Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa on charges of felony grand theft and organized scheme to defraud while speaking at a press conference in Orlando this week. According to Attorney General Uthmeier, Mayor Espinosa is accused of directing $50,000 in COVID-19 relief grants from the Kissimmee Boost 2.0 […]
A new poll by the University of North Florida's Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a slim advantage over Democratic challenger David Jolly with the election less than two weeks away. Donalds: 49% Jolly: 47% Undecided: 4% "Though Donalds enjoys a slight advantage, these numbers suggest a […]
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton announced he's a 'No' on Amendment 3, citing its impact on the state's rural community in a statement shared by the Florida's Sheriff's Association this week. "As a native of Florida's heartland, our rural communities are near and dear to my heart. It's who I am," Albritton wrote. "Amendment 3 […]
Gov. Ron DeSanits announced a nearly 60% drop in fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida since 2023, according to data from the Florida Medical Examiners Commission’s 2025 Annual Drug Report while speaking at a press conference in Orlando this week. The decrease follows Florida's effort to combat drug trafficking and support law enforcement through the State Assistance for […]
The Republican Party of Florida is spotlighting David Jolly's opposition to Gov. Ron DeSanits while warning voters his election will ruin his legacy of accomplishments in a new campaign ad released this week. The ad, titled "David Jolly Would Undo What Ron DeSantis Built," was shared on the Florida GOP's social media. It begins with […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $4.5 million in emergency bridge loans have been approved to 65 Panhandle small businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias. He made the announcement while speaking at a press conference in Destin this week. The loans, administered by FloridaCommerce, aim to provide short-term, no-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic […]
A new N+ Univision/YouGov poll shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with an 8-point lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly despite being down with Latino voters heading into the November election. Donalds: 50% Jolly: 42% However, the poll sours on Rep. Donalds by five points (48% to 43%) with Latino voters, and […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. The Post's endorsement is the third paper to back Jolly this month, joining the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. "The next governor must work collaboratively to address problems […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state has secured an arrest warrant for Raul Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with his alleged role in the shootdown of two unarmed civilian planes 30 years ago. Attorney General Uthmeier announced the warrant while speaking during a press conference at Florida International University […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is downplaying the arrival of former President Bill Clinton to Florida, indicating the party has moved on from moderate views while speaking on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing with Peter Doocy. Clinton, who was president from 1993 to 2001, is expected to campaign for Democratic challenger David […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. "I know that support isn’t a given; it has to be earned," Jolly wrote on social media. "For more than a year, we’ve traveled across our state, talking to Floridians, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida has submitted a major disaster declaration to the Trump administration following Hurricane Isaias while speaking at a press conference in Milton this week. "This is a step that we need to do in order to unlock support from FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency]," DeSantis said. "And […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book shared that she has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in her Senate District 30 bid. "With so much at stake for Florida families, we need leaders who understand the challenges facing our communities and have the experience to deliver real results," Book wrote […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a civil lawsuit against the online chat platform Discord for allegedly misleading parents on its safety and failing to protect children from sexual predators while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. Discord does not require age verification for its users, leaving open the possibility for adults […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced three child predators from Lee, Glades, and Okeechobee counties will spend a total of 79.5 years behind bars while speaking at a press conference in Naples this week. "I can't think of anything more evil than the sexual abuse of a child, and trading, purchasing, and soliciting in this vile […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy released findings of a poll showing Amendment 3 failing to reach the 60% mark to pass across all media markets this week, setting up a potential blow to voters looking for property tax relief via the Nov. 3 ballot. Amendment 3 is officially titled "Increased […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) is letting voters know she's sent criminals to jail while her socialist opponent idealizes them as part of the agenda to get rid of cops in a campaign ad released this week. The ad was shared on Sen. Moody's social media page. "My husband is a police officer, and I've […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $27 million in awards to fourteen small and rural communities for economic growth as part of Florida's Rural Infrastructure Fund while speaking at a press conference in Vernon this week. The funding includes eight communities in the Panhandle affected by Hurricane Isaias. “As we continue helping communities recover from Hurricane Isaias, we are […]
