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

Posted on by Chris J. | 1744 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. | 1795 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 | 2196 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. | 2136 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’s Senate race is won by Rick Scott

Posted on by Krystal S | 2125 Views | 17 min read

Senator Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win reelection on Tuesday. As of 8:15 p.m., the Florida Division of Elections’ website showed that Scott had won with 55 percent of the vote, more than the 42 percent

Next May, Super Nintendo World Orlando will open in Florida

Posted on by Krystal S | 2412 Views | 8 min read

Super Nintendo World is a themed area at Universal Studios Japan – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by liu yu shan Orlando’s Super Nintendo World theme park is almost ready for guests. The Mario-friendly attraction will debut on May 22, 2025, according to a recent announcement from Universal Orlando Resort. You have more than half a

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

Posted on by Chris J. | 2268 Views | 9 min read

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

Half of Florida’s registered voters have cast ballots. Check out the party in the lead

Posted on by Krystal S | 2226 Views | 11 min read

Voters – Hand of person casting a vote – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by roibu According to data from the Florida Division of Elections and registered voter data examined by the Miami Herald, about half of Florida’s registered voters have already cast their ballots with Election Day just one day away. Both active and inactive

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

Posted on by Chris J. | 2188 Views | 6 min read

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

Florida continues to top the US in book bans

Posted on by Melissa P | 4172 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,