Florida | November 14, 2021
Here’s Why Florida Might Be Set to Receive an Influx of Police Officers From Other States
Florida | November 14, 2021
It appears police officers are opting for greener pastures after Florida cities have been recruiting personnel from blue states, particularly in the cities. This comes amid widespread anti-police sentiment that has been fomented by the hard left in places like New York City and Minneapolis. Matthew Spoto, a former NYPD police officer, told reporters in September that the respect they receive in the Sunshine State “was an eye opener,” and explained that in New York, “it was almost like I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer.”
According to the Lakeland Ledger, the minimum salary for a police officer is $53,000, while NYPD officers start out by earning $42,500 annually. Even better, Florida does not have city or state income taxes.
While there is not yet data showing how many law enforcement officers to moving to Florida, “anecdotal evidence” seems to suggest that they are leaving blue states, according to a spokesperson for the National Association of Police Organizations… (Excerpts from Red State)
Florida | November 9, 2021
Republican Florida Gov. DeSantis files for reelection
Florida | November 9, 2021
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed to run for reelection, his campaign announced Monday.
Records with the state elections division show DeSantis filed Friday, marking a formal start to his expected candidacy.
DeSantis has become one of the highest profile governors in the country, with his opposition to coronavirus lockdowns and mandates from the White House and local governments winning him praise within the GOP. He is also eyeing a 2024 presidential run.
In a statement, DeSantis‘s campaign highlighted his pandemic policies, the sweeping election law he signed earlier this year and the state’s school system, among other things. In his public appearances, DeSantis has largely aimed his political attacks on the Biden administration rather than the three major Democrats hoping to unseat him…(Excerpts from the Washington Times)
Florida | November 8, 2021
Trump will ‘probably’ announce 2024 plans after midterms: ‘A lot of people will be very happy’
Florida | November 8, 2021
Florida | November 7, 2021
Mother says ‘strong-minded and fearless’ daughter, 7, suspended 36 times from school for not wearing a mask may have to repeat second grade
Florida | November 7, 2021
A Florida girl may have to repeat second grade after she was suspended 36 times for not complying with the school district’s mask mandate.
Bailey Lashells describes her 7-year-old daughter as a typical child who enjoys drawing, arts and crafts, and making jewelry. The mother also says her daughter’s priorities have changed since the pandemic.
Fiona Lashells — a student in Palm Beach County — first refused to wear a face mask at school on Aug. 31, and was forced to eat a silent lunch alone in an office hallway. The second-grader has since been suspended 36 times…. (Excerpts from the Blaze)
Florida | November 6, 2021
Florida gov says Biden admin has landed dozens of secret flights carrying illegal migrants into the state
Florida | November 6, 2021
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that more than 70 night-time flights moving migrants from the border landed in Jacksonville since the summer — amid concerns about the effects of the border crisis on states across the country.
“Over 70 air charter flights [on] jetliner airliners coming from the southwest border have landed at Jacksonville International Airport,” Larry Keefe, DeSantis’s public safety czar, told The Washington Examiner.
“On average, there’s 36 passengers on each of these flights. And that has been going on over the course of the summer through September,” he said… (Excerpts from Fox News)
Florida | November 6, 2021
Florida turns red: DeSantis touts record as registered Republicans outnumber Democrats for the first time
Florida | November 6, 2021
There are now more registered Republican voters than Democrats in Florida for the first time in the Sunshine State’s history.
“When I got elected governor we had 280,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state of Florida,” Gov. Ron DeSantis told a crowd at the National Conference of State Legislatures on Friday. “Today, and it will probably be fully publicized very soon, for the first time in the history of Florida we have overtaken Democrats. There are more registered Republicans in Florida than Democrats.” …. (Excerpts from Fox News)