By Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) As an elected Member of Congress who represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District, I’ve always been a staunch advocate for maximizing the quality of water in Southwest Florida and the Sunshine State. Truth be known, public policy considerations surrounding water quality can be a convoluted and difficult topic to discuss—especially with […]
As a vape store owner and operator, I was glad to see the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary press top officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Justice for answers about the massive increase in illicit, unauthorized vaping sales in the United States. The federal government’s inaction and ineffectiveness has created […]
By Mateo Guillamont Last month, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its annual global youth summit. The highly anticipated summit was simultaneously held in Miami, USA, and Stockholm, Sweden. I eagerly and enthusiastically attended the summit after being extended an invitation to participate in what I expected would be in-depth national security and military strategy […]
I know and have interacted with a lot of small businessmen and women over the years, and it has been a good thing to see that Florida has been removed from the national judicial hellholes list. Florida became a judicial hellhole by having too many legal loopholes with guarantees for legal fees. This created a […]
By Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) As the Member of Congress that represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District, I seek to enable meaningful change by advocating for and advancing the interests of all Floridians and specifically my constituents in SWFL. I’m blessed to say that I’m a proud Floridian, and we as Floridians must be brave and […]
By William Mukaskey, Hunter and Conservationist Florida is no stranger to wildlife. Some of these species are extremely dangerous and have caused safety concerns for families. Despite the Legislature’s reckless bill, HB 87, Florida’s black bears are not in the category of inherently ‘dangerous’ species. While killing a bear in self-defense is already very much […]
By Pam Bondi I had the opportunity to work closely with then-Governor, and current US Senator, Rick Scott when I was Attorney General of Florida. Together, we tackled tough issues facing our state, from combating human trafficking to protecting consumers from fraud and abuse. His leadership was characterized by a relentless focus on delivering results […]
By Saul Anuzis Like Americans across the country, Florida’s senior citizens rely on their smartphones and laptops to access the critical broadband infrastructure our government is building. They can stay connected with loved ones, access critical telemedicine services, and gain all the other benefits the internet has to offer. In fact, mobile devices are integral to daily […]
Florida is swiftly evolving into one of our nation's economic powerhouses, largely due to its booming technology sector. Recognized as one of the top five tech states by net employment, Florida has experienced the second-largest tech job growth in the United States. The state is drawing global talent and investments, fueling economic growth, strengthening infrastructure, and preparing for an […]
By Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Watching President Donald Trump go in and out of a courtroom in New York City this week is making me angry. Our former president is facing ongoing legal challenges from Democrats in New York, Washington D.C., and Atlanta just because he filed to run for President again. Desperate Democrats […]
By Mayor Steve Bovo The Biden administration’s direct-flight parole-and-release program was created to mitigate the challenges of illegal border crossings by facilitating an alternative entry of ineligible individuals directly into the U.S. However, this initiative has effectively led to an open border policy, unleashing numerous challenges and hardships on communities throughout Florida. In effect, the […]
In a recent Instagram post celebrating the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare, former President Barack Obama praised the legislation for "cutting the uninsured rate in half and enshrining healthcare as an essential right, not a privilege.” Yet, beneath this surface-level politically charged rhetoric, the ACA has resulted in complex layers of […]
By Frank De Varona For many years, Florida was one of the world’s worst examples of a place where frivolous lawsuits made it difficult to do business. In fact, it landed our great state on a list designated as the “Judicial Hellholes” list that is kept by the American Tort Reform Association. There are many […]
By Sarah Marmion As Florida continues its trajectory to becoming a top 10 global economy, we need to increase the conversation about educational choices that align with the true talent needs of our state’s industries. It’s important to highlight flexible, real-world learning opportunities that prepare our students for the jobs of the future, opportunities like […]
By James Taylor Technology has always advantaged some societies over others. The Manhattan Project is one example that is under popular debate again, following the blockbuster Oppenheimer. Many technological advances are much more subtle than the development of the atomic bomb, but they may turn out to be just as impactful. Florida policymakers understand this challenge […]
By Deedee Bitran, Shutts and Bowen LLP Since the Israel-Hamas war, the slogan “Me Too Unless You’re a Jew”[1] has circulated to highlight the blatant hypocrisy of the feminist movement and feminist organizations when it comes to acknowledging Hamas’ brutality and mass rape of Israeli women on October 7th. Florida leads the way in the […]
By Maurice Langston I see many alerts about financial crimes against seniors, and I know some of my friends who have been scammed in various ways. Luckily, that has never happened to me. But there is a scam that we all have to pay a price for, and it needs to stop. The scam is […]
By Randy Ray, Chairman of Senior Consumers of Florida This legislative session, Florida’s elected leaders took a few more steps to consider some other reforms that would eliminate our status as a state of concern in the annual “Judicial Hellholes” report published by the American Tort Reform Association. In 2023, Gov. DeSantis and the legislature […]