State Sen. Jim Boyd Designated Florida Senate President
Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) was unanimously elected to serve as Florida's next Senate president for the 2026-2028 term before a crowd of his colleagues in the upper chamber this week. READ MORE
Greg Steube Urges John Thune to Remove Filibuster to Reopen Government
In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to remove the filibuster 60-vote threshold to get the continuing resolution (CR) on the President's desk. READ MORE.
Senator Rick Scott: "Dems have proven with this government shutdown that they're happy to collect their own paychecks while depriving TSA, FAA, and federal workers of theirs. My No Budget, No Pay Act would force @SenSchumer to put his money where his mouth is by withholding Congress' pay if the government isn't funded."
Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Remember Barack Obama and his Attorney General are the ones that weaponized redistricting against Republicans!"
Rep. Greg Steube: "The Trump administration is taking seriously the threat of drones to public events. Congress must do the same. That's why I proposed the DEFENSE Act to empower state and local law enforcement officers to intercept and disable hostile drones at sports venues and other large events."
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "CONGRATULATIONS to @POTUS and @DeptofWar for another successful strike on drug traffickers near Venezuela. We must use all means necessary to stop drugs from touching our country. I fully support all efforts to stop madero and all of his drug selling gangsters and cronies!"
Florida Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds to Buy Guns in State — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) has filed legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for Floridians to purchase a firearm of any kind in the state from 21 back down to 18 years old.
Democrats Praise Trump as Israel-Hamas Conflict Deescalates — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, Florida Democrats have praised President Donald Trump and his administration in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the subsequent release of the remaining living hostages, taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the state's largest police union, is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026.
Congressman Neal Dunn Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) is endorsing fellow state congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in his bid to become governor in next November's election.
Florida Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk on National Day of Remembrance — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — It has been roughly a month since Charlie Kirk, the right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality, was assassinated. With October 14th marking his birthday, friends, family, and supporters are celebrating the conservative commentator on what would’ve been his 32nd birthday.Â
Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Emilio Gonzalez for Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is throwing his support behind Miami mayoral candidate and fellow Cuban Emilio Gonzalez in his election bid. The senator's backing is arguably the highest-profile out-of-state endorsement for Gonzalez as he looks to take over Florida's second-largest city from Mayor Francis Suarez after the race concludes in just three weeks.
Greg Steube Urges John Thune to Remove Filibuster to Reopen Government — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to remove the filibuster 60-vote threshold to get the continuing resolution (CR) on the President's desk.
Florida Bill Would Require Teachers to Pledge Oath to Constitution — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) has filed legislation in the House to require Florida public school teachers to pledge an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. The bill, entitled the Teacher's Oath Act, was filed by the representative this week.
'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur John Smith Diving Into CFO Race — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — John D. Smith, who appeared on the popular business reality show Shark Tank, is gearing up for another challenge, and it's not facing off against Mark Cuban or Kevin O'Leary.
Florida Lawmakers Urged IRS to Withdraw Controversial Ruling — Still No Action Under New Commissioner — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Following the recent decision by a federal court to strike down a controversial Internal Revenue Service “facts and circumstances” test for nonprofit tax-exempt status, lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of IRS standards that conservatives say are still in place and continue to weaponize the organization against American businesses.Â
Ingoglia Details $1 Billion in Wasteful City, County Spending — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Inogoglia announced that his Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight has uncovered $1 billion in wasteful and excessive spending by counties and cities across the state.
Florida Lawmakers Praise Trump For Israeli Hostages Returning to Israel — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Hamas has returned the last 20 living hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks to Tel Aviv in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons.
Monkey Business: Florida Taxpayers Appear to Have Paid for Transgender Monkey Testing — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Governor Ron DeSantis has nixed all funding for "Woke" initiatives throughout Florida, specifically transgender studies and procedures, since taking office in 2019. Still, a new report appears to show that his administration may have inadvertently funded transgender monkey testing at the University of Florida and the Scripps Research Institute.
Trump Says Rubio is 'the Greatest Secretary of State' in U.S. History — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — President Donald Trump recently stated that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will be remembered "as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States."
Gus Bilirakis Applauds Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has issued a statement in praise of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by President Donald Trump.
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