Ben Albritton Reiterates Senate Not Working on Congressional Redistricting Despite Governor's Call
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is pumping the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to call for a special legislative session from April 20th to 24th to change Florida's congressional map, stating there is no "ongoing work" for the plan in a memo to senators this week. READ MORE.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Based on testimony and evidence, it's clear that both @GovTimWalz and @AGEllison were either knowingly complicit in fraud or ran cover to hide it. Either case is CORRUPTION. I look forward to CRIMINAL CHARGES from the DOJ."
Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "The Affordable HOMES Act passed the House this week. It puts affordable housing over duplicative mandates by cutting red tape that drives up costs for manufactured homes. By streamlining regulations and protecting consumer choice, this bill helps lower housing costs and expands access to the American Dream of homeownership."
Rep. Darren Soto: "Labor illogic: Bad jobs numbers are good, while good numbers are bad, because interest rates! The constant excusathon for a worsening job market is sad to watch."
Rep. Randy Fine: "The Somali pirates are no longer in Africa; they're right here in our backyard, and their captain is named Tim Walz. While my constituents are suffering, 81% of Somalians are on welfare, stealing from hardworking Americans."
Blaise Ingoglia Adds 58 to Endorsement War Chest — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that an additional 58 state lawmakers and leaders have endorsed his bid for a full term as CFO, bringing the total number to 72, in a campaign release this week.
Byron Donalds Excoriates Ilhan Omar's 'Delusional' Response to Minneapolis ICE Shooting — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) utterly excoriated Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for her "delusional" response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co.
ICE Officer Shoots and Wounds Two in Oregon — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — A Federal Immigration and Customs (ICE) agent shot and injured two individuals in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, according to authorities.
Is Thailand Becoming a Safe Haven for Child Abduction? — OPINION — Over the last three years, close to a dozen American children have been kidnapped by a parent and moved to or retained in Thailand.
Carlos Gimenez Says Cuba is ‘Very Close’ to Collapse Following Maduro’s Arrest — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) appeared on a FOX News interview where he discussed Cuba’s financial and economic position after losing support from Venezuela, following former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest.
Hochul and Mamdani Unveil Free Child Care for NYC — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan on Thursday to increase funding for childcare beginning this year, to provide universal childcare throughout the state for children under the age of 5.
Florida Council of 100 Outlines Positive 2026 Outlook for Business in Sunshine State — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida CEOs are expressing greater economic optimism in the state compared to their national counterparts, according to data from The Florida Council of 100’s Q4 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index this week.
Ben Albritton Reiterates Senate Not Working on Congressional Redistricting Despite Governor's Call — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is pumping the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to call for a special legislative session from April 20th to 24th to change Florida's congressional map, stating there is no "ongoing work" for the plan in a memo to senators this week.
Trump to Meet with Oil Executives at White House for Investment Deal — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump is set to meet with more than a dozen oil executives at the White House on Friday to discuss plans for investment in Venezuela.
Rolling Loud Rolls out of Miami and into Orlando — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Rolling Loud, the popular hip-hop music festival, is rolling to Orlando this year, citing accessibility concerns.
Kevin Steele Announces $5M Personal Investment into CFO Campaign — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) announced a $5 million personal investment this week into his statewide campaign to become Florida's next chief financial officer (CFO), saying the contribution underscores his "commitment to fighting for Florida families and bringing real accountability to state government" through a campaign release.
Payback: Secretary Marco Rubio's 'Maximum Pressure' Against the Maduro Regime — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — When Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro was captured during the meticulously planned U.S. Military 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' there was no one happier to see the oppressive strongman taken into custody than Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres
