TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier joined community leaders and law enforcement partners in South Florida to reinforce joint prevention efforts against human trafficking. This comes as Miami anticipates an increased risk of trafficking activity while hosting the FIFA World Cup and several other large-scale global events.

“We are taking a proactive approach and joining forces across government and private industry to combat human trafficking,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Large-scale global events bring an increase in trafficking activity and crimes of exploitation, which is why we are standing together to get ahead of the bad guys. With six more World Cup matches in Miami, South Florida will see record-breaking tourism, but we will not let that devolve into record-breaking crime.”

“Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, and there is no place for it in South Florida. As millions of visitors arrive for the World Cup, law enforcement, businesses, and community leaders are working together to ensure that traffickers find no safe haven here,” said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones. “The Southern District of Florida is committed to identifying victims, dismantling trafficking networks, and holding those who profit from human exploitation fully accountable. Our message is simple: if you traffic human beings in South Florida, we will find you, we will prosecute you, and we will seek justice for your victims.”

“Human traffickers revel in their ability to dehumanize their victims, particularly their child victims, by stripping them of their individuality and turning them into walking money machines dispensing cash to the trafficker,” said State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. “Only effective partnerships, such as our partnership with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and our local, state and federal law enforcement communities, combined with the help and assistance of our business and educational communities can end the activities of these criminal traffickers.” Continue reading →

By Brigette Smith

Executive Director of the Republican Party

Remembering the true essence of our Independence. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation this July 4th, it’s time to remember what this holiday is truly about. In 1776, fifty-six brave men stood together and signed the Declaration of Independence. With those signatures, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to a dangerous idea — that a free people could govern themselves. These weren’t reckless dreamers. They were defying the greatest military power on earth — Great Britain, with the world’s most powerful navy. They had no standing army, no navy of their own, and everything to lose.

Yet they chose liberty over safety. Some paid a heavy price. Homes were burned. Property was seized. Families suffered. Richard Stockton of New Jersey was captured and imprisoned. Others lost land and wealth. But they stood firm. Their courage gave us the chance to build something extraordinary. Continue reading →

Where did this picture come from? I don’t know where it came from but it is a sign! It a beautiful picture to display this time and date.

The Star-Spangled Banner

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The St. Johns River Water Management District Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order is the highest level of water restrictions under the District’s Water Shortage Plan and is intended to protect groundwater and surface water supplies during severe drought conditions. The order became effective immediately upon execution on May 11, 2026.

Residential Lawn Watering Schedule

Odd-numbered addresses: May water only on Saturday

Even-numbered addresses: May water only on Sunday

Time Restrictions

Watering is prohibited between: 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

That means irrigation is only allowed:

Before 8 a.m.

After 6 p.m.

Only on the assigned watering day Continue reading →

An article from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation points out an aspect of the income/payroll tax system that has helped allow it to continue to exist – that aspect is tax breaks. The article makes these points:

* The United States lost an estimated $2.2 trillion in revenue through tax expenditures, commonly known as tax breaks, in 2025.

* According to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), tax exemptions “include any reduction in income tax liability that results from special tax provisions or regulations that provide tax benefits to particular taxpayers”.

* In 2025, the federal government collected $3.1 trillion in individual and corporate taxes. At the same time, the tax code generated $2.2 trillion in tax breaks – more than was spent on Social Security, Medicare, defense or any other program.

* The breaks exceeded the size of the $1.8 trillion deficit in 2025 by $444 billion. Continue reading →

From the internet

The DOJ has escalated its probe into meatpacking giants to criminal status, targeting potential price-fixing that squeezes ranchers while jacking up your grocery bill—what happens if they crack this cartel?

• DOJ Antitrust Division investigates Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef for criminal antitrust violations in cattle contracts.
• Four firms control 85% of U.S. beef processing market, amid 50% beef price surge.
• President Trump sparked the probe in November 2025 after accusing packers of manipulating rancher prices and inflating consumer costs.
• Wall Street Journal revealed criminal nature on April 21, 2026; no charges yet, DOJ silent.
• Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller hails it as long-overdue fairness for ranchers.

President Donald Trump accused meatpackers of manipulating cattle purchase prices in November 2025 and demanded DOJ action. Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef face scrutiny for contracts tied to a pricing benchmark ranchers claim is rigged. Continue reading →

MADISON, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring President James Madison as part of Florida’s continued celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his contributions during the American Revolution, and this statue honors his lasting legacy for both the nation and the state of Florida. With today’s dedication, Florida has completed the placement of statues honoring every Founder represented by a Florida namesake county.

“We honor President James Madison for his integral role in the founding of our nation and the American acquisition of Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “As part of our commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial this year, we have unveiled statues of great Americans throughout our state. With this new statue in Madison County, we now have statues of our Founding Fathers in every Florida county that is named for a founder. These statues symbolize Florida’s commitment to celebrating our nation’s history and the great men who laid the foundation for the American experiment.” Continue reading →

MIAMI, Fla. — The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Summit focused on school safety and security, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law. This legislation further strengthens protections for students, faculty, and staff across Florida’s educational institutions and builds on Florida’s nation-leading school safety framework. The legislation expands key safety and security measures to the state’s colleges and universities, reinforcing the state’s commitment to maintaining safe learning environments at every level of education.

“We’ve made historic strides to implement school safety measures that are working to protect our schools. Today, I was proud to build on these efforts by signing HB 757, which enhances campus security requirements and best practices at our colleges and universities throughout Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We can have the highest academic standards, the strongest workforce programs, and the most innovative pathways for students, but must also continue our focus on the safety of our students and educators.”

“Thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has set the national standard for school safety, and House Bill 757 builds on that strong foundation by extending critical protections to our state colleges and universities,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “By extending the Guardian Program to higher education institutions, we are equipping campuses with additional tools to help safeguard students and professors. Every student deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe and secure environment, and this legislation reinforces Florida’s unwavering commitment to protect our schools.” Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswomen Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández, along with Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, today announced a bipartisan partnership between the Republican Women’s Caucus and Democratic Women’s Caucus to combat workplace sexual misconduct in Congress. The two Caucuses will work together to identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors.

As the Chairs of the Republican and Democratic Women’s Caucuses in the House, Rep. Cammack and Rep. Leger Fernández were designated by Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Hakeem Jeffries respectively to lead this bipartisan effort. Next steps and any proposed reforms will be done in coordination with House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), who will both participate in this effort in an ex-officio capacity.

“No woman — regardless of party, title, or position — should ever feel unsafe in her workplace. Period,” said Republican Women’s Caucus Chair Kat Cammack (FL-03). “As Chair of the Republican Women’s Caucus, I am proud to be leading a bipartisan effort alongside the Democratic Women’s Caucus to take a hard look at the systems, reporting mechanisms, and workplace culture on Capitol Hill surrounding sexual harassment and assault. This effort has the support of Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries because this issue transcends politics. It’s about dignity, accountability, and ensuring that every person who comes to work in the People’s House is treated with respect and protected from abuse. The reality is that coming forward is extraordinarily difficult. Fear of retaliation, damage to careers, public scrutiny, and institutional pressure often silence victims long before justice has a chance to speak. We cannot claim to support women while ignoring the very real barriers that prevent them from reporting misconduct in the first place. Yes, bad actors must be held accountable and removed when warranted. But if we are serious about fixing this problem, we also have to confront the environment that allowed the behavior to occur, persist, or be concealed. Accountability cannot begin and end with punishment after the fact. It must include prevention, transparency, education, and systems people can actually trust. Congress should set the standard — not lag behind it. This effort is about restoring confidence that Capitol Hill is a workplace where professionalism, respect, and safety are non-negotiable. Every staffer, intern, employee, and Member deserves that.” Continue reading →