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Crime News

Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About QR CodeScam

Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about QR code scams. QR, or Quick Response, codes are codes...

Florida DailySeptember 21, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Honors Felix Rodríguez-Mendigutía With the Governor’s Medal of Freedom

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Felix I. Rodríguez-Mendigutía with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, the highest honor in the state of Florida, to...

Florida DailySeptember 20, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Jacksonville Congressmen Bring Back Bill to Have National POW/MIA Memorial, Museum at Cecil Field

The two congressmen who represent Jacksonville–Democrat U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and Republican U.S. Rep. John Rutherford–are bringing back their proposal make the POW/MIA Memorial...

Kevin DerbySeptember 20, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Kevin Cramer are Concerned About Banks Discriminating Based on Political Views

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., teamed up with U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, in sending a letter to Acting Comptroller of the...

Florida DailySeptember 20, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody Prepares to Launch Litigation Against Biden’s Vaccination Mandate

Joining more than 20 other state attorneys general, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody signed a letter to President Joe Biden warning “of potential litigation...

Kevin DerbySeptember 19, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney Teaming Up Again on Parental Leave Proposal

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, announced plans to bring back the “New Parents Act.” According to...

Kevin DerbySeptember 17, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Disaster Contractors Network Highlight Website to Help Floridians With Repairs After Hurricanes

As tropical activity continues brewing in the Atlantic, the Disaster Contractors Network urged Floridians to be prepared in advance of hurricanes and tropical storms...

Florida DailySeptember 17, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces $3.4 Million for Military Community Grant Programs

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Enterprise Florida have awarded $3.4 million to communities throughout Florida...

Florida DailySeptember 17, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Introduces the Keep Children and Families Safe From Lead Hazards Act

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, F-Fla., introduced a proposal “which would direct the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to identify...

Kevin DerbySeptember 17, 2021

Education News

FAMU Using $41.5 Million in Federal Funds to Help Students With Tuition

Florida A&M University (FAMU) students will get $41.5 million in tuition and fee assistance during the 2021-2022 school year. FAMU President Larry Robinson announced...

Florida DailySeptember 17, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Wants the Taliban Designated as a Terrorist Organization

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who sits on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a proposal “which would direct the U.S....

Kevin DerbySeptember 16, 2021

Crime News

Florida Sheriffs Task Force Completes Operation Loose Wire, Targeting Loose Livestock and Illegal Dumping

This week, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Loose Wire, an initiative focused on reducing the number of...

Florida DailySeptember 16, 2021

Crime News

Charlie Crist Announced More Than a Million to Fight Opioids in Pinellas County

From his perch on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, this week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist announced federal funds are headed to the Tampa Bay...

Kevin DerbySeptember 16, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Continues to Push Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., continued to showcase his proposal to “provide presumptive U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to service members...

Kevin DerbySeptember 15, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Names Former State Legislators, Willie Meggs to Florida Ethics Commission

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of former state Reps. Travis Cummings and Jim Waldman, former state Sen. John Grant and former...

Florida DailySeptember 15, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Wants National Navy SEALs Memorial in Fort Pierce

At the end of last month, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., introduced a proposal to “recognize the Memorial, Memorial Garden, and K9 Memorial of...

Kevin DerbySeptember 15, 2021

Environment

Leaders Across the Nation Need to Reject California’s Energy, Water and Environmental Policies

Blackouts, brownouts, water shortages and uncontrollable forest fires sound like problems that impact third world countries–but they’re not. California is facing all of these...

Matt SchellenbergSeptember 15, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Proposes Three Transportation Projects in the Tampa Bay Area

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis was joined by state Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Tribly, state House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, and Florida Department...

Florida DailySeptember 14, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio: CIA Should Not Be Joining TikTok

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the vice-chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Central Intelligence Agency...

Florida DailySeptember 14, 2021

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Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Warn Treasury About Security Threat Posed by a Chinese Company

Last week, Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–teamed up with U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., to send a letter to U.S....

Florida DailySeptember 14, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

With Trump’s Support, Wilton Simpson Bolts Out of the Gate in Florida Agriculture Commissioner Race

Last week, Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Tribly, launched his bid to be the state’s next agriculture commissioner with momentum on his side. Even...

Kevin DerbySeptember 13, 2021

Crime News

Florida Delegation Wants Answers on SolarWinds Hack of U.S. States Attorneys’ Offices

Last week, Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–and U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Mario Diaz-Balart,...

Florida DailySeptember 13, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Keeps Art Graham, Andrew Fay on Public Service Commission

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the re-appointment of Arthur “Art” Graham and Andrew Fay to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) Graham, who...

Florida DailySeptember 13, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces $1.9 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Broadband for Rural Florida Communities

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that almost $1.9 million has been awarded to three communities through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and...

Florida DailySeptember 13, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Represenatives Shape the NDAA on Capitol Hill

Earlier this month, the House Armed Services Committee approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, an annual bill that authorizes...

Florida DailySeptember 12, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

If Republicans Win in 2022, Investigations, Impeachment 25th Amendment Could Be Used Against Biden

With recent declines in President Joe Biden’s polling numbers, Republicans are optimistic about their chances in the 2022 elections Republicans have been feeling so...

Ed DeanSeptember 10, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis Returns $36 Million in Unclaimed Property to Floridians in August

State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced more than $36 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians last month. Since Patronis took...

Florida DailySeptember 10, 2021

Education News

Frederica Wilson Brings Back the Quality Higher Education Act”

At the end of last month, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the U.S. House Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, brought...

Kevin DerbySeptember 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Nikki Fried Calls on the Senate to End the Federal Prohibition on Marijuana

Last week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried urged U.S. Senate leaders to take action on cannabis reform legislation to end the federal prohibition on...

Florida DailySeptember 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Realtors change strategy to get housing assistance to Florida workers more quickly

Over the last decade, Florida lawmakers have diverted $2.6 billion from funds that were set aside for the state’s affordable housing programs to other...

Florida DailySeptember 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Maria Elvira Salazar, Michael Waltz Want to Ensure U.S. Can Offer Internet in Cuba, Iran

At the end of last month, U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a proposal which “implements ‘Operation Starfall’ – a strategic plan to...

Kevin DerbySeptember 7, 2021

Crime News

Tampa Bay Buccaneer Receiver to Keynote Ashley Moody’s Human Trafficking Summit

Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that a Super Bowl champion will offer the keynote speech for next month’s Human Trafficking Summit....

Kevin DerbySeptember 7, 2021