DeSantis Names Ted Veerman as Deputy Press Secretary
The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Ted Veerman as its new Deputy Press Secretary to the governor this week. The addition of Veerman follows a previous announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis to his team in September. READ MORE.
Senator Ashley Moody: "The body of the final U.S. hostage, Itay Chen, has finally been returned home after being held by Hamas terrorists for two years. My prayers are with Itay's family as they lay him to rest and honor his memory."
Rep. Cory Mills: "While Democrats play politics, our uniformed men and women are forced to keep working with no paycheck. For the 1 in 4 servicemembers who already struggle to feed their families, this will hit even harder."
Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Thank you Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement for@fdlepio for your steadfast help in eradicating deadly Fentanyl networks. We are winning the fight against drug cartels!"
Governor Ron DeSantis: "The $5k recruitment bonus we give to new officers will be utilized by a number of these NYPD officers. There is no reason to risk your life serving when the mayor hates you and believes your department shouldn't even exist."
James Uthmeier Announces Prohibition of Land Ownership by CCP Officials — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a “big win” for Florida this week as the US Court of Appeals defended a law preventing ownership of Florida land by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials.
Miami-Dade Drivers Could Face Felony Arrest for Blocking License Plates — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — TALLAHASSEE—Depending on who you talk to, drivers who live in or those outsiders who find themselves commuting to and from Miami-Dade County will tell you negotiating travel lanes throughout Florida's most populous county with locals is a daunting task.
The Escalating Threat of Drones in America’s Prisons — By Ricky Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections — In recent years, a new and dangerous threat has emerged above America’s correctional facilities, one that the law has not yet caught up to. What began as hobbyist drones flying over prison fences has evolved into a coordinated criminal enterprise.
David Jolly Believes 'Florida is Next' After Democrats' Big Night — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is seizing the momentum after Democrats dominated in this week's general elections, saying Florida could be next to flip in a post-election night message on social media.
Juan Porras Warns Against Growing Threat of Socialism in America — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Juan Porras (R-Miami) is sounding the alarm on the rise of socialism in America after Democratic Socialist candidates made their presence felt across the nation in this week's general elections, including in the nation's largest city.
Carlos Gimenez Urges Tough Negotiations with Mexico Ahead of USCMA Summit — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged the Trump Administration to toughen its stance ahead of negotiating with Mexico for the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) summit.
Florida Republicans Celebrate State Victories in Otherwise Tough Night For GOP — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Republicans celebrated several election victories across the state by reaffirming the party's commitment to "freedom, prosperity, and local leadership" as the GOP struggled otherwise to gain traction with voters in New Jersey and Virginia this week.
DeSantis Names Ted Veerman as Deputy Press Secretary — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Ted Veerman as its new Deputy Press Secretary to the governor this week. The addition of Veerman follows a previous announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis to his team in September.
Eileen Higgins, Emilio Gonzalez Head to Runoff Election for Miami Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — We will have to wait another month to determine the next Miami mayor.
TaxWatch: Florida Goodwill Adds Over 4,600 Jobs, $1.5 Billion in Economic Impact — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a report showing the Florida Goodwill Association has placed 4,694 jobs into state communities during a press conference at the Florida Capitol this week. The report, which gauges economic and fiscal impacts, also detailed the association has employed 11,000 individuals due to its efforts.
New York Magazine Highlights Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Alejandro Frost as 'Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch' — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Democrats are hoping to expand their electoral influence in the upcoming 2026 midterm election, and New York Magazine is highlighting state Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) and Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D) as two lawmakers that could help the party do it.
Cory Mills Pushes for Florida to Remain HQ of Army Acquisition — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) joined in a recent letter urging the United States Army to continue maintaining Central Florida as an acquisition headquarters.
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