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

Posted on by Chris J. | 3225 Views | 27 min read

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,

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

Posted on by Simcha K | 3284 Views | 5 min read

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Trump’s choice to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrawn his candidacy.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

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

Posted on by Chris J. | 5474 Views | 27 min read

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

Posted on by Melissa P | 6720 Views | 22 min read

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

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

Posted on by Chris J. | 5021 Views | 5 min read

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

Trump may be searching locally for candidates for his next administration

Posted on by Mike D. | 5489 Views | 33 min read

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump Donald Trump, the incoming president, is hiring. Florida appears to be a prime location for hiring for a second Trump administration. Florida has grown in importance in Trump’s political landscape. Trump’s campaign was managed by top Florida operatives, and the state has only grown more red since

Voters in Florida reject Amendment 4, maintaining the state’s ban on abortions beyond six weeks

Posted on by Krystal S | 5844 Views | 29 min read

Amendment 4 News – Abortion Rights Protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bob Korn According to CBS News, Florida voters rejected Amendment 4 in the 2024 election, which means the state’s ban on abortions after six weeks will stay in effect. At least 60 percent of voters did not support the amendment, which aimed to codify

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

Posted on by Chris J. | 5302 Views | 8 min read

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

Florida continues to top the US in book bans

Posted on by Melissa P | 10115 Views | 12 min read

Book stack – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jakkaje879 According to a recent report issued Friday, the Sunshine State had the highest number of school book bans nationwide for the 2023–24 academic year. The free speech organization PEN America reported that 4,561 book bans occurred in Florida public school districts during the previous academic year,

Amendment 3: Will marijuana regulations be similar to those governing alcohol?

Posted on by Mike D. | 3182 Views | 30 min read

Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura On election day, Florida will become the 25th state to legalize adult recreational marijuana use if a sufficient number of Floridians vote “yes” on Amendment 3. For a number of reasons, a long line of lawmakers and detractors, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have