A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a hefty lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 54% James Fishback: 9% Lt Gov. Jay Collins: 7% Paul Renner: 2% Undecided: 28% FLORIDA POLL - Governor (Donald's internal) 🟥 Byron […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia criticized the details of the Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act (DIGNIDAD) during a recent podcast discussion. "Amnesty isn't compassion, it's a magnet, and history will repeat itself. The Dignity Act proposes amnesty for over 11 million illegals in exchange […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida for ruling this week that House Bill 1205's Election Integrity Reforms to Florida’s Citizen Initiative Constitutional Amendment Process were constitutional. HB 1205, passed during the 2025 Legislative Session and later signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, intended to safeguard […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Republican Ryan Gill for House District 68 in a press statement this week. “AIF is proud to endorse Ryan Gill, a sixth-generation Floridian, cattle rancher, and proven community leader who truly understands what it takes to run a business in Florida,” AIF President and CEO […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to provide for the decertification of partisan teacher unions while speaking during a press conference at Fort Myers High School this week. "You should not have these entities operating if they do not have support from the people they purport to represent," DeSantis said. The bill (SB 1296) also […]
FireWatch Magazine, a veteran-owned publication out of Tampa, announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership as a public servant through a release this week. “This is not the time for experimentation or political ambition,” FireWatch CEO Sarah Williams said. “This is the time for proven leadership. Jay […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) pushed back on the notion that Black Americans would be disenfranchised by this week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. "There's not been an instance in our country [in the] last 40 years where black people were disenfranchised by […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map in the upper chamber on Wednesday. The map, rolled out by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could add four congressional seats for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, and help keep the GOP's slim majority on The Hill from Democrats. The vote was 21-17 […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving forward with plans to redraw the state's congressional makeup while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "The governor has done the right thing on behalf of the people of Florida," Donalds said. "I think the maps are representative of the political framework […]
The Republican Party of Florida praised the U.S. Supreme Court for striking down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a statement this week. The 6-3 vote, based on Louisiana v. Callais, ruled that the state's map relied too heavily on race in drawing district lines, weakening the Voting Rights Act. “Gone are […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map in the lower chamber on Wednesday. The map, unveiled by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could add four congressional seats for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vote was 83-28 in the House. What Democratic lawmakers are saying: "Nothing in the […]
Florida's Largest Farmers Organization Backs Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection
Florida Farm PAC, the political action committee for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, announced its endorsement of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his reelection bid for commissioner this week. "As a fifth-generation farmer and President of the Florida Farm Bureau, I know how critical strong leadership is to protecting Florida agriculture," Florida Farm Bureau […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and children against the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI) during the State's Special Legislative Session. The vote was 37-1, with Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce) voting 'No.' Sen. President Pro Tempore Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) filed the bill (SB-2D) […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) and members of the House Legislature for not filing any bills related to artificial intelligence regulations and expanded vaccine exemptions in a social media post this week. "Voters elected Republicans to protect freedom against both the Big Tech cartel and the medical industrial complex. Yet, […]
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 […]
