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Florida State Prosecutors Secure 30-Year Prison Sentence for Pool Fraudsters
Florida Attorney General Ashey Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution announced that the woman behind a million-dollar pool contracting scheme was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Below is an official statement from Moody’s office. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured a strong prison sentence...
Survey Shows Electric Car Owners Ready To Go Back To Car Powered Vehicles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Consulting firm McKinsey and Company surveyed two groups of car owners: those who own an Electric Vehicle (EV) and those who own gas-powered cars, who have thought about buying an EV. EV Car Owners. The survey found that nearly half (46%) of Americans who...
Democrats Using ‘Public Health Crisis’ To Push For Gun Control
President Biden’s U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, says that firearm violence has become a national public health emergency. In a 39-page plan, Murthy lays out a strategy to curb gun violence, including increasing research funding to study and evaluate prevention strategies, investing in community-based interventions and educational programs, requiring safe and secure firearm storage, and implementing universal background checks for all firearm purchases.
Republicans Will Spend Millions To Hold On To The Florida Legislature
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) says it will spend $38 million to retain state legislatures throughout the country, including Florida. Republicans currently control 57 state legislative chambers, while Democrats have majorities in 49. Tight margins in numerous states mean that just five chambers...
Rick Scott Announces Bill to Prohibit Index and Mutual Funds from investing in a Chinese Company with a One-Year Divestment Period
Earlier today, Florida Senator Rick Scott announced a package of three finance-focused bills to hold Communist China accountable and safeguard American investors. “Communist China will stop at nothing to exploit American markets and take advantage of U.S. investors and companies doing business within its country. Scott said. “Hardworking Americans are doing their best right now to save as much money as possible, especially as Bidenflation continues to work against them and put their retirement goals further out of reach. Now is the time to take action to ensure that those nest eggs are in the right hands away from malign influence. Additionally, these pieces of legislation will ensure that no American dollars will end up in the hands of a country actively working against America in an attempt to undermine our national security. Putting real protections in place is paramount to ensuring Americans’ money is working for them—and not helping fund a foreign military that wishes to destroy our way of life. Every American deserves clarity and peace of mind about how their money is being invested, and this legislation will help bolster those transparency efforts.”
UF College of Pharmacy Ranks No. 3 in Research Rankings, With Record $41 Million in Funding
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP ranked the University of Florida College of Pharmacy No. 3 nationally in annual research funding. Researchers in the college secured a record $41 million last year, surpassing the previous year’s total by nearly $9 million.
Border Patrol, Local Law Enforcement Respond to 120 Haitian Refugees Key West
Earlier today, U.S. Border Patrol Agents and local law enforcement responded to an influx of illegal immigrants landing in Key West. According to U.S. Border Patrol Acting Chief Patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II, law enforcement responded to the migrant landing at around 4 a.m. The group traveled in a large sail freighter carrying more than 120.
New Poll Shows 80% of Voters Don’t Think Trump’s VP Choice Matters
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A poll known for right-leaning sample audiences revealed recent poll numbers that show 80% of voters surveyed said that they don’t think Trump’s choice for vice president matters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 80% of Likely...
Florida Council of 100 Unveils Strategy to Add up to 200,000 Jobs in Higher-Wage Industries by 2030
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TAMPA – The Florida Council of 100, a group of over 150 business leaders dedicated to fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in Florida, today announced a first-of-its-kind economic development strategy to harness the private sector and propel Florida into a new era of success. The “Beyond Sunshine” initiative, detailed in a report released today, provides a roadmap to leverage the Sunshine State’s regional strengths and attract jobs in higher-wage industries, promoting long-term economic resilience and a better future for all Floridians.
Biden Campaign Manager Says Florida Not A Battleground State
There seems to be some confusion between the Biden Campaign and Florida Democrats regarding their role in Florida’s 2024 election. Puck News reports that Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said “no” when asked if Florida was still in play for Democrats this year. Florida Democrats...
Florida Entrepreneur Working to Change Legislation for Special Needs Families
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... According to the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s National Survey of Children’s Health, 30% of American Households with children have at least one child with special needs, and hundreds of thousands of those children are on long waiting lists for state-provided services.
China Buying Up Land Near Florida Military Sites
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... China has bought up farmland near 19 U.S. military bases in the U.S. and two of them here in Florida, that’s according to the New York Post. Those bases include MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa and Patrick Space Force Base along the...
State House Candidate Nick Primrose gets Endorsement from Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida First Coast.
Florida State House District 18 Republican candidate Nick Primrose just received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida (ABC) First Coast Chapter. “The First Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida is fully backing Nick Primrose for House District 18,” Chapter President and CEO of ABC...
DeSantis Awards State’s Job Growth Grant to Plant City & Umatillia to Improve Infrastructure
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). Awards were made to the cities of Umatilla and Plant City for projects supporting the manufacturing industry and increasing access to commercial and industrial sites. These JGGF awards create or retain nearly 4,000 jobs.
Florida Attorney General Announces Arrest of Group Suspected of Stealing Nearly $250,000 from Seniors Through ‘Grandparent Scams’
Six individuals suspected of stealing nearly $250,000 from senior citizens across Florida were arrested this week. The arrests were announced by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution. “These fraudsters know that most grandparents would do anything to help a grandchild in need, and through a convincing...
More Help Coming for Floridians On Property Insurance and Small Business Owners
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is assuring state residents that the state’s budget will lead to lower insurance rates and provide more protection for homeowners via the $200 million funding of the My Safe Florida Home Program. According to Patronis, $7 million...
Debate Over Oil Drilling Expansion in Florida Intensifies
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Oil drilling in Florida has been around since 1943 when it was discovered in Southwest Florida. 81 years later, more than 120 million barrels of oil have been produced from onshore commercial oil fields from Miami to Fort Myers. Now, companies looking to expand...
Fresh From Florida Hits 1 Million Followers Mark
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Fresh From Florida program is celebrating the more than 1 million consumers who follow Fresh From Florida on social media, signed up for the Fresh From Florida newsletter, and joined the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, Fresh From Florida’s online followers have grown from just over 500,000 to over 1 million – a 90% increase in just 18 months.
Sebring Woman Charged for Role in Fatal Human Smuggling Conspiracy
The US Attorney’s Office for the South Florida District announced that Yaqulelin Dominguez-Nieves, 25, of Sebring, Fla., was detained on an indictment charging ten counts relating to an alien smuggling venture that resulted in the death of approximately sixteen people, four of whom were recovered at sea and found to have died by drowning.
Opinion: State Attorney Letter to DeSantis Reveals Miami Lost Immunity Deal with Tooth Fairy Doctor.
I am writing regarding your letter to close out the Dr. Fetner investigation. First, thank you for the important updates you provided the governor. You have been generous with your time and provided an opportunity for my clients to inform you how they feel Dr. Fetner and ACPDO and Boyne Capital victimized them.
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