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More than $100 million state grant funds have been left unclaimed by applicants for my safe Florida Home Program, and applicants for grants are required to take immediate steps to claim $10,000 for a residential hardening project.According to a memo released Wednesday by Senator Ben Albritton, the money has been reassigned by the homeowner who has completed the inspection and paperwork but has continued by completing the project and requesting grants.The memo said Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis notified the Senate to inform the program that grant applications can be resumed to distribute $103 million. It covers around 10,300 new…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Florida State Assemblyman Collie Mills (R) introduced citizenship for alien invaders. If established, it prohibits immigration of nationality. Co-hosts on the bill include Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican from Sunshine State’s 13th Congressional District, as well as fellow Rep. Josh Bretzin (OK-02) and Andy Harris (MD-01). “We have seen more than 10 million encounters at our border under the Biden administration, a crisis exacerbated by a reckless catch-and-release policy that allowed criminals who broke our laws to stay in the United States,” Mills said in an official statement. “President Trump has made it clear that…

A bipartisan initiative is underway to tackle the increasing threat of harmful algae flowers in Florida. This week, Florida State Assemblymen Vern Buchanan (R) and Darren Soto (D) introduced legislation aimed at producing algae flowers, including the red tide phenomenon, which is subject to federal disaster relief. The proposed law entitled “protecting communities from the harmful algae Blooms Act,” which seeks to amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by including harmful algae blooms in the definition of “major disasters.” If enacted, the bill empowers the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide both technical and financial support…

Poland said Russia and Belarus are organizing the crisis by allowing thousands of Middle Eastern and African migrants to cross the eastern border. Polish President Andrze Duda signed the law on March 26th to suspend the right to asylum for illegal immigrants.”We believe we need to strengthen our border safety and pole safety,” Duda said when he announced the law.”The most important thing is to protect the Polish border and the Polish services that protect it.”The new law introduces temporary restrictions on the right up to 60 days to illegally submit applications for international protection for people across borders to…

TALHASSEE – Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says he has “personal concerns” about the proposal to loosen the state’s child labor laws and allow many teenagers to work overnight during their school days without a meal break.The proposal, which is moving in the Florida Senate, but stagnant at Florida homes, removes state labor protections that will keep children aged 14 and 15 in the late night and early morning if you are homeschooling or attend virtual school. It would remove all restrictions on how slow and how much work a 16- and 17-year-old child is, and end the teenage workers’…

MSC Cruises made a delivery Thursday from MSC World America, the latest cruise ship scheduled to debut from Miami next month.The 22-deck ship is the largest ever for the 216,638-ton cruise line and the second world-class, but the first heads to North America.The 6,762-person sailing ship approaches the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ship, with a design similar to the ship’s neighbourhood approach to its layout.Carved in seven districts, World America features 19 dining venues, 18 bars and lounges, an outdoor adventure area with water parks, rope courses, crow hangers, shopping districts, and an overwater swing called the largest version of…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – At a televised cabinet meeting, Homeland Security Secretary Christa Noem said she plans to “eliminate” FEMA but has not made any further progress on how it will unfold. Rep. Kathy Kaster, who represents the people of Tampa and St. Petersburg, hopes the Trump administration will rethink those plans, especially as FEMA is still supporting families after the back-to-back hurricane. Sierra Club warns of contamination that causes murky water in Kings Bay “Eliminating FEMA would be risky and costly for Florida families and businesses,” Castor said. FEMA is a federal agency that helps states prepare and respond…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – World America’s newest MSC cruise ship is set to begin its journey to Florida after a delivery ceremony took place on Thursday. MSC officials travelled to St. Nazaire, France, to take ownership of the ship after construction ended at the Chantier de Atlantic shipyard. “Our new flagship is a testament to a long-standing, innovative partnership that spans over 20 years, bringing five groundbreaking prototypes and 19 ships,” said PierFrancesco Vogo, executive chairman of the MSC Group’s cruise division. “Together, we continue to push boundaries, combining cutting-edge design, the latest technology and a wealth of experience to…

Conservatives have pledged to expand the annual contribution limit that Canadians can make to tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) for $5,000 if investments are made in Canadian companies.Conservative leader Pierre Polyable said in a statement that he wanted to reward “patriotic Canadians who invest in Canadian businesses and help the economy grow.”Tories noted that taxation already defines what constitutes Canadian investment. If elected to form a government, they will create definitions of financial institutions and advisors to identify which types of investments can be added to the “Canada First TFSA Top-Up.”Canadians can currently donate up to $7,000 a year through TFSA.…

TALHASSEE — As state lawmakers progress through the legislative meetings, it appears that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legacy and the political future of his wife Casey are on the line.Lawmakers haven’t yet covered one of the couple’s top priorities this year. It enforces the law a conservative vision for welfare in Florida.Launched by Casey DeSantis in 2021, Florida aims to divert Floridians from government assistance and services to faith-based charities and other charities.So far, it has been operating under the governor’s authority, and details surrounding its performance, HR and separate funding departments are vague. Ron DeSantis wants legislation to create a…