State Senators Archives - The Space Coast Rocket

Government

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton hospitalized after doctors find blood clot in lung

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January 26, 2026

Department of Health

Florida Bill Requires Parental Consent for Minors’ STD Treatment and Expand Parental Rights in Schools

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October 13, 2025

Desantis

DeSantis Vetoes Over $14M in Brevard Projects—Here’s What Got Cut and What Survived

Robert Burns -

June 30, 2025

Civil Rights

Billion-Dollar Deportation Flight Contractor Registered to Senator Mayfield’s Home Address – She Says It Shouldn’t Be

Robert Burns -

June 19, 2025

Education

Education Bill Will Threaten to Crush Struggling Teens and Students with Disabilities by Axing Certificates and Pushing Work Over College

Robert Burns -

March 9, 2025

Covid-19

Rep. Miller Files Controversial Bill: Ban Vaccines in Your Tomatoes and Lettuce—Or Is It Just Fearmongering?

Robert Burns -

March 9, 2025

2025 Campaign

Letter to the Editor: Is it ethical for Mayfield to run again for Senate after being termed out?

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February 20, 2025

Government

Florida Lawmakers Consider Statewide Fluoride Ban Amid Public Health Debate

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February 19, 2025

Democrats

FL Republicans Silent as Democrat Senator Pushes Tougher Immigration Enforcement with Universal E-Verify

Robert Burns -

February 17, 2025

Mayfied

Florida Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Debbie Mayfield, Orders Her Name on the Ballot in Senate District 19 Special Election

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February 13, 2025

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A Southwest flight traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta after a reported security threat that resulted in a passenger being removed from the plane by APD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Another Iranian attack drone hit Dubai International Airport, barely missing Concourse A. ... See MoreSee Less

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR OFFENSES AGAINST A STUDENT A Walton High School teacher has been arrested on felony charges following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. On March 3, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that an ESE student at Walton High School had disclosed inappropriate behavior involving a teacher. At the same time, a separate staff member at the school reported witnessing a suspicious interaction between the same student and teacher on campus. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau immediately initiated an investigation. The teacher, identified as Michael Lewis Jones, 72, was promptly placed on administrative leave by the Walton County School District, Florida and removed from campus. On the morning of Friday, March 6, investigators submitted a warrant, which was reviewed and signed. Jones was taken into custody at his home Friday afternoon in Holmes County with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to the Holmes County Jail and will be extradited to Walton County. Jones is charged with offenses against students by an authority figure, a seconddegree felony. Because of the circumstances surrounding Jones’ employment and the nature of the allegations, our agency cannot rule out the possibility of additional victims. Anyone who believes they may have been harmed by Jones is encouraged to reach out to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling (850)-892-8111. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ARRESTED ON LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION CHARGESOn March 4, 2026, a School Resource Deputy with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that a St. Lucie County school bus driver had asked a 9-year-old student to lift her dress while she was riding the bus.The School Resource Deputy immediately initiated a preliminary investigation. During the follow-up investigation, additional information was developed indicating the driver may have made inappropriate comments to the child and possibly pinched her over her clothing in the pelvic area.Based on the information obtained during the initial investigation, the case was referred to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.As a result of that investigation, Edwin Garcia, 71, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested and charged with two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Victim Under the Age of 12 by an Offender 18 Years of Age or Older.Garcia was transported to the St. Lucie County Jail for processing.This investigation remains active. Anyone who may have been a victim, or who has additional information related to this case, is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals can contact Detective Corporal Hunter Limb at (772) 462-7300 or email CrimeTips@stluciesheriff.govBe part of the SLCSO community!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all the latest updates and news.Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges referenced are allegations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAJOR Motorcycle Crash on US-1 South, at Canaveral Groves Blvd. All lanes closed. Life flight on the way. ... See MoreSee Less

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