Category: Brevard Politics

Iran Launches Drones Towards Israel, Israeli Air Defenses Deployed

Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, days after its Supreme Leader warned it would hit back in response to an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that left several generals dead. […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Protect Children from Predatory Grooming, Other Sexual Offenses

Governor Ron DeSantis signed five pieces of legislation to enhance and create additional criminal punishments for abusing children through grooming or other sexual offenses. […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Fentanyl Exposure

Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties on individuals who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl and to bring awareness to life-saving measures for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve, Protect Florida’s Environment

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides $150 million for necessary repairs and upgrades to the Central and South Florida Water Management System. […]

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UP IN SMOKE: President Biden Prepares to Finalize Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

The Biden administration is preparing to soon finalize highly anticipated standards targeting menthol cigarettes despite heavy opposition from small business, civil rights, law enforcement and free market consumer groups. […]

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Florida Governor Issues Executive Order to Suspend City of Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill After Being Indicted by Circuit Court

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-63, suspending City Commissioner for the City of Orlando, Regina Hill, in accordance with the Florida Constitution and sections 112.51(1) and 112.51(2), Florida Statutes. […]

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President Biden Denies He Made Proclamation for ‘Transgender Day Of Visibility’ on Easter, Record Says Otherwise

President Biden said Monday that he “didn’t do that” when asked about his official White House proclamation declaring March 31, the same day as Easter this year, as Transgender Day Of Visibility. […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces $450 Million for Second Consecutive Year of Toll Relief for Florida’s Families

Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive year of the highly successful Toll Relief Program, which will cut the toll rates of frequent commuters in half by applying a toll credit from April 2024 to March 2025. […]

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Titusville Mayor Dan Diesel Announces Candidacy for Brevard County Commission District 1 Seat

Current Titusville Mayor Dan Diesel, above, has announced his candidacy for the Brevard County Commission District 1 seat. Diesel filed this week to set the table for what is sure to be a scrum for the North Brevard commission seat in a currently four-candidate Republican primary on Aug. 20, including Robert Jordan, Katie Delaney and Dwight Siegler. […]

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Disney, Florida Gov. DeSantis-Backed Board Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Over Special Governing District

Disney and a Central Florida tourism board backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a settlement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls the special governing district that encompasses the Walt Disney World Resort. […]

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Donald Trump’s Social Media Company Surges in Trading Debut, Former President’s Wealth Spikes to $6.4 Billion

Trump Media & Technology Group gained as much as 59% in its trading debut on Tuesday, making the businessman and former president one of the richest 500 people in the world, according to Bloomberg. As a result of the success of the trading debut, Bloomberg reported that Donald Trump’s net worth will increase by more than $4 billion — making him worth $6.4 billion.  […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Prohibit Children Under Age 14 to Become Social Media Account Holders

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3, which prohibits children under the age of 14 from becoming social media account holders and allows 14- and 15-year-olds to become account holders with parental consent. […]

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Donald Trump’s Truth Social Set to Go Public Next Week, Former President’s Stake Valued Over $3 Billion

Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social will make its Nasdaq market debut as early as next week as shareholders of blank-check acquisition company Digital World Acquisition Corp. approved a merger with the social media app’s parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group. […]

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WATCH: Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislation to Address Homelessness to Protect Public and Quality of Life for Floridians

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 to keep Florida’s streets safe. This legislation requires counties to ensure that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. […]

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ELECTION 2024: Trump Rules in Brevard, Takes 82.16 Percent of the Presidential Preference Primary Vote

On Tuesday, March 19, Brevard County voters will go to the polls in the first statewide election of 2024, the Presidential Preference Primary. With one of the most contentious political election seasons in the nation’s history underway, Space Coast Daily is a neutral site for the citizens of Brevard County, and this great country, to express their opinions on our interactive multimedia platform and social media venues. Below, and HERE, you will find information about how and where you can vote on the Space Coast. […]

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