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Editorial: Intimidation won’t make the Sentinel back down on Hope Florida story
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 8, 2025
The Orlando Sentinel received an unsigned letter from the Florida Department of Children and Families on Friday at 12:30 p.m. It was also posted on social media minutes later and reposted by Gov. Ron DeSantis on his X account. It demanded that...
Punishing UWF for following Board of Governor's directive is shamefulDonald H. Partington
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Donald H. Partington Recent criticism of UWF concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs requires comment. Our governor and some of the new UWF Trustees seem to be uninterested in the DEI history and instructions that were...
Bury the hatchet: Can Florida Republicans find common ground and the right path on tax cuts?
Your Sun
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Florida Republicans are hoping to break a budget impasse and an intra-party fight over whether to cut property or sales taxes. The battle has pitted House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and his push for sales tax cuts against Gov. Ron DeSantis and...
Why stop at fluoride in tap water? Make Florida even freer | Letters
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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DeSantis signs fluoride ban | May 16 Why stop at fluoride? Our state Legislature’s ban on fluoride in tap water does not go far enough for me. State Rep. Danny Alvarez said: “This is not about fluoride. This is about your liberty.” Every word...
Florida woman taking case over ‘outrageous’ fines to state Supreme Court after wracking up nearly $200,000 in penalties
AOL
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Sandy Martinez in front of her driveway, then another picture of her with legal papers and a picture of Florida state Supreme CourtA fed-up Florida homeowner battling a whopping $165,000 in fines for nitpicky property violations — including a...
Florida Senator Ashley Moody Introduced Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 7, 2025
Florida Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act. The Republican Senator calls the legislation “vital” because it amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize expedited removal of certain criminal...
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams President Donald Trump’s Travel Ban
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 7, 2025
Florida Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost slammed Republican President Donald Trump’s travel ban. “Trump’s travel ban is cruel, inhumane, and rooted in bigotry,” Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost said. “It does nothing to make our communities...
Florida Meteorologist is Sounding the Alarm and Everyone Should Listen
The Bradenton Times - Florida
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by Mitch Maley John Morales is an Ivy League-educated atmospheric and environmental scientist who specializes in hurricanes. He began his career with the National Weather Service and has spent the past two decades as South Florida's leading...
Elon Musk and Donald Trump publicly cool tensions after dramatic political feud over NASA and federal spending in Washington D.C.
TDPel Media
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June 7, 2025
Sometimes, watching powerful figures clash feels like observing two dominant animals fighting for control of their territory. Elon Musk’s own father compared the recent feud between the Tesla billionaire and former President Donald Trump to just...
Judges reject Uthmeier’s push to enforce new Florida immigration law
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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A federal appeals court upheld a block on a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants. The court questioned whether the state law is superseded by federal immigration authority. The judges also criticized Uthmeier's actions and "seemingly...
Federal appeals court upholds block on Florida immigration law
News4Jax - Florida
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June 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal appeals court Friday kept on hold a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Attorney General James Uthmeier that enforcement should at least temporarily be...
Community rallies for release of 22-year-old Florida woman detained by ICE
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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June 8, 2025
Maria "Lulu" Martinez moved to the U.S. with her family when she was 12 years old. VENICE, Fla. — An honor student brought to the U.S. from Mexico as a child is now at risk of deportation. Her family held a news conference on Saturday pleading for...
Rep. Dean slams FBI Director Patel for ‘politicizing’ the agency under Trump
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE access to Social...
D.C. hosts first WorldPride parade amid political tensions
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE access to Social...
Florida Governor Race: Byron Donalds Blasts Democrat David Jolly as ‘Anti-Trump Radical Leftist’
Breitbart
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June 6, 2025
“David Jolly is an anti-Trump radical leftist,” Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), running in Florida’s gubernatorial race, said in response to Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly announcing his gubernatorial bid in the Sunshine State. The former...
Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 UP NEXT Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE...
Florida sheriff accused of participating in ‘massive’ illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond
WJBD Radio - Illinois
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June 7, 2025
Lake County Sheriff’s Office(TALLAHASSEE, FL) — A now-suspended Florida sheriff accused of helping expand and protect an illegal gambling operation was granted $1 million bond on Friday. Marcos Lopez, 56, was arrested and charged Thursday with...
Jamaican woman arrested in Florida for falsely claiming US citizenship to vote in 2024 election
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 8, 2025
A Jamaican woman has been arrested and charged with unlawfully claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote in the 2024 Florida Presidential Primary Election. Jacqueline Dianne Wallace, 52, was taken into custody following the unsealing of a...
Florida expects feds to reimburse part of $850 million from last hurricane season
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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June 7, 2025
Legislative budget leaders this week freed up $850 million to cover expenses from the 2024 hurricane season that the state hopes will be almost fully reimbursed by the federal government. State Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said...
Farm Share teams up with Global Empowerment Mission to prep Florida for hurricane season
WJAX - Florida
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June 7, 2025
Florida’s largest independent food bank, Farm Share, partners with Disaster Relief Nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane preparedness supplies throughout the state. The statewide event begins on Saturday, June 7, at 9...