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Previously of the South Florida Daily Blog & Stuck on the Palmetto. Politics, cars, craft beer crusader, the outdoors & life. Pro gun sense. Sharer of interesting news. NY Times famous. Most photos shared here are not mine and are properly sourced.
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"He is not an American president but a MAGA president, someone who leads red states with magnanimity and leads blue states like the head of an occupying force."
- @pbump.com
- @pbump.com
Seeking Rents looks at how Florida stands to lose $3.5B in tax revenue from large corporations because of Trump's tax cuts if they don't act.
It's fascinating how Florida seems to feel tourist taxes are pretty much all that is needed to power the state.
The latest from @jasongarcia.bsky.social...
It's fascinating how Florida seems to feel tourist taxes are pretty much all that is needed to power the state.
The latest from @jasongarcia.bsky.social...
Corporations could get a $3.5 billion tax break in Florida unless state lawmakers step in to stop it
A recap of the second week of the Florida Legislature's 2026 session, plus a preview of week three.
jasongarcia.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Seeking Rents looks at how Florida stands to lose $3.5B in tax revenue from large corporations because of Trump's tax cuts if they don't act.
It's fascinating how Florida seems to feel tourist taxes are pretty much all that is needed to power the state.
The latest from @jasongarcia.bsky.social...
It's fascinating how Florida seems to feel tourist taxes are pretty much all that is needed to power the state.
The latest from @jasongarcia.bsky.social...
It appears as though the IACP is going to have some trouble fully supporting the federal government's executions of citizens on America's streets, so I suppose that's a good thing.
Police chiefs association urges White House to de-escalate tensions between local and federal law enforcement
The International Association of Chiefs of Police — the largest association of police executives — has issued a statement urging the White House to intervene
www.nbcnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:41 PM
It appears as though the IACP is going to have some trouble fully supporting the federal government's executions of citizens on America's streets, so I suppose that's a good thing.
"It looked like an execution."
The latest newsletter from HCR...
The latest newsletter from HCR...
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
"It looked like an execution."
The latest newsletter from HCR...
The latest newsletter from HCR...
South Florida Sunday Front Pages...
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January 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
South Florida Sunday Front Pages...
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January 25, 2004: NASA’s Opportunity rover landed on Mars and sent its first pictures of the planet to Earth; originally planned as a 90-day mission, the rover remained operational for over 15 years, traveling a total of 28 miles across the planet’s surface.
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
January 25, 2004: NASA’s Opportunity rover landed on Mars and sent its first pictures of the planet to Earth; originally planned as a 90-day mission, the rover remained operational for over 15 years, traveling a total of 28 miles across the planet’s surface.
January 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
TincherSealedWitnessDec012426.PDF
www.documentcloud.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Over at The Atlantic, @radiofreetom.bsky.social discusses Pete Hegseth's very inappropriate reaction to this morning's murder in Minneapolis...
Pete Hegseth Should Sit This One Out
By inserting himself into the situation in Minnesota, the secretary of defense is only making things worse.
www.theatlantic.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Over at The Atlantic, @radiofreetom.bsky.social discusses Pete Hegseth's very inappropriate reaction to this morning's murder in Minneapolis...
"The streakers have struck at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Streaking involves sprinting about the streets in daylight in a birthday suit."
[Miami News - January 24, 1974]
[Miami News - January 24, 1974]
January 25, 2026 at 1:54 AM
"The streakers have struck at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Streaking involves sprinting about the streets in daylight in a birthday suit."
[Miami News - January 24, 1974]
[Miami News - January 24, 1974]
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January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
"I suspect when he woke up this morning, Alex Pretti didn't expect that he was going to become written into the history books. And I bet he would prefer not to have been but those of us who are still here can continue to carry that torch forward."
- @hcrichardson.bsky.social this evening
- @hcrichardson.bsky.social this evening
January 24, 2026 at 11:57 PM
"I suspect when he woke up this morning, Alex Pretti didn't expect that he was going to become written into the history books. And I bet he would prefer not to have been but those of us who are still here can continue to carry that torch forward."
- @hcrichardson.bsky.social this evening
- @hcrichardson.bsky.social this evening
Why you should never read the New York Post. Ever.
Initial headline and the headline now...
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Initial headline and the headline now...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Why you should never read the New York Post. Ever.
Initial headline and the headline now...
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Initial headline and the headline now...
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Anyone who is working in these agencies as an agent or even as support personnel is facilitating this activity to some degree. If they're sticking around hoping to get through the next 3 years or until retirement, be assured, it's only going to get worse.
Where are the resignations from ICE and CBP??? I guarantee you there are at least *some* who know this is wrong but arectaking the path of least resistance (“following orders”). They need to step down and speak up
January 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Anyone who is working in these agencies as an agent or even as support personnel is facilitating this activity to some degree. If they're sticking around hoping to get through the next 3 years or until retirement, be assured, it's only going to get worse.
January 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM
"About eight seconds after he is pinned, agents yell that he has a gun, indicating that they may not have known he was armed until he was on the ground."
This New York Times description of what is known is devastating to the government's account.
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This New York Times description of what is known is devastating to the government's account.
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Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"About eight seconds after he is pinned, agents yell that he has a gun, indicating that they may not have known he was armed until he was on the ground."
This New York Times description of what is known is devastating to the government's account.
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This New York Times description of what is known is devastating to the government's account.
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Our NRA World: Shots are fired during a Florida road rage incident and the shooter leaves the scene. Freedom!
Vehicle leaves scene of Volusia road rage shooting, deputies say
A road rage shooting occurred in Pierson at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Washington Avenue, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
www.wftv.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Our NRA World: Shots are fired during a Florida road rage incident and the shooter leaves the scene. Freedom!
"The Minnesota National Guard has been activated by Gov. Tim Walz and is assisting local police amid growing protests. Guard troops are going to both to the shooting site and to a federal building where officials have squared off with protesters daily."
Gonna be a long night.
Gonna be a long night.
Live updates: Minneapolis National Guard activated after Border Patrol agent kills man
Gov. Tim Walz has activated the National Guard after 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti was shot and killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters.
apnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 PM
"The Minnesota National Guard has been activated by Gov. Tim Walz and is assisting local police amid growing protests. Guard troops are going to both to the shooting site and to a federal building where officials have squared off with protesters daily."
Gonna be a long night.
Gonna be a long night.
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Multiple officials of the US federal government are spending their day rather blatantly obstructing Minnesota law enforcement and covering up a murder.
January 24, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Multiple officials of the US federal government are spending their day rather blatantly obstructing Minnesota law enforcement and covering up a murder.
New York Times live update 🎁🍻...
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Minneapolis Live Updates: Videos Contradict Federal Officials’ Account of Killing
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Shortly after the shooting this morning, the Border Patrol Union claimed on X that the victim brandished a firearm before being shot and killed.
Kinda surprised they didn't say that he was 10 foot tall, weighed 600 pounds and presented a grave threat to their normal-sized agents.
Kinda surprised they didn't say that he was 10 foot tall, weighed 600 pounds and presented a grave threat to their normal-sized agents.
January 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Shortly after the shooting this morning, the Border Patrol Union claimed on X that the victim brandished a firearm before being shot and killed.
Kinda surprised they didn't say that he was 10 foot tall, weighed 600 pounds and presented a grave threat to their normal-sized agents.
Kinda surprised they didn't say that he was 10 foot tall, weighed 600 pounds and presented a grave threat to their normal-sized agents.
"Pretti, 37, was an ICU nurse, whose only prior interactions with police seemed to revolve around parking tickets, per Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara."
When the federal government starts viewing parking ticket scofflaws as domestic terrorists, I feel like we've crossed a red line.
When the federal government starts viewing parking ticket scofflaws as domestic terrorists, I feel like we've crossed a red line.
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
"Pretti, 37, was an ICU nurse, whose only prior interactions with police seemed to revolve around parking tickets, per Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara."
When the federal government starts viewing parking ticket scofflaws as domestic terrorists, I feel like we've crossed a red line.
When the federal government starts viewing parking ticket scofflaws as domestic terrorists, I feel like we've crossed a red line.
Three screenshots from this video...
1 - After reaching into pile, masked agent in gray jacket emerges from pack with a gun in his right hand
2 - Gun in clearly seen
3 - First shot is fired by agent in the pile
ID this agent in gray coat.
Whose gun was he holding?
Was victim unarmed when shot?
1 - After reaching into pile, masked agent in gray jacket emerges from pack with a gun in his right hand
2 - Gun in clearly seen
3 - First shot is fired by agent in the pile
ID this agent in gray coat.
Whose gun was he holding?
Was victim unarmed when shot?
January 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Three screenshots from this video...
1 - After reaching into pile, masked agent in gray jacket emerges from pack with a gun in his right hand
2 - Gun in clearly seen
3 - First shot is fired by agent in the pile
ID this agent in gray coat.
Whose gun was he holding?
Was victim unarmed when shot?
1 - After reaching into pile, masked agent in gray jacket emerges from pack with a gun in his right hand
2 - Gun in clearly seen
3 - First shot is fired by agent in the pile
ID this agent in gray coat.
Whose gun was he holding?
Was victim unarmed when shot?
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We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.