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JoAnn Ryan
Are You Planning to Vote by Mail in Florida? Important Information to Know
In Florida, all residents have the right to vote by mail if they so choose. No doubt about it either, voting by mail is popular in our state. In 2022, 2.7 million people voted by mail compared to a near equal amount of people voting in person the day of the election.
Florida's Minimum Wage Will Increase to $12 per Hour Soon, But Is It Enough To Offset Inflation in The Sunshine State?
Wage hikes are on the way for some Florida workers. Back in November of 2020, we Floridians passed an amendment to change minimum wage rates in the state. At the time, minimum wage in Florida was $8.56 per hour, but last year, on September 30th, it increased to $11 per hour.
Opinion: Analyzing the Controversial One Line of Text in the Florida Curriculum, Which Has the Entire Nation Talking
The old nursery rhyme "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me" couldn't be less true, could it?. As Spike Lee recently said in this interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, "words are important" and can sometimes be "dangerous."
Opinion: Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried Tells Gov. Ron DeSantis to 'Go F*ck Yourself'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama once coined the phrase "when they go low, we go high" in a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Arguably, many of our current politicians might benefit from a valuable lesson from the former First Lady.
Chris Christie Explains Why Former President Donald Trump Lost the 2020 Election
Just the latest in continued attacks of Trump by Christie in the lead up to the 2024 Republican primary election. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie officially filed to be a candidate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election on June 6th.
Opinion: Many Americans Are Dreaming of an Impossible Third Term for Obama
With the current offerings of presidential candidates throwing their hats into the ring for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, many Americans are wishing that former President Barack Obama was able to run for a third term.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Forms "Defender of Democracy" Network in Response to "Media Attacks" (opinion/commentary)
Initially considered a complete longshot, the campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has continued to pick up speed in the last few months. This in turn has led Kennedy to air his grievances over what he declares is "a ramp-up in the rate of media attacks" against him.
Opinion: Stephen King Calls Former President Donald Trump "The World's Biggest Man Baby" in Twitter Tweet
Prolific and bestselling fiction writer Stephen King is no stranger to voicing his opinion on a wide variety of topics via his Twitter feed. Mostly though, he likes to save his most barbarous words for such devisive and controversial topics as Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter and the campaign of former President Donald Trump in his bid to oust President Joe Biden from office and thereby resume his presidency.
Is it fair to blame expedited death row executions on the political aspirations of Gov. Ron DeSantis?
A death warrant has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for Florida inmate James Phillip Barnes. The execution is scheduled to take place on August 8th at 6pm. Barnes will be the fifth person executed so far this year in Florida and many critics, including those opposed to the death penalty, are accusing DeSantis of speeding up executions as part of his campaign to win the 2024 presidential election by appearing to be tough on crime.
In a shocking move, Gov. Ron DeSantis will reportedly announce presidential bid via Twitter and Elon Musk
Anyone who continues to disbelieve in the sheer power and relevance of social media need only look to the latest surprising move by Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to the breaking story via NBC News, Elon Musk will host the soon-to-be presidential candidate along with DeSantis campaign donor David Sacks on a live event via Twitter Spaces Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET.
Why do so many people consider Idaho to be one of the most boring states to live in America?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so it is said. So too may be degrees of excitement and boredom. While there are many people who love living in the state of Idaho for its strong family connections, various offerings of outdoor recreation, and quiet way of life, others have been quite vocal about why they consider the state so incredibly boring.
What are the predictions for Florida heading into the 2023 hurricane season?
Floridians tend to breathe a huge sigh of relief when one hurricane season ends. For several months things are bliss but that's unfortunately about to change again as hurricane season 2023 is quickly approaching.
Two men were executed in Florida this year, a third is scheduled for next week
All appeals to stay the execution of convicted murderer Darryl Brian Barwick have proved unsuccessful thus far. He is scheduled to be executed on May 3rd at 6pm EST after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant on April 3rd.
People continue moving to Florida while Florida continues buying homes and property in vulnerable areas
Moving to Florida can be a risky endeavor for people desiring to relocate to oceanfront areas in the state. Here's why. In 2018, in response to Hurricane Irma, Florida began the task of planning to buy property from owners in sections of the state hardest hit by the catastrophic storm. These are properties that suffered acute damage and excessive flooding.
Inspiring Florida women: Adventurer and first female licensed pilot, Dessie Smith Prescott
Dessie Smith Prescott lived an impressive life, especially considering she did what women could only dream about doing when she was born in Island Grove, Florida in 1906. (See photo of young Dessie Smith Prescott on Pinterest).
Are Americans increasingly fed up with winter? The great migration south and its impact
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, people living in the northern areas of the U.S. have been steadily relocating to the southern areas of the country for decades. This includes to such states as Florida, Texas and Nevada.
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