DeSantis Announces Series of Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a series of projects designed to reduce congestion relief in Central Florida, including 17 miles of new express lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4) in Hillsborough County and a new truck parking facility along the I-4 passageway in Polk County during a press conference in Bartow. READ MORE.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "I am proud to endorse my friend @ByronDonalds a true conservative fighter who's never afraid to stand up for Florida values and the America First agenda."
Senator Rick Scott: "@LeaderJohnThune is right. Obamacare has failed, and we have to fix it to actually lower the cost of health care for families. We can give Americans more choice and lower costs without kicking anyone off their health insurance. But Democrats have to reopen the government first."
Ambassador Mike Waltz: "Venezuela is whining at the UN because President Trump is hitting back HARD against the cartels and traffickers driving the deadly flow of drugs into our country. Maduro--a fugitive and cartel boss--has fueled this crisis for years. Not anymore. The U.S. is exercising its inherent right of self-defense, as directed by the President, to defend the American people consistent with the law of armed conflict and Article 51 of the UN Charter."
Senator Ashley Moody: "America's democratic republic is built on the premise of equal representation of citizens. After years of open borders under Biden, states like California have unfairly inflated their electoral counts by including illegal immigrants, boosting their political power while diluting the vote from actual Americans. We are fighting to ensure that our voter rolls and congressional representation accurately reflects our citizenry."
Florida House Details Series of Property Tax Proposals for 2026 Ballot — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) released a memorandum on Thursday detailing several property tax initiatives filed by his colleagues in the lower chamber. The series of House Joint Resolutions, all put out by Republicans, is essentially part of a long-awaited plan by the state to tackle the issue for a potential vote by Floridians in next year's midterm elections.
DeSantis Announces Series of Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a series of projects designed to reduce congestion relief in Central Florida, including 17 miles of new express lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4) in Hillsborough County and a new truck parking facility along the I-4 passageway in Polk County during a press conference in Bartow.
Republican Michael Carbonara Challenges Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Says She's 'Against Israel' — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Republican entrepreneur Michael Carbonara is running for the U.S. House of Representatives to unseat current Florida District 25 Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D).
Florida Republicans Denounce Upcoming ‘No Kings Day’ Protest — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — On October 18th, protestors are expected to take to the street across the country in support of "No Kings Day," pushing back against the Trump Administration. As Democrats share their support, Republicans like Florida Senator Rick Scott are denouncing the protest and criticizing leadership like Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for their support.
Jared Moskowitz Introducing Bill Ensuring FEMA Payments Still Go Out During Government Shutdowns — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is introducing legislation to ensure that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief funds continue to pay out as the government shutdown enters its third week.
English Soccer Player Ian Wright Calls American Golfers 'Selfish' Over Ryder Cup Play — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — During a recent episode of The Overlap podcast, English footballer Ian Wright criticized American professional golfers for being more "selfish" during the singles play competition of The Ryder Cup, which pits 12 of the top golfers from Europe and the United States against each other.
Brian Mast Chastises Democrats Amid Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) chastised Democrats for allowing the government shutdown to continue in a recent appearance on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, claiming it is purely to oppose President Donald Trump.
George Moraitis Keeps Raising Big Campaign Cash in Race Against Moskowitz — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade —Republican congressional candidate and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, George Moraitis, announced that his campaign raised over $106,000 in the third quarter of 2025, bringing his total raised to more than $485,000 since entering the race last March.
Miami-Dade County Faces an Expenditure Problem — By State Senator René García — Budgets are not just numbers. They are value statements that reveal whether a government is truly serving its people or serving itself.
Gun Owners of America Criticizes Florida Legislature for Lagging on Gun Rights — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Gun Owners of America, in a statement to The Floridan, applauded Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Meritt Island) for introducing legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for buying all types of firearms in Florida from 21 back down to 18 years old.
Uthmeier Sues California, Gov. Newsom Over State's Sanctuary Policies — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced it is suing the State of California and Gov. Gavin Newsom over its sanctuary state policies involving undocumented immigrants, saying it has harmed states like Florida from protecting its residents.
Uthmeier Steps In Over 'Bogus' Lawsuit After Florida Judge Blocks Trump Library Transfer — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he is intervening in a lawsuit challenging the approval of a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower, calling the litigation "bogus."
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