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July 15, 2021

Sen. Rubio calls on Biden to immediately provide uncensored internet to Cubans

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., outlined steps that the Biden administration can immediately take in order to provide Cubans access to uncensored internet, amid ongoing unrest between anti-communist protestors and supporters of the country's regime.

July 15, 2021

DeSantis says Florida 'chose freedom over Fauci-ism,' urges conservatives to have a 'backbone'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a wide-ranging speech on Wednesday in which he emphasized to social conservatives the need to combat "smear" campaigns and touted his stance against lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. 

July 15, 2021

Miami security firm faces questions in Haiti assassination

For the owner of a small private security company with a history of avoiding paying debts and declaring bankruptcy, it looked like a good opportunity: Find people with military experience for a job in Haiti.

July 15, 2021

Surfside condo collapse: 911 calls released

Recordings of 911 calls after an oceanfront Florida condominium building collapsed in the middle of the night show disbelief, panic and confusion as people tried to comprehend the disaster.

July 15, 2021

Shocking video allegedly shows accused Parkland school shooter attack jail officer

Shocking new surveillance video shows the moment accused Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz attacks an officer at the Broward County Jail in 2018 — some nine months after the deadly shooting spree that left 17 dead.

July 14, 2021

Randi Weingarten claims 'millions' will die as DeSantis sells anti-Fauci merchandise

Prominent teachers union president Randi Weingarten went hyperbolic with her condemnation of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a report that he was selling anti-Fauci campaign merchandise amid an apparent bump in coronavirus cases in his state.

July 14, 2021

Condo collapse first responders, victims' families visited by comfort dogs

Comfort dogs wearing blue vests that read "Please Pet Me" were brought in to help heal the families of victims of and first responders at Champlain Towers South.

July 14, 2021

DeSantis calls on Florida companies to provide internet to Cuba after government shuts it down

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested Tuesday that Florida based companies should attempt to provide internet access to Cuba after the communist country shut off the internet to suppress recent protests and dissent.

July 14, 2021

Pirro blasts DHS' Mayorkas refusing Cuban refugees: He knows 'they'll probably vote Republican'

“The Five” co-host, Judge Jeanine Pirro slammed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' declaration that the US government will not admit Cuban refugees who might flee the Communist regime's current crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

July 14, 2021

Air quality around Surfside condo collapse site being monitored for safety of work crews

Officials are monitoring the air quality in and around the South Florida condo collapse site in an effort to keep first responders safer as recovery operations continue.