The Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) announced its endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his record of public service in protecting first responders. [Alex Rizo] will continue to serve the citizens of Florida, and the interests of the men and women employed in the Fire and Emergency […]
The University of Florida (UF) shared it has been ranked the 8th-best public university in the United States on the 2027 U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" rankings through a press release this week. UF was the only Florida school in the Top 10. This is also the 10th straight year UF, located in […]
The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) announced fourteen candidates as part of its 2026 Take Back Florida Distinction program targeting competitive red-to-blue flip opportunities in the state through a press release this week. The candidates include the following: August Mangeney (House District 93) Bale Dalton (Congressional District 7) Eric Gray (House District 35) Gloria Romero Roses […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced an additional round of endorsements for several House candidates in the 2026 general election through a press release this week. “We’re proud to announce AIF’s 2026 General Election endorsements for Florida House candidates,” AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis said in a statement. “These endorsements add to the […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly will not participate in debates with Republican challenger Byron Donalds in the race for Florida governor, according to an interview with Scripps news reporter Forrest Saunders. “It is clear, given the tenor of the current campaign environment, including Byron's repeated lies and bad faith, that debates this cycle would not […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-Fl) shared that he has agreed to three debates against Democratic challenger David Jolly in the race for governor. "Today, I accepted three gubernatorial debates with Telemundo/NBC 6, News4Jax, and Spectrum News. Two podiums, no audience, just policy," Donalds wrote. "I look forward to laying out my vision […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly doesn't seem too preoccupied with President Donald Trump but candidly says he wouldn't mind if his name is indirectly on the ballot in Florida's governor race this November. Jolly made the remark while speaking on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MS Now this week. The comment comes after […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is feeling confident that he's going to become the first elected Democrat for Florida governor in decades and shake up the state's Republican dominance following new data dropped on the race this week. According to Inside Elections, the gubernatorial contest between Jolly and Republican challenger Byron Donalds has moved from […]
Representatives for Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna issued a cease-and-desist letter to Democratic challenger Leela Gray and her campaign over claims Luna “gave inside information to a donor” in a political advertisement published on Grey's "X" account this week. The advertisement also cites the Tampa Bay Times as a source for the claim. The letter […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a legislative push to crack down on fraudulent spam calls and texts while speaking at a press conference at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center in Pembroke Pines this week. Guided by Attorney General Uthmeier, the proposed Florida Anti-Spam Communications Act would give prosecutors tools against impersonation, fake warrants, […]
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association (SFLPBA) announced its endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his support of law enforcement and work protecting first responders. The SFLPBA cited Rep. Rizo's sponsorship of Florida's HALO Law, which allows first responders (police officer/firefighter/paramedic) to establish a 25-foot buffer […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a Polk County man for allegedly sexually exploiting a child under the age of 12 in Orange and Polk Counties while speaking at a press conference in Lakeland this week. According to an investigation, Rafiq Osborne McDonald allegedly sexually molested his girlfriend's eight-year-old daughter while in his […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed optimism Republicans can still maintain control of Congress as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policies become more engrained on American voters ahead of the November midterm. "This is a different midterm than the normal ones because yes, they're swings back and forth - you don't […]
Sweetwater Mayor JosĂ© “Pepe” DĂaz announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his record of public service, commitment to community, and ability to deliver results through a press release this week. "It is both my honor and privilege to support State Representative Alex Rizo as […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released a campaign ad showing support from several Florida sheriffs on his record of accomplishments as attorney general as he looks for a four-year term through a social media post this week. The ad, sponsored by the Republican Party of Florida, includes praise of Attorney General Uthmeier from Brevard County […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of Florida's ongoing commitment to backing the blue while speaking at a press conference at the Pasco Sheriff's Office Training Facility in Land O' Lakes in Pasco County this week. The bonuses include 38 new officers in Pasco […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) formally endorsed Amendment 1 to strengthen Florida’s rainy-day fund and Amendment 3 to cut property taxes for homesteaders through a press release this week. “Floridians work hard for what they have. Government should not spend it all and then come back for more,” Florida GOP Chair Evan Power said. […]
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) recently announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his support to law and order. "Byron Donalds has built a record in Congress of backing the men and women who wear the badge. As a Representative for Southwest Florida, he's been […]
