Florida lawmakers filed bills on Wednesday that would add protections for minors on social media platforms against online predators. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia filed SB 866 in the Senate while Rep. Michelle Salzman filed HB 743 in the House. According to a release, both lawmakers seek to "disable end-to-end encryption and other data encryption features on […]
Jeanette Nunez was reappointed as Chair of the Space Board Florida Board of Directors by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a release. Jeanette Nunez officially served as Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor of Florida from 2019 until this past Sunday. Nunez resigned from her position after being named the interim President of Florida International University (FIU) earlier this […]
A recently filed Florida bill would seek to reform Florida's minimum wage system, which includes ways for alternative means of compensation. The bill was originally filed by Ryan Chamberlain (R-Ocala) in the House. An identical bill was filed the next day by Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) in the Senate. “The minimum wage in Florida […]
With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo (D-Sunny Isles) has filed a legislative measure that would require companies to use E-Verify, regardless of their size, to confirm potential hires are eligible to be legally employed. "Florida Republicans have insisted that we are in an immigration crisis. We are. However, […]
A Florida bill filed on Friday would require a warning label to be displayed on the packaging of food and drinks that contain synthetic dyes. The bill was filed by Sen. Tom Wright (R-Port Orange). Under SB 764, food and drink products for human consumption that contain synthetic dyes colors as Blue 1, Blue 2, […]
Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. Sen. Ana Marie Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) filed identical pieces of legislation on Friday. “Florida continues to grow, and our health care […]
A Florida bill would ensure transparency by requiring lobbyists to disclose their funding sources by foreign actors of foreign principals who engage in the state's election process. The two similar bills were filed by Sen. Danny Burgess and Rep. Michael Owen (R-Apollo Beach) in the House on Friday. “This legislation is important to maintaining an […]
The Burmese python is one of the more high-profile invasive species in Florida and it appears to be getting more comfortable in other parts of the state. According to a study by the University of Florida published in Scientific Reports, researchers have found the snake cozying up more in southern Palm Beach County near stormwater […]
Two Florida lawmakers filed bills that would seek the death penalty for crimes committed against the President of the United States and other heads of state. The proposals were filed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) and Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) on Monday. Blaise Ingolia referred to the attempted assignation attempt on then-former President […]
The Republican Party of Miami-Dade is hosting former Republican vice presidential candidate and formerAlaska Governor Sarah Palin at its First Annual Women’s History Month Liberty Breakfast on March 22nd. "Governor Palin’s groundbreaking 2008 candidacy for vice president shattered barriers for women in politics and inspired a new wave of female leadership," Miami-Dade Republican Party Chairman […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting people from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog. Under SB 572, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would be required to create and maintain a statewide Dangerous Dog Registry. The registry would also allow a person to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Sen. Geraldine Thompson died following complications from knee replacement surgery on Thursday, according to her family. Sen. Geraldine Thompson was 76. "Senator Thompson's passing is a profound loss for the Senate. Her watched eye, cheerful smile, and thoughtful, well-researched, and spirited debate will be greatly missed," Senate President Ben Albritton said […]
MIAMI—Executive Director of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (FLCALA) Tom Gaitens on Thursday explained the impact and challenges of Tort reform on the business community, its environment, and governmental relations in the state. "Our civil litigation, our civil justice system is paramount in creating a fair and equitable distribution of resources," Gaitens said. "The way […]
MIAMI - While the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk have been the talk of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, the State of Florida has already been putting ideas in place to reduce wasteful spending. "Florida Laura [Ingraham] we are very lean. We were kinda DOGE before DOGE was cool," […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Former House Speaker Paul Renner was appointed to the state university system's Board of Governors by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Paul Renner, 57, served as House Speaker for the 2022-2024 legislative term. During that time, Renner, a Republican, represented House District 19 which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns County. […]
MIAMI - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record. “The results are clear—Florida is the best place to visit, live, and do business,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press release. “Another record-breaking […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the marine industry's economic impact on the state while announcing other boating initiatives at the Miami International Boat Show opening ceremony on Wednesday. "Recreational boating is over 31 billion dollars annually for this state. That's a 53 percent increase just since 2018 alone," DeSantis said. "We […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - House Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso (R-Delray Beach) applauded state lawmakers this week for working on two illegal immigration bills and a memorial during the special session that likely ends a combative political gridlock with Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Major victory on the illegal immigration bill! This is a huge win for Florida […]