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It's hurricane season in Florida. Is your home hurricane-proofed?
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Hurricane-resistant homes are proving effective, but the cost to upgrade is a major obstacle for many homeowners. Traditional financing options like home equity loans are difficult to access due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty....
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.13.25
Florida Politics
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June 13, 2025
Good Friday morning. Breaking overnight — “Israel strikes Iran: Explosions in Tehran, sirens in Israel” via Barak Ravid and Dave Lawler of Axios — The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike in Iran on Thursday, with explosions reported in Tehran,...
Bill filed to raise federal minimum wage to $15. What is Florida's?
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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Senators Hawley and Welch introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 and hasn't increased since 2009. Florida's minimum wage is $13 per hour and is set to reach $15 by 2026...
Don't cut Medicaid, the primary insurance provider for kids in Florida
The Florida Times-Union
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Medicaid, a lifeline to children and families in Florida, is built with children’s unique needs in mind. It is a public health insurance program designed to help people who otherwise cannot afford health coverage. Medicaid covers 60% of all...
I’ll take Florida hurricanes over miserably cold weather | Letters
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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These Tampa Bay residents moved before a new hurricane season. They told us why. | June 1 Moving away The article about folks leaving the Tampa Bay area perplexed me. With the exception of the family moving across the state to Melbourne, all of...
Florida Planning and Zoning Association honors England-Thims & Miller, Mathis
Financial News and Daily Record - Florida
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June 13, 2025
Jacksonville Daily Record Editor at Large Karen Brune Mathis named 2024-25 Outstanding Journalist in Florida. By Daily Record Staff | 12:00 a.m. June 13, 2025 | 4 Free Articles Remaining! Jacksonville-based England-Thims & Miller Inc. and...
Florida Moves to Make Medicaid Benefits Permanent for Some Disabled
Governing
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June 12, 2025
Florida could be poised to make it easier for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD) to maintain their Medicaid services. The latest round of budget negotiations between the House and Senate includes a proposal by the House...
Senate Democrats, AG Miyares duel over rejected university board appointees
Virginia Business
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June 12, 2025
SUMMARY: Democratic-controlled state Senate committee rejected eight appointees to three universities’ boards by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin Virginia AG Jason Miyares says because it was a committee, not the whole legislature, vote is invalid...
Florida Sheriff Delivers a Bone-Chilling Message to Leftists and Illegal Aliens Planning to Riot in His County (VIDEO)
The Gateway Pundit
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June 12, 2025
Credit: Florida’s Voice News screenshot A Florida Sheriff delivered a brutal message today to make crystal clear that the Sunshine State is not California and will not put up with radical leftists and illegals who try to tear it apart. As TGP...
Florida sheriff tells protesters ahead of anti-Trump rally: ‘We will kill you’
TheGrio
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June 13, 2025
A Florida sheriff shockingly vowed to “kill” protesters who threaten or commit violence against law enforcement officers ahead of a scheduled rally in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday. “We’re not going to...
Florida officials warn against law-breaking ahead of planned protests against President Donald Trump
WUSF - Florida
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June 12, 2025
With anti-Trump administration demonstrations planned across Florida and the nation this Saturday, state officials are warning protesters not to break the law. "We are not California," said Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier at a Thursday...
Florida woman in SUV chased 14-year-old on e-bike in Palm Coast, deputies say
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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A Palm Coast woman is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly chasing a teen on an e-bike with her SUV. PALM COAST, Fla. - A 65-year-old woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she chased a 14-year-old boy riding an e-bike along...
Florida Ain’t California: DeSantis Lays Out Official Policy If You’re Blocked In Traffic By Rioters
Daily Wire
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June 12, 2025
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis minced no words when speaking about the rights of citizens if they were surrounded by a mob while in their car. DeSantis spoke to Dave Rubin of the Rubin Report regarding the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles,...
Florida Sheriff Warns Protesters ‘We Will Kill You’ If You Throw Bricks At Law Enforcement
Daily Wire
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June 12, 2025
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey gave a dire warning to any would-be rioters on Thursday, threatening to “kill” anyone who attacks law enforcement. Ivey outlined expectations for potential protests during a news conference on Thursday, explaining...
Bipartisan senators reintroduce LAUNCH Act to boost U.S. commercial space industry
Duval Times - Florida
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June 12, 2025
Today, a group of bipartisan senators reintroduced the Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights (LAUNCH) Act. The legislation aims to streamline the approval process for commercial space launches and the licensing of private remote...
Florida shouldn't get blown away due to lack of NOAA meteorologists
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The National Weather Service (NWS) is experiencing staffing shortages, particularly in Florida, due to budget cuts. The shortages could affect the prediction of a storm's path, size, and strength, potentially hindering local preparedness. Florida...
Florida sheriff threatens to KILL protesters who turn violent: 'Graveyard dead'
Daily Mail
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June 12, 2025
A no-nonsense Florida sheriff has issued an extraordinary warning by telling protesters that authorities will shoot them dead without hesitation if they commit violence. Violent protests have erupted around the nation inspired by rioters in Los...
Florida Gov. DeSantis deletes LGBTQ, Hispanic communities from Pulse anniversary statement
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ annual statement on the Pulse shooting anniversary released Wednesday makes no mention of the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities – the two groups most devastated by the massacre that left 49 dead. DeSantis mentioned...
Senator Slammed to the Ground and Handcuffed at Noem Event in L.A.
AOL
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Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed and handcuffed after interrupting a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, in a startling episode that deepened partisan tensions over the Trump...
Florida rolls out protections for ICE agents amid controversial immigration raids
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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June 12, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida is stepping up its enforcement of federal immigration laws and warning anyone who tries to interfere. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that the state is committing more resources to assist...