What once was a well-loved superstore for many is now turned into a dreaded disappointment. Target is now facing the harsh impact of a ‘40-day Boycott’ proposed Rev. Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, GA. This call for protest followed the corporation’s announcement to disband […]

On Monday, March 10, construction crews began destroying the well-known ‘Black Lives Matter’ (BLM) plaza in Washington, D.C. about a block away from the White House. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced its demolition the first week of March amid pressure from Republicans in Congress. The words were painted as a […]

David Jolly, a former Republican congressman from Florida, is thinking about running for governor of Florida in 2026—but this time, as a Democrat. Jolly, who gained attention for criticizing former President Donald Trump, wants to offer a different kind of leadership to Florida’s divided politics.  Jolly, who served as a […]

A bill that could change how Floridians amend the state’s Constitution was passed in the Florida House on Thursday and is scheduled to be heard in the Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 1205 by Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka and Senate Bill 7016 by co-introducers Senators Erin Grall and Don Gaetz impose […]

The Florida Senate Committee on Criminal Justice voted 4-3 against SB 814, rejecting a proposal to allow lawful gun owners to carry firearms on college campuses, including dormitories and residence halls. The bill sought to broaden the state’s gun regulations by allowing authorized individuals to carry concealed guns on school […]

State Senator Lori Berman, D-Delray Beach, introduced Senate Bill 670, a measure designed to raise the minimum base salary for full-time classroom teachers and certified pre-kindergarten teachers across the state.  The bill seeks to address the ongoing teacher shortage in Florida by increasing the minimum base salary for educators to […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on March 25 a $389 million grant to improve water quality and address water quantity challenges across the state.  During a press conference in Palm Bay, DeSantis spoke on the importance of safeguarding Florida’s water resources, including the Indian River Lagoon, Florida’s springs and local […]

This past week on March 26, 2024, Florida lawmakers passed House Bill HB 759, a bill that lowers the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 21 back down to 18. This decision has come just about 6 years after the state changed its purchasing age to 21 in response […]

The Florida Senate is taking steps to crack down on gift card fraud with the advancement of SB 1198, a bill designed to impose stricter penalties on individuals who engage in fraudulent activities involving gift cards. The legislation, sponsored by Indian Rocks Beach Sen. Nick DiCeglie, cleared the Senate Appropriations […]