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Amendment 3 will hurt what brings people to Florida | Opinion

Amendment 3 will hurt what brings people to Florida | Opinion

Amendment 3 on this November’s ballot poses a dire threat to local governments’ abilities to preserve our way of life.

Palm Beach Post

County OKs PBSO taxing district. But 2 commissioners may prevent it.

County OKs PBSO taxing district. But 2 commissioners may prevent it.

Palm Beach County commissioners approved a special taxing district aimed at forcing Sheriff Ric Bradshaw to provide a detailed budget.

Florida Times-Union

Relax, we already have socialism; it's called the VA | Letters

Relax, we already have socialism; it's called the VA | Letters

In this week's letters: Criticism of GOP fear-baiting on socialism; reminder of vote-by-mail deadlines; support for Angie Nixon; and more.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Administration Delays Expansion of KidCare Program

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Administration Delays Expansion of KidCare Program

The administration of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing scrutiny for delaying the implementation of a 2023 law intended to expand eligibility for the Florida KidCare program, a safety-net healthcare initiative for low-income children. Despite legislative approval, the administration has not provided clear answers on when the expansion will occur. This delay stems from an ongoing legal dispute between the governor's office and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), with Florida having filed at least three lawsuits against the federal agency. The core of the disagreement revolves around a federal requirement for continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid-funded healthcare programs, including KidCare. During a Joint Legislative Budget Commission meeting, state senators pressed officials from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for answers, but citing ongoing litigation, AHCA officials were unable to provide a timeline for resolution or expansion. Concerns were also raise...

Palm Beach Post

Palm Beach County needs a new sheriff, Post reader says | Letters

Palm Beach County needs a new sheriff, Post reader says | Letters

Palm Beach County residents are calling for change after the sheriff's office rehired retirees at higher salaries.

Palm Beach Post

Noseless man arrested in Florida on drug charges, police say

Noseless man arrested in Florida on drug charges, police say

Charles Wilson Pastore, 46, was pulled over for a traffic stop when police said they found meth and cocaine in his car.

Representative Donalds Dismisses Investigation into Closed Immigrant Detention Facility

Representative Donalds Dismisses Investigation into Closed Immigrant Detention Facility

Representative Byron Donalds has stated he is not interested in investigating the now-closed 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention facility, despite a federal report detailing cruel and substandard conditions. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) made public a 33-page report outlining severe issues at the facility, which was located in the Everglades. Donalds, who admitted he has not read the report, believes the matter is moot because the facility is no longer operational. He characterized calls for an investigation into a closed facility as "busy work." Donalds also defended the facility's initial purpose, stating it was created because the federal government was unprepared to handle the mandate for deporting "criminal illegal aliens," implying Florida stepped in to address a federal shortfall. The OIG report detailed conditions such as detainees being held in 18-square-foot metal enclosures, referred to as "calming areas," with locking mechanisms, and at least ...

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification

Senator Rick Scott Urges Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Combat Birth Tourism

Senator Rick Scott Urges Congress to Pass SAFE KIDS Act to Combat Birth Tourism

U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass his proposed legislation, the SAFE KIDS Act, aimed at preventing birth tourism and addressing the exploitation of America's immigration laws by foreign adversaries, including Communist China. Senator Scott highlighted the urgency of this bill by referencing a specific case in St. Augustine, Florida, where children are in legal limbo due to an uncollected surrogacy arrangement involving a Chinese national who has never entered the U.S. He also noted an upcoming hearing by the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, which will focus on suspected birth tourism abuses in the Miami area. Scott emphasized that current businesses in Florida appear to be structured around exploiting the immigration system, underscoring the need for legislative action to protect vulnerable individuals from being trafficked and treated as commodities. He urged his Senate colleagues to p...

Palm Beach Post

ICE fears arise as 2 Lake Worth city manager candidates interviewed

ICE fears arise as 2 Lake Worth city manager candidates interviewed

Two of four candidates to become Lake Worth Beach city manager addressed concerns about ICE detentions in a city filled with recent immigrants.

DeSantis' spending hypocrisy starts with his own appointees | Opinion

DeSantis' spending hypocrisy starts with his own appointees | Opinion

Recent actions taken by a board of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees illustrate the hypocrisy of the once-and-maybe-future presidential candidate.

Reps. Massie and Burlison Introduce 'Flock-Off Act' to Ban Federal Funding for ALPRs Amidst Growing Surveillance Concerns

Reps. Massie and Burlison Introduce 'Flock-Off Act' to Ban Federal Funding for ALPRs Amidst Growing Surveillance Concerns

Republican Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Eric Burlison of Missouri have introduced the 'Flock-Off Act' in Congress. This proposed legislation aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for the purchase or operation of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Furthermore, it mandates that any existing ALPR systems funded by federal money must be shut down within 180 days of the act's passage. The move comes amidst increasing bipartisan concern over the widespread deployment of ALPR technology, particularly systems from companies like Flock Safety, which critics argue facilitate warrantless mass surveillance. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates contend that these AI-powered cameras, which scan and record vehicle license plates, infringe upon fundamental privacy rights by creating a comprehensive tracking network of American drivers. This federal initiative mirrors actions taken at the state level, where officials in Texas and Florida have moved to restrict or remove ALPRs, and numerous loc...