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Congress needs to eliminate DEI before it undermines our military preparedness.

Congress needs to eliminate DEI before it undermines our military preparedness.

In June, the Army announced that it had surpassed its target of bringing 61,000 new recruits on board, with four months still left in 2025. There’s been a notable increase in female enlistment too. Each military branch seems to be revitalizing its spirit, likely reinvigorated by the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegses. […]

Florida passes law for permanent tax exemptions for disaster preparedness.

Florida passes law for permanent tax exemptions for disaster preparedness.

Florida Enacts Permanent Sales Tax Exemption for Emergency Supplies Starting July 1, shoppers in Florida will be able to save on emergency supplies without waiting for hurricane season. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a tax relief bill that makes sales tax exemptions for disaster preparedness items a permanent fixture. This initiative is part of a […]

Congress should focus on emergency preparedness instead of industry delays.

During my time in Congress, which includes my experience as the Orlando Police Chief, I’ve learned that even the most promising ideas often require time to become law. Some legislation can move swiftly, while others may take years of negotiation. That’s just how democratic governance works. What’s important is to keep pushing for progress and […]

‘Of Course’ Trump Was Right to Call Out Lack of Preparedness

Starring former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso Real Time with Bill Maher On Friday, he warned cities to be smart about rebuilding after devastating wildfires, pointing out that Donald Trump was right to criticize officials for a lack of brush removal policies. Caruso, who ran as a Republican but lost the mayoral race to […]

Back-to-back hurricanes in Florida show importance of preparedness

tampa, florida — Some areas of Florida's Gulf Coast, central and eastern Florida are back in recovery mode after Hurricane Milton made landfall late Wednesday night. Although the damage was widespread, the damage was not as severe as many had feared, as the Milton did not make landfall in Tampa Bay. Throughout the week leading […]