Finally! DeSantis to Name Sen. Jay Collins Lt. Governor of Florida
The day has finally arrived where Gov. Ron DeSantis will name State Senator Jay Collins to be he Lt. Governor. Sen. Collins, alongside now-CFO Blaise Ingoglia, have been Gov. DeSantis' staunches allies.
Collins is strongly considering a run for governor against Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary election. The event will take place at The Tampa Green Beret Association—Team House at 10am today.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick—I had a wonderful time kicking off the school year with a warm First Day Greeting at Weleby Elementary.
Seeing the dedication of the staff, the passion of the teachers, and the bright smiles of the students reminds me why my work is so meaningful.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
Debbie Wasserman Schultz— We cannot let anti-vax conspiracists derail our fight to end cancer.
Rep. Kat Cammack—I’ve seen firsthand how the left’s destructive policies have ravaged our nation’s capital. We’ve had team members who have been assaulted, mugged, and even shot at. Property has been vandalized again and again. We warn every constituent who visits just how dangerous it is.
Now the same people who let D.C. fall apart are protesting President Trump for cleaning it up. Sorry, not sorry—this is America’s capital, and we demand nothing less than full law and order.
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Uthmeier Requests Census Correction for Florida, Citing 2020 Undercount —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has requested the U.S. Commerce Department to make corrections to the 2020 U.S Census, which he says erroneously overcounted and undercounted the populations of 14 states, including Florida.
Mast Challenges Countries Recognizing Palestinian State: 'Show Me Where Israel Has Been Wrong' —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War, challenging countries that have recognized Palestine as a country to "show me where Israel has been wrong" in its operations in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co.
Bilirakis Demands State Department Reject Turkey's Reentry into F-35 Program —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) spearheaded a bipartisan letter to the State Department urging them to reject the Republic of Turkey's (Turkiye) readmission into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, citing their friendliness to Russia.
David Jolly Slams Florida GOP Over Gerrymandering Plans: 'Attack on Democracy' —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is not happy that Florida Republicans are looking to take a page out of Texas's book over congressional redistricting. Jolly, who's looking to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis in Tallahassee in 2026, slammed the GOP's move, which could help House Republicans hold their thin majority in Congress next fall.
Gonzalez Announces 'First Pillar' of Miami Mayoral Campaign After Legal Battle —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines
Higgins Eyes Miami Mayor’s Office with Democratic Socialist Playbook? —By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins might be shaping up her campaign for Miami mayor to be similar to other Democratic Socialist, left-leaning candidates that are taking power in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Portland. But while her messaging leans into an ideological rebrand for Miami, questions linger about her actual commitment to the race—and her silence during one of the city’s biggest political showdowns in years.
Cammack Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Seafood Producers' Access to USDA Grants —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation improving US Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to aquaculture and seafood producers.
Steube Introduces Bill Tightening UN Travel Restrictions for Officials from Hostile Foreign Countries —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation tightening travel restrictions for officials from hostile foreign countries in the United States for United Nations (U.N.) business.
Rep. Haridopolos Backs Interest Rate Cuts, Says Tariffs and Tax Reductions Will Drive U.S. Economic Growth —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
Gimenez Looks to Oust Democratic Congresswoman Over Guatemala Loyalty Comment —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) drafted a resolution to remove Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez from the Homeland Security committee after the representative said at an event in Mexico City in Spanish that she was a proud Guatemalan before an American.
Florida Democrats Criticize State GOP Over Congressional Redistricting Plans —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—
AG Bondi Issues $50M Reward for Capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro...
Scott Introduces Seventh Bill to Combat Chinese Influence in America —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
When the Courtrooms Become a Campaign Tool —By The Floridian's Staff
Webster Introduces Bill Strengthening America's Position as Innovation Leader —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) is introducing legislation to strengthen the United States' position as the world leader in innovative and technological standards.
Donalds Says No Amnesty for Illegal Farm Workers —By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) is introducing legislation to strengthen the United States' position as the world leader in innovative and technological standards.
Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Successful Push to Revise Brix Threshold for Citrus Production —By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade
Florida DOGE Warns Local Leaders Against Tampering Ahead of Visits —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is warning local governments throughout the state not to tamper with records in anticipation of visits by state audit teams, following claims that some local leaders are instructing their employees to delete, alter, or fabricate information that may show poor or wasteful spending habits.
Luna Endorses Donalds' 'America First' Gubernatorial Campaign —By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
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