The story of a Panhandle festival that witnessed a floating firefight by a group of Army Rangers, scaring attendees.

The heat is here to stay as Florida heads into the long Memorial Day weekend. The morning’s hottest stories, including the Gators in DC, the killing of Israeli Embassy staffers, passage of the ‘big beautiful bill, and protecting 2A rights on the FULL Thursday Bob Rose Show

Trump’s march to reverse the left’s damage is rolling full speed. Although Dem opposition has not found an inspiring voice, long-time activist James Carville is looking for someone to emerge. But his support is not based on principles, saying “if you win, you win.” The morning’s biggest stories and Thursday’s breaking news, on Hour 4 of the Bob Rose Show for 5-22-25

The show-ending “Smoking Gun” segment on the Thursday Bob Rose Show 5-22-25

For the first time in close to a century, full deregulation of supressors could become law. Louis Valdes, Florida head of Gun Owners of America, praised the grassroots activism that kept pressure on the US House to pass the long-advocated change.

From corporate board rooms to Democrat-dominated US cities to South African genocide against white farmers, racism lives in many forms. Campaigns against discrimination, and the morning’s biggest Thursday morning stories on Hour 3 of the Bob Rose Show for 5-22-25

Passage of the ‘big beautiful bill’ overnight is a major victory in passing Pres. Trump’s agenda. Florida Congressman Byron Donalds on what’s next, plus a clear outline of how to succeed as the state’s next governor. Donalds proposes Second Amendment changes in Florida, insurance reform and property tax rollbacks.

Instead of traveling outside the area when friends and family visit, there are fun things to do locally. Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak on promoting activities, plus the new Eagle Scout project honoring local Vets at the Veterans’ Park, the new Florida boater probable-cause law, and successes in the County’s anti-littering campaign.

While the border has been closed and deportations ramped up, more cases of illegal immigrants involved in US deaths. Plus Thursday morning’s breaking news on Hour 2 of the Bob Rose Show

Thursday’s “What’s Buggin’ You” segment for 5-22-25