A surging flow of firearms transported illegally from South Florida to Haiti is fueling gang violence, atrocities and a breakdown of order in the impoverished Caribbean nation. Rather than training his sights on gun traffickers in Florida, however, Gov. Ron ...
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Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he does not support criminalizing women who receive abortions even after he signed a six-week abortion ban into law earlier this year that includes language that could be interpreted as such. DeSantis claimed, “We have no criminal ...
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After Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed millions in federal funding, Florida Democrats are voicing concerns over the lack of Florida’s progress in renewable energy development. In response to Governor Ron DeSantis failing to prioritize solar energy in the state’s energy plans, ...
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In a democratic society, every citizen holds the power to shape their nation’s destiny. One of the fundamental ways to exercise this power is through voting during the election cycle. Each vote represents an individual’s voice, and collectively, these voices ...
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Talk Of Banning Books Misses Their Education Value The political theater at the recent school board meeting of the School District of Indian River County was disrespectful to those of us who assembled to support and encourage resistance to the racist decapitation ...
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September 11, 2001, is a date that will forever be etched in the memories of people around the world. On this tragic day, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks took place in the United States, leaving an indelible mark on ...
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