...

Florida DailyJanuary 4, 2024

Immigration

Southern Border Apprehensions Shatter Records For 2023

Normally in the month of December, border crossing by illegals tends to be slower, but not this past December. According to Customs and Border...

Ed DeanJanuary 3, 2024

Immigration

Illegal Immigration And Welfare Numbers

By Jamie Miller Nearly 300,000 “encounters” at the U.S. Southern Border with illegal immigrants…in December alone. This final number may end up north of...

Jamie MillerJanuary 3, 2024

Business / Economy News

Jimmy Patronis Review DFS Accomplishments in 2023

Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted the 2023 accomplishments of the Florida Department of Financial Services...

Florida DailyJanuary 2, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the reappointment of Daniel Cage, Eli Dominitz, Jason Raymond and Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council. Daniel...

Florida DailyDecember 29, 2023

Immigration

James Varney Opinion: Leprosy, Polio, Malaria, TB, Measles…and Massive Unscreened Illegal Immigration

Successful public health campaigns and medical advances have enabled the United States to conquer a range of disfiguring and damaging diseases. Polio, which paralyzed...

Guest ColumnistDecember 29, 2023

Election News

Philip Wegmann Opinion: Two Minute Warning! On the Road in Iowa With Ron DeSantis

CORALVILLE, Iowa—Ron DeSantis struggles with unrewarded excellence. A perfect record, the governor predicted, would guarantee a chance to compete for greatness, inspiring his 5-year-old...

Guest ColumnistDecember 28, 2023

Business / Economy News

Florida’s Unemployment Rate Ticked Slightly Up in November

The Florida Department of Commerce announced that the unemployment rate in Florida stood at 2.9 percent in November, up slightly from 2.8 percent in...

Kevin DerbyDecember 27, 2023

Education News

Ron DeSantis Appoints 16 Members to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the appointment of Representative Adam Anderson, Ann Dalton, Annette Eberhart, Andrea Gary, Jordan Gibson, Katrina Michel, Lindsey Prato, Ashley...

Florida DailyDecember 27, 2023

Political News

Jimmy Patronis Backs Bill Making Cryptocurrency Unclaimed Property After Five Years”

Last week, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced his support for the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Agency Bill that was filed this...

Florida DailyDecember 26, 2023

Business / Economy News

Florida Commerce Appoints Seven to the SelectFlorida Board of Directors

Last week, Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly announced the first SelectFlorida Board of Directors, appointing Greg Britton as chair and Jennifer Conoley,...

Florida DailyDecember 26, 2023

Election News

Tim Donner Opinion: Rocky Mountain High! Why Trump Should Love the Colorado Ruling

The Colorado Supreme Court, acting as supplicants for the enemies of Donald Trump seeking the most extreme remedy for driving the former president into...

Guest ColumnistDecember 26, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Names Two New Judges

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court....

Florida DailyDecember 26, 2023

Business / Economy News

Jimmy Patronis: 2023 State Debt Report Shows Florida’s Economy is Leading the Way

Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted the 2023 State Debt Report. He insisted the “key economic data…shows Florida’s prudent debt...

Florida DailyDecember 25, 2023

Crime News

Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Holiday Packages Being Stolen Off Porches, Doorsteps

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert urging Floridians to stay vigilant and take precautions against the rising threat of...

Florida DailyDecember 22, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody Part of National Coalition That Secures $700 Million From Google Over Play Store Misconduct

This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a coalition of 52 other attorneys general, secured $700 million from Google over the company’s...

Florida DailyDecember 22, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis: SBA Purchases $25 Million in Israeli Bonds

This week, during the Israel Bonds Prime Minister’s Circle Gala in Boca Raton, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the State Board...

Florida DailyDecember 21, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces $210 Million for 27 Water Quality Projects

This week. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the award of $210 million through the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program for 27 statewide projects that will...

Florida DailyDecember 21, 2023

Crime News

Ashley Moody Offers Tips to Safeguard Information During ID Theft Prevention and Awareness Month

This Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert to help Floridians protect personal information. The Federal...

Florida DailyDecember 20, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Awards $100 Million for Projects to Restore the Indian River Lagoon

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first awards through the newly established Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Protection Program, which was proposed by DeSantis...

Florida DailyDecember 20, 2023

Florida Hurricanes

Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $24 Million to 16 Rural Communities Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $24 million in awards to sixteen rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. The...

Florida DailyDecember 19, 2023

Education News

Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Board of Governors of the State University System

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed two members of the Board of Governors of the State University System. Tim Cerio Cerio is the President,...

Florida DailyDecember 18, 2023

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis Backs Effort to Expand Florida Home Hardening Initiative

At the end of last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis threw his support behind a proposal that expands the Florida Home...

Florida DailyDecember 18, 2023