Technology
Truth Social parent company leaves Delaware for Florida
The move follows Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk battling a challenge to his compensation package as Tesla CEO in the state.
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Politics
Trump expected to nominate Rubio as first Hispanic American Secretary of State
Various news reports also suggested the president-elect has asked another Florida legislator, Rep. Mike Waltz to be his White House national security adviser, Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and former Trump official Stephen Miller to return as deputy chief of staff for his second term
Politics
Sen. Marco Rubio in lead for Secretary of State role, signaling tougher stance on Cuban regime
The Florida senator's appointment could signify a more aggressive stance against authoritarian regimes in Latin America, especially those in Cuba and Venezuela, with potential escalations in sanctions and international coalitions aimed at isolating the two communist states
Politics
Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz will be the first Miami-Dade sheriff in almost 60 years
Cordero-Stutz obtained at least 56% of the vote, defeating Democrat and current Miami-Dade Public Safety Chief James Reyes
Culture
Iconic entrepreneur Bernie Marcus, who co-founded Home Depot, dies at age 95
In his final years, Marcus became a conservative megadonor and unapologetic backer of Donald Trump.
Law Enforcement
Reyes vs. Cordero-Stutz: Miami-Dade will elect County Sheriff for the first time in 6 decades
Miami-Dade County has had an appointed police director since 1966, but in 2018 Florida voters restored the elected sheriff position after passing Amendment 10
Politics
Bipartisan legislators seek to stop Venezuelan oil exports until Maduro leaves power
The law will terminate oil licenses to ensure that American and European companies can no longer finance the Maduro regime, and accelerate the South American country’s democratic transition
Climate
Hurricane Milton strikes Florida west coast as Category 3 storm, leaves three million without power
The much feared Category 3 storm reached winds of 120 mph at landfall, but its power weakened to Category 1 as it drifted across the Sunshine State
Politics
Poll: Trump would win the Florida Hispanic vote with strong support from Cuban Americans
According to the survey, 61% of Cuban voters would favor the Republican candidate Donald Trump while only 28% would favor Democratic candidate Kamala Harris
Crime
Justice Dept. convicts Florida man of sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls
“The defendant used despicable and horrendous means to terrorize and force nearly a dozen women and girls to engage in commercial sexual activity,” said the deputy attorney general
Crime
11-year-old boy charged with threatening mass shooting at Florida school
Starting this week, authorities will begin investigating the parents of any minor who posts school shooting threats online
