ICE detains over 100 in Florida immigration raid (not pictured) – Police Pulls Over Vehicle – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael O’Keene One of Florida’s worst one-day immigration raids resulted in the arrest of over 100 persons at a construction site in Tallahassee on May 29. The setting was characterized as tense, with some
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Fort Myers, Florida – A plan passed by Florida lawmakers that would have removed the age limit for pursuing uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims was vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. With almost 90 percent of the state Senate
Currency law – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen A significant step is being taken by the State of Florida to make precious metals as valuable as money. The backstory A law to begin the process of making gold and silver legal currency in Florida was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act – Boat Show Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Aija Lehtonen Panama City Beach, Fla. – The Boater Freedom Act, also known as Senate Bill 1388, was signed into law today by Governor Ron DeSantis. By prohibiting local bans on gas-powered boats, prohibiting arbitrary vessel safety inspections without a valid reason,
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian TAMPA, FL. – Without the assistance of the federal government, the Florida Highway Patrol can now carry out operations and make arrests of illegal immigrants. That statement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday morning at a press conference in Tampa.
FL license ID – Driving on South Florida Highway – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Julian Prizont-Cado Significant changes to the issue and renewal of Florida driver’s license and identity cards for non-immigrant individuals have been announced by the state of Florida. A media release states that a non-immigrant driver’s license in Florida is one
Rusted lead pipes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by mvdesign Due to the worries of public health advocates and dentists who believe fluoride is a safe and effective approach to prevent cavities in people of all ages, Florida is on the verge of becoming the second state to outlaw the mineral in public drinking water.
IRS extends tax deadline due to Florida hurricanes – Geocolor image in the eye of hurricane (Hurricane Milton not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Trong Nguyen After last year’s disastrous Hurricane Milton, the IRS is offering people and businesses in Florida until May 1 to complete different federal tax forms and make payments.
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura The Hope Florida Foundation reversed course and donated $5 million each to groups that donated millions to a political committee that supported the governor’s anti-marijuana campaign, just weeks after the DeSantis administration diverted $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity
Tariffs – Pictured: Donald J. Trump at rally – Courtesy: Shutterstock by Matt Smith Shoppers and small businesses in Gainesville, Florida, a small city in the state’s north-central region, are preparing for the effects of Trump’s broad tariffs. Last week, the Trump administration imposed a base tax of 10 percent on almost all nations worldwide,