Legislation to broaden Florida’s spaceport territory signed into law

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Legislation to broaden Florida’s spaceport territory signed into law

by Caden DeLisa | Apr 18, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation last week to expand Florida’s spaceport territories to include parts of Miami-Dade and Bay counties in a move expected to boost the state's aerospace industry. A recently-signed bill will expand Florida’s spaceport territories to...

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DeSantis OK’s chaplains in schools

by News Service of Florida | Apr 18, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Thursday permitting volunteer school chaplains to offer services in schools. The governor stated that he anticipates the ACLU to challenge the measure in court. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that will authorize...

FAU poll: immigration, economy on top of voter minds but priorities vary by party

by Caden DeLisa | Apr 18, 2024

A Florida Atlantic University poll finds that immigration and the economy are the main concerns for Florida voters ahead of the November elections, with variances in priority based on party affiliation, age, and other demographic factors. A poll published on Thursday...

Sen. Shevrin Jones launches campaign to lead Miami-Dade Democrats

by Caden DeLisa | Apr 18, 2024

Senator Shevrin Jones has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Miami-Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, with the backing of local and national Democrat leaders. Sen. Shevrin Jones declared his intention on Tuesday to seek the chairmanship of...

Investor interest, urban development drive sharp rise in Miami, Tampa home values

by Caden DeLisa | Apr 18, 2024

Home prices in Miami and Tampa have doubled since 2018 due to strong investor interest and urban development, significantly enhancing property wealth but exacerbating the housing affordability crisis for middle-income families. Home prices in Miami and Tampa have...

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VA’s high rejection rate of Camp Lejeune claims continues: the military’s toxic legacy of water contamination

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Sorry Brian Mast, but Joe Biden isn’t pooping in the St. Lucie Estuary

by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2024

Not that we needed any further reminders that 2024 is an election year, but Republican U.S. Representative Brian Mast is doing his part, just in case. Over the last week or so, the South Florida Congressman has gone on a bit of a rampage accusing the federal...

Analysis: Florida’s cannabis amendment balances freedom and regulation

by John Bash | Mar 26, 2024

This fall Florida voters may consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate state-law criminal penalties on the use of marijuana by adults, pending approval of the proposal by the Florida Supreme Court. But last week Governor Ron DeSantis expressed...

Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

by Brian Burgess | Mar 25, 2024

Wow, you really have to hand it to the public relations firm helping Brightline spin the media. Four days ago, a story appeared in an obscure South Florida blog claiming that Brightline can't keep up with demand. As a longtime Brightline doubter, that caught my eye,...

As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

by Brian Burgess | Feb 29, 2024

Despite conservative frustration with heavy-handed content moderation by big social media companies, Republicans must come up with better solutions than government oversight In an era where the internet serves as the forefront of public discourse, the Supreme Court's...

Blinded by identity politics, liberal 11th Circuit judge sees “discrimination” where others see national security threat

by Brian Burgess | Feb 5, 2024

Last week, a narrow ruling by a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a temporary setback to a Florida law attempting to restrict land purchases in Florida by Chinese foreign nationals. The law, designed to prevent agents of the Chinese...

Three scenarios for DeSantis after Iowa, none of them particularly good

by Brian Burgess | Jan 14, 2024

Trump is in the driver's seat, and even a DeSantis upset might be short-lived On Monday, two of Florida's most famous politicians, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, will face off in the Iowa Caucus. With the cornfields, school basketball...

Media Check: Tampa Bay and LA Times attack DeSantis debate talking points with “science”

by Brian Burgess | Nov 30, 2023

Tonight marks the highly anticipated debate between Florida Governors Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom, a political showdown with pundits ready to pounce. Fair-minded political observers have been braced over the last few days for the inevitable slew...