A.G. GancarskiOctober 17, 2023
7min0
If elected President, the Governor said he would be more aggressive in filling judge and prosecutor slots than Donald Trump.
Tag: Virgin Islands
A.G. GancarskiOctober 17, 2023
Associated PressSeptember 8, 2023
4min0
Forecasts show the distant storm could reach the U.S. East Coast.
Ryan NicolJuly 30, 20194min445
Epstein has since been indicted on charges that could net him 45 years in prison.
Scott PowersSeptember 27, 2018
3min203
Puerto Rican and Virgin Islander students who fled to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida will get up to four more years of in-state tuition rates from the university, giving them the chance to finish degrees as de facto Floridians. UCF’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to extend the in-state tuition rate […]
Danny McAuliffeFebruary 12, 2018
6min412
After contentious weeks at the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Darren Soto has turned his attention toward Tallahassee, where he believes legislators face “big challenges” and should seize the opportunity to unite on major issues facing the state. The Orlando-area Democrat gave his take on the state’s Session on Monday during a press conference with several Hispanic […]
Scott PowersNovember 29, 2017
5min361
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto plans to help introduce a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would seek to provide comprehensive rebuilding money and resources for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beyond what is needed to address just the devastation from Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Soto, an Orlando Democrat, announced he would be […]
Scott PowersSeptember 27, 2017
4min367
Florida Agriculture Commissioner and leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam told the Florida Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that Florida needs to do more to help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including preparation for a mass migration of Hurricane Maria aftermath evacuees. Putnam, speaking before the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Future of Florida […]
Terry RoenSeptember 21, 2017
4min289
Politicians released statements Thursday urging support for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean countries following the devastation left by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott said he called the governors of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands offering support and anything they need. “Our hearts go out to them and they are in our […]
Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2015
7min173
The fifth resolution before the U.S. House of Representatives in its first meeting in January was overwhelmingly defeated along a pure party-line vote of 238 Republicans saying “no” and 160 Democrats nodding “yes.” The issue affected the five “nonvoting” members of Congress representing four Trust Territories and the District of Columbia. House Resolution 5 would […]