The Republican Party of Duval County praised Sheriff T.K. Waters and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for "historic" decreases in murders and property crime in the City through a statement this week. In a statement, the Duval GOP reported that Jacksonville saw a 53.91% decline in murders in 2024, a 15.6% decrease in overall crime in […]
Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) announced their endorsement of Republican Josie Tomkow in her attempt to retake Florida's Senate District 14 seat in November. "Josie Tomkow is an independent thinker with a proven record of getting things done. She has fought to make Florida safe for our families, worked […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he will lead an initiative to abolish property taxes in Florida by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot through the citizen petition process while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Today I am announcing that I will be pursuing action to take property tax relief to the next level,” Chamberlin […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is ahead of Democratic candidate David Jolly in a hypothetical matchup to become Florida's next governor, according to an Emerson College poll released this week. Rep. Donalds led Jolly 44% to 39% in the matchup. Another 15% were undecided, and 2% picked another candidate. “Florida Hispanic voters […]
The state of Florida welcomed roughly 68,000 new residents from domestic migration in 2024, good for the second-best mark in the United States, according to a StorageCafe analysis posted last week of U.S. Census Bureau data. However, while No. 2, Florida's net rate cut in half from 2023 levels, and dipped from its 2022 peak, the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE ACT to bolster election integrity measures, including U.S. citizenship verification for voter registration, during a press conference at The Villages today. "You got to have a valid ID that proves that you are a resident of the state of Florida," DeSantis said. The bill (HB 991) […]
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced a record $22.2 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his campaign bid. The new funds bring Rep. Donalds' war chest to $67 million, with 10,000 donors coming from his latest haul. "Trump […]
The Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term by praising his work as the state's top fiscal watchdog since his tenure began. "The Republican Party of Florida is proud to stand with a true conservative fighter! We wholeheartedly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer of […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he was never on board with Republican Josie Tomkow following her stunning loss to Democrat Brian Nathan in Florida's Senate Distrct 14 special election last week. "I was not involved at all in that race. The reality is, when I get behind a candidate, I'm telling voters that this is somebody […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature to increase penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses while speaking in Tampa this week. House Bill 445 (Dangerous Crimes) HB 455, known as "Missy's Law," requires a judge to immediately revoke bond and hold defendants in custody after being convicted of […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
The Florida Republican Campaign Committee (FHRCC) announced it is endorsing Republican Jon Maples in his attempt to retake Florida's House District 87 seat in November. "Jon Maples is a fighter for Palm Beach County," Chairman and Speaker Designate Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) said. "His support for a strong economy, safe streets, and quality schools is […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns that Florida could be shifting blue after Democrats scored two special election victories. "No, I'm not concerned," Donalds said in a recent interview with Christ Stirewalt on News Nation. "Look, special elections are very different animals, but we have been not just looking at […]
A group of Sunny Isles Beach leaders announced their endorsement of Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) for another term in House District 106 this week. “I appreciate how responsive and welcoming you have been in your tenure, and for that reason, you may include me among your endorsements. Best of luck to you,” Sunny Isles […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a social media post alongside the lieutenant governor this week. "I think you'll be a great governor for the state of Florida, and we appreciate your support of law enforcement," Johnson declares in the video. I’m honored […]
The Latino Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Gloria Romero Roses for Florida House District 113 through a release this week. “People are tired of the MAGA Republicans’ broken economy, health care crisis and rising prices,” Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Katharine Pichardo said. “Gloria’s running to lower costs, expand affordable housing […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced this week that his Florida Agency of Fiscal Oversight has found $59 million in "excessive, wasteful spending" in Flagler County's budget while speaking at a news conference in Palm Coast. According to the CFO, Flager's budget increase of 119.2% is the highest reviewed by the Florida Agency of […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it is banning biological men from competing in women's competitions ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in July 2028. According to the IOC, the policy will rely on SRY gene (sex-determining region Y) screening and apply to the 2028 Summer Games and all IOC events to […]
