DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'
While lambasting the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments...READ MORE
FL Sen. Ben Albritton:Â "We all want the very best for our seniors. Nursing home safety and quality of care is critical. I appreciate Senator @ColleenLBurton bringing forward SB 170, which will help us understand resident and family member satisfaction with the care provided by nursing homes."
FL First Lady Casey DeSantis:Â "Today, @GovRonDeSantis, @FLSurgeonGen, and I called on the Florida Legislature to make permanent the prohibitions against the COVID mRNA vaccine mandate."
FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "Checking in from Tallahassee on Day 2 of the 2025 Legislative Session! This week, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with organizations and advocates, including HEF, Palm Beach County Business and Non-Profit Leaders, and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents."
Rep. Maxwell Frost: "We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE."
Of Note:Â International risk management firm Forward Global recently held a launch party for its new Miami office at the Mr. C hotel in Coconut Grove.
Head of office Jose Mallea, a former Marco Rubio campaign manager, hosted Miami Mayor Francis Suarez; Christina Crespi, executive director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority; Florida state Rep. David Borrero; County Commission Vice Chair Keone McGhee; former Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez; Alex Rodriguez Roig, CEO of Boys and Girls Club Miami; Adam Mehl; and “Disrupt” podcast host Tony Delgado, among others.
Texas Rep. Green to File Impeachment Articles Against Trump After Outburst During Address—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Al Green spoke to the media following his removal from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump...
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Warns of Further Action—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports while increasing current tariffs on Chinese goods...
Patronis, Pizzo Scathe U.S. House Democrats for Antics During Trump's Address—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Florida Chief Financial Officer and Congressional District 1 Republican congressional nominee Jimmy Patronis spoke to The Floridian regarding...
Suspected Terrorist Who Killed 13 US Troops Extradited to US—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US Department of Justice has announced the charging and extradition of terrorist Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” for helping orchestrate...
Overwhelming Majority of Joint Session Viewers Approve of Trump's Speech—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Polls measuring viewers’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress are signaling overwhelming support for...
Leek, Cassel Push Strengthening Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Sen. Tom Leek and Rep. Hillary Cassel recently filed bills to show Florida's support for the Jewish State by expanding the state's existing anti-Boycott...
Rep. Porras Announces Filing of Bill Strengthening HOA Regulations—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Rep. Juan Carlos Porras announced the filing of HB 983, a legislation designed to reform Florida's Homeowners Association by enhancing enforcement...
BlackRock Reaches Panama Canal Deal—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—A group of U.S. investors led by BlackRock has agreed to acquire majority stakes in two key ports at either end of the Panama Canal, which was previously controlled by Hong Kong...
Buchanan's Chronic Disease Coverage Bill Passes House—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Vern Buchanan's Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act has passed the House of Representatives and will now go to the Senate. The bipartisan bill, which...
Florida Tops U.S. States in Education, Economy: Report—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida was listed as the best state in the country for education and the economy in 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. The report found the Sunshine...
Slot Machines Over Stallions? Florida’s Horse Racing Future Is at Risk—Opinion—Over the past few months, there has been much anxiety in the Thoroughbred racing community about legislation working its way through Tallahassee that would strip Florida...
DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—While lambasting the Covid vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return...
The Last Squeeze is published by  by Javier Manjarres, Liv Caputo, and Daniel Molina
