Smallest citrus crop in a century in Florida will put major pressure on consumers

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Over the next months, orange juice might become more expensive and less sweet as Florida’s renowned groves produce the weakest citrus crop in nearly a century. This year, the state’s orange trees have been harmed by hurricane

Trump arrives in the Sunshine State ahead of his court appearance

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – AUGUST 2, 2018: President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena Prior to his Tuesday court appearance in Miami, Florida, due to being accused of handling national security material improperly, Donald Trump is spending

While California officials consider charges against Florida, migrants in Sacramento receive food and housing

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian On Tuesday, religious organizations labored to feed and shelter migrants from South America who had been flown to Sacramento under supposedly fictitious pretenses. California authorities were considering whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his team might be charged with kidnapping or other offenses

Casey DeSantis becomes a crucial player in the 2024 U.S. campaign trail

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking (Casey DeSantis not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian Some Republican voters saw Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ wife’s presence and message during this week’s presidential campaign swing in Iowa and New Hampshire as a possible positive for his 2024 campaign. DeSantis and many around him credit Casey DeSantis, a

DeSantis under pressure after campaign launch goes wrong

Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian The start of Ron DeSantis’ campaign has flopped just like one of Elon Musk’s earlier rocket designs. The governor of Florida has been planning to run for president for months, but his official campaign launch committed a grave political error by giving his rivals, particularly

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he is entering the 2024 U.S. presidential race 

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 On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally entered the 2024 presidential race through a Twitter event with tech billionaire Elon Musk where he anticipated making his candidacy known

After Disney amended their lawsuit to chastise Governor DeSantis, he signed legislation aimed at the Monorail

A family heads to the entrance of the Disney Monorail — Courtesy: Shutterstock — James Kirkikis The conflict between Walt Disney World and the state of Florida is far from over, and it shows no signs of abating. This week, Walt Disney World changed its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other major political

Here’s how expanded abortion access may end up on Florida’s ballot in 2024

Abortion Protest at Supreme Court – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Wild 2 Free Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of legislation prohibiting most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a coalition is organizing a push to get the issue of abortion on Florida’s 2024 ballot. Floridians Protecting Freedom is a group that is proposing a

Florida roads will be built with radioactive material after bill passes

Radioactive material to be used in road building in Florida – Machinery for road construction in use on freeways – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Timothy OLeary Orlando, FL. – Governor DeSantis is being urged by environmental organizations all across the Southeast of the United States to veto a law that would permit the use

Why are flags at half-staff this Sunday in Florida?

American flags lowered to half mast in bright blue sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lazyllama On Sunday in Florida, flags will be flown at half-staff in remembrance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Flags were ordered to be lowered for the 42nd commemoration of the yearly day of memorial by Florida Governor Ron