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.
Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a rally Florida is on the verge of becoming the first state to enact legislation that would follow the Trump administration’s plan to rename the Gulf of America. Republicans want to take the lead in complying with
Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida may mandate that cars in the state carry two license plates as part of a plan intended to assist authorities in apprehending hit-and-run drivers. The “Lilly Glaubach Act,” named for a 13-year-old Tampa girl who was hit by a car while
Water testing – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Irina Kozorog Two comprehensive measures that would forbid local governments from fluoridating drinking water are now making their way through Florida’s legislature. Both HB 651 and SB 700 are comprehensive legislation that address a wide range of issues, from funding for mosquito control to regulations governing the
Courtesy: Joe Raedle/Getty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis As his second term draws to a close, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a possible successor in 2026. Additionally, he is challenging President Donald Trump’s choice for the next governor. In response to questions from reporters in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis contended
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
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
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.
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 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