JUICEπŸŠβ€” 1.14.2026 β€” DeSantis Still Very Popular Among FL Voters β€” Neal Dunn Announces Retirement β€” and More...

JUICEπŸŠβ€” 1.14.2026 β€” DeSantis Still Very Popular Among FL Voters β€” Neal Dunn Announces Retirement β€” and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
January 14, 2026

DeSantis Praises Economy, Education, and Other Achievements in Final State of the State Address

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. READ MORE.

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Squeezers

Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I've worked alongside the best Governor in Florida history to deliver real results for Floridians. I'm running for Governor to keep Florida strong and keep us moving forward. Byron Donalds would take us backward to satisfy donors and establishment insiders."

Florida House Democrats: "Florida House Democrats walking onto the House floor for Opening Day. We are ready to take on the 2026 Legislative Session."

Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Neal Dunn is a patriot, and it's been an honor to work alongside him."

Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Proud of the work my friend @DrNealDunnFL2 did in Congress. I wish him the best."

 

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FIU

Governor Ron DeSantis

 

Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Amidst Protest Massacre β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after he threatened to strike the nation amid its crackdown on protesters nationwide, which has led to over 600 deaths.

James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Prominent Bloods Gang Leader β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Bloods gang leader linked to several violent crimes across the state during a news conference in Winter Haven this week.

U-Haul Truck Drives into Crowd at Los Angeles Anti-Iranian Protest β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” A U-Haul box truck drove into a crowd of protestors during a demonstration in support of the Iranian people against the Iranian Regime in Los Angeles, Sunday afternoon.

Randy Fine Introduces Bill to Annex Greenland, Includes Possibility of Statehood β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation authorizing the annexation of Greenland, including provisions that allow the Danish territory to become an official state.

 

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FPL

 

DeSantis Jeered by Florida Democrats for Calling Mamdani a 'Marxist Mayor' β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a β€œMarxist mayor.”

House Bill Pushes for More Collaboration Between Hospital Districts β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Hollywood) filed a bill in the House to allow special districts operating as hospital districts to team together to control ventures, partnerships, and collaborations, as well as for-profit ventures, while grantingΒ those arrangements broad immunity from antitrust scrutiny.

Neal Dunn is Done, Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has announced he will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms, announcing, "The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders."

Evan Power 'Strongly Considering' run for Congress to Succeed Neal Dunn β€” By The Floridian's Daniel Molina β€” Ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session in Florida,Β  Rep. Neal Dunn’s (R-FL) announced that he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair Evan Power could be inline to replace him.

POLL: DeSantis Remains Popular With Florida Voters in Final Year β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis' job approval is holding steady at 50% with Florida voters to start his final year in office, according to a Mason-Dixon...

Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida

Rene Garcia

 

DeSantis Praises Economy, Education, and Other Achievements in Final State of the State Address β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week.

Jay Collins Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead.

Republican Party of Florida Endorses James Uthmeier for Attorney General β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” The Republican Party of Florida announced its unanimous endorsement by the State Executive Committee of Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term as attorney general in the November 2026 election.

Trump Warns Cuba to Make a β€˜Deal’ Following Maduro's Capture β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a warning to the government of Cuba, suggesting that Venezuela’s close ally strike a deal with the U.S., ramping up pressure following Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s capture.

 

The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres

 

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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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