After an altercation with Florida Republicans, DeSantis signs comprehensive immigration laws

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Immigration laws – Governor Ron DeSantis signing documentation – Photo: Yes Market Media/Shutterstock.com On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a comprehensive set of immigration laws that will implement President Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. Republicans claim that the legislation places Florida, a state that has historically been a sanctuary for immigrants, at the

Due to pressure from influential donors, Casey DeSantis is thinking about running for governor of Florida

Posted on by Mike D. | 2811 Views | 24 min read

Casey DeSantis – (Credit: Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis) The possibility of Casey DeSantis running for governor in 2026 was openly discussed by Republican fundraisers at a Palm Beach County event last week, and for the first time, Florida’s first lady is giving the idea real thought. Her husband, Governor Ron DeSantis, is not eligible

During the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ visit, Trump stays focused on hockey and steers clear of tariff discussions

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Trump meets with Stanley Cup Champions – Aerial View on FLA Live Arena, formerly known as BB&T Center – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media President Donald Trump toasted the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday, largely focusing on sports and avoiding any discussion of tariffs.

Information regarding Tuesday’s special primary elections in Florida

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Florida primary elections – Matt Gaetz – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Phil Mistry In order to replace former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the first congressional district and President Trump’s national security advisor Mike Waltz in the sixth congressional district, Florida will host two special election primaries on Tuesday. The emergency general elections, scheduled

Florida lawmakers present a new immigration plan and chastise Governor DeSantis

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chastised over immigration plan – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature, which will revise immigration rules this week, chastised Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday for overriding a veto of last year’s budget. DeSantis called for a special legislative session, which the House and Senate swiftly concluded

Leaders from South Florida, including the mayor of Miami, will attend Trump’s inauguration

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President Donald J. Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore Many people traveled from South Florida to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday, making the Sunshine State well-represented. Other South Floridians were also in attendance, but Miami U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, took center stage at Monday’s ceremony. While

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

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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

Trump may appoint two congressmen from Florida to his Cabinet

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Donald Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore The political climate in Florida may be greatly impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two Florida congressmen for possible Cabinet posts. Rep. Mike Waltz may serve as Trump’s national security adviser, while Sen. Marco Rubio is a candidate for secretary of state. Trump will nominate Rubio for the

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

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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

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

Posted on by Mike D. | 4569 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