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Charlene Joyce Files for Pasco County State House 54, 2026 Florida Elections
Charlene Joyce, a lifelong Floridian and community advocate guided by her deep faith and dedication to service, has officially entered the race for Florida State House District 54. With a steadfast belief in restoring traditional values and strengthening the voice of Pasco County families, Joyce’s campaign centers on faith, family, and freedom — the enduring principles that define Florida’s identity. Her announcement marks the beginning of a grassroots movement focused on integrity, accountability, and putting people before politics. Shining The Light met with Candidate Charlene Joyce and Campaign Manager Angel Ramos to obtain information regarding the campaign’s vision, priorities, and commitment to the people of District 54.
BUSINESS
Key U.S. Agencies Defy Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Demands
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Several key federal agencies, including the FBI, State Department, and Pentagon, have advised employees not to immediately comply with a recent directive from Elon Musk that requires workers to report their weekly accomplishments or risk termination. The request, which aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations, has sparked internal debate and legal scrutiny across various departments.
Geo Political
Former Taliban Commander Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping U.S. Journalist and Killing American Soldiers
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Haji Najibullah, a 49-year-old former Taliban commander, pleaded guilty to charges related to the kidnapping of an American journalist and the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday. Najibullah admitted to taking hostage a U.S. journalist and two Afghan nationals in 2008 and 2009. The captives were forced to hike to Pakistan, where they were filmed making ransom demands and seeking the release of Taliban prisoners. Najibullah also led Taliban fighters in attacks on American and NATO troops between 2007 and 2009, including a deadly ambush that killed three U.S. Army sergeants—Matthew L. Hilton, Joseph A. McKay, and Mark Palmateer—and their Afghan interpreter. Several other soldiers were injured.
Western Enemies Want End to Wars Shortly After President Trump Winning the Election
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President Elect Trump’s victory has begun to create changes across foreign theaters where wars seemed to appear as a constant escalation. In a remarkable statement shortly after Trump’s historic victory, participants against Israel and the ongoing wars in the Middle East have begun to announce the final cessation to their actions against commercial maritime shipping and attacks against Israel.
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Opinion/Podcasters
The Battle Over Deporting Criminal Illegal Immigrants
In the latest flashpoint in America’s ongoing immigration debate, the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants has once again ignited fierce arguments on both sides of the political divide. While some decry the process as lacking Constitutional due process, others insist that justice demands the swift removal of violent offenders who were never lawfully entitled to remain in the country in the first place. Recent enforcement actions, particularly under the renewed directives from President Donald Trump, have led to a surge in deportations of individuals tied to notorious Central and South American gangs and criminal syndicates.
Opinions
Business
Key U.S. Agencies Defy Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Demands
Angel Ramos - 0
Several key federal agencies, including the FBI, State Department, and Pentagon, have advised employees not to immediately comply with a recent directive from Elon Musk that requires workers to report their weekly accomplishments or risk termination. The request, which aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations, has sparked internal debate and legal scrutiny across various departments.
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$DOGE Hit’s All Time Highs: The Frenzy with Crypto and DOGE Coin
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In 2019 a laptop belonging to then Vice President's son Hunter Biden, was dropped off at a repair shop. Inside this computer, is alleged to contain many provocative and incriminating photos, emails and additional files. However, what really took the headline news were the released emails by the New York Post, showing that then VP Biden and his son Hunter Biden did in fact communicate about foreign business dealings and transactions that are illegal and criminal in nature.
Hillsborough County Officials Face Pressure Over Controversial Development Near SuperFund Site
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A controversial push to develop on toxic land near the EIP Sydney/Dover Superfund Site has sparked concern among environmental experts and local residents. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is set to discuss the issue in February 2025. The exact date for early discussions and agenda are yet to be announced. At the heart of the debate is whether developers should be allowed to build homes and businesses near and on land known to be highly contaminated—with critics arguing that proper environmental safeguards and infrastructure planning are not in place.
Is the Vatican Diminishing its Moral Authority?
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The holy see and the CCP put out a joint press in which The Holy See agrees on a path with the CCP as stated by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, “It seems to me that a direction has been marked out that is worth continuing; then we will see”.
Are You Supporting Genocide Through Green Energy?
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If you own solar panels, there’s up to an 82% possibility that you may have unknowingly supported forced labor, human rights abuses and even genocide in Xinjiang, China. This of course is not to scare you of the alleged atrocities being reported from this region, but rather to make you aware that America and the free world may be allowing history to repeat itself and even you may be a part of it.
Attorney Peter Ticktin Cites Evidence of Election Fraud in Congressional District 14, Building on Previous Investigative Reports
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The Ticktin Law Group, representing U.S. Navy veteran and former Congressional candidate Robert "Rocky" Rochman, has filed a complaint in the Second Judicial Circuit (Case Number: 2024 CA 001976) against Congresswoman Kathy Castor and local election officials, alleging significant election fraud in the U.S. Congressional District 14 race.
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Lifestyle
The link between increasing wages through productivity has been a subject of debate among economists, especially in western Nations. Millennials, or people born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, have faced a number of financial challenges in today's economic environment. From student loan debts to the high cost of living, stagnant wages, lack of job security, and economic downturns.
The Green Adventure Festival aims to be the top vegan and vegetarian fest in the industry, with can’t miss entertainment. “While the journey has been a long one”, stated the Managing Partner, Sergio Sierra, “What we see coming down the pipeline is going to be great and provide lots of fun and entertainment for our guests and their families. As the one in charge of production & stage tech, I see the first annual fest as one that will propel this industry forward, into the mainstream market.
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