In a major win for democracy, a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez and the voters of the City of Miami, restoring the 2025 election for Mayor and City Commissioner. The court struck down the controversial ordinance that sought to delay the election to 2026 — a move […]
City of Miami Chief of Staff Faces Scrutiny Over Nonprofit Tied to Public Funds Francisco “Panchito” Petrirena is no stranger to power. Known as a behind-the-scenes player in Miami government, Petrirena now finds himself at the center of rising scrutiny over a nonprofit he leads — one that has quietly become a magnet for public funds […]
Francisco “Panchito” Petrirena is no stranger to power. Known as a behind-the-scenes player in Miami government, Petrirena now finds himself at the center of rising scrutiny over a nonprofit he leads — one that has quietly become a magnet for public funds with limited oversight or accountability. Petrirena is no ordinary bureaucrat. He’s a powerful […]
When President Donald Trump infamously labeled Washington, D.C. as "The Swamp" because of the deep-rooted bureaucracies that have proven to have a python-type grip on the American public with its back door deals, the shady alliances made within government agencies, and the rodent-like personalities that have scurried around the halls of Congress and the U.S. […]
From Kingmaker to Critic: Carollo's Rift with Rosado. Just weeks after helping secure newly elected Miami Commissioner Ralph Rosado’s narrow victory in the low-turnout District 4 special election, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has turned against his former political ally. The cause of the split? Rosado’s first vote on the Commission—to support delaying the November 2025 […]
Clearwater Man Found Guilty of Battery After Assaulting Rep. Luna's Campaign Manager What is that popular term again? Ahh that's right...FAFO...A Clearwater man was found guilty by a jury Wednesday on two counts of simple battery for assaulting U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's (R-FL) campaign manager outside the Clearwater courthouse in Pinellas County. READ MORE Rep. Debbie […]
MIAMI—In a high-stakes virtual courtroom showdown, City of Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez took on City Hall yesterday in a legal fight over whether voters will have the right to elect a new Mayor and Commissioner this November, as originally scheduled. The hearing, conducted via Zoom, was overseen by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Valerie Manno […]
Millions of Florida families could soon face skyrocketing health insurance costs and potential loss of coverage as key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire at the end of 2025. The looming expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, passed as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan and extended through the […]
Two months after the Trump administration revoked Western oil companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, the results reveal a troubling pattern: Venezuela's authoritarian regime appears more entrenched than ever, while American adversaries have deepened their economic ties with Caracas. The policy aimed to reduce Venezuela's oil production, pressure President Nicolas Maduro and his regime toward […]
Trump vs. DeSantis II (Ingoglia vs. Gruters) After a nasty 2024 presidential primary election that saw now-President Donald Trump crushing Gov. Ron DeSantis to win the Republican presidential nomination, the bad blood between the two men had somewhat calmed, until now—Enter Blaise Ingoglia and Joe Gruters. President Trump and Gov. DeSantis have been cordial since, […]
Nothing to Lose: Democrats Continue Complaining About 'Alligator Alcatraz' Florida Democratic Representatives Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Maxwell Frost, and Jared Moskowitz, along with a bipartisan Florida legislative delegation, launched an investigation into inhumane conditions at the newly opened detention center in the Everglades...READ MORE Jay Collins—We’re more than just a city — MilitaryBay is a thriving community […]
DeSantis Celebrates as Florida's Economy Ranks #1 for Third Consecutive Year Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday celebrated Florida having the No. 1 economy in America for the third year in a row, according to a CNBC report...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—One year ago, President Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. He’ll never stop fighting to put […]
MIAMI—Retired U.S. Army Colonel Emilio Gonzalez has emerged as the financial frontrunner in the 2025 Miami mayoral race, significantly outpacing Democratic Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins in the initial fundraising period. Gonzalez's campaign, focused on "restoring democracy in Miami," has quickly garnered substantial grassroots support. Gonzalez's official campaign committee reported raising $69,280 in the first quarter, […]
Donalds Calls Relationship With DeSantis 'Work in Progress,' But Drama Could be Brewing Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) isn't "hugging it out" with Gov. Ron DeSantis amid tensions just yet, calling his relationship with the governor a "work in progress...READ MORE Rick Scott—31 years ago, the Castro regime sank the “13 de Marzo” […]
DORAL—During a political breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee, gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds used this address to knock down the progressive Democratic-controlled cities of New York and Chicago, arguing that the state of Florida was primed to become the "financial capital of the world." "In Florida, we have every ability to […]
Miami, FL —The Miami-Dade branch of the NAACP has issued a forceful statement condemning the City of Miami’s controversial decision to cancel this year’s mayoral and commission elections — a move that has sparked outrage from legal experts, civic leaders, and now one of the country’s oldest civil rights organizations. Calling the cancellation a “clear […]
Key West in the Crosshairs: Commissioners Vote to Keep Agreement With ICE Following Uthmeier Warning Key West City Commissioners voted 4-2 on Tuesday in favor of keeping the city's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—"We've prevented and ended a war between India and Pakistan, NATO is now […]
Key West in the Crosshairs: Commissioners Vote to Keep Agreement With ICE Following Uthmeier Warning Key West City Commissioners voted 4-2 on Tuesday in favor of keeping the city's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—"We've prevented and ended a war between India and Pakistan, NATO is now […]
