Democrat Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and congressman, officially filed paperwork this week to run for mayor of St. Petersburg. Crist announced his filing outside City Hall. "Well, it’s official. I'm now a candidate for mayor of St. Pete. God bless you all," Crist said. And he closed the comments because he knows he’s […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins expressed his profound support for law enforcement and his work as lieutenant governor backing the blue in a gubernatorial campaign message shared on social media this week. "Let me be very clear, I stand always with our men and women in law enforcement. We owe them time, tools, and training to […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced his re-election campaign for commissioner on Monday, according to multiple reports. Simpson has been AG Commissioner since January 2023. His current first term ends in January 2027. And he's already stacking up endorsements from Florida sheriffs. "Our Florida Sheriffs lead the men and women who serve and protect our […]
A recent poll by Stetson University’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a steady lead over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds: 47% - David Jolly: 40% Rep. Donalds: 46% - Jerry Demings: 42% Roughly seven percent of […]
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and St. Petersburg are the best large cities in the United States to start a business in 2026, according to a study released by WalletHub this week. “Starting a business can be very scary, considering one in every five startups doesn’t make it past the first year," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia is exactly the kind of conservative leader Florida needs as CFO - fearless, fiscally disciplined, and committed to rooting out waste in government," Haridopolos wrote. I am […]
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising his commitment to supporting law enforcement in a statement this week. “I’m proud to endorse Byron Donalds for Florida Governor. After decades in law enforcement, I know what it takes to keep our communities safe, and I […]
Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis discussed the ongoing U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the war with Iran during an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "There's so much you can do with naval power as far as reopening a strait. The President is trying to show restraint and not sort of go […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 13,000 families have already participated in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program four months into its launch while speaking at a news conference at Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee. The VPK program, established in 2005-06, provides free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds with a focus on literacy, math, and other […]
Republican Yoni Anijar announced on social media that he has qualified for the House District 100 race by petition, becoming the first candidate to do so in nearly two decades. According to the Florida Division of Elections tracking system, Anijar collected 1,264 petition signatures, more than the 1,251 required for the ballot, as of April […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities from funding or promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies while speaking during a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The bill (SB 1134) also prohibits taxpayer funding to city officers enacting DEI polices. "Honestly, some of this is a total scam. These people will […]
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power responded to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) over threats that Democrats will go after Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature proceed with redrawing the state's congressional map during an expected special session next week. “Hakeem Jeffries is like a schoolyard bully who […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature move ahead with redrawing its congressional map during an expected special session next week. "If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime pick-up opportunities for Democrats, just as […]
A new poll by Echelon Insights shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and four-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll, on behalf of NetChoice, found Rep. Donalds at 49% and Jolly at 43%, with 8% undecided. In the other matchup, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform for allegedly providing "significant" advice to a 20-year-old gunman charged with killing two people at Florida State University (FSU) in April 2025 "The communication between the shooter and ChatGPT revealed that the chatbot advised the shooter on what type of […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced on social media that he has been endorsed for a full term in his current position by every previous Republican CFO in Florida's history. The CFO's are Tom Gallagher (2003-2007), Jeff Atwater (2011-2017), and Jimmy Patronis (2017-2025), who currently represents Florida's 1st congressional district. Democrat Alex Sink is […]
Beneficiaries of Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer be able to buy "junk food" items using SNAP benefits, effective Monday. Implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the new policy seeks to promote healthier food options for low-income households while banning unhealthy products using benefits, including the following: Soda […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launched a statewide ad buy this week highlighting his service as a Green Beret and as a public servant in his campaign for governor of Florida. The 30-second ad, titled Warrior, also pitches Lt. Gov. Collins' ability to keep costs affordable, communities safer, build stronger families, and remove criminal illegal aliens […]
