Recovering Victims
JUICE—Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that rescue efforts at the Surfside building collapse site have shifted to recovery. This news comes after more bodies were pulled from the rubble. There are still over 100 people unaccounted for. READ MORE
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Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis-At 7:15 p.m., the Surfside community and first responders will mark the transition into recovery with a moment of silence. Please join all Floridians in this moment and continue to pray for the victims, families, friends, and first responders.
Daniella Levine Cava @MayorDaniella-It’s with profound sadness that tonight we transition our operation from search and rescue to search and recovery. May God bring peace to all whose hearts have been broken, and may He watch over our community in the hard days ahead.
Jeanette Nunez @LtGovNunez-"I guarantee you that those search and rescue teams shifting the operation to recovery will continue to dig with the same fervor and passion, and the same compassion, that they feel towards the families to uncover the remains of their loved ones."
Debbie Wasserman Schultz @DWStweets-I am grateful to @MayorDaniella Levine Cava & the local, state & federal leaders who have worked together to assist families & loved ones. Healing from this catastrophe will take time, and we will be there every step of the way. May the memories of those lost be a blessing.
"Blogger Peter Schorsch Supports Comparison of DeSantis Press Secretary to Dead Nazi," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Trump Files Lawsuit Against Big Tech Over ‘Censorship Of The American People’ by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Former President Donald Trump said he is filing a lawsuit against Big Tech companies — Twitter, Facebook, and Google and their CEOs, over allegations of violating Americans’ First Amendment rights by selectively censoring information and its recent action of banning and suspending his accounts.
"Carlos Gimenez Introduces ‘Curbing China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Act’ by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—With the origins of COVID-19 still unclear, Republicans have been more than clear in regard to holding China accountable. Now, Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) has introduced the “Curbing China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Act.”
"Democrats Stick To False Allegation That Trump Gov’t Called For Capitol Violence," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—It’s been 6 months since the Capitol riot, and the House of Representatives has now officially voted to establish a January 6th committee to formally investigate the incident. Despite there being no immediate call for violence against the US government or Capitol from the White House Republican lawmakers or Trump administration officials, Democrat Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is sticking to the insurrection narrative and baseless claim that “certain members of the US gov’t” specifically called for “violence against the Capitol.” The Capitol violence was orchestrated and carried out by Rightwing extremists.
"Florida had a shot at herd immunity. Now it’s slipping away," by Tampa Bay Times' Ian Hodgson—Herd immunity may be slipping further and further out of reach. President Joe Biden set an aspirational goal to immunize 70 percent of the adult population against the coronavirus by July 4. But Independence Day came and went, and 33 percent of U.S. adults still haven’t received a single vaccination shot. In Florida, 65 percent of adults have been at least partially vaccinated, and 56 percent have been fully vaccinated.
"Biden Pushes Taxpayer-Funded Abortions," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—President Joe Biden (D) has been advocating on behalf of his budget request, but many aspects of the budget have been at odds with Republicans. One such aspect that Florida Rep. Greg Steube (R) is now arguing against is taxpayer funded abortions. In a letter directed to the President, Steube joined a number of his Republican colleagues to voice their disapproval of the measure.
"DeSantis boosts fundraising operation ahead of 2022," by POLITICOS' MATT DIXON —TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis is expanding his fundraising operation ahead of the 2022 election cycle, bringing in an additional consulting firm as he builds a huge cash advantage over his Democratic challengers.
DeSantis has not yet announced that he’s running for reelection or set up an official campaign account. But his separate political committee and de facto full-time campaign arm has been bringing in millions of dollars as his focus turns to the campaign trail, an effort helped by his rising stock with conservatives across the country.
"Florida’s Gubernatorial Race Brings in Major Funds in June," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"After 3 years, Boca councilwoman settles defamation case over political flyer," by The Palm Beach Post's Victoria Villanueva-Marquez—BOCA RATON — Boca Raton City Councilwoman Monica Mayotte won a final judgment in a defamation case from a former political opponent who took issue with a flyer that accused him of running a real estate scam. After Mayotte beat Armand Grossman out of a seat on the City Council in March 2018, Grossman sued Mayotte over the same flyer that called him a "scam artist” and said he was charged with defrauding more than 4,000 people.
"Biden’s Door-to Door-Vaccination Plan Shot Down By Sabatini," The Floridian's Jim McCool—After President Biden (D) missed his July 4th goal of a 70% nationwide vaccination rate, the president has now publicly advocated for a door-to-door vaccination program to get more Americans vaccinated, but State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) who is running for the U.S. Congress in Florida’s 7th congressional district, has already vowed to l0ok into filing legislation to ban the practice in Florida.
"Charlie Crist Picks Up Senator Gibson Endorsement," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Biden Sentences U.S. Navy Veteran and 18,000 Afghan Translators to Death," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—President Joe Biden has effectively killed captured former U.S. Navy Veteran Mark Frerichs and thousands of Afghan translators that embedded with the U.S. Military during the 20-year war on terror in Afghanistan.
"Democrats Fear Kamala Harris Can’t Beat Trump Or Any Republicans In 2024," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Democrats are becoming increasingly fearful that Vice President Kamala Harris could not defeat whomever the Republican Party puts up in 2024, amid a torrent of recent leaks of infighting tensions between West Wing officials and her office as well as a series of blunders in her role as second in command, a new report revealed.
"Stephanie Murphy Says She’s ‘Ready to get to Work’ to Investigate Capitol Riot," by the Floridian's Javier Manjarres—After the Republican-led U.S. Senate blocked the 1/6 commission measure filed to create a bipartisan and independent investigative body to find out the root cause of the January 6 Capitol riot, House Democrats have decided to take the matter into their hands and have created a 1/6 select commission.
"The Stark Contrast Between Trump and Biden Deepens on July 4th," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"[VIDEO] Damaged Surfside Building Demolished With Explosives' by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Republican Melissa Martz Files Highly-Questionable FEC Report," The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—In the first federal fundraising quarter for her 2022 Republican congressional primary against Rep. Brian Mast (R), self-styled Constitutionalist and Attorney Melissa Martz (R) has reported raising just over $200,000 but has burned just about all of it.
"Wasserman Schultz Believes Americans Aren’t Living up to ‘Ideals of Liberty and Justice’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Florida Democrats Pass ‘Green New Deal’ INVEST in America Act," by The Floridian's Jim McCool"—Dubbed the “Green New Deal” by Texas Rep. Troy Nehls (R), INVEST in America Act or the Transportation Inflation Act,” H.R. 3684 passed the House this week with 221 votes. All Democrats in the House voted for the bill while 2 Republicans voted in favor and 201 voted against it. However, that was not enough to stop the bill in its tracks.
"Cava Accused of Dragging Feet In Deciding to Demolish Damaged Surfside Building,"
by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
Kristi Noem announces deployment of privately funded national guard to border," by Texas Politics' Isabel Webb Carey— South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced Monday that she will be sending National Guard troops from her state to the nation’s southern border to “secure the border between the United States and Mexico.”
"Allen West announces gubernatorial race against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary," by Texas Politics' Isabel Webb Carey—A month after he announced his resignation as chair of Texas Republican Party, former Florida congressman Allen West launched his campaign for governor against fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
On Sunday, West was welcomed to announce his gubernatorial run from the pulpit of the Sojourn Church in Carrollton, Texas. Before airing his official campaign video, West issued an extensive speech in which he read aloud the Declaration of Independence and invited the congregation to “join us in this fight.”
"Report: Majority of Surfside condo board quit in 2019 as squabbling residents dragged out plans for repairs,"By Sun-Sentinel STAFF REPORT—The Washington Post is reporting that the president and majority of the board of the Surfside condominium that collapsed last week resigned in 2019, partly in frustration over what was perceived as a slow response to an engineer’s report that identified major structural damage the previous year.
"Minority Communities in Hillsborough County at Risk of Losing School Choice," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Venezuelan’s Regime Bypasses U.S. Sanctions With Help From ‘Axis of Evil’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"As Anthony Sabatini Raises $315,000, Murphy Attacks Him And Matt Gaetz," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
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"[VIDEO] IDF Commander: ‘Small Chance’ to Find Survivors, Rescuers ‘Experience a Heavy Smell of Bodies (Dead)’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Matt Gaetz Calls NSA Liars, Says They Cannot ‘Police Themselves’ by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has kept up with his anti-deep state narrative and called on the Inspector General to investigate the NSA, more specifically the supposed targeting of Fox News host Tucker Carlson and other media figures, claiming “We cannot count on these people to police themselves.”
"Murphy: ‘Anthony Sabatini, The Worst, Most Extreme, Trump-Loving Republican’ by The Floridian's Jim McCool
Cruz: Republicans ‘Want To Defund The Police’ Is Like Saying Democrats ‘Want To Build The Wall’ by The Floridian's Mona Salama
Trump visits Texas to tour ‘unfinished border wall,' by Texas Politics' Isabel Webb Carey—Former President Donald Trump traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday where he denounced the Biden administration for neglecting national security by dismantling border controls. “We have an open, really dangerous border,” Trump said during a news conference at the Department of Public Safety’s Weslaco headquarters. “We better go back fast.”
"Broward girl, 13, sues over transgender school athletes ban," by Sun Sentinel's RAFAEL OLMEDA—A national LGBTQ rights organization sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Broward schools over the new law blocking transgender girls from competing as girls in sporting events.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court on behalf of a Broward 13-year-old who was assigned male at birth but has played on girls’ teams from the age of seven.
The girl is referred to as “Daisy” in the lawsuit, and she is now in middle school. According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which filed the suit, Daisy intends to try out for volleyball when she gets to high school.
"Trump visits Texas to tour ‘unfinished border wall’ by Texas Politics' Isabel Webb Carey—Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw lashed out at Gwen Berry, one of the top American track and field stars, to be “removed from the team” in a Fox News appearance Monday after she protested the national anthem during qualifiers for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics..Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls for Olympic athlete to be ‘removed from the team’ for national anthem protest
"Tropical Storm Elsa forms east of Caribbean. South Florida in NHC's cone of uncertainty," by Fort Myers News-Press' Cheryl McCloud—Tropical Storm Elsa formed Thursday morning as the system moved quickly toward the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center's cone of uncertainty puts all of South Florida in the storm's path. While it is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts could occur in Florida next week, all residents are encouraged to monitor the storm and make preparations.
"Judge blocks Florida law aimed at punishing social media," the Associated Press—In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute in Tampa, Fla. Florida lawmakers, including DeSantis, intensified their battle with Facebook, Twitter and Silicon Valley when they announced new proposals Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, aimed at reigning in platforms they accuse of squelching the free speech of conservatives. TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked for the time being a new Florida law that sought to punish large social media businesses like Facebook and Twitter if they remove content or ban politicians.
"Ilhan Omar Says She Doesn’t Regret Comment Equating US And Israel To Terrorist Groups," by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Charlie Crist Has Yet To Visit Building Collapse Site," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Forecasters eye 2 potential systems as a wet 4th of July appears likely," by the Tampa Bay Times' Anastasia Dawson and Josh Fiallo—As quickly as it arrived, Tropical Storm Danny blew itself apart early Tuesday after making landfall on South Carolina’s coastline, the National Hurricane Center said. Now the focus is turning to two potential tropical cyclones in the central Atlantic Ocean.
"House Votes To Purge Confederate Statues From U.S. Capitol," by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"AOC Calls Recent Crime Spike ‘Hysteria’ by The Floridian's Jim McCool
Surfside building collapse may have a ‘jarring’ effect on Miami’s condo-buying frenzy," by the Miami Herald's EMILY MICHOT and PIERRE TAYLOR—As grim images of rescue workers sifting through the wreckage of the Champlain South Tower circulate around the world, Miami’s kingpin condo real-estate industry is bracing for a slide.
“In the short-term, the effect of the collapse will be jarring,” said real estate attorney Jesse-Dean Kluger, who said he spent the weekend fielding calls from clients under contract for units in older buildings.
"Ivanka Trump Donates To Surfside Condo Collapse Rescue Efforts," by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Condo collapse victims: Death toll at 12 and 149 missing. Biden to visit. Rescue worker tumbles 25 feet and lives," by The Palm Beach Post's Jennifer Sangalang—It's been a week since a 12-story condominium suddenly buckled, prompting a massive search and rescue effort in Surfside as families grow weary for information on those missing.
More than 200 search-and-rescue specialists, working in sweltering conditions, had moved 3 million pounds of concrete on the sixth day of a frenzied and mass effort to find survivors or the dead amid the ruins.
"Murphy Doubles Down on Venezuela, Promotes Freedom," by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"President Biden to Visit Surfside Thursday," by The Floridian's Jjim McCool
"Psaki Defends Olympic Hammer Thrower Snubbing U.S. Flag, Says U.S. Hasn’t ‘Lived Up To Our Highest Ideals’," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended the “peaceful protest” Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry displayed over the weekend when she turned away from the US flag as the national anthem played after winning a bronze medal at the US Olympic Track & Field Team Trials.
"Progressive Hillsborough School Board Shuts Down Minority Charter Schools," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The Progressive Hillsborough County School Board had drawn the proverbial Crayola line in the schoolyard against Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran and are expected to stand by their decision to deny the contract renewals of four public charter schools and the application refusal of two others.
"[Psaki: No Plans For Biden To Visit Area Of Florida Building Collapse," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Several years after the Pulse Night Club terrorist attack that left 49 dead, the horrific event still weighs heavy on Floridians particularly the LGBTQ community, prompting Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to call Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) recognition of the attack and his transgender sports ban that does not allow boys participate in women’s sports.
"Byron Donalds on CRT: ‘That’s Not What We Do In America’," by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Elizabeth Warren Targets Gov. DeSantis Over Transgender Sports Ban," by The Floridian's Jim McCool
DEO] Israeli Defense Forces Team Lands in Miami to Help Building Collapse Rescue Efforts," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have answered the call for help after the building collapse in the predominantly Jewish community of Surfside, Florida, where 9 have been confirmed dead and another 156 still unaccounted for.
Ocasio Cortez Continues Supporting Maduro, Blames Humanitarian Crisis on U.S. Sanctions," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—While it seems that everyone is against Maduro’s strong-arm tactics of governing Venezuela, individuals like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who The Floridian recently spoke to about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, believes that the existing and effective sanctions put in place by the Trump administration and kept in place by the current Biden administration
"Nikki Fried Politicizes Deadly Building Collapse in Miami-Dade County," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—It didn’t take long after the tragic condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida for Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to politicize the deadly event by taking not one, but two political swipes at Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis Deploys Units to Southern Border," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—
Corcoran threatens Hillsborough School Board With Legal Action for Denying Charter Schools," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—
Sen. Jones Says Excluding Uniformed Police at NYC Pride Parade ‘Sends Wrong Message’," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The annual New York City gay Pride parade has always embraced and promoted its partnership between the NYPD and activists, as police officers march to show solidarity with the gay community every June, but this year will be different.
"Iran’s New Extremist President Raisi Expected to Test American Resolve," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"[Warning: Graphic Video/Images] Florida Condominium Collapses, 99 Missing, 1 Dead," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres