DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. READ MORE.
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida stands firm for freedom, faith and against antisemitism. It's an honor to join our Jewish community with @RonDeSantis in celebrating the light, resilience, and hope of Hanukkah."
Senator Ashley Moody: "Great to support the confirmation of Jared Isaacman as @NASA Administrator. Strong leadership matters for Florida to ensure we remain a global leader in space exploration."
Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Every member of Congress must support Congressional stock trade bans, term limits, and no pay without a balanced budget. Those that don't are disqualified and should be defeated."
Governor Ron DeSantis: "Tesla insurance is live in FL -- right now limited to buyers of new Teslas."
Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, or "the ouster of Maduro."
DeSantis Administration Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisitions — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week.
Rebel Republicans Unite with Democrats on Healthcare — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — Four House Republicans rebelled against Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) on Wednesday. The members backed a Democratic aim to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring on Dec. 31st.
State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones.
Gus Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels, 'Real Cancer' in Venezuela — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on Venezuelan drug cartels in a recent interview with The Floridian, expressing support for the President's actions and supportive of regime change in Venezuela.
Preventative Care Makes a Real Difference for Patients — OPINION — Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful responsibilities a person can take on, but it often feels like it brings too many challenges. Thankfully, preventive care, such as vaccines, plays a crucial role in easing that burden.
DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $311 million to 37 Florida communities for several infrastructure repairs while speaking in Sebring in Highlands County this week.
Boca Raton Mayor Announces Congressional Bid — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) announced his bid to run for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), former state Rep. George Moraitis (R), and Joe Kaufman (R).
Senator Rick Scott Files Bill to Strip Tax Exemption Status from CAIR for Alleged Ties to Terrorism — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced legislation to eliminate the special tax exemption currently held by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL) — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO.
AOC Calls President Trump's War Against Drug Cartels 'Reckless Interventionism' — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — With the Trump administration continuing its 'War on Drugs' by using kinetic military action against criminal drug cartels off the coast of Venezuela, the U.S. Congress is torn over supporting or not supporting President Donald Trump's effort to stamp out the illicit drug trade that has killed tens of thousands of Americans.
Hegseth Says He Won't Publicly Release Boat Strike Video — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Pentagon will not publicly release raw footage of the strike that killed two survivors of an initial boat attack.
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