Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Enters Governor Race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is throwing his name in the race to become Florida's next governor, according to paperwork filed with the Florida Division of Elections this week. READ MORE.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Mexico and Colombia have ignored their number one priority: protecting their people. A complete disgrace."
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "So far, after reviewing just 9 local governments, we have exposed over $1.5B in excessive, wasteful spending. This money belongs in the hands of the taxpayers, not government. It's time for REAL property tax relief. As your CFO, I will continue to expose the wasteful, bloated budgets. The question is... who is next?"
Senator Rick Scott: "Democrats shut down the government because they hate President Trump and want to waste more of YOUR dollars after putting the nation on the path for an unsustainable $38 trillion in debt. Any new continuing resolution must extend past January 15 to avoid a Christmas omnibus loaded with earmarks. My friends in the House want to extend a CR at least until March 31. Any spending bills we eventually pass should be closely aligned with the president's proposed budget to deliver for the American people and bring fiscal sanity back to the nation."
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida's issues are always my top priority -- but we can't ignore the impact the NYC race could have on the rest of the country, including Florida."
Weinberger Files Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — State Rep. Meg "MAGA Meg" Weinberger (R) has filed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. Rep. Weinberger recently led the efforts to rename a Florida street after President Trump. The measure was filed this past Saturday, but it's in drafting.
From Surgeon to Lawmaker? Republican Eric Stelnicki Looks to Upend HD 100 Race — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — FORT LAUDERDALE—Dr. Eric Stelnicki, a pediatric plastic surgeon, is looking to take his expertise from his medical profession into the political world in a bid for House District 100 in Broward County next November.
DeSantis Awards $30M in Cancer Funding to Four Pediatric Cancer Hospitals — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that $30 million in funding from the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator will be distributed to four pediatric cancer hospitals in the state during a speech in Jacksonville this week.
DeSantis Blasts Congressional Democrats Over SNAP Funding, Perpetuating Shutdown — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Congressional Democrats for allegedly blocking federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), an issue in part that has kept the government shutdown for over a month.
Florida Republicans and Democrats Clash Over SNAP Funding — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Republicans and Democrats are clashing, blaming each other over the halting of SNAP funding benefits as a result of the government shutdown.
Jimmy Patronis Introduces Bill Prioritizing Critical Infrastructure Projects — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced legislation prioritizing federal highway projects critical to civil and national defense.
Brian Mast Highlights Damages to America's National Parks Due to Shutdown — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congressman Brian Mast (R) is sounding the alarm on the effects of the government shutdown, warning that it is “hurting our protected public lands & parks.”
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Enters Governor Race — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is throwing his name in the race to become Florida's next governor, according to paperwork filed with the Florida Division of Elections this week.
Mike Waltz Invites Nicki Minaj to Discuss Christian Persecution in Nigeria — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz invited singer and rapper Nicki Minaj to discuss the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria after Minaj amplified President Donald Trump's call for action.
Trump Endorses Gus Bilirakis for 2026 Election — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for reelection in 2026.
Miami-Dade Audit Reveals Porous Vetting of BusPatrol Program — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is in a bit of hot water after a recent audit found the district failed to properly vet its contract with BusPatrol, a vendor used to supply school-bus camera enforcement.
Rick Scott ‘Targeted’ in 'Arctic Frost' Investigation — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a scathing statement accusing the Biden administration and the Department of Justice of attempting to “dismantle” the Republican Party while he faced involvement in the ‘Arctic Frost’ investigation.
The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres
