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DeSantis moves to end foreign visa use in Florida universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a sweeping move to curb the use of foreign worker visas in the state’s higher education system, declaring that Florida will “pull the plug” on the use of H-1B visas at its public...
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Rep. Byron Donalds talks bid for Florida Governor
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FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Lawyers for British political commentator being held in Kern County ICE facility challenge his detention
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys for Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Kern County, are challenging his detention in court, his legal team said Wednesday. Hamdi, who is Muslim, was...
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Nikki Fried says Donald Trump’s trade policies hurt Florida farmers
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried says President Donald Trump’s current trade policies are severely hurting Florida’s farmers. “As someone who’s worked side by side with Florida’s farmers, I know how much pride they take in their work and...
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Miami congresswoman Salazar says her bill would shield SNAP recipients from government shutdown
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WLRN - Florida
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U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar and a House Republican colleague introduced legislation to protect food assistance for millions of Americans during the current federal government shutdown. The measure — the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 (H.R. 5822)...
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Florida Senator Douglas Broxson joins Board of Governors for State University System
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CBS 12 - Florida
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida Senator was appointed to the Board of Governors of the State University System. On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Senator Douglas Broxson, calling him a respected leader in the...
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Ron DeSantis' H-1B Visa Ban At Florida Universities Explained
Photo : Twitter Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a sweeping new directive aimed at banning the use of H-1B visas at the state’s public universities, a move that could significantly impact how these institutions recruit international...
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Ron DeSantis wants a Turning Point USA chapter at every Florida school
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a Turning Point USA in every high school in his state. The Republican announced a partnership with the right-wing organization at an event where he renamed a debate prize for slain Turning Point founder Charlie...
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Florida families brace for SNAP cutoff as shutdown drags on
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CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance are facing uncertainty as the government shutdown drags on — and families like Brittany Bucknor's are bracing for the impact. On Nov. 1, SNAP benefits will be cut off, halting the monthly...
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Which former North Central Florida area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?
On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former North Central Florida area high school standouts will be in action. Andrew Zock Mercer Bears Sophomore 6′2″ 250 Hawthorne High School Hometown: Citra Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. Ashton...
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JUST IN: Despite Complications from Government Shutdown, Fed Cuts Rates to Lowest Level in Three Years
AP Photo/Alex Brandon The Federal Reserve dropped interest rates again Wednesday, despite complications caused by a data blackout during the government shutdown. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Fed made a quarter-point cut in the...
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U.S.DOT Welcomes New Leadership Following Senate Confirmation, Barrs to FMCSA
In a partisan 51–47 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed four top leadership appointments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, marking a significant step for the current administration’s transportation and infrastructure agenda. U.S....
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DeSantis directs Florida universities to end H-1B visa hiring
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday to ban H-1B visa holders from working at public universities, saying the state should prioritize American workers...
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DeSantis wants Florida universities, colleges to stop hiring H-1B workers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he is tasking the Florida Board of Governors with “pulling the plug” on the use of H-1B visas at public universities and colleges. The visas allow U.S. employers to temporarily hire skilled foreign...
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Florida destaca entre los estados con los costos de energía más bajos del país
Un nuevo estudio revela que Florida se encuentra entre los estados con el gasto energético más bajo de Estados Unidos, ocupando el octavo lugar nacional en costos de energía por hogar. Según la investigación realizada por Anderson Air, una...
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Welch urges Senate to stop Trump’s unconstitutional attacks in the Caribbean Sea
Watch Senator Welch’s speech HERE “It’s not up to the President to determine if we go to war—it’s up to Congress.” Vermont Business Magazine In remarks from the Senate floor this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate...
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Florida forecasters and weather experts say budget cuts are taking a toll
Retired government meteorologist and hurricane hunter Frank Marks knew the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would be in trouble after the Trump Administration made massive funding and personnel cuts earlier this year. So he...
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Florida AG: Vouchers for Tampa Islamic schools ‘undermines our national security’
All three members of the Florida Cabinet are questioning the legality of the state voucher system that has steered taxpayer-funded scholarships to private Islamic schools that they contend undermine “Western” values. Attorney General James...
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Missouri Congressman Smith Urges Trump to Halt Expansion of Argentine Beef Imports
by Mathew Pilger | Oct 29, 2025 Southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (Photo by Missourinet) Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is urging the Trump Administration to reverse its plan to...
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State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits
Posted/updated on: October 29, 2025 at 5:16 pm In this May 1, 2025, file photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office in Miramar, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images,...
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