Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to X, (Formerly known as Twitter), to declare that he would not comply with the Biden Administration’s new Title IX rules for women’s sports, which require biological males self-identifying as women to be able to compete against biological females. You can view the video of his statement below.

A new study has revealed the best states for students interested in pursuing a financial career, such as stocks and trading. Florida emerges as a top location for finance students, with three of the top ten universities. Below is an official release from the company that conducted the study, CreditDonkey.

Florida’s economy has certainly benefited from Gov. DeSantis’ policies. However, some local cities are experiencing economic conditions that are causing them to be ranked low for new companies. A new Forbes.com study lists the Miami area as the riskiest place in the country to start a small business.

A manatee that was rescued and rehabilitated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and SeaWorld was released back into the wild at Three Sisters Springs. Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the effort with fellow volunteers to assist with the release. Below is an official press release from the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis:

Florida’s manufacturing base employs nearly 410,000 people across 14,000 manufacturers and contributes over $70 billion annually to the state economy. But if the Trump tax cuts expire next year, tax increases in the manufacturing sector will rise, which could dampen economic growth in the state. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation...

Below is an official statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Florida’s Southern District regarding three men for their alleged roles in an approximately $36 million health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering scheme that involved submitting false and fraudulent claims for COVID-19 testing to health care benefit programs, including Medicare and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) COVID-19 Uninsured Program.

Robert Burns may have his bond revoked after State Attorney Phil Archer accused Burns of obstructing an investigation. A hearing is set for Friday, April 26. Burns, who owns and publishes ‘The Space Coast Rocket’, is also in the middle of a federal case involving wire fraud and PPP Loans. Archer filed charges against Burns last year following an incident on August 10, 2023 for tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony, misdemeanor battery and trespassing an occupied structure.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who serves as vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, touted three national security bills that were recently signed into law. “We have seen the violent acts carried out by the Iranian regime, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hamas, and other terrorist affiliates,” Rubio...

Below is an official statement from Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) regarding a bill he submitted seeking tax relief on flood insurance. “As flood insurance premiums continue to rise in Florida and around the country, Senator Rick Scott introduced legislation to provide tax relief for Americans who purchase flood insurance either through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurance carrier. Senator Scott’s legislation incentivizes flood insurance coverage by creating a non-refundable tax deduction for flood insurance premiums. Representative Byron Donalds is leading the companion bill in the House of Representatives. Read the bill HERE.

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis praised Governor Ron DeSantis for signing legislation to fund and improve the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program. “Thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, the My Safe Florida Home Program will receive another round of $200 million in funding, beginning July 1, 2024, ” Patronis said. The new funding will provide grants for nearly 20,000 Floridians with special priority going to help Florida’s seniors and low-income homeowners first. There is no better time than right now to harden your home against storms and cut your homeowners insurance costs. Homeowners who completed the program reported an average savings of roughly $1,000 on their insurance premiums. Another hurricane season is fast approaching and unfortunately, Mother Nature loves our state and it’s not if but when a major storm will take aim at Florida. Don’t wait to protect your biggest investment from storms – your home.”

Earlier today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that she filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference for “wrongfully withholding public records from review.”. The lawsuit comes just over months after Florida State University was left out NCAA College Football Playoff, and millions of dollars that would have...

A woman from the Tampa area was sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraud involving senior citizens. According to a report from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber sentenced Victoria Zerillo (49, Riverview) to 18 months’ imprisonment for wire fraud in connection with her embezzlement of funds from a senior citizen residential community. As part of the sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $410,963.78, the proceeds of the wire fraud. Zerillo entered a guilty plea on August 18, 2023.

The proposed vacation rental bill in Florida, SB 280, has sparked significant concern throughout the state, particularly among vacation rental owners and advocates. Gia Arvin, Florida Realtors® president, highlighted several key issues with the bill that could harm Florida’s tourism industry. Arvin emphasized a concerning provision within the...

‘Pathetic” was the word that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described House Republicans over their failure to include border security in a foreign aid package that delivered funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. DeSantis said House GOP leaders gave up their leverage to deal with the problems at the U.S....

With the grand opening of Epic Universe scheduled for 2025, speculation continues to escalate on the attractions and rides which will be featured in each of the five lands at Universal Orlando‘s third major theme park. To date, Universal has only unveiled details about one of five lands. Last...

Earlier today, the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 700 American citizens have been rescued from Haiti, which is in the middle of violent riots and political infighting. Below is an official statement from the governor’s office. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) began rescue...

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1029 (HB 1029) to improve the state’s infrastructure in areas regarding defense from hurricanes. Below is an official statement from the governor’s office, as well as a video from a press conference hosted by DeSantis. The Governor highlighted...

On the issue of gun rights, the 2023 Florida legislative session was vastly different from this year. Last year, it became legal to carry a concealed weapon in Florida without a license for anyone legally allowed to possess a firearm, but in the 2024 Florida Legislative Session, it was an absolute zero on any pro-gun measures getting to the governor’s desk.

Below is an official statement from Florida Senator Rick Scott in response to recent antisemitic incidents at Columbia University. Following the ongoing antisemitic attacks against Jewish students at Columbia University, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the University’s Board of Trustees demanding it force leadership to take action that stops antisemitic actions and protects Jewish students, or replace the administration. Senator Scott has been adamant about protecting students at American colleges and universities who continue to be threatened by terrorist sympathizers calling for the eradication of Jewish people and the destruction of Israel. Senator Scott is fighting to pass his and Senator Tim Scott’s Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act, which he mentions in his letter. This bill would rescind federal education funding for colleges and universities that peddle antisemitism or authorize, fund or facilitate events that promote violent antisemitism.

Earlier today in Naples, FL, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted state programs to expand land conservation via Florida’s Wildlife Corridor. “I am proud of our investments in land conservation to conserve and connect Florida’s natural landscapes, preserve working lands, and provide for the safe passage of Florida’s endangered species,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am also happy to sign legislation continuing research efforts to mitigate the impacts of red tide and preserve our coastal communities and working waterfronts.”