Legislation to expand Florida’s “Safe Haven” policy is now awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after passing through the state legislature. The existing “Safe Haven” law made it legal to surrender unwanted infants, as long as they are given up unharmed to certain drop-off locations, including hospitals and fire stations. The expanded bill would give women 30 days to drop …
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Florida landlord evicted squatters one year ago, her story helped pass a bill to protect homeowners
Patti Peeples, a Florida homeowner, fell victim to squatting, just as she had received an offer for her property. It took 36 days for the squatters to be evicted from Peeples’ property and thousands of dollars to repair the damage they left behind. This happened to Peeples just around a year ago, but her squatter story didn’t end there. Since …
Read More »Major GOP donor reveals how Trump’s former rival can boost him over Biden
As he aims to close his fundraising gap with President Biden in their 2024 election rematch, former President Trump is likely to get an assist from his former top rival for the 2024 GOP nomination. “I am very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida,” Trump proclaimed in a social media post Monday. …
Read More »DeSantis touts Florida lawsuit seeking to block Biden's Title IX changes
Florida filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Biden’s recent changes to Title IX on Tuesday, with Gov. Ron DeSantis accusing the president of “abusing his constitutional authority.” DeSantis announced the lawsuit on social media, saying Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina were also on board with the suit. The Biden administration’s changes to Title IX prevent schools from banning biological …
Read More »Trump, DeSantis meet privately for several hours in Miami
Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met privately in Miami on Sunday, multiple Republicans with knowledge of the meeting confirmed to Fox News. During the several-hour meeting, DeSantis agreed to help Trump as the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee tries to close his fundraising gap with President Biden in their 2024 election rematch, the sources confirmed. DeSantis, who was …
Read More »Here's how Miami Beach successfully broke up with spring break
Florida has long been a popular destination during the winter months. Whether the panhandle’s beaches, the theme parks of Orlando or the quieter Gulf Coast, the state had something for everyone. But for years, everyone knew that Miami Beach was best avoided in the “spring break” months of March and April. South Beach, in particular, on the southern tip, was …
Read More »‘Reacher’ star doubles down on claim cops ‘get away with murder,’ touts own bravery for speaking out
“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson sparred with a police organization and trashed Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., on social media this week after being called out for recently claiming that “cops get away with murder all the time.” Ritchson, who also stars in the new film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” ripped the National Fraternal Order of Police on Instagram Tuesday for …
Read More »Florida bill allowing public school chaplains becomes law
Florida school districts will soon have the option of allowing volunteer chaplains to counsel students under a bill signed Thursday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dismissed critics opposed to mixing religion with public education. The only requirements for a chaplain to participate would be passing a background check and having their name and religious affiliation listed on the school …
Read More »DeSantis signs Florida bill making it harder to 'weaponize' book bans in public schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday that will make it harder for some people to ban books in the state’s public schools. The new law, part of the wide-ranging education bill HB 1285, will cap the number of challenges on school materials that an individual can make per year, if they do not have a student …
Read More »Where are they now? Trump's former opponents lining up new jobs after failed 2024 presidential bids
Former President Trump’s old 2024 rivals have recently picked up new jobs following their failed presidential bids. Nikki Haley, the last Republican presidential candidate to bow out of the race, revealed on Monday that she is joining the Hudson Institute as their Walter P. Stern chair. The leading conservative think tank is known for focusing on international affairs and national …
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