Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several pro-law enforcement and public safety bills, including the Jason Raynor Act, while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. Senate Bill 156 (Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel) The law, known as the Jason Raynor Act, mandates a life sentence without parole for any […]
Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida Governor by praising his backing of condo safety reforms in a statement this week. Surfside was the location of June 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse that left 98 dead and many injured in one of the deadliest structural failures in U.S. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) launched his “Read to Succeed” education initiative to help Florida children read at grade level by third grade while speaking at a campaign stop in Jacksonville over the weekend. "When children learn to read by third grade, you've opened every door ahead of them. When they fall […]
Miami-Dade County Chairman Anthony Rodriguez discussed the critical importance on the commission's Tuesday vote of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation in an interview with The Floridian this week. The center, if approved at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would provide key mental health diversion care to incarcerated individuals needing treatment around the area. […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in his bid for the Republican nomination in Florida's Congressional District 14 seat this week. ".@ScottSingerUSA is a proven conservative. As Mayor of Boca Raton, he consistently fought to lower taxes, support small businesses, and stand strong behind law enforcement. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for choosing to not have gubernatorial candidates debate at the upcoming Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood on June 27th while taking questions from reporters at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. "There should be a debate. They […]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced over 80 Florida House and Senate endorsements for candidates running in the November midterm through a release this week. The FL Chamber, founded in 1916, is the state's largest business advocacy organization dedicated to promoting free enterprise and pro-growth policies to local, state, and federal officials. "The Florida Chamber has […]
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R)Â through a press release this week. The FOP is the largest law enforcement organization in the state with over 25,000 members. "Paul Renner stands apart as the clear choice for the endorsement of the Florida Fraternal Order of Police. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced he has been endorsed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for Florida governor through a social media post this week. "Florida deserves a governor who works for all of us. I'm all in for David Jolly," Levine Cava said. "Florida needs a leader who can bring people together, […]
A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a commanding lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. The results, per a press release, give Rep. Donalds 54% support, with businessman James Fishback at 8%, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins at […]
Republican Alysha “Aly” Legge announced her candidacy for Florida's 14th Congressional District through a press and video statement released this week. "For more than a decade, I've been fighting for parents, veterans, families, and the America First principles that put our nation, our communities, and our children first," Legee said. " I haven't just talked […]
Businessman Joe Strada announced his candidacy for Florida's 11th Congressional District with a $5 million personal contribution to his campaign this week. Strada, founder of Strada Services, a large air conditioning, electric, security, and plumbing company in the state, enters a crowded Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL). Strada, a Trump ally, […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer announced several South Florida endorsements in his bid for the Republican nomination for Florida's 25th Congressional District through a statement this week. The endorsements are Mayor Isaac Salver of Bay Harbor Islands, Mayor Seth Salver of Bal Harbour, Mayor Shlomo Danzinger of Surfside, Mayor Glenn Singer of Golden Beach, […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis announced her re-election to District 6 for another four-year term without opposition through a press release this week. "I thank god for the incredible honor of serving my fellow neighbors and I am incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence that the residents have placed in me," Milian Orbis […]
The Republican Party of Florida reacted to Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly reportedly announcing former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate by calling her a "liberal nepo baby" through a statement this week. "Gwen Graham, is the latest example of Florida Democrats turning to political family names instead of new leadership," the Florida […]
Former Democratic Florida Sen. Annette Taddeo announced her run for Chief Financial Officer through a campaign video posted on social media this week. "Florida families are getting crushed. Your homeowner's insurance bill doubled, then tripled, and the politicians in Tallahassee, they turned a blind eye or made it worse," Taddeo said. Taddeo, who served District […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign through a post on social media this week. "From 2019-2023 the FL Department of Agriculture was plagued by poor leadership. Since taking office in 2023, @WiltonSimpson has rejuvenated the agency and responded admirably to natural disasters such as this […]
Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser announced she has received endorsements this week from U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Randy Fine (R-FL), and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) in her District 22 bid. "I have known Belinda for years, and I am proud to support her bid to join the Republican Caucus in the U.S. […]
