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Crime News

Ashley Moody Recovers More Than $11 Million From COVID Scams

This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced more than $11 million in recoveries for consumers regarding cancellations, purchases and scams related to the...

Florida DailyDecember 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congressman: ‘We Must Entirely Boycott the 2022 Winter Games’

Elected officials from the Sunshine State reacted this week after the Biden administration announced it will not send official representatives to the 2022 Winter...

Kevin DerbyDecember 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Legal Reformers Praise Ron DeSantis, Florida Supreme Court

On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report and for the third year in a row Florida made...

Florida DailyDecember 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Backs Resolution Honoring the Arecibo Observatory Telescope

Last week, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution “to recognize the significant scientific, educational and economic contributions made by the Arecibo Observatory...

Kevin DerbyDecember 8, 2021

Crime News

FDLE Begins to Construct New Pensacola Regional Operations Center

This week, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction on the new Pensacola Regional Operations Center (PROC)...

Florida DailyDecember 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Will Donate Senate Salary to Navy SEAL Foundation

This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., announced he will donate his fourth quarter Senate salary to the Navy SEAL Foundation, an organization dedicated...

Florida DailyDecember 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Wants to Protect U.S. Space Industry Against Chinese Espionage

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.. introduced the “Space Protection of American Command and Enterprise (SPACE) Act,” insisting it will help “address the...

Kevin DerbyDecember 7, 2021

Crime News

Ashley Moody Sues Biden Administration Over Info on Illegals Being Flown into Florida

State Attorney General Ashley Moody announced last week that she is suing President Joe Biden’s administration for answers about the handling of the crisis...

Florida DailyDecember 7, 2021

Education News

House Passes REMOTE Act to Help Student Veterans

Last week, the U.S. House passed U.S. Rep. David Trone’s, D-Mary., “Responsible Education Mitigating Options And Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act.” The bill will help...

Kevin DerbyDecember 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott to IOC: China’s Treatment of Peng Shuai Shows Why 2022 Games Cannot be Held in Beijing

At the end of last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach regarding the...

Florida DailyDecember 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Mario Diaz-Balart Brings Out ‘13 Folds of Honor Act’ for Flag-Folding Ceremonies

Last week, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced the “13 Folds of Honor Act” which would have a script for flag-folding ceremonies. Supporters of...

Kevin DerbyDecember 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Leaders Honor Bob Dole

News broke over the weekend that former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas, passed away at the age of 98. Dole, who was wounded in...

Kevin DerbyDecember 6, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

New Pedestrian Tunnel at Hard Rock Stadium Named After Ron Book

Leaders from across South Florida gathered at the Hard Rock Stadium at the end of last week to celebrate the naming of the Ronald...

Florida DailyDecember 6, 2021

Political News

Charlie Crist Announces Federal Funds for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., announced more than $10 million in federal funds headed to the St. Pete-Clearwater...

Kevin DerbyDecember 6, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Miami Democrats Want State Legislature to Mandate Florida Landlords Provide Air Conditioning

Last week, state Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Miami, and state Rep. Michael Grieco, D- Miami, filed a proposal that would require Florida landlords to include...

Florida DailyDecember 6, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Names Five New Judges

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced five judicial appointments, one to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, and...

Florida DailyDecember 6, 2021

Crime News

Jimmy Patronis Announces New Property Insurance Fraud-Fighting Squads

During the Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the formation and deployment of two new...

Florida DailyDecember 5, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Wants More Than $100 Million for National Guard, Wants Civilian Volunteers to Help in Emergencies

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard,...

Florida DailyDecember 5, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Weighs in on Mississippi Abortion Case

With the U.S. Supreme Court hearing the first arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization this week, members of the Florida congressional delegation...

Kevin DerbyDecember 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Brian Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Employers From Asking About Employee’s Vaccination Status

This week, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., brought out a proposal to “prohibit employers from inquiring about an employee’s vaccination status.” Mast introduced the...

Kevin DerbyDecember 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Warn Lloyd Austin Not to Have DOD Harass Service Members That Oppose Leftist Ideology

Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–joined 10 other Republicans in the U.S. Senate this week in sending a letter to U.S....

Florida DailyDecember 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Fails to Get Quick Passage of Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., tried to get his proposal to “require the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to...

Kevin DerbyDecember 3, 2021

Crime News

Drug-Related Deaths in Florida on the Rise

Data recently released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) this week offered a troubling picture about drug-related deaths in Florida. FDLE’s Medical...

Florida DailyDecember 3, 2021

Crime News

Lauren Book Working With Law Enforcement After Cyber Threats, Sexual Harassment and Extortion Attempt

State Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, announced on Thursday that she was working with law enforcement after being sexually harassed and extorted. Florida...

Florida DailyDecember 3, 2021

Education News

Bill Helping Disabled Vets With Higher Ed Costs Gaining Traction in Tallahassee

This week, state Reps. Daisy Morales, D-Orlando, and Christopher Benjamin, D-Miami Gardens, were able to get their bill helping disabled veterans with education benefits...

Kevin DerbyDecember 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ken Welch Names Transition Team in St. Petersburg

On Wednesday, incoming St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced his transition director and key leaders of his transition team who will closely advise on...

Florida DailyDecember 2, 2021

Crime News

Lori Berman, Michael Greico File ‘Greyson’s Law’

This week, state Sen. Lori Berman, D- Palm Beach, and state Rep. Michael Grieco, D- Miami, filed “Greyson’s Law.” This bill is the unfortunate...

Florida DailyDecember 2, 2021

Crime News

Florida Legislators Work on Bill Offering Public Records Exemption for Law Enforcement Officers, Vehicles

This week, state Sen. Ed Hooper, R-Palm Harbor, and state Rep. Matt Willhite, D-Wellington, showcased their proposal “which will exempt public records requirements for...

Kevin DerbyDecember 2, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Democrats Back Fines on Business Not Complying With Vaccine Mandates

Every Democrat in the Florida congressional delegation, including those like U.S. Reps. Charlies Crist and Stephanie Murphy at the more moderate end of the...

Ed DeanDecember 2, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Joe Harding Files Bill to Stimulate the Creation of a Capital Market Ecosystem in Florida

On Tuesday, the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) announced that legislation to stimulate the creation of Florida’s capital market ecosystem has been filed by...

Florida DailyDecember 1, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

FHCA Warns Legislators About Long-Term Care Facilities’ Worsening Workforce and Economic Crisis

This week, Emmett Reed, the CEO of the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), told the Florida House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee that, almost two...

Florida DailyDecember 1, 2021

Crime News

Ileana Garcia Wants to Offer More Protection for Individuals Reporting Human Trafficking

This week, state Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, showcased a bill to increase the effectiveness of the work performed by the Florida Alliance to End...

Florida DailyDecember 1, 2021