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Did Marco Rubio's Intern Storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6?

Did Marco Rubio's Intern Storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6?

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Which Florida Official Condemned Nazis the Best?

By Michael Majchrowicz
Feb 2, 2022

"I do miss those times when you could kick the shit out of punks like these, and no one would say a word."
Read Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio's January 6 Committee Subpoena

By Joshua Ceballos
Dec 2, 2021

House investigators demand that Tarrio turn over any insurrection-related communications between him and Trump.
Seminole Tribe Ignores Federal Ruling Halting Sports Wagering in Florida

By Mike Seely
Nov 29, 2021

A federal judge tried to halt sports wagering in Florida. The Seminoles ignored her. Will they get away with it?
Abolish Key West? Southernmost City Mayor Taking Threat Seriously

By Michael Majchrowicz
Nov 23, 2021

Draft language from a would-be bill aims to "abolish Key West" as a municipality, and the town's mayor is taking the threat seriously.
State Official Invites In-N-Out to Relocate to Florida, Instagram Bedlam Ensues UPDATED

By Laine Doss
Nov 11, 2021

A Florida state official issues an invitation on social media.
Anti-Immigrant Group Almost Redefined "White Nationalism" in Florida Legislation

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 13, 2021

According to Floridians for Immigration Enforcement, a white nationalist is defined as "a Caucasian who supports the rule of law and America First."
Proud Boy Rabbi Offers Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccines

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 11, 2021

A controversial rabbi and member of the far-right Proud Boys offers religious exemption letters for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Hollywood Beach Condo May Renege on 47-Year-Old Promise to Residents

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 23, 2021

A group of Hollywood residents remains at odds with developers of a proposed 30-story beachfront condo.
College Journalists Say Desantis' Survey of "Viewpoint Diversity" Could Hurt Student Media

By Natalia Galicza
Jul 1, 2021

HB 233's potential threat to student journalism could materialize in a matter of months.
OAN, Trump's Favorite Fake News Network, Is Expanding in Florida

By Alexi C. Cardona
Jun 9, 2021

Florida might have a new addition to its press corps.
DeSantis Signs To-Go Cocktail Law — But Will It Help South Florida Restaurants?

By Laine Doss
May 19, 2021

The legislation sounds like a win for restaurant owners — until you read the fine print.
Daughter of Florida Senator Who Sponsored Trans Athlete Bill Says It Deserves Veto

By Alexi C. Cardona
May 5, 2021

Laura Stargel, daughter of bill sponsor Kelli Stargel, wrote an op-ed calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto the legislation.
Democratic Activist Was Labeled "Known Agitator" by Florida's Top Police Agency

By Joshua Ceballos
May 4, 2021

Miami-Dade police were told that a Democratic activist was a "known agitator" one day before barring him from a DeSantis event.
Here's a Link to Every Matt Gaetz Development, Because This Shit's Confusing

By Jessica Lipscomb
Apr 12, 2021

Since #Gaetzgate is difficult to keep up with, we've put together a link roundup of all the major updates in chronological order.
Do Vaccine Passports Have a Future in Florida?

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 30, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban vaccine passports in Florida, but some industries have already been testing the idea.
Florida Republicans Advance Bill to Restrict Bright Futures Aid to "Employable" Students Only

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 19, 2021

A Florida bill that would limit student access to the Bright Futures scholarship program has passed through a Senate committee.
Activist to Florida Republicans: "Y'all Could Have Just Told Black Folks to Fuck Off"

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 5, 2021

After cursing while speaking out against an anti-protest bill, a Dream Defenders member was barred from the Florida Capitol.
New Bills From Florida Republicans Target Transgender Athletes

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 5, 2021

Florida legislators at the state and federal levels have joined a growing push by GOP politicians to limit or ban transgender athletes from school sports.
Florida's Gun-Safety Ranking Plateaus Despite Rise in Gun Violence

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 3, 2021

A recent report from the Giffords Law Center shows Florida lagging behind other states in gun reform.
Dueling Florida Bills Could Affect College Tuition for Undocumented Students

By Joshua Ceballos
Feb 22, 2021

Competing Florida bills take aim at immigrant students: One would finally give them financial aid, the other would make college far more expensive.