Politics Archives - The Space Coast Rocket

Lawsuits & Legal Actions

Supreme Court Blocks California Law on Transgender Student Notification; Decision Signals Reinforcement of Florida’s Parental Rights Policies

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March 2, 2026

Crime

Moms for Liberty “Legislator of the Year” RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sex abuse material

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February 23, 2026

1st Amendment

Randy Fine sued in Federal Court, for Blocking Opponent on official X account

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February 20, 2026

1st Amendment

CBS PULLS COLBERT INTERVIEW FROM BROADCAST AFTER FCC CONCERNS

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February 17, 2026

Ethics

Debbie Mayfield sponsors bill tied to $5 million request to rename Palm Beach airport for President Trump as Trump-linked company files trademarks for the name

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February 17, 2026

Education

Florida Tech lands on Pentagon “high risk” school list as Trump administration reviews tuition funding for service members

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February 15, 2026

Civil Rights

Protests, Perspective, and the Responsibility That Comes With a Voice

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February 7, 2026

Government

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

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January 26, 2026

Congress

Another Sign of GOP Friction as 6 Republicans Break Ranks on Worker Pay Vote

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January 14, 2026

Congress

Haridopolos: House-passed spending minibus includes Space Coast funding for lagoon, schools, and sheriff’s aviation unit

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January 13, 2026

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Early this morning, the United States along with Israel launched targeted attacks all over Iran. President Trump announced the war shortly after the attacks in a video to the American people as well is the citizens of Iran encouraging them to take over the government. Trumps administration says this campaign will last not hours, but days. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAN ARRESTED FOR TRAVELING TO OCALA TO MEET MINOR On Thursday, February 26, 2025, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detective Zachary Elliott arrested 42-year-old Leon Smith (W/M, DOB: 10/04/1983) for Traveling to Meet a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity, Using a Computer to Solicit a Child, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana.On February 26, 2026, Smith began chatting with an undercover law enforcement officer, who was posing as a 13-year-old girl on an adult dating application. Eventually, the communication between Smith and the presumed child transitioned to text messaging and phone calls, during which he acknowledged the child’s age and engaged in sexually explicit conversations. Smith repeatedly commented on how mature the child was for her age and made arrangements to meet the 13-year-old in person.After deciding on a meeting location, Smith told the presumed 13-year-old how excited he was, advised her to watch pornography, and expressed that the sound of her voice, age, and photo of her holding a stuffed animal aroused him. MCSO Intelligence Unit detectives met Smith at the designated meeting location and conducted a felony stop. Smith was detained for questioning, and a search revealed that he was in possession of 204.5 grams of marijuana and .5 grams of methamphetamine. During an interview, Smith initially claimed that he could not remember the child’s age but later admitted that he should have known her age.Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains without bond. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trump suggests we launched strikes on Iran in part for claims that they “tired to interfere in 2020, 2024 election to stop Trump…” ... See MoreSee Less

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Brandon Scott Mccuen (29) of Rockledge arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The autistic teen defended herself with a hammer. Article in comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Iranian drones are striking a U.S. base in Bahrain. ... See MoreSee Less

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