The Republican Party of Florida recently criticized U.S. Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL), accusing them of contributing to a "pointless" government shutdown that has left TSA (Transportation Security Agents) without pay and caused collateral chaos at some U.S. airports as some Americans head out for spring break. “TSA agents shouldn’t be missing […]
In a video posted on social media, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his military service. In his endorsement, Chitwood praised Lt. Gov. Collins' service as a Green Beret, which included tours in Afghanistan and Iraq following the Sept. 11 attacks. Collins served […]
The Republican Party of Florida praised the Florida Legislature for passing its own state version of the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo ID to register to vote and participate in elections. “Floridians deserve absolute confidence that every legal vote counts and that our elections are secure,” Florida GOP […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5 million in recruitment bonuses to 744 Florida law enforcement officers in the state while speaking at a press conference in Naples this week. The awards are part of the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Program, which has given out $67.9 million and more than 10,000 bonuses in an effort to support […]
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to allow K-12 head coaches to use up to $15,000 personal funds to support their players with food and travel services, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation needs to get through the season in the upper chamber this week. Known as the Teddy Bridgewater Act, the vote […]
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), and the University of Miami all received "A" grades from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their efforts to combat antisemitism. Notably, FIU's grade was before an anti-Semitic and racist group chat, which included FIU's Turning Point chapter president, was exposed by The Floridian earlier this month. The […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Alexander Hamilton in White Springs near the Suwannee River as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Hamilton County this week. Hamilton was a founding father and the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington from 1789 to 1795. Hamilton also founded […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate and former Speaker Paul Renner (R) is pitching his resume in a new political advertisement released this week as he looks to build momentum for his 2026 Republican primary campaign. The 30-second spot mentions Speaker Renner's time in the Florida Legislature and support of Gov. Ron DeSantis's agenda, whom he is seeking […]
Boca Raton voters emphatically rejected a referendum Tuesday on the One Boca redevelopment project, which would have authorized a public-private partnership for a nearly century-long lease of 7.8 acres to redevelop part of the city-owned government campus. Voters rejected the idea by nearly 75% or 3-to-1, a move that could be seen as a rebuke […]
Boca Raton mayoral candidates Andy Thomson and Mike Liebelson are in the midst of a recount to become the city's next mayor, with Thomson holding a razor-thin 5-vote edge over Liebelson as of Tuesday night. Here are the results as of 10 pm: Thomson: 7,560 votes (39.64%) Liebelson: 7,555 votes (39.61%) Fran Nachlas: 3,957 (20.75%) […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) slammed Florida lawmakers for, so far, failing to pass a state budget to address property taxes, insurance, and utility rates in a press statement this week. "With just days left in the legislative session, the Florida House and Senate are once again locked in a budget standoff, putting politics […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill creating a "conscience exemption" for vaccine requirements for children in K-12 schools and allowing ivermectin without a prescription for sale to adults 18 and older in the upper chamber this week. Known as the Medical Freedom Act, SB 1756 aims to give parents more relevant and timely information regarding […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has announced that the state is returning a record $88 million in unclaimed property to the pockets of Florida residents from February. Through the Florida Department of Financial Services, unclaimed property occurs when a financial asset becomes "abandoned, unknown, lost, or left inactive after a business, bank, or other […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the rearrest of a Leesburg man for allegedly possessing child pornography and the sentencing of a New Port Richey man for child pornography during a news conference in Orlando this week. According to details in a release, Devon Huart, 20, was rearrested on 11 counts for allegedly possessing child […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his support for repealing property taxes in line with Gov. Ron DeSantis during a recent interview with CBS News Miami's Jim Defede. "I agree with the governor that we need to repeal homestead property taxes. Property taxes in our state, especially for Floridians, have doubled in […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of several individuals allegedly involved in a multi-county organized retail theft ring targeting beauty and fragrance products while speaking in Miami this week. The alleged defendants are Naychel Alvarez Jerez, John Kevin Romero, Josue Rego Romero, Albert Mario Socorro Alvarez, Jose Carlos Perez Salgado, and Antonio Perez […]
Boca Raton Mayoral candidate Mike Liebelson is holding a slight edge over opponent Andy Thomson in the race to become the City's next mayor, according to an internal poll released by the Mike Liebelson for Boca Raton Mayor campaign this week. Candidate Fran Nachlas is in a distant third place. Here are the results from […]
During a press conference in Naples, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced $1.6 million in awards to strengthen several Florida fire departments, including funding for vital equipment to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals and enhancements to their response capabilities. Ingoglia, as CFO, is also the State's Fire Marshal. "Over the years, the profession of […]
