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United Airlines is changing its check-in policy for domestic flights and will implement a uniform check-in deadline for all passengers beginning June 3. Previously, travelers with checked luggage were required to check in at least 45 minutes before departure, while those without checked bags had until 30 minutes prior. Under the new policy, all domestic […]

After the death of dolphins at Gulf World Marine Park, Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull is demanding that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) intervene. Trumbull took to social media to raise awareness and called for FWC to take action: “Another dolphin has died at Gulf World,” Trumbull wrote. “This marks the second in just over a month—and it’s […]

The Florida Senate posted this statement after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 112: Senate Bill (SB) 112, Children with Developmental Disabilities, by state Senator Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) was signed into law earlier today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislation increases opportunities for early detection, intervention, and support for children with autism and […]

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By Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar “People think the hardest part is the end, but the hardest part is being invisible.” This sentiment, shared by a caregiver who spent over a decade caring for her Navy Veteran husband, has stayed with me because it echoes what far too many caregivers experience in silence. This May, as we honor […]

Still No Budget Deal No specific date has been announced yet, but Florida lawmakers will return to Tallahassee to hash-out differences on budget proposals. Formal conference negotiations to address the legislative budget and tax impasse have still not started. After the House passed a resolution on May 12 to extend the session until the last […]

If President Trump’s tax cuts were on the Senate floor today, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) said he would vote against it. He criticized the bill for its lack of spending cuts and its failure to attempt a federal budget balance. Sen. Scott isn’t the only conservative opposing the bill in its current form. Over […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new bills aimed at strengthening animal protection laws across the state. The legislation, known as Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law, introduces harsher penalties for animal cruelty and establishes new legal protections for pets during natural disasters. Trooper’s Law, formally Senate Bill 150, makes it a third-degree […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 999, a bill that recognizes gold coins and silver coins as legal tender for the payment of debts. “Florida stands firmly for freedom, economic self-determination, and resistance to government overreach,” DeSantis said. “But for too long, outdated regulations and unnecessary sales taxes have made it impractical for […]

Gainesville — The University of Florida (UF) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university’s next president.  The remaining formality until the official start of the Ono’s erra is ratification by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System of Florida.  “I am thankful for, and […]

The new MAHA report found that nearly 70% of American children’s calories come from ultra-processed foods, raising serious concerns about long-term health risks like obesity, diabetes, and more. The commission also found that over 40% of children have a chronic health condition, Those on the commission want to examine the use of pesticides in agricultural […]