Florida’s government supports Trump’s name change for the Gulf of Mexico, stirring mixed reactions among locals and experts. Florida Embraces Trump’s Proposal to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America Tallahassee: So, Florida’s got a new twist on the Gulf of Mexico. The governor’s office just backed Trump’s idea to call it the Gulf…
A group of Florida professors has filed a federal lawsuit against state laws limiting DEI initiatives in education, claiming it stifles free speech. Florida Professors Sue Federal Government Over DEI Restrictions and Woke Laws Tallahassee: A group of university professors in Florida has taken a stand by filing a federal lawsuit. They’re challenging a new…
Timothy Beard delivered a heartfelt address at the MLK celebration, reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy and his own journey. FAMU Interim President Timothy Beard Celebrates MLK Day with Inspiring Speech Tallahassee: On January 15, which is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Timothy Beard, the interim president of Florida A&M University, gave a keynote speech…
A new initiative for recreational marijuana in Florida aims for the 2026 ballot, addressing past concerns. New Recreational Weed Proposal for Florida Ballot Emerges Tallahassee: So, there’s a fresh push for recreational weed in Florida. After a previous attempt flopped, a big medical-marijuana company is back at it. They want to get a new proposal…
A new effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is underway, aiming for the 2026 ballot after previous attempts fell short. New Proposal for Recreational Marijuana in Florida Aims for 2026 Ballot Tallahassee: So, there’s a fresh push to get recreational marijuana on the ballot in Florida. After a similar measure didn’t make the cut…
A new Florida bill seeks to restrict illegal migrant students from attending certain public universities Florida Bill Aims to Ban Illegal Migrant Students from Public Universities Tallahassee: So, there’s this new bill in Florida that’s stirring up some chatter. A state lawmaker, Randy Fine, has proposed a law that would stop some public colleges from…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to call a special legislative session to back Trump’s immigration agenda starting January 27 DeSantis Calls Special Session to Support Trump’s Immigration Plans in Florida Tallahassee: So, Governor Ron DeSantis just announced he’s calling a special session of the Florida Legislature. This is all about helping President-elect Donald Trump…
Florida’s legislative leaders push back against DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration, deeming it premature and lacking details. Florida Leaders Criticize DeSantis’ Special Session as Premature and Irresponsible Tallahassee: So, Florida’s Republican leaders are not too happy with Governor Ron DeSantis right now. They think his call for a special session on immigration…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for new immigration laws to match Trump’s expected policies after his inauguration Ron DeSantis Aims to Align Florida Immigration Law with Trump’s Plans Tallahassee: So, Ron DeSantis is really stepping up to align Florida’s immigration laws with what Trump is expected to roll out. He’s called a special session…
The City of Tallahassee is set to host Florida lawmakers at its electric utility facilities for a site visit this Tuesday morning Tallahassee Welcomes Florida Lawmakers for Electric Utility Facility Tour Tallahassee: The Florida House of Representatives’ Economic Infrastructure subcommittee is heading to Tallahassee’s electric utility facilities for a field trip. They’ve got a site…
