Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson survived an attempt to topple him on Wednesday, led by firebrand GOP Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. House Democrats overwhelmingly helped the speaker avoid being ousted. But so did Florida Republicans. Greene, a Georgia Republican, pushed for nearly a month…
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Erupts Following J6-Related Suicide Of Florida Man
Following the suicide of yet another J6 defendant, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday ripped President Joe Biden, the Justice Department, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Florida Republicans, generally for doing nothing to stop such acts. Greene’s comments followed reporting by conservative journalist Julie…
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Continues To Hammer Pentagon Over Readiness Record Of F-35 Fleet
Rep. Matt Gaetz continued to demand that the Biden administration upgrade the F-35 fighter jet fleet, of which fewer than one-third are now mission-capable. The Fort Walton Beach Republican, whose district includes Eglin Air Force Base near Pensacola, complained in an interview Tuesday about the…
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UF/IFAS Researchers Work To Make Beer Hops A Florida Crop
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital ingredient – hops – is not readily available within the Sunshine State. A University of Florida study currently underway, however, may help pave the way for a robust crop…
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Another Apache Helicopter Crashes In The Latest Army Aviation Mishap
An Army helicopter crashed during a training exercise on Tuesday, Military.com reported on Wednesday. Two pilots in the 1st Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade were treated for injuries after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed during a gunnery training exercise at Fort Riley in Kansas on…
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CNN’s John King Says Biden’s Rosy Economic Comments Risk ‘Pissing Off’ Voters
CNN’s John King said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s optimistic outlook on the economy under his presidency may anger voters. Job growth may decelerate in the second half of 2024 as low growth and elevated inflation persist, according to a Monday report by research group The Conference Board. However, in…
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New Florida Polytechnic University President Confirmed
The state university system Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Devin Stephenson to become the second president of Florida Polytechnic University, as President Randy Avent prepares to leave the post. The Florida Poly Board of Trustees selected Stephenson on April 15 and later approved a…
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Latest News
Florida Republicans Help Save Johnson’s Job, As Georgia Rep. MTG Spelled Out Case Against Him
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson survived an attempt to topple him on Wednesday, led by firebrand GOP Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. House Democrats overwhelmingly helped the speaker avoid being ousted. But so did Florida Republicans. Greene, a Georgia Republican, pushed for nearly a month…
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Erupts Following J6-Related Suicide Of Florida Man
Following the suicide of yet another J6 defendant, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday ripped President Joe Biden, the Justice Department, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Florida Republicans, generally for doing nothing to stop such acts. Greene’s comments followed reporting by conservative journalist Julie…
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Continues To Hammer Pentagon Over Readiness Record Of F-35 Fleet
Rep. Matt Gaetz continued to demand that the Biden administration upgrade the F-35 fighter jet fleet, of which fewer than one-third are now mission-capable. The Fort Walton Beach Republican, whose district includes Eglin Air Force Base near Pensacola, complained in an interview Tuesday about the…
Cold Case
Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen In Port Richey Has Been Located Safe
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Jacely Pineda-Motta has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Jacely Pineda-Motta, a missing/runaway 16-year-old. Read: Without A Trace: The Vanishing Of Tiffany Daniels In Florida Deputies say Motta is 5’4”,…
Florida Agriculture
UF/IFAS Researchers Work To Make Beer Hops A Florida Crop
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital ingredient – hops – is not readily available within the Sunshine State. A University of Florida study currently underway, however, may help pave the way for a robust crop…
Tourists To Continue Getting Taste Of Florida
Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts. The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit…
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week — Innovative Technology To Evaluate Forest Damage Helps With Rapid Response Post-Storm
With Hurricane Preparedness Week kicking off today, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are preparing for hurricane season with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment that will help them determine how extensively forests are damaged during individual hurricanes. When hurricanes careen through Florida, they…
Politics
Florida Republicans Help Save Johnson’s Job, As Georgia Rep. MTG Spelled Out Case Against Him
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson survived an attempt to topple him on Wednesday, led by firebrand GOP Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. House Democrats overwhelmingly helped the speaker avoid being ousted. But so did Florida Republicans. Greene, a Georgia Republican, pushed for nearly a month…
Lottery
Georgia Woman Wins Whopping $2 Million On Florida Lottery Monopoly Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced Thursday that Lavoncis Armstrong, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Armstrong chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,597,848.00. Armstrong purchased…
Florida Lottery Announces New Lineup Of Games For Grouper And Grouper Super Sampler
The Florida Lottery revealed Tuesday an enhanced series of games accompanying every GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler package play purchase. With these new games, players now have increased opportunities to win big while spending less! Unlock incredible value with each GROUPER package play, receiving $6…
Job News
Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…