Was Jacksonville woman Cherise Doyley forced to undergo a cesarean section (C-section)? For additional context, Doyley was in labor in September 2024 at the University of Florida Health hospital when she had to appear in court via a Zoom call after the state of Florida filed an emergency petition at the hospital's behest. Doyley had […]
Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to protect animal migration routes within the United States. Rep. Buchanan's Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, which he introduced on Earth Day, would establish a habitat connectivity mapping and research program to identify, protect, and plan wildlife corridors used by migrating animals in […]
David Burck, a Republican challenger to Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the 22nd congressional district, discussed the troubling rise of antisemitism in a podcast appearance. Appearing on Glen Fetzner's Vision and Voice at the end of February, Burck discussed his candidacy for office and his positions on various issues. Near the end of the podcast, […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced legislation to reduce the federal court litigation backlog, allowing judges to focus on cases better handled by state courts. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act raises the amount-in-controversy threshold from $75,000 to $500,000. What that means is, if a plaintiff from one state is filing a lawsuit against […]
Austin Rogers, who is running for Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd congressional district seat, discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States' relationship with Israel, and the surge in antisemitism with The Floridian, countering the narrative that President Donald Trump is doing Israel's bidding. While concerns of the United States entering another "forever war" in […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Republicans' chances in the 2026 midterm elections with The Floridian, saying he "likes them" and that Republicans should emphasize that they have fulfilled their campaign promises. "The number one thing as an elected official, period, is [to] back up the promises made in the campaign," Rep. Haridopolos commented. "We promised to […]
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to improve how the federal government uses hazard risk assessment tools purchased from the private sector. For instance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the National Risk Index for Natural Hazards, a digital dataset that provides detailed analyses […]
Conservative activist group and think tank Defend Forgotten America Action (DFAA) has released a new video in support of President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge. With technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), advancing at unprecedented rates, efforts to harness its potential without leaving Americans behind have been a priority of the Trump Administration. One example is […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is facing possible expulsion from Congress, but she is refusing to resign ahead of the vote, saying, "This is not the time to abandon the district, not when they too are fighting for their future." Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 ethics charges in late March related to the ongoing […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), arguing the program is underperforming and wasting federal funds. The CMMI, also known as the Innovation Center, as described on its webpage, "develops and tests health care payment and service delivery models to improve patient care, lower costs, […]
The Floridian sat down with Austin Rogers, who is running to replace Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in the 2nd congressional district, to discuss illegal immigration and the feasibility of mass deportations, a major part of President Donald Trump's agenda. Rogers agreed that Trump's focus on deporting the criminal element is a reasonable priority, and that […]
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) are teaming up with Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to create a federal income-tax exclusion for financial assistance provided to homeowners for septic-system replacement. The SEPTIC Act rules that grants, subsidies, or financial assistance provided by state and local governments to fix, […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing legislation to improve mental health services for first responders. The Answering the Call Act requires targeted outreach, stronger collaboration with organizations that work with first responders, and expanded training and public awareness campaigns. First responders are regularly forced to deal with horrific, traumatizing situations, and such frequent exposure can […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill improving flexibility for employer contributions to employee benefit plans. The Optimizing Participant Tax Incentives through Optional Noncash Selections (OPTIONS) Act builds upon the May 2024 Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 20243400 issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which allows single employers to implement flexible benefits programs […]
Former Army Lieutenant Colonel and Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, who is a Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), has raised a whopping $8 million in his campaign for Senator in the first quarter (Q1). Vindman, who played a key role in the first impeachment of President Donald […]
Jim Oberweis (R), one of many Republican candidates vying for Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) 19th congressional district seat, shredded Representative Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) DIGNIDAD Act in a recent statement, vowing to oppose any amnesty for illegal aliens if he is elected to Congress. The Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation preventing energy price gouging during times of war. The recent war with Iran, which is currently in the middle of a two-week ceasefire, has caused energy prices to skyrocket thanks to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil tanker passage. Due to the surge in […]
