A date has finally been set for the much anticipated debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom. "THE DATE IS SET! Ron DeSantis' record of success and vision for American revival vs. the Gavin Newsom/Joe Biden recipe for decline. A battle for the future of our country. 11.30.23," posted DeSantis campaign […]
Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended the availability of school choice scholarships to four schools that he says have direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Through a thorough investigation, FDOE has determined that Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, Parke House Academy in Winter Park, and Park Maitland School in Winter Park […]
Broward Schools has announced the demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 building is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year. "In my opinion, it is time the building gets torn down," said Hunter Pollack in a statement to The Floridian. Pollack's sister […]
Big Pharma is pushing back on a Florida proposal that aims to make prescription drugs less expensive by allowing them to be imported safely from Canada. A petition has been filed on the site Regulations.gov by Washington D.C. lawfirm Covington & Burling on behalf of PhRMA, the union representing the nation's largest biopharmaceutical research companies, […]
Felony charges were announced today for two former leaders of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, according to Attorney General Ashley Moody. Tiffany Carr, 54, Port St. Joe, and Patricia Duarte, 57, Tallahassee are charged with one count each of organized scheme to defraud, grand theft and official misconduct, all felonies. "The investigation shows Chief […]
Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended another public official after he was arrested following a corruption probe. DeSantis issued an Executive Order suspending Kirk B. Reams, a Republican, from his position as Clerk of the Courts for Jefferson County just hours after his arrest yesterday. "It is in the best interests of the residents of Jefferson […]
Governor Ron DeSantis does not have a high opinion of the Senate changing their dress code to accommodate Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman. "Did you guys hear the U.S. Senate just eliminated its dress code," said DeSantis at a Press Conference in Jacksonville today. "Because you got this guy from Pennsylvania who's got a lot […]
On Friday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending Miami City Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla following his Thursday arrest on charges of corruption, including money laundering and bribery effective immediately. "Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-184 (Executive Order of Susupension), suspending Alejandro Diaz de la Portilla from his position […]
The winners of this year's Florida Python Challenge were awarded at a ceremony in Davie this week, but the Challenge is helping more than just to stop an invasive species. "For me, winning the Python categories are less important than for me to promote the Swamp Apes and how we take veterans out to overcome […]
The mother of former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio says former President Donald Trump has not reached out to her. "President Trump has not reached out to us," said Zuny Duarte-Tarrio in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "We have gotten very little calls from the top politic (sic) platform. We are hoping that is […]
This morning, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents, with the assistance of the Florida Highway Patrol, announced the arrest of Jason Brown, 48, of Cape Canaveral, for hanging swastikas and other antisemitic banners along the Daryl Carter Parkway Bridge in Orlando. There are currently three outstanding arrest warrants for additional demonstrators who live out […]
Florida will be the first state in the country to recommend against COVID-19 boosters for people under 65 years old. “I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective,” said Governor Ron DeSantis […]
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is warning of the potential dangers of a new COVID-19 mRNA vaccine just as the FDA has given their approval. "There's a new vaccine that's coming around the corner. A new mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and there is essentially no evidence for it," said Ladapo at a press conference in Jacksonville […]
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis met with the families of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City this morning. Afterward, DeSantis called on President Biden to declassify the remaining intelligence documents in regard to the planning and financing of the September 11 attacks which took the lives of 2,977 […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis attended a memorial for victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City today. "Twenty-two years ago, nineteen terrorists took 2,977 innocent lives in the deadliest attack against America in our history," posted DeSantis. "We will never forget." Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis attended 9/11 […]
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard for the first time since the end of World War II to aide Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. DeSantis re-established the Guard in 2022. Florida State Guard soldiers helped with damage assessments, distribution of hot meals and debris cleanup. Additionally, the Florida State Guard operated their own […]
Governor Ron DeSantis's promise to begin reviewing January 6 defendants cases on day one of his administration has given hope to the mother of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. “Yes. It gives us hope," said Zuny Duarte Tarrio at a press conference in Miami yesterday. "It gives us hope that someone will look at this […]
Governor Ron DeSantis laid down the line at a press conference in Jacksonville this morning. Covid mandates will never return to Florida. “Here in Florida we did not and will not allow the dystopian visions of paranoid hypochondriacs control our health policies, let alone our state," proclaimed DeSantis at Culhane's Irish Pub and Restaurant in […]
