Florida Republicans, Democrats Commemorate 24th Anniversary of 9/11
Florida Republicans and Democrats remembered the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Thursday. The attack killed 2,977 victims and led the United States into the War on Terror over the next two decades. READ MORE.
Governor Ron DeSantis: "The victims of the 9/11 terror attacks, and the heroism of the first responders and veterans who answered the call to serve in the aftermath, must never be forgotten. We are ensuring that Florida never forgets. We now have 9/11 memorial curriculum in Florida schools, compiled with input from 9/11 families, people who participated in the emergency response, and military veterans."
Florida Republicans, Democrats Commemorate 24th Anniversary of 9/11 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Republicans and Democrats remembered the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Thursday. The attack killed 2,977 victims and led the United States into the War on Terror over the next two decades.
DeSantis Calls for Death Penalty in Killing of Conservative Icon Charlie Kirk — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis vehemently advocated for the death penalty against the shooter who killed conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The governor added he was angered by the death of Kirk, one of the more popular Conservative activists in the country, during an interview with Jesse Watters on Fox News.
Everglades Restoration Plan Announced, ‘Blue Shanty Way Flow Project’ — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the groundbreaking for an Everglades restoration project.
Anna Paulina Luna Reintroduces Bill Designating Antifa a Terror Organization in Wake of Charlie Kirk's Murder — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — During an appearance on the Benny Johnson Show, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed her bill to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Jimmy Patronis Praises Passage of NDAA Including Repeal of Biden Military EV Mandate — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contained his amendment to repeal the Biden-era mandate for electric military vehicles.
President Trump, Florida Officials Mourn Death of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — President Donald Trump, along with numerous Florida elected officials, reacted to the death of Conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, after he was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Florida Takes Top Spot in Education Freedom for Fourth Consecutive Year — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated after Florida was ranked number one in “Education Freedom” for the fourth year in a row by the Heritage Foundation. The honor, released last week, praised Florida for having an expansion of school choice and support of parental rights in taking the top spot again.
Daniel Perez Appoints New Congressional Redistricting Committee — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) announced eleven state representatives that will be part of a new select committee to redraw Florida's congressional map, potentially creating a more favorable opportunity for Republicans as they look to maintain control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections.
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