Here's How Much Money You Need to Make to Be "Middle Class" In Miami
The economy is on a lot of people's minds these days. Inflation rose in 2021 and 2022 before finally letting up in 2023. But the national inflation rate doesn't always reflect how things are in different pockets of America. The U.S. is a big country and while prices might be rising in Florida, they might be declining in California.
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Entering the Middle Class is an aspiration for millions of Americans. It's part of the American Dream, buying property, starting a family, and embarking on your path of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.
Read full storyFloridians Gather to Support Israel in Wake of Terrorist Attacks
This week, Hamas, the Palestinian group designated a terrorist group by the United States, launched a series of brutal attacks across the nation of Israel. It's one of the most brutal attacks in the nation's history. As of the time of this writing, at least 1,200 are dead in Israel, many of whom are civilians.
Read full storyFloridians Protecting Freedom Push to Destroy DeSantis' Six-Week Abortion Ban
On April 14th, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent shockwaves through Florida and the nation when he signed a six-week abortion ban into law. The ban, which replaced the previous, fifteen-week abortion ban he signed in 2022, is one of the strictest abortion laws in the country.
Read full storyDeSantis Heckled in Jacksonville During Vigil for Shooting Victims
This week, DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign to come back to Florida. There are two crises going on that need to be tended to. It's something he's been consistently criticized about while he's on the campaign trail. DeSantis' critics have said DeSantis is often absent when there are grevious crises going on right here at home.
Read full storyDeSantis Critics Hit Back Over Debate Lies
The first in a series of Republican debates took place this week, as the candidates battled it out for the minds and hearts of Republican voters across America. The eventevent was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where eight of the top Republican candidates who qualified for the debate sparred with one another over a range of topics from abortion to climate change. One notable absence was former President Donald Trump.
Read full storyFlorida’s Contentious Gerrymandering Case Could Change the Political Landscape
A Florida voting rights case is headed to the courts in the Florida capitol in Tallahassee and the case could massively change the political landscape, both in Florida and America at large. The redistricting case in question pertains to the rights of Black voters and the power of the state government to redraw political maps.
Read full storyFlorida's New Bathroom Policy Sparks Outrage
Late last year, in December of 2022, a Federal Appeals Court weighed in on whether or not a Florida county had discriminated when they implemented a policy separating student bathrooms by biological sex and offered a sex-neutral bathroom.
Read full storyBrutal Teacher and Bus Driver Shortage in Seminole County Deepened the Last Few Years
Florida's school staff shortage has been getting worse year after year. Is there no end in sight?. Back in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to ramp up, Florida schools were already suffering from a teacher shortage.
Read full storyDeSantis Shockingly Says He's "Moved On" From Disney Feud After a Year of Battle With the Company
DeSantis suddenly pivots away from Disney feud, a central component of his "War on Woke" presidential campaign. At the complex and contentious intersection of politics and business, the last year has been a doozy here in Florida. Battles have unfolded as Governor DeSantis has set out on making life miserable for Walt Disney Co., with everything from threats to investigations. The threats have ranged from new tolls and higher taxes to stripping Disney of the autonomous status that's allowed the company to more effectively operate its theme parks.
Read full storyDeSantis Stuns Florida by Suspending Another Prosecutor, This Time From Orlando
In an admittedly political move, DeSantis suspended another prosecutor for allegedly being too liberal. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Florida's legal and political landscape, Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell, the state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. This suspension marks the second time in a year that DeSantis, a Republican presidential nominee candidate, has removed an elected Democrat from office. The decision has ignited a fiery debate about law enforcement, political motives, and the role of prosecutors in the criminal justice system.
Read full storyDeSantis Critics Shocked as Florida's Book Bans Now Include Shakespeare's Works
Florida schools are now pulling William Shakespeare under new DeSantis laws that allow for book bans. Actions have consequences. And beyond the intended ones, they always have unintended ones, as well. Whether intentional or not, Florida's new school book guidelines, colloquially known as book bans, now include the works of William Shakespeare.
Read full storyDeSantis Defends Florida Slavery Curriculum Again, "No One Would've Said Anything if I Wasn't Running for President"
DeSantis defends slavery curriculum for a third time in new interview. DeSantis has been catching heat from both sides lately, ever since he defended Florida's curriculum that teaches that black people benefitted from slavery. When other Republican presidential hopefuls distanced themselves from the issue, DeSantis doubled down, saying he supports it.
Read full storyFlorida's Costs Mount as School Book Bans Get Expensive, With Schools Spending Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
As Florida's war on books unfolds, things get expensive. In the ongoing discourse surrounding education and its intersection with politics, the spotlight has shifted to our home state of Florida, where a surge of book bans has ignited a heated debate over what constitutes appropriate reading material for children. With laws that have significantly expanded the state's authority to regulate books, Florida has become a focal point in the nationwide struggle over the content accessible to young minds.
Read full storyDeSantis Sued Again, Florida Taxpayers Forced to Pay the Bill
DeSantis' self-described "anti-woke" war is costing Florida taxpayers millions of dollars, as lawsuits pile up and the State is forced to pick up the tab. This month, Governor DeSantis faces yet another lawsuit.
Read full storyFlorida Officials Attack Insurance Companies and Each Other as Florida's Insurance Crisis Worsens
The great exodus of insurance companies leaving the State of Florida has caused a heated political debate. In recent years, Florida has faced an unprecedented insurance crisis as insurance companies pull out of the state in record numbers. With little explanation, many Florida residents receive disheartening statements informing them that their policies will be discontinued. The alarming trend reached new heights between May and July 2022 when seven insurance companies made the decision to leave Florida, leaving countless policyholders stranded and vulnerable.
Read full storyInsurance Company AAA Abandoning Florida as Florida's Insurance Company Crisis Deepens
The crisis is dire for Florida homeowners as a combination of natural disasters and fraud send home insurers packing. In what's turning out to be an insurance crisis, insurance companies have been pulling out of Florida in record numbers over the last few years. Many Florida residents get statements saying that their policies will be discontinued without much explanation.
Read full storyVideo: DeSantis Screams at Protestors: "We Don't Want You Indoctrinating Our Children," Before Kicking Them Out
DeSantis cheered by supporters and lambasted by critics for recent exchange with protestors at campaign event. South Carolina can make or break a presidential campaign. Over the years, South Carolina has proven to be a pivotal state in the Presidential primary process, where campaigns have been turned around and candidates have seen a surge in momentum.
Read full storyDeSantis Violated Florida State Safety Guidelines in Key West During Immigrant Stunt
DeSantis' Administration may have risked the lives of Florida Law Enforcement Officers. On January 6th, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed an executive order intended to curb immigration. The order activated the Florida National Guard to conduct missions to Florida’s very watery borders, including down to the Florida Keys. Under the order, the National Guard carried out aerial missions over the waters of the Caribbean Sea in search for migrants trying to make their way to Florida to ask for asylum.
Read full storyDefiant DeSantis Called Trump a Liar & Ignored Trump’s Day in Federal Court to “Oversee an Execution”
DeSantis claims he's ignoring all of Trump's legal woes. Finally calls Trump a liar. It’s been a roller coaster over the last few months for Governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis. After a year of hinting, he finally announced his intention to run for president. Then he got clobbered by former-President Trump in the polls several times, losing by 20% and 30% of the vote in most polls. Now, with financial backers and political allies considering leaving him in the dust, DeSantis needs to make moves fast if he wants to turn his presidential campaign around.
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