What to know about new Florida laws that go into effect on January 1st

A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com On January 1, 2025, nine new Florida laws will go into effect, ranging from prohibiting children under the age of 14 from having social media accounts to prohibiting them from pestering first responders. Safeguarding Children Online This law forbids regulated social media companies from

Amid rumors that she would run for the Florida Senate seat, Lara Trump reveals she is leaving her position as co-chair of the RNC

Lara Trump waving in front of American flag – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jonah Elkowitz Lara Trump declared on X that she would be leaving her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), stating that the RNC had three specific objectives during her tenure, all of which had been achieved. She began

DeSantis is being considered by Trump to be the defense secretary. What political ramifications does it have for Florida?

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb The potential departure of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from Tallahassee to lead the Department of Defense is causing political upheaval in the Sunshine State. According to three people familiar with the matter,

In 2024, Florida bids these specialty plates farewell

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr A few additional specialty plates were added to Florida’s repertoire back in October by a new statute. However, certain plates have had to be discontinued even as so many new ones are being made accessible to drivers in Florida. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, is Trump’s choice to head the DEA

DEA news (not pictured) Photo Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech As President-elect Trump’s choice to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrawn his candidacy. “To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the

A Florida sheriff is Trump’s choice to head the DEA

Website homepage of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seen on a laptop computer – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, was nominated by President-elect Trump on Saturday to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Trump stated in his announcement just before he nominated Kash Patel to succeed

Matt Gaetz is making insinuations that he intends to run for governor of Florida in lieu of Ron DeSantis

Matt Gaetz – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Phil Mistry Despite his brief run for attorney general, former Representative Matt Gaetz seems to be aiming for another significant professional advancement. Florida State Representative Anthony Sabatini predicted that Gaetz will be the future governor of Florida in a tweet on Saturday, which he shared on X.

Following FDA permission, Florida Gov. DeSantis’ attempt to import drugs from Canada fails

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The initiative has not yet started, almost a year after the Biden administration approved Florida to be the first state to import cheaper prescription medications from Canada, a long-standing objective of lawmakers from all parties, including President-elect Donald Trump. The FDA approved

DeSantis is tasked by Trump with selecting Florida’s next U.S. Senator

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb With the responsibility of selecting Rubio’s Senate successor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again found himself in the national spotlight following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary

Matt Gaetz of Florida resigns from his House position after being appointed attorney general by Trump

Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for