On February 5, 2025, officials in Florida's Lee County voted unanimously to eliminate fluoride from the county's water supply. This decision aligns with Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's recent recommendations to discontinue water fluoridation statewide.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced an initiative called the "Second Amendment Summer" tax holiday to allow Floridians to purchase firearms tax-free.
The Florida Legislature convened Monday in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session but limited the agenda to a single immigration-related bill, disregarding DeSantis’ broader proposals. Lawmakers rejected measures on condominium regulations, electoral security, and ballot initiative reforms, leading to sharp criticism from the governor.
Florida’s GOP-controlled legislature delivered a rare rebuke to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis by swiftly adjourning a special session he called to implement President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
On the morning of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, retired Green Beret Master Sergeant Jeremy Brown issued a hopeful statement, calling it “the 6th most important day” of his life, after his five daughters’ births. Brown compared his anticipation to the uncertainty and suspense he felt returning from his first combat deployment as an Army Ranger. For the first time in 40 months, he said, he felt “hope.”
More than 2,700 North Carolina individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Helene will continue to receive housing assistance through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, with stays extended until May 26. This extension provides additional time for recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating storm.
The devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have amplified criticism of the city’s preparedness for the 2028 Olympics. Critics argue that the crisis exposes vulnerabilities in the city’s infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, raising concerns about its ability to host the world’s largest sporting event.
