Republican Candidates Looking to Replace Byron Donalds in Congress Talk About Water Issue, Needs of CD 19 Voters (Part 1)

Republican Candidates Looking to Replace Byron Donalds in Congress Talk About Water Issue, Needs of CD 19 Voters (Part 1)

Javier Manjarres
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February 19, 2026
Naples, FL— The contentious congressional race to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th District comprises transplanted candidates who are trying to make their case for why Southwest Floridians should elect them to the U.S. House of Representatives. During a Naples Reagan Club fundraising dinner, all of the Republican candidates in the race—Fmr. Illinois […]
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Ports, Power, and Penalties: Belize on a Collision Course with Trump’s America

Ports, Power, and Penalties: Belize on a Collision Course with Trump’s America

Javier Manjarres
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February 18, 2026
With President Donald Trump having ordered the perfectly executed military operation that resulted in the capture of drug kingpin Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, all of the Socialist governments in the Western Hemisphere were put on notice, but it seems as if Belize is inexplicably driven to embrace Communist Cuba and Communist China, or the Chinese […]
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Chris Collins Targeted in First Congressional Political Attack Ad, Called a Disgrace and Carpetbagger

Chris Collins Targeted in First Congressional Political Attack Ad, Called a Disgrace and Carpetbagger

Javier Manjarres
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February 18, 2026
Campaign season in Florida is in full swing, or in full political beatdown, as former Rep. Chris Collins (R), who was convicted of insider trading and imprisoned for 2 months, then pardoned by President Donald Trump, is the first candidate in congressional district 19 to be hit with an attack ad. The Southwest Florida First […]
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A Partnership with Castro’s Security Forces? What Miami’s Police Chief Proposed

A Partnership with Castro’s Security Forces? What Miami’s Police Chief Proposed

Javier Manjarres
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February 17, 2026
Miami Police Chief Manuel Manny Morales authored a graduate thesis while attending the Naval Postgraduate School in 2017 that explored the possibility and advocated for the establishment of a partnership and working relationship between the City of Miami Police Department and Cuba’s security services. The thesis, published through the Defense Technical Information Center, examined cooperative frameworks between U.S. and Cuban police […]
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JUICE🍊— 2.17.2026 — DeSantis Touts Dropping Frozen Iguanas Win — Dog Politics: Randy Fine Takes on Muslim Group CAIR — and More...

JUICE🍊— 2.17.2026 — DeSantis Touts Dropping Frozen Iguanas Win — Dog Politics: Randy Fine Takes on Muslim Group CAIR — and More...

Javier Manjarres
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February 17, 2026
DeSantis Touts Success of State's Iguana Removal After Cold Snap fGov. Ron DeSantis commented on Florida's recent green Iguana purge following a winter snap that left the cold-blooded reptiles stunned and immobilized while speaking during a press conference in the Florida Keys this week. ... READ MORE.   Senator Ashley Moody: No one calls it controversial […]
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Randy Fine Pushes Back Against 'Sharia-Compliant' Dog Statement, Muslim Group CAIR Calls for his Resignation

Randy Fine Pushes Back Against 'Sharia-Compliant' Dog Statement, Muslim Group CAIR Calls for his Resignation

Javier Manjarres
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February 16, 2026
Once again, American politics has gone to the dogs, literally, as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called members of Congress to demand the resignation of Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) after the Florida lawmaker threw a politically-charged bone to his supporters to chew on. “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and […]
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board Urges Caution, Opposes HB 1047 Hospital District Proposal

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board Urges Caution, Opposes HB 1047 Hospital District Proposal

Javier Manjarres
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February 16, 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board has come out strongly against House Bill 1047, warning that the legislation would allow sweeping changes to Broward County’s public hospital systems without adequate transparency, public input, or voter approval. In a recent editorial titled “Skepticism, confusion on public hospital plan,” the board criticized the proposal as rushed, poorly vetted, […]
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NRCC Targets Jared Moskowitz on Valentine's Day, Calls him 'Least Effective Democrat'

NRCC Targets Jared Moskowitz on Valentine's Day, Calls him 'Least Effective Democrat'

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) continues to target Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the 2026 midterm election cycle, this time the group is hitting him on Valentine's Day over the "150 pairs of sneakers" he owns and his recent vote to raise taxes by 22 percent. The group brands Rep. Moskowitz as the "least […]
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Byron Donalds Says he Will Visit Israel as Governor, Outlines 'Existential Threat' Sharia Law Poses to America

Byron Donalds Says he Will Visit Israel as Governor, Outlines 'Existential Threat' Sharia Law Poses to America

Javier Manjarres
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February 13, 2026
BOCA RATON— Florida Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R) held a listening session with Jewish leaders and activists at the Chabad of Central Boca Raton, where he affirmed his support for Israel and the Jewish faith, and addressed local, state, and federal concerns, particularly the rise of antisemitism in the country. Rep. Donalds also […]
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Florida House Democrats Vote Against SAVE Act, Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Florida House Democrats Vote Against SAVE Act, Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Javier Manjarres
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February 12, 2026
In a show of solidarity, every single Democrat in the House of Representatives (except for Texas' Rep. Henry Cuellar) voted against the SAVE Act, the voter integrity legislative measure Republicans lawmakers filed to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections. The bill to keep illegal immigrants from voting in future elections passed by a […]
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Sheriff Bob Gaultieri Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Sheriff Bob Gaultieri Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Javier Manjarres
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February 11, 2026
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gaultieri has become the 36th county sheriff to endorse Rep. Byron Donalds’ 2026 gubernatorial campaign. Sheriff Gualtieri said in a statement that he believes because “crime is an at an all-time low” keeping Floridians safe is paramount, and Donalds is the “best person for the job” to do just that. “We […]
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Did Miami-Dade Firefighter Union Bankroll Recall of Coral Gables Mayor?

Did Miami-Dade Firefighter Union Bankroll Recall of Coral Gables Mayor?

Javier Manjarres
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February 10, 2026
Questions are mounting over who was funding and driving the recall effort targeting the Mayor of Coral Gables back in 2024—and whether organized labor interests tied to Miami-Dade County played a behind-the-scenes role. Recent reporting by Aesop Gables raises new concerns about the political forces aligned against Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago, pointing to connections between recall […]
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James Fishback Removed From Campaign Event, Threatened With Arrest by Florida State Troopers

James Fishback Removed From Campaign Event, Threatened With Arrest by Florida State Troopers

Javier Manjarres
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February 10, 2026
In what appears to be another shameless act to draw attention to himself and his so-called gubernatorial campaign, James Fishback attempted to crash Lt. Governor Jay Collins' weekend rally in Hillsborough County, but was quickly escorted out by Florida Troopers after receiving a trespassing warning. During an encounter with troopers and Collins' campaign security detail, […]
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CORRECTION: James Oberweis Donated to Hillary Clinton, Had Brush With Illegal Immigration

CORRECTION: James Oberweis Donated to Hillary Clinton, Had Brush With Illegal Immigration

Javier Manjarres
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February 9, 2026
The field of Republican primary candidates looking to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th Congressional District is large, but will it continue to shrink after more and more of the candidates' past baggage comes to light, including one of them appearing to financially supporting Hillary Clinton for President? CORRECTION: James Oberweis, the wealthy […]
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Evan Power Scores James Uthmeier Endorsement, but Could Face Tough Primary Challenge

Evan Power Scores James Uthmeier Endorsement, but Could Face Tough Primary Challenge

Javier Manjarres
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February 7, 2026
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power has locked the endorsement of Attorney General James Uthmeier to complement the growing number of congressional endorsements for his congressional campaign in Florida's 2nd District. "Evan Power is a proven grassroots leader who helped build the strongest conservative movement in the country. I’m proud to endorse him […]
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THE LOUNGE — 2.7.2026 — DeSantis World Hoax — Talking About President Day— and More...

THE LOUNGE — 2.7.2026 — DeSantis World Hoax — Talking About President Day— and More...

Javier Manjarres
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February 7, 2026
Another Political Hoax Bites The Dust in DeSantis World Arguably, the biggest story of the week in Florida was the announcement that the Department of Justice would not be filing any criminal charges in the Hope Florida Medicaid scandal that appeared to have shelved First Lady Casey DeSantis' apparent 2026 gubernatorial run for office. Yeah, […]
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U.S. National Debt is About to hit $40 Trillion

U.S. National Debt is About to hit $40 Trillion

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2026
If you thought you were broke and in debt, you may feel a little better (or don't) to hear that the U.S.  as a whole is tens of trillions of dollars in debt. In exactly one year, the national debt has jumped $2.35 trillion, adding to a whopping $38.56 trillion. Oy Vey! ¡Ay, Caramba! WTF?! […]
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City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela Pays Close to a Quarter Million Dollars in Taxpayer Funds to Communications Aide

City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela Pays Close to a Quarter Million Dollars in Taxpayer Funds to Communications Aide

Javier Manjarres
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February 5, 2026
Recent public records received from the office of Miguel Gabela, and reflected in documents provided in response to a public records request, show that nearly a quarter million dollars in taxpayer funds have been paid to a little-known communications vendor over the past several months. According to the records, payments totaling $249,000 from the commissioner’s office were made […]
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