Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in an upset victory to win the House District 87 special election on Tuesday night. Below is the result with 95% of reporting (per 270towin) Emily Gregory - 51.2% Jon Maples - 48.8% Voter turnout was under 30%, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. VoteHub […]
Republican Hilary Holley defeated Democrat Edwin Perez to win the House District 51 special election on Tuesday night. Below is the result with 95% ballots reporting (per 27otowin): Hilary Holley - 54.8% Edwin Perez - 45.2% HD 87 covers part of Polk County in Central Florida. The district was previously represented by Josie Tomkow, who […]
During a press conference this week, Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced he would promote a federal ban on Muslim immigration to the United States that is "permanent and comprehensive" if elected governor. "We have to be realistic and honest; the long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist," Renner said. "We […]
The Republican Party of Florida issued a final get-out-the-vote push on social media for three special elections occurring across the state on Tuesday. The three special elections are House District 51, House District 87, and Senate District 14. House District 51 Republican Hilary Holley Democrat Edwin Perez Area: part of Polk County (Central Florida) Analysis: […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Jacksonville man for engineering a scheme to smuggle drugs and contraband using drones into Florida prisons while speaking at a press conference in Milton today. Mario Crawford, 36, was sentenced to 81 years after an investigation into a crashed drone filled with contraband, including cell […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the signing of the Florida Farm Bill during a press conference in Sebring today. SB 290Â includes safeguards for agricultural operations, public safety improvements, natural resource and rural land protection, and food supply enhancements across the state. "We do continue the momentum for preserving land in rural communities, particularly with respect to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all United States and State of Florida flags will be at half-staff on Saturday, Mar. 1, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork. "To honor Captain Cody Khork, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown […]
The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee recently released a campaign mailer slamming Democratic candidate Emily Gregory's immigration positions as "wrong" and "dangerous" while touting GOP candidate Jon Maples as the choice to keep Floridians safe in the special election for House District 87. "Emily Gregory's agenda isn't just wrong, it's dangerous," the mailer reads. "She's advocating […]
While speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and other sheriffs on the State Immigration Enforcement Council for recently suggesting that immigrants who are not criminals should be allowed to stay in the United States under certain requirements. "I stand with following Florida's policies. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence in the federal government's ability to protect the state's military facilities that may come under threat during the conflict with Iran while speaking at a news conference in Bradenton this week. "We always have concern just because our military bases are always a target, just a fact," DeSantis said, noting President […]
The Republican Party of Florida confirmed several high-profile guests will be in attendance for its Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on June 27. The confirmed guests are. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) Lt. Gov. Jay Collins U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Agricultural Commissioner […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a civil investigation into Discord, a popular online gaming app, for its complicity in allegedly allowing child predators to interact with minors on its platform. "It's clear that predators see a safe haven on the Discord app. They believe that they are protected, and it might be harder for […]
The race to become the next mayor of the Town of Surfside is heading to a runoff after candidates failed to reach the necessary 50%-plus-1 threshold to win the race outright this week. Former Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger received 49.3% of the vote, Vice Mayor Tina Paul received 36.4%, and Mark Blumstein received 14.3% of […]
The campaign for Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Latanya E. Peterson will be joining his gubernatorial bid as Senior Advisor for Grassroots Coalitions in a statement this week. Peterson, who has made a career in national and Florida politics, brings "extensive experience in national political strategy, grassroots mobilization, and coalition development," according to the campaign. […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Sanford man on 53 counts for allegedly possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 46 counts for allegedly possessing AI-generated CSAM, and one count for allegedly possessing a child-like sex doll during a press conference in Orlando this week. According to the attorney general, Blake McKinniss, […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia praised the Florida Legislature for passing a bill establishing requirements for cities and counties to post their budgets and salaries online in an effort to increase transparency. CFO Ingoglia initially proposed the bill (HB 1329). Rep. Yvette Benarroch (R-Marco Island) sponsored the bill in the House, while Sen. Nick […]
Interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership as a public servant in a statement this week. “I have had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated public servants across our state,” Blackmon said in a video statement. "Leadership matters—especially in times […]
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social today. Wiles, who has been Trump's Chief of Staff since his second inauguration in January 2025, plans to continue her role as she undergoes treatment. "Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a […]
