A month out from the November general election, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday the launch of its "Take Back Florida Distinction" program to spotlight and assist liberal candidates in the state's most competitive races. The party says the 21 candidates were selected through a "rigorous" application and vetting process and will have access to […]
Sen. Jason Pizzo, a Democrat firebrand and likely candidate for governor in 2026, will file a court order against the State of Florida for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars to fund an advertisement opposing a ballot initiative legalizing recreational marijuana. In other words, for supposedly using Floridians’ money to campaign against the citizen-led referendum, called Amendment […]
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction, coupled with a massive dockworkers' strike, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced three executive orders on Thursday to help Floridians in disaster-struck areas access crucial supplies, vote in the upcoming election, and rehab their homes. His executive actions follow a similar path to those taken after 2022's Hurricane Ian, which […]
DeSantis Snubs Biden? Governor's Press Conference Planned During Hurricane Tour Hours after the White House announced that President Joe Biden on Thursday morning would fly to three Florida cities to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis' team posted that...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "With 16 deepwater ports, Florida is a hub for worldwide […]
Hours after the White House announced that President Joe Biden on Thursday morning would fly to three Florida cities to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis' team posted that the Florida governor would have a press conference in a different county at the same time as Biden's arrival. Online rumblings whisper that […]
After six fires caused by electric vehicles erupted during Hurricane Helene, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is blasting proponents of the compromised cars—imploring the "cronies" to come to Florida and "have a look-see." Saltwater storm surges brought by the Category 4 Helene doused homes, buildings, and, yes—electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. 16 fires related to […]
Following the widespread destruction of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scathed the thousands of East Coast dockworkers and longshoremen who stopped working Tuesday as "unacceptable" after they went on strike in hopes of higher wages and automation protections. As members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), their work grinding to a halt will […]
Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "Today I joined @GovRonDeSantis, CFO @JimmyPatronis, @RepLuna, Mayor […]
Fresh off of a court victory, Gov. Ron DeSantis has resumed his campaign against a Florida abortion amendment after a brief political pause due to Hurricane Helene. This time, he's raising alarms about "taxpayer-funded" abortions. Gov. DeSantis took to social media Tuesday evening to warn Floridians that the ballot initiative, called Amendment 4, will lead […]
Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "Praying for the people of Israel. […]
Ahead of another potential Florida hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis lauded a new emergency flood control device that he says helped save buildings during the disastrous Hurricane Helene. The Tiger Dam system, developed by the U.S. Flood Control Corp., was used by Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton and a Tampa police station, Gov. DeSantis said, and […]
In a new TV advertisement, the campaign against an amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana has taken up a novel criticism of the initiative: it doesn't let Floridians grow weed at home. First propagated by Gov. Ron DeSantis' senior analyst Christina Pushaw on social media, the new angle blasts the citizen-led referendum, called Amendment 3, […]
DeSantis Slams 60 Minutes Amid Insurance Scandal Exposé Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted "60 Minutes" as a "not credible" organization Monday afternoon after he was asked about the outlet's new investigation into Florida insurance companies that allegedly...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "In Mayo today, we had the Hope Bus and other food and supply distributions from the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted "60 Minutes" as a "not credible" organization Monday afternoon after he was asked about the outlet's new investigation into Florida insurance companies that allegedly altered damage reports to pay homeowners less money. Though he initially claimed he hadn't seen the segment, which aired Sunday night, Gov. DeSantis then said that Florida […]
If Florida could organize flights to rescue stranded citizens in Israel as rockets "rained down" and save residents in Haiti when it went "haywire," then it shouldn't be a stretch for the Sunshine State to return Floridians stuck in crumbling western North Carolina back home, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. This is part of his […]
TALLAHASSEE—In the latest update on major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday evening that the system will make landfall in the Wakulla to Taylor County areas around 11 p.m., four hours later than initially forecasted. Helene, which is now a Category 3 storm, may slam into the Big Bend as a Category 4. […]
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that new models for the ever-strengthening Hurricane Helene have it tracking more east, which would help spare Florida's capital city the massive damage that some residents are preparing for. Though most predictions have Helene, which is now a Category 2, slamming into the Panhandle just southwest of Tallahassee, newer […]
TALLAHASSEE—As the Sunshine State battens down the hatches in preparation for the potentially major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Uber will provide free rides to shelters in counties under a state of emergency. Luckily—or perhaps unluckily—for Floridians, that offer extends to the 61 counties under a declared state of emergency. "I'm […]
