Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction and arrests of several sexual and child predators while speaking at a news conference in Tampa this week. According to the attorney general, Marquett James was convicted of two counts of human trafficking, one count of racketeering, and one count of conspiracy to commit racketeering following a […]
The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) released findings from its 2026 Liberty Index this week, which evaluates Congressional Republicans' advancement of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, fiscal responsibility, and "America First" policies based on their votes in 2025. Specifically, the Liberty Index evaluates 20 votes in Congress aligned with the RLC's values, with a maximum […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a registered nurse who said he would refuse to provide anesthesia to "MAGA" patients is no longer licensed in the state. Erik Martindale, an alleged registered nurse, posted on Facebook, "I will not perform anesthesia for any surgeries or procedures for MAGA. It is my right, it is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will recognize President George Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day) as a state holiday as part of "America 250" during a news conference in Vero Beach this week. America 250 culminates with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "Our state offices will […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed senatorial candidate Alexander Vindman for supposedly using an Arizona address to file for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida. “Florida is not a vacation rental for Alexander Vindman’s national political ambitions. If he wants to represent Floridians, he should start by living here and learning the […]
Democrat Jennifer Jenkins announced she is stepping out of Florida's U.S. Senate race to back Alexander Vindman. "I'm so proud of this campaign and the fight we started. Florida is too important to stay divided, which is why I've decided to step aside and proudly endorse @AVindman for U.S. Senate," Jenkins wrote on X. The […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Alexander McKinnie and Kara Morrison this week for allegedly defrauding tens of thousands of dollars through Florida's Medicaid program. “Medicaid fraud is a clear example of theft from taxpayers,” Uthmeier said in a release. “In Florida, our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will safeguard public funds and aggressively […]
TALLAHASSEE—Independent Colleges and Universities President (ICUF) Bob Boyd expressed concern about a provision in a nursing bill that creates a temporary, nonrenewable 180-day provisional license through the Florida Department of Health for graduate nurses to practice under supervision in the state. Boyd expressed his concerns after a press release in the state capitol where the […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a Boca Raton nurse who made explicit comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is no longer licensed in Florida. Alexis "Lexie" Lawler, who worked at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, made the graphic remarks about Leavitt in a TikTok video, which was shared by Libs […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is opting into a new tax credit scholarship program established by the Trump administration during a press conference in Valrico this week. Under the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, Floridians can receive a credit of up to $1,700 per year for contributing to the program beginning next year in […]
The Florida Democratic Party slammed the retirement of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) this week as a sign of things to come for the GOP as Democrats look to take back the House in the 2026 midterms. “After two decades of rigging our tax codes to favor billionaires and corporations, Vern Buchanan is leaving Washington. […]
During an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara put a real-world "face" on the current environment in Venezuela, even after the arrest of socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro by the Trump administration. Carbonara, who's running against U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's 25th district, discussed his conversation with "Jane Doe," a […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, after he announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate this week. In a release, the Republicans blasted Vindman as a "traitor" and a "puppet" for then-California […]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rep. Josie Tomkow (R-Polk City) in her special election bid for Senate District 14 this week. "The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Josie Tomkow as Senate District 14's next state senator because of her proven record of defending free enterprise in Florida during her time in the Florida House," […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected arsenic in 28 of 46 candy products as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative. “Our "Healthy Florida First" initiative promotes innovation, ensures accountability, and empowers Floridians to make the healthiest choices for their […]
Reps. Dean Black (R-Jacksonville) and Debra Tendrich (D-Lake Worth) announced the launch of the Florida-Israel Policy & Exchange Initiative to strengthen and promote the relationship between Florida and Israel at the state capitol this week. “The Florida-Israel Policy & Exchange Initiative is intentionally designed to be bipartisan and interfaith,” Rep. Tendrich said in a statement […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) emphasized the importance of his military service in his bid for governor during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "I think it's very important," Renner noted. "If you look at my time as Speaker of the House, who's like the head football coach, moving bills, and a lot […]
U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) and John McGuire (R-VA) have endorsed Ola Hawatmeh (R) in her bid for Florida's 19th Congressional District this week. Hawatweh, described as an "America First" candidate, is looking to succeed Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for Florida governor. Rep. Stuzman credited Hawatmeh, a small-business owner, for helping Congressional Republicans […]
