Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations

MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo... READ MORE

Jay Collins: I served 23 years, most of them as a Green Beret—fighting in jungles, deserts, and mountains against enemies who want to see America fall.

That’s why I’m proud to have a true war fighter like @PeteHegseth"

Ileana Garcia: Miami Beach is a remarkable place, steeped in both design and history. I'm incredibly grateful to @AlexisMCalatayu"State and local support for immigration enforcement efforts is essential for getting the job done. In FL we have imposed a duty on law enforcement to assist these efforts. Republicans at the state level need to follow Florida’s lead!"

Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Trump and his billionaire buddies can afford to “sacrifice.”

American families can’t. Cutting back on toys and pencils won’t pay the rent.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz: Trump wants to re-open Alcatraz, which would cost up to $250 million just to shore up the infrastructure there. Where is he coming up with these wonderful ideas?

Perhaps he is just watching late night movies.

Senate Erases Bill Requiring Cursive Handwriting in Grades Two to Five—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A Florida bill that would have required cursive handwriting in grades two through five won't be going to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature after it failed to receive any consideration in the Senate.

Rutherford Questions Noem on Border Security, 287G, and Deporting Illegals—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed border security with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing. They discussed 287(g) and how to get recalcitrant countries to accept illegal aliens deported from the United States.

Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US.

Jackie Schutz Zeckman Appointed to Holocaust Memorial Council—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—South Florida has long stood as a bastion for Democrats in state and federal elections, however, there are signs that the dam appears to be breaking, adding...

Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

The Florida Session is Going Into Overtime: What Bills Will Lawmakers Debate?—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—After a grueling 60-day legislative session marked by tension, infighting, and a rare rebellion from the GOP, lawmakers are headed to overtime. Why...

Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State's Election Integrity Law—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted reports on Monday of "liberal dark money groups" challenging the state's recently passed election integrity...

DeSantis Vows to Sign Statewide Fluoride, 'Chemtrail' Bans into Law—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Fluoridated water and Floridians' attempts to "block the sun" will both be banned in the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised on Tuesday. He referred...

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Steube Says Every Republican Senator Needs to Vote Yes on 'Big Beautiful Bill'—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Casey DeSantis Leads Byron Donalds in new 2026 Gubernatorial POLL—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—With the Florida Legislature at an impasse this legislative cycle, and as First Lady Casey DeSantis still thinking about a gubernatorial run in the 2026...

CIA's Ratcliffe Initiates Public Recruitment of Anti-China Spies—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is leading an initiative to recruit spies for counterintelligence missions against China. The CIA recently...

Miami Fraternal Order of Police Backs Ralph Rosado for Miami Commission Seat—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The City of Miami Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #20 recently announced that it's backing Ralph Rosado for Miami's District 4 commission...

Israel On Alert After Houthi Attacks Despite US Operations—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont— The state of Israel is under alert as Houthi missile attacks rain down on Israeli citizens in northern Israel. The missile attacks have occurred in the midst of daily...

University of Florida's Could Name a DEI President to Lead it's Gators—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Group Trying to Expand Medicaid Sues Florida Over 'Cowardly' New Petition Law—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Gov. Ron DeSantis's new law cracking down on petition fraud and overhauling the ballot amendment process is being challenged in federal court...

The Last Squeeze is published by  by Javier Manjarres, Liv Caputo,  and Daniel Molina