The Republican Party of Miami-Dade is hosting former Republican vice presidential candidate and formerAlaska Governor Sarah Palin at its First Annual Women’s History Month Liberty Breakfast on March 22nd. "Governor Palin’s groundbreaking 2008 candidacy for vice president shattered barriers for women in politics and inspired a new wave of female leadership," Miami-Dade Republican Party Chairman […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting people from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog. Under SB 572, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would be required to create and maintain a statewide Dangerous Dog Registry. The registry would also allow a person to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Sen. Geraldine Thompson died following complications from knee replacement surgery on Thursday, according to her family. Sen. Geraldine Thompson was 76. "Senator Thompson's passing is a profound loss for the Senate. Her watched eye, cheerful smile, and thoughtful, well-researched, and spirited debate will be greatly missed," Senate President Ben Albritton said […]
MIAMI—Executive Director of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (FLCALA) Tom Gaitens on Thursday explained the impact and challenges of Tort reform on the business community, its environment, and governmental relations in the state. "Our civil litigation, our civil justice system is paramount in creating a fair and equitable distribution of resources," Gaitens said. "The way […]
MIAMI - While the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk have been the talk of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, the State of Florida has already been putting ideas in place to reduce wasteful spending. "Florida Laura [Ingraham] we are very lean. We were kinda DOGE before DOGE was cool," […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Former House Speaker Paul Renner was appointed to the state university system's Board of Governors by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Paul Renner, 57, served as House Speaker for the 2022-2024 legislative term. During that time, Renner, a Republican, represented House District 19 which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns County. […]
MIAMI - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record. “The results are clear—Florida is the best place to visit, live, and do business,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press release. “Another record-breaking […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the marine industry's economic impact on the state while announcing other boating initiatives at the Miami International Boat Show opening ceremony on Wednesday. "Recreational boating is over 31 billion dollars annually for this state. That's a 53 percent increase just since 2018 alone," DeSantis said. "We […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - House Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso (R-Delray Beach) applauded state lawmakers this week for working on two illegal immigration bills and a memorial during the special session that likely ends a combative political gridlock with Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Major victory on the illegal immigration bill! This is a huge win for Florida […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez addressed House lawmakers this week over his public feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis on how the state should handle illegal immigration. "Governor, we have gotten to know one another better in the last three weeks than in the last six years. I'm looking forward to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach) filed SB 608 Tuesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" under Florida Statutes. The proposed legislation would specifically ensure "all official state documents, maps, and references reflect the designation Gulf of America." “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we have the […]
MIAMI - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Monday directing the Army to change Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg. "Bragg is back! I just signed a memorandum reversing the naming of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg," Hegseth said. According to […]
MIAMI - President Donald Trump recently announced that Gadyaces “Gady” Serralta will serve as the next Director of the United States Marshals Service. "Gady is a lifelong public servant, with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience. I nominated him in my First Term to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, […]
MIAMI - Former UFC Fighter Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal shared on Saturday that he is considering a Florida State Senate run in District 39 if an opening is made available. "I believe I could make a real difference in the State Senate—particularly in fighting the child sex trafficking which we all know is happening in Miami-Dade […]
TAMPA, Fla. - Aetna Better for Health Florida Lead Director of Behavioral Health Meagan Towner recently announced Aetna's new service plans under the new Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to include Behavioral Analysis. "Aetna’s new partnership with Behavioral Analysis providers, which just began this month, allows for the screening of children with autism and […]
MIAMI - Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Friday applauded President Donald Trump for saying he would issue an Executive Order to undo a Biden administration plan to phase out plastic straws for more environmentally friendly paper straws. "I will be signing an Executive Order ending the ridiculous Biden push for paper straws, which […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Senate Democrat Barbara Sharief (D-Davie) recently filed a bill in the state legislature that would designate making a false criminal report due to personal bias a hate crime. Under SB 406, a person would be accused of a hate crime if they intentionally select a person based on their "race, color, religion, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill Friday in the Legislature that would permit a judge or magistrate to carry a concealed weapon or firearm. Specifically, under SB 548, a judge or magistrate would be allowed to carry a weapon or firearm into any courthouse in the circuit in which they […]