TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a conviction for husband-and-wife duo, Robert and Jaclyn Dell, of St. Petersburg, for running an organized retail theft scheme. Robert, a former pastor at The Rock Church in St. Petersburg, and his wife, Jaclyn, operated a ‘transformation center’ purporting to provide counseling and assistance to individuals recovering from drug addiction.

“These fraudsters hid their true motives behind faith and charity to launder proceeds from a large-scale criminal enterprise,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “I am grateful to Ag Law Enforcement, FDLE, Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Paul Dontenville, and Assistant Statewide Prosecutors Eric Ross and Gianna Fina for ensuring that justice was served in this case.”

“These verdicts show exactly what happens when Florida refuses to be a soft-on-crime state,” said Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. “Our Agricultural Law Enforcement agents were proud to lead the investigation in this case alongside the Attorney General’s Office, FDLE, and Home Depot to dismantle a long-running retail theft ring that victimized businesses across multiple counties. Organized retail crime drives up costs for everyday Floridians and undermines public safety. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to protect law-abiding families, support our law enforcement, and deliver real results for the people we serve.” Continue reading →

Washington, D.C. —  Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) at a women’s leadership luncheon on Capitol Hill to reaffirm her unwavering commitment to protecting women’s sports and ensuring fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for female athletes.

During the event, Rep. Cammack shared the resistance she faced when raising the issue of protecting women’s sports while serving as chair of the bipartisan Women’s Caucus.

“In the final minutes of a meeting to determine the initiatives we would champion, I suggested we take a position on protecting women’s sports,” Cammack said. “What followed was immediate pushback and accusations simply for raising the issue. That moment made it clear to me that we could not stay silent.”

Following that experience, Rep. Cammack founded the Republican Women’s Caucus to ensure women have a dedicated platform to defend their rights and preserve the integrity of women’s athletics. Continue reading →

U.S. taxpayers know that the FAIRtax eliminates the income tax/payroll tax and replaces it with a national retail sales tax. However, many don’t fully comprehend the enormous positive  impact the FAIRtax will have on the economy – especially in terms of attracting foreign investment to the United States.

The Tax Justice Network estimates that $21 trillion to $32 trillion in financial assets are sitting offshore in tax havens (estimates can vary due to the secrecy that pervades the tax haven system). They also estimate that $427 billion in tax revenue is lost every year because money is sitting in these offshore accounts.

The Tax Justice Network explains how this is commonly done: one of the most common ways people hide their wealth in tax havens is by setting up a legal vehicle (like a corporation or trust) to hold their wealth or assets without disclosing information about their identity or about wealth or assets held by the legal vehicle. These secretive structures serve as a curtain or firewall between the owner and their wealth, obscuring the owner’s identity and helping them hide the true value of their wealth and, ultimately, pay less tax than they should. Continue reading →

The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised their job numbers downward by 911,000.

That’s not a typo.

911,000 jobs that everyone thought existed… never existed.

The largest revision in 25 years.

Now ask yourself: How does that happen?

Here’s what Louis Navellier believes:

AI is already replacing workers faster than the government can track.

Companies report “hiring” when they’re actually deploying AI to do work that used to require humans.

The jobs show up in the data… until they don’t. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Fox and Friends Weekend to discuss the results of infant formula testing as part of the Healthy Florida First Initiative.
Through independent testing, conducted by certified laboratories, the Florida Department of Health collected 24 infant formulas across 7 brands, purchased from multiple locations, both online and in stores, and tested them for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and pesticides.
“Today, I joined Fox and Friends Weekend to discuss the Healthy Florida First initiative,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “In light of the Florida Department of Health’s findings of toxins in infant formula, Florida is leading the charge to do independent testing of our food supply to help ensure it’s not tainted with harmful chemicals. We are asking other states to join forces to utilize their assets to test products. Our goal is to hold companies accountable through testing and to provide transparency to the consumer. Ultimately, we would like products to be tested before they hit the market, which unfortunately, for various reasons, is not happening. We cannot allow food companies to prioritize profits over the health and well-being of the people, even if it’s inadvertent. With support from our federal MAHA partners, now is the time to drive change—and as a cancer survivor and mother, I pray this can hopefully contribute to making Florida, and ultimately America, healthier.” Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s continued investment in high quality nursing programs with more than $485 million awarded through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) programs since their inception in 2022. LINE and PIPELINE funding strengthen nursing programs across Florida by providing scholarships to students, supporting the recruitment of additional faculty, funding the purchase of equipment and enhancing simulation centers.

Governor DeSantis also awarded over $20 million in LINE funding, $14.5 million to state colleges and private postsecondary institutions and $6 million to state universities. More than $85 million has been awarded through the LINE program, with $61.5 million to state colleges and private postsecondary institutions, and $24 million to State University System (SUS) institutions. In addition, the PIPELINE program has awarded $400 million, with $240 million to state colleges and school districts, and $160 million to SUS institutions. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier today announced a major escalation in the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s ongoing election fraud investigation, including the opening of 46 new criminal investigations and the issuance of four criminal subpoenas seeking records from Smart & Safe Florida and its contractors and subcontractors.

“Recently obtained documents show that Smart & Safe Florida knew about dozens of fraudsters turning in over 21,000 petitions and failed to inform law enforcement,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Florida’s Constitution is not for sale, and we will not allow a mega marijuana corporation to hijack our state’s governing document.”

The Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP) reviewed records showing that approximately 50 petition circulators associated with Smart & Safe Florida were registered and actively collecting petitions on behalf of the organization supporting 25-01, Adult Personal Use of Marijuana. Those circulators submitted more than 21,600 petitions; of those, over 14,500 raised significant concerns, including mismatched signatures or other indicia of fraud, and were as a result invalidated by election officials. However, more concerning, approximately 7,100 petitions submitted by these fraudsters were verified as valid by Florida Supervisors of Elections. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier led a coalition of Attorneys General from Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota in issuing a warning letter to climate activist group Ceres over concerns that its coordinated actions violate State and Federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.

“Ceres—a ringleader of the “climate cartel”—is open about its notorious goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “The assault on American families and businesses through what Ceres calls a “Global World War” to achieve net zero must stop. Failure to do so will result in a multi-state barrage of anti-trust enforcement.”

The letter outlines concerns that Ceres has acted as a central coordinator for efforts designed to pressure financial institutions and corporations to steer capital away from certain investments. Ceres coordinates these efforts to pressure corporations by engaging with their stakeholders and shareholders. In one instance, Ceres went as far as participating in a plan to replace the entire board of ExxonMobil to send a message to other corporations of what could happen to them if they do not cooperate. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an opinion concluding that state law expressly preempts municipalities from requiring shopping cart retention plans, approving or denying those plans, imposing penalties, or mandating shopping cart retention systems with the exception of local ordinances imposed between January 31, 2002 to June 30, 2002. This opinion was requested by Allan T. Weinthal, attorney for the town of Davie

RNC CHAT PART 2

MCREC’s Impact in Action: Legislative and Election Achievements

The MCREC’s dedication translates into tangible results, influencing policy and protecting our community’s interests. While each achievement offers a unique perspective for those seeking to understand our value, here are some key areas where the MCREC has made a significant difference:

• Baby Boxes Legislation:** We successfully advocated for legislation that provides a compassionate and realistic alternative to abortion, offering a safe haven for newborns and supporting maternal choice.
• Advancing Medical Freedom:** Our sustained efforts have strengthened patient rights, leading to ongoing progress in opposing mandatory vaccination and safeguarding individual autonomy in healthcare decisions.
• Protecting the Unborn:** We led local opposition to defeat proposed state constitutional changes that would have drastically increased abortion access and funding. Additionally, we actively supported legislation to decouple Florida from any potentially overreaching World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic requirements, prioritizing state sovereignty and individual liberties.
• Insurance and Tort Reform:** We’ve tirelessly advocated for crucial reforms aimed at reducing frivolous litigation, thereby working to stabilize and reopen Florida’s insurance market. While incremental changes have been made, this remains a critical work in progress.
• Preserving Our Heritage:** The MCREC has actively opposed legislation that threatened the preservation of our vital farmlands and the character of our cherished rural neighborhoods.
• Direct Legislative Influence:** Our members have provided impactful oral testimony to Senate and House Committees in Tallahassee on critical bills, frequently gaining support and influencing beneficial changes.
• Strategic Advocacy:** We maintain consistent engagement and meetings with State Senators and Representatives to advocate for issues specific to Marion County, ensuring our local concerns are addressed at the state level.
• Election Integrity Enhancements:** The MCREC championed legislation for improved county voter rolls and enhanced ballot box security, including more rigorous ID verification, to ensure fair and transparent elections.
• Leadership in Advocacy:** Our MCREC is widely recognized as a leader among county RECs for coordinating legislative advocacy letters, amplifying our collective voice across the state.
• Local Governance Impact:** We are deeply involved in local activities, engaging with the County Commission and School Board on crucial issues.
• Fair Impact Fees:** We successfully advocated for the fair reinstatement of transportation and school impact fees, a measure designed to alleviate taxpayer burdens and ensure responsible growth.

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