President Donald Trump Endorses Meg Weinberger in HD 94 Re-Election Bid

President Donald Trump Endorses Meg Weinberger in HD 94 Re-Election Bid

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2026
President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Rep. Meg ''MAGA Meg' Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) in her House District 94 re-election bid, referring to Weinberger as a "America First" patriot on Truth Social this week. "Meg is MAGA all the way, and has been with us from the very beginning, helping advance our AMERICA FIRST […]
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Publix: Where Food is Pleasure and Guns are Welcome Too

Publix: Where Food is Pleasure and Guns are Welcome Too

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2026
Customers headed to Publix to purchase milk and cereal might be affected by some new policies that some say infringe on constitutional rights. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain announced it has reversed its policy on open carry firearms in its Florida stores, now allowing only police to carry firearms while going through the aisles. "Publix kindly […]
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Donate Life Florida, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Organ Donation Awareness Partnership

Donate Life Florida, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Organ Donation Awareness Partnership

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2026
Donate Life Florida and the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) announced a collaboration to raise awareness on organ, eye, and tissue donations in the Hispanic community through a press release this week. "We’re honored to partner with the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to ensure more Florida families have access to clear, […]
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James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of St. Cloud Man for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material

James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of St. Cloud Man for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a St. Cloud man on 80 counts of possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials (CSAM) through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Adam Wahlgren, 52, was arrested in Lonoke, Arkansas, after the St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) received a cyber tip from […]
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Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Endorse Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election

Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Endorse Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2026
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from U.S. Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) in his re-election campaign for commissioner. “Wilton Simpson and I have worked together for many years and his proven commitment to Florida’s families is evident in his track record of fighting for a stronger […]
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Palm Beach County Approves Trump Airport Licensing Agreement

Palm Beach County Approves Trump Airport Licensing Agreement

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2026
Palm Beach County Commissioners approved a licensing and trademark agreement linked with the Trump administration to rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport during Tuesday's commission meeting. The vote was 4-3. More specifically, the agreement allows Palm Beach County to use Trump's name on signage and merchandise. Items include T-shirts, […]
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Republican Party of Florida to Honor Rick Scott as 'Statesman of the Year'

Republican Party of Florida to Honor Rick Scott as 'Statesman of the Year'

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year," praising the Senator for his "commitment to public service, common-sense conservative leadership and dedication" to Florida. “Senator Rick Scott has been a tireless advocate for Florida families, a champion for fiscal responsibility, and a leader who […]
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Congressman Carlos Gimenez Endorses Scott Singer in CD 25 Bid

Congressman Carlos Gimenez Endorses Scott Singer in CD 25 Bid

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2026
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
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Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General

Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for attorney general during a discussion with Benny Johnson on "The Benny Show" this week. “I think he actually would make a very good attorney general because, knowing Governor DeSantis, he will make sure that he looks through everything with a fine-tooth […]
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Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman Endorses Sydney Gruters in CD 16 Bid

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman Endorses Sydney Gruters in CD 16 Bid

Michael Costeines
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May 4, 2026
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman announced his endorsement of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters for District 16 in a statement this week. District 16 was redrawn after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Florida's new congressional map. The District now includes parts of five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and all of Manatee. […]
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Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds with Commanding Lead in Republican Primary

Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds with Commanding Lead in Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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May 4, 2026
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 […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Criticizes Amnesty, Past Precedent Over Salazar's Dignity Act

Blaise Ingoglia Criticizes Amnesty, Past Precedent Over Salazar's Dignity Act

Michael Costeines
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May 4, 2026
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 […]
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Republican Party of Florida Praises Ruling Upholding Election Integrity Reforms

Republican Party of Florida Praises Ruling Upholding Election Integrity Reforms

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2026
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 […]
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Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Ryan Gill in HD 68 Bid

Associated Industries of Florida Endorses Ryan Gill in HD 68 Bid

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2026
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 […]
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DeSantis Signs Bills Decertifying Teacher Unions, Boosting Teacher Pay

DeSantis Signs Bills Decertifying Teacher Unions, Boosting Teacher Pay

Michael Costeines
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May 1, 2026
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 […]
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Veteran-Led FireWatch Magazine Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Veteran-Led FireWatch Magazine Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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April 30, 2026
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 […]
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Byron Donalds Says Voting Rights Act Disenfranchisement 'Does Not Exist Today'

Byron Donalds Says Voting Rights Act Disenfranchisement 'Does Not Exist Today'

Michael Costeines
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April 30, 2026
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 […]
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Florida Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Map, Heads to DeSantis

Florida Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Map, Heads to DeSantis

Michael Costeines
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April 29, 2026
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 […]
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