JUICEπŸŠβ€” 12.8.2025 β€” DeSantis Credits Beckham and Messi for 'Real Football' Explosion in Florida β€” Is Thorium Florida's Next Energy Source? β€” and More...

JUICEπŸŠβ€” 12.8.2025 β€” DeSantis Credits Beckham and Messi for 'Real Football' Explosion in Florida β€” Is Thorium Florida's Next Energy Source? β€” and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
December 8, 2025

DeSantis Praises David Beckham and Lionel Messi, Credits Them for the 'Real Football' Explosion in Miami

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is your typical sports dude who loves to watch baseball and American football, especially at the collegiate level, but does he like watching the "Real Futbol," or as most Neanderthal Americans call it, Soccer? READ MORE.

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State Rep. Alex Andrade: "The biggest difference I see is that @AGJamesUthmeier fraudulently orchestrated the payments in the first place whereas @CongresswomanSC simply accepted payments she knew she hadn't earned."

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "This is what happens when you are a bully and an a**hole, oh and are screwing over our children. Our children deserve a safe, well-funded, quality public education. These clowns can't find hundreds of MILLIONS of education dollars."

Rep. MarΓ­a Elvira Salazar: "More than 230,00 people in Miami, one-third of my district, rely on ACA credits as a lifeline to afford healthcare. I hear their concerns, and I am committed to protecting their coverage, keeping costs predictable, and ensuring Miami families can access the affordable, quality care they deserve."

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Explain to me why we should continue to do business with EU and NATO countries when they're pulling this type of crap on the back end. Now they're going to fine @X because they won't censor speech? This is beyond bizarre."

 

Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis

 

Scott Jewett Bets Big on Thorium as Florida's Next Energy Source β€” By The Floridian's Daniel Molina β€” Scott Jewett, the Libertarian candidate for Florida Governor, wants to energize the Sunshine State with thorium.

President Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Look to Shutdown China's Vaping 'Black Market' in U.S. β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” As the vapor product industry begins its big shift away from China under the guidance of the Trump Administration, there are some manufacturers who are doing everything they can to avoid the inevitable.

James Buchanan Highlight's Grit, Toughness in Football Themed Senate Bid Ad β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) released a football-themed campaign video in his bid for Senate this week.

Early Voting Starts in Runoff Election for Miami Mayor: What to Know β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” City of Miami residents can get a head start on who they want to run the city for the next four years, as early voting begins today, December 5, and runs until Dec. 7.

 

FPL
FPL

 

House Passes Vern Buchanan’s β€˜Hospital at Home’ Bill Slashing Care Costs β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€” Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) introduced his "Hospital at Home" bill in July, and the House unanimously passed it before sending it to the Senate floor.

Darren Soto Introduces Bill Bringing Affordable Care Act to Puerto Rico β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has teamed up with Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez to introduce legislation bringing the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or "Obamacare") to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

Blaise Ingoglia Shares Illegal Immigration Proposals for Upcoming Session β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia released a series of legislative proposals focused on fighting against the dangers of illegal immigration for both chambers to consider for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session on social media this week.

Anna Paulina Luna Urges Re-federalization of Washington After National Guard Shooting β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging the refederalization of Washington, D.C., after the shooting of two National Guard members in the city.

 

Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
Rene Garcia
Rene Garcia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supreme Court Agrees to Decide Trump's Aims to end Birthright Citizenship β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” The Supreme Court agreed this week to decide on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.

Ben Albritton Pumps Brake on Congressional Redistricting Plans β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Senate President Ben Albritton responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan for congressional redistricting, saying there is "no ongoing work" on the plan by the Senate in a memorandum to his colleagues this week.

DeSantis Praises David Beckham and Lionel Messi, Credits Them for the 'Real Football' Explosion in Miami β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is your typical sports dude who loves to watch baseball and American football, especially at the collegiate level, but does he like watching the "Real Futbol," or as most Neanderthal Americans call it, Soccer?

Trump Threatens Land Strikes in Venezuela as U.S. Targets Maduro’s Narco-State Lifeline β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that U.S. forces will soon strike targetsΒ inside Venezuela, escalating a months-long maritime campaign into a direct assault on what Washington calls NicolΓ‘s Maduro’s true source of power: a state-protected narcotrafficking network that sanctions have failed to disrupt.

 

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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