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

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

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

The implementation of a Florida statute prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor areas

Homeless community in Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock On Tuesday, a new rule in Florida went into effect that forbids homeless individuals from sleeping outside. House Bill 1365 forbids camping in parks, on sidewalks, or on public roads. It is mandatory for local governments to provide transitional housing that forbids drug use.

Amendment 3 will determine Florida’s stance on recreational marijuana use

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.

Florida is vanishing from the political landscape of the country

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb For the time being at least, the biggest swing state in the country is becoming one of the least known. Due to its reputation as a crucial state

A judge in Florida permanently prohibits a portion of the “Stop WOKE Act”

Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen The contentious Individual Freedom Act, often known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” which set limitations on how Republican lawmakers and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis handled racial issues in workplace training, has been permanently halted by a federal judge. The Republican governor signed a number of measures

Florida’s working-class households face difficulties. Are state officials doing enough?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media A recent United Way research reveals that over half of Florida households are working but still find it difficult to make ends meet. The report highlights the mounting financial pressures on Floridians. In 2022, the study’s focus year, 4 million of the

Biden accuses Trump and denounces Florida’s 6-week abortion ban

Abortion Protests – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Rena Schild President Biden denounced the six-week abortion ban in Florida on Tuesday, blaming former President Trump for the law’s impending implementation. During a short campaign stop in Tampa, Biden attacked the presumed Republican nominee for selecting the justices who eventually struck down Roe v. Wade, which

DeSantis changes Florida book challenge law after liberal activist fought for removal of Bible

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian Republicans and Governor Ron DeSantis were forcibly and again warned by Democrats two years ago that a new law that would make it easier to challenge school texts was so broadly written that it would cause chaos throughout the state. They can now claim to

The inflation crisis in Florida is getting out of hand

Man viewing receipts in supermarket and tracking prices during inflation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Denys Kurbatov The consumer price index (CPI) increased unexpectedly by 3.5 percent in March compared to the same month last year, shattering expectations that the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates any time soon. This suggests that inflation may