Trump may appoint two congressmen from Florida to his Cabinet

Donald Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore The political climate in Florida may be greatly impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two Florida congressmen for possible Cabinet posts. Rep. Mike Waltz may serve as Trump’s national security adviser, while Sen. Marco Rubio is a candidate for secretary of state. Trump will nominate Rubio for the

Veterans Day events happening in South Florida

U.S. Soldier Salute on Veterans Day – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bumble Dee Veterans Day is observed to commemorate and remember the millions of men and women who have defended our country while serving in the armed forces. Below is a complete schedule of parades and ceremonies taking place throughout South Florida if you

Gov. DeSantis picks Alexis A. Lambert as Department of Environmental Protection Secretary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian The new environmental point person for Governor Ron DeSantis is a Tallahassee native and well-known figure in Florida politics. Alexis Lambert will lead the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, according to a statement released by the governor’s office. Mercer University alumna Lambert will take over

Florida’s Amendment 3 to legalize marijuana for recreational use falls short

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com According to NBC News, a ballot-box attempt to legalize marijuana usage for recreational purposes in Florida has failed. Amendment 3, which would have legalized marijuana manufacturing and recreational use in the state, did not receive the 60 percent of voters required to pass a

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Rick Scott compete in the US Senate race in Florida

Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lev radin To save his seat in the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Rick Scott will face off against former Democratic congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a battle that will be highly followed. Given that Democrats have historically held a narrow majority in the Senate, the outcome of the

The Georgia-Florida game’s officer-fan altercations are being investigated

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed Online footage of police officers hitting spectators during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium is being examined by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, she has discussed the altercations during the rivalry game, which is dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail

According to recent data, Citizens Property Insurance rejected 77 percent of Hurricane Debby homeowners’ claims in Florida

Fountain pen and a property/liability claim form on a clipboard waiting to be completed, filled and signed by a policyholder or insured person. Photo and Caption: William Potter/Shutterstock.com New data from the Allbritton Journalism Institute shows that 77 percent of homeowners’ claims from Hurricane Debby were declined by Citizens Property Insurance. The first of two

Nine ‘Notes To Know’ About Florida State’s Rivalry Matchup With Miami

University of Miami Hurricanes logo – Florida State rivalry game – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by University of College The game notes for the Florida State Seminoles‘ forthcoming matchup versus Miami were made public to start the week. Nine ‘things to know’ for the ACC game in Miami Gardens were included in the announcement. Stories

Ron DeSantis intensifies his efforts to thwart the Florida abortion rights ballot initiative by utilizing the state government’s levers

DeSantis news – Protestors in favor of abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner In order to overturn a landmark piece of legislation that he signed into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration’s allies have made a concerted campaign to increase opposition to an amendment on the November ballot that would

Satellite photos reveal the ways in which Hurricane Milton altered the Florida coastline

Hurricane Milton effects (not pictured) – Florida coastline — Courtesy: Shutterstock — bonandbon Homes and, in some cases, entire neighborhoods were left soaked, muddy, and in disrepair when Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast with pouring rain and winds of 120 miles per hour. Officials told CBS News that the storm was responsible for at