JUICE🍊— 12.2.2025 — EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis Hedges on Backing Jay Collins—DeSantis to Call for Redistricting Special Session — — and More...

JUICE🍊— 12.2.2025 — EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis Hedges on Backing Jay Collins—DeSantis to Call for Redistricting Special Session — — and More...

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Javier Manjarres
Javier Manjarres
December 2, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis Hedges on Backing Collins, Accuses Donalds of Being Soft on Crime, Woke on Education

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not planning on endorsing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as his successor anytime soon, saying the congressman's position on a past public safety policy during his time in the Florida House is not in line with his conservative agenda, and he doesn't appear to be any closer to endorsing his Lt. Governor Jay Collins either.. READ MORE.

 

EXCLUSIVE: DeSantis Jabs at Republican Lawmakers, Says Leadership is Trying to 'Screw Voters Over'

Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at calling a special legislative session on property taxes while indirectly throwing shade at House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) for trying to "screw voters over" to avoid the subject during Florida's regular legislative session in an inclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres this week...MUST READ

 

SPRING IS COMING: DeSantis Will Call for Special Legislative Session on Congressional Redistricting

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intention to call a special legislative session on congressional redistricting in the spring of 2026 during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres...READ MORE

Kat Cammack

Squeezers

Secretary Marco Rubio: The Trump Administration will protect our people and preserve our national identity.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz: If drawn out of my seat. I will run to represent Narnia

Jay Collins: This is why our party's base is fed up with D.C. politicians like  @ByronDonalds. In 2021, he held one position as a member of Congress. Yesterday, as a candidate, he went on @FoxNews and took the opposite stance-hoping no one would catch it. Floridians deserve better; they deserve leadership with principles, consistency and true conservatism.

 

Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis

 

DeSantis Jabs at Republican Lawmakers, Says Leadership is Trying to 'Screw Voters Over' —By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

DeSantis Hedges on Backing Collins, Accuses Donalds of Being Soft on Crime, Woke on Education—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

DeSantis Will Call for Special Legislative Session on Congressional Redistricting—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Carlos Gimenez Suggests Extending Obamacare Subsidies Until Congress, Trump Find Solution—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) suggested the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or "Obamacare") subsidies that caused a government shutdown should be extended...

Miami’s Growth Shouldn’t Come With a Bigger Tax Bill—OPINION

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers on Venezuelan Ship Strikes—By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada—U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump administration concerning military strikes on suspected narcotics-carrying Venezuelan ships, following a report claiming a subsequent strike was ordered to kill the remaining survivors of the initial attack.

Kat Cammack Urges for Protections from Chinese IP Theft of American Medical Innovation—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to take action as a Chinese company seeks to steal the intellectual property of an American medical company.

Rep. Donalds Demands Impeachment of ‘Corrupt’ Judges—By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade—Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) is demanding the impeachment of Chief Judge James Boasberg and U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman after refusing to testify during a Senate hearing on the impeachment of “rogue judges.”

Burgess Sponsors Legislation Solidifying Grandparent Visitation Considerations—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines±Senator Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) filed legislation in the Senate this week to make sure state courts look into the mental and emotional health of a child...

Florida Education Board Member Dan Foganholi Endorses James Fishback for Governor—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

President Donald Trump (Courtesy White House)
President Donald Trump (Courtesy White House)

Buchanan Blasts Trump Administration Offshore Oil Drilling Operations off Florida’s Coast—By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade

Trump Seeks to 'Permanently Pause Migration' From Third World Countries Following D.C. Shooting—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Florida Gas Prices Down Heading Into Thanksgiving Compared to 2024 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Floridians hitting the road can expect cheaper gas prices ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday compared to the same time last year, according to AAA.

James Fishback Takes Swing at 'Compromised' Byron Donalds — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — On the heels of announcing his 2026 gubernatorial bid, James Fishback is hitting the ground running. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Fishback discussed his vision for Florida, promising to build off the accomplishments of Governor Ron DeSantis.

Libertarian Scott Jewett Takes on Florida's Insurance 'Disaster' — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Elephants and donkeys and porcupines. Oh my! In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Scott Jewett, the Libertarian candidate for Florida Governor, shared his vision for a brighter Sunshine State, which begins with tackling Florida’s insurance “disaster.”

U.S. Peace Proposal for Ukraine Drawn from Russian 'Non-Paper' — By The Floridian's Joseph Quintero — The resolution plan, labeled the US Peace Proposal for Russia-Ukraine War, was given to the Trump Administration in October and was made public last week.

 

FPL
FPL

 

Florida Republicans Calls Out Moskowitz for not Calling Cherfilus-McCormick to Resign — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — The Republican Party of Florida criticized U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) for refusing to call for the resignation of fellow Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick following her indictment last week on federal charges that accuse her of stealing federal emergency aid money.

James Comey, Letitia James Avoid Charges in Striking Blow to Trump — By The Floridian's Joseph Quintero — A U.S. District Judge has dismissed criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) and former FBI Director James Comey. The judge reached their decision after deeming the prosecuting attorney in charge of the cases as unlawfully appointed.

DeSantis Asks Legislature to Clamp Down on Inhumane Dog Breeders — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to provide stronger protections for dogs and other pets by cracking down on puppy mills and irresponsible breeders during a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove this week.

Mario Díaz-Balart Leads Coalition to Uphold LIBERTAD Act, Protecting U.S. Property — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) released a statement accusing the Cuban regime of stealing U.S. property and assets and turning them over to companies to use.

 

Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida

Rene Garcia

 

Randy Fine Introduces Bill Reforming Education on Antisemitism — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation reforming education on antisemitism in American schools.

Greg Steube Demands Action Against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Over FEMA Fraud — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for the resignation or expulsion of Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) after she allegedly defrauded FEMA for $5 million dollars.

Florida Tourism Provides $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 in Tax Savings From 2024 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida continues to be a popular destination spot for out-of-state travelers, according to VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study released this week.

Ivanhoe Atlantic's Peter Pham's Questionable Political Play With American Lawmakers — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Who are you? Mining company Ivanhoe Atlantic appears to be using the decades-old political tactic of using an image taken with an elected official to potentially mislead the Liberian Government and others, into believing that US Government officials are supporting its current in-country critical mineral investments.

 

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Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres is a nationally renowned, award-winning political journalist and Publisher of Floridianpress.com, Texaspolitics.com, Cactuspolitics.com, and Domepolitics.com. He enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking. Since 2009, Javier has reported on local, state, and national political campaigns, news, and legislative issues. Follow on "X": @JavManjarres Linkedin: Muckrack: Javier Manjarres Email: [email protected]

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