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Speaker Daniel Perez Announces State Budget Agreement with Florida Senate

1 week ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced Friday that the Florida House has officially reached a budget agreement with the Florida Senate, setting the stage for the start of budget conference meetings next week. Historic Revenue Reductions and Tax ReliefAs part of the agreement, the Legislature will implement $2.25 billion in recurring revenue reductions.
Florida Lawmakers Condemn Politicization of University Presidential Appointments

2 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

MIAMI, FLORIDA (FNN NEWS) — Three Florida state legislators have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as the growing politicization of presidential appointments within the State University System of Florida. THE ISSUE AT HANDIn a forceful message released on Monday, Representative Ashley V. Gantt (D-Miami), Representative Michele K.
Machete Assault at Kissimmee Circle K Leads to Arrest in Osceola County

2 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA (FNN NEWS) — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man following a violent machete attack that took place in Kissimmee on Monday evening. INCIDENT DETAILSOn June 9, 2025, at approximately 5:13 p.m., an Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputy was conducting a routine patrol near Circle K, located at 4692 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida.
United States condemns sanctions on Israeli Officials by the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia

2 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

WASHINGTON (FNN WORLD) – The United States has issued a firm statement condemning the recent sanctions imposed by the governments of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia against two sitting members of the Israeli cabinet.
CTO Celebrates Top Caribbean Journalists at 2025 Caribbean Media Awards in New York

2 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

NEW YORK, NY (FNN) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals during its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held as part of Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the high-profile event spotlighted exceptional storytelling and media coverage of Caribbean destinations, drawn from over 100 entries submitted by professionals across the United States and the Caribbean.
CARICOM Secretary-General Urges Trade Ministers To Explore New Markets At COTED Meeting in Guyana

2 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

TURKEYEN, GREATER GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (FNN WORLD) — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday urged regional trade ministers to deepen existing markets, pursue new trade opportunities, and diversify economic partnerships in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting tariff landscapes.
Attorney General Uthmeier Charges Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez in $21M Central Florida Gambling Ring

3 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has formally charged Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez and multiple others in connection with a massive Central Florida illegal gambling and public corruption scheme. The investigation revealed a large-scale illegal gambling operation generating more than $21.6 million in illicit proceeds across Central Florida, particularly in Lake and Osceola Counties.
Governor DeSantis Suspends Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Following Racketeering Arrest

3 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN) — Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested and taken into custody Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Lopez’s arrest, as did Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinoza. Neither official disclosed details about the nature of the charges at the time of the announcement. Sheriff Lopez, who began his career with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in 2003, made history in 2020 as the county’s first elected Hispanic sheriff.
Former Congressman Alan Grayson’s Legislative Record Key to Florida Senate Seat 35 Win

3 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) — A high-stakes State Senate seat in western Orange County, covering parts of Orlando, Ocoee, Apopka, and Eatonville, has become the battleground for one of Central Florida’s most watched Democratic primary races. Former U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson, a nationally recognized progressive voice, is making a bold return to local politics — and this time, his message is all about performance. “There’s a tremendous need for someone who actually gives a damn,” Grayson said.
Ambassador Henry Wooster Named Chargé d’Affaires in Haiti; Colonel Rudy Moise Ideal Pick for Ambassador

4 weeks ago | floridanationalnews.com | Willie David

WASHINGTON, D.C. (FNN) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that Ambassador Henry Wooster will assume the role of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, effective June 12, 2025. The move comes as the U.S. navigates Haiti’s deepening crisis and awaits the nomination of a permanent ambassador to lead the mission.