Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried is optimistic about the party's chances in the November midterm elections, calling it a political "revolt" after devastating losses in the 2022 election cycle that saw Republicans secure the largest margin of victory in a Florida gubernatorial race in 40 years while speaking recently on MS Now's Morning Joe. "We […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of over 4,500 acres of agricultural land through the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Florida Cabinet, which includes Commissioner Simpson, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Florida Chief Financial Blaise Ingoglia, approved the easement. The measure is designed to preserve and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an over $20 billion investment to help widen 320-miles of Florida's Turnpike from Florida City to Wildwood while speaking at a press conference at Florida's Turnpike Enterprise in Orlando this week. The Turnpike's Mainline upgrade will include six or more lanes totaling 965 miles to help reduce congestion. Gov. DeSantis has helped […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of seven more individuals allegedly connected in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud the state. The announcement follows the initial arrest of former state employee of Briana McCarthy in February by the Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigations Division (CID) for allegedly processing fraudulent claims for […]
The U.S. Coast Guard recently transferred 10 aliens back to the Bahamas after intercepting a 30-foot sailboat about forty miles off the Fort Lauderdale coast. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Novell boarded the boat on Friday and discovered 10 people on board, according to a press release. The aliens were then transferred […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Republican Scott Singer for Florida’s 25th Congressional District seat through a press release this week. "The U.S. Chamber is pleased to announce our support and endorsement for Mayor Scott Singer for Florida’s 25th Congressional District," Vice President and Managing Director, Regional Government Affairs Moore Hallmark said. "Mayor […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his office has filed a temporary injunction against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over ongoing safety and privacy concerns related to its ChatGPT platform. "Today we ask the court for a new temporary injunction," Uthmeier said in a video statement shared on social media this week. "No new […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) released a campaign ad labeling Democratic challenger Angie Nixon as a socialist while attacking the ideology's far-left platform as the pair compete in Florida's Senate special election in November. The 30-second ad was shared by Sen. Moody on social media. "Angie Nixon is actually a socialist," the ad says before […]
Democratic candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez released a campaign ad describing his upbringing and ability to fight against "crime and corruption," tying those words to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, his Republican opponent, in his bid for the position. The 30-second ad is titled "Give Em Hell." "My father left communist Cuba. We know what it […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly slammed Republican challenger Byron Donalds (R-FL) for his apparent sway from President Donald Trump while recently speaking on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MS Now. "It's clear Byron Donalds is running away from Donald Trump now," Jolly said. "Trump's numbers are at a historic low. He's highly unpopular in […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Republican voters may not show up in November because the Republican Party's unlikely to pass the federal SAVE Act, speaking at a press conference on election integrity in Lake Worth Beach this week. "They may have a lot fewer Republicans after this election," DeSantis said. "That's the way things go, politics is […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced 20 people, including 15 illegal aliens, have been arrested for voter fraud while speaking at a press conference at the Palm Beach State College Public Safety Complex in Lake Worth Beach this week. "Don't let anybody tell you out there that election fraud does not happen. It does here […]
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz pushed back on speculation that Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes in the state, would threaten public safety in a social media statement this week. "Voters should not be led to believe that saving money on their property taxes must mean fewer deputies or weaker public safety," Cordero-Stutz […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) shared he has received an endorsement from Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia in his bid for Florida's open district 39 seat. "Proud to have the endorsement of my friend, Florida CFO @GovGoneWild Ingoglia," Rep. Rizo shared on social media. "Blaise has been a strong partner and a relentless advocate […]
The odds gubernatorial candidate David Jolly becomes the first elected Democratic governor of Florida in over three decades is appearing to gain serious momentum with two election forecasts shifting the race closer in the party's favor. According to Decision Desk HQ, Florida has moved from "Leans Republican" to "Toss Up," giving Jolly and Florida Democrats […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier spotlighted his record arresting child predators, cracking down on human trafficking and drug cartels, rescuing missing children, and taking on big tech in a new campaign ad posted on social media this week. The 30-second ad backdrops Attorney General Uthmeier's role being a dad in protecting Florida families. "I'm Attorney […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a lawsuit against insulin manufactures Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, pharmacy benefit mangers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, and rebate aggregators Zinc, Ascent, and Emisar for allegedly inflating published list prices for insulin and similar diabetes drugs. The lawsuit also alleges the company's paid rebates and fees […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book shared a campaign ad associating her fight as a mother in a bid for a return to Tallahassee in Senate District 30. "When you're a mom, you don't stay quiet when something's wrong. From the ring to the mat. I'm Lauren Book, and I fought like a mother […]
