Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly called for several nationwide gun laws to be passed, including an assault weapons ban, tougher universal background checks, and an expansion of red flag laws, presumably following two mass shootings at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia over the weekend. "After the tragic events […]
The Figgers Foundation, a nonprofit aiming to improve education with effective technology and health-related access, announced it is rolling out a plan offering free devices, three years of internet service, and 4G LTE cell service to Floridians across 18 counties this week. The initiative, part of the foundation Florida Connect Program, aims to bring technology […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated that the state is moving forward with its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights legislation, despite a recent executive order by President Donald Trump establishing a universal AI policy for all 50 states. The governor committed to the plan during a roundtable discussion on AI at Florida Atlantic University's Wilkes Honors […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the arrest of three Orlando-area individuals on a combined 81 felony charges for possession of child pornography. The three arrested were Jorge Armando Nieto, 39, Martin Theodore Cassady, 61, and Joel Orellana, 25. “The depraved individuals who choose to engage in and trade content showing the sexual abuse of children […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of an illegal alien this week for stealing and reselling trailers intended for victims who lost and were rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Ian. “This illegal alien was allowed in by the Biden administration, and he targeted critical resources during a disaster when many Floridians needed temporary […]
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been named to Forbes' 2025 list of the World's Most Powerful Women, according to a recent release by the magazine. Wiles, ranked 66th, is the only American woman in politics to be mentioned on the list. Wiles is the first female chief of staff for the White […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular gaming company deceives parents about the safety of its platform in protecting children against sexually explicit material from child predators. Uthmeier's suit was filed in Baker County Circuit Court on Thursday, December 11. “As a father […]
The Gun Owners of America (GOA) slammed Miami mayor-elect Eileen Higgins in a press statement this week, emphasizing her history against the Second Amendment as she prepares to take over the city. Specifically, the GOA blasted Higgins' time on the Miami-Dade Commission, saying she supported cashless bail policies pushed by anti-gun activists, leading to repeat […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged his political rivals to "play the whole tape" when it comes to his stances on immigration, including birthright citizenship, chain migration, and H-1B visas, during a recent interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "Play the whole tape. Don't be 60 minutes," Donalds challenged. "Don't selectively […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed plans in his $117 billion "Floridians First" budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year during a press conference in Orlando this week. "It's always good to be in a situation where we're being able to do this from a position of fiscal strength," DeSantis said. "If you look back, when I became […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the current structure of college football's name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies and players' use of the transfer portal to move to different schools in an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "This whole NIL and transfer portal has got to be worked out a little bit," DeSantis said. "If […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term in the race for Florida's CFO in 2026 this week, praising him for his commitment to fiscal responsibility, conservative leadership, and protecting state taxpayers in his support. “I'm pleased to endorse Blaise Ingoglia for the Chief Financial Officer of Florida. We've […]
Republican Ralph Massullo rolled past Democrat Ash Marwah with 59% of the vote to win the Senate District 11 Special Election this week. Marwah received 41% of the vote in the essential route. "Congratulations to @RalphMassullo on his election as the next Senator for Florida’s 11th District," the Florida GOP wrote. "As a proven conservative […]
Democrat Rob Long routed Republican challenger Maria Zack with 63% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special election this week. Zack received 36% of the vote, while independent candidate Karen Yeh earned 1% in the race. "Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90," the Florida Democratic Party […]
Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff election, defeating opponent Emilio Gonzalez 59%-41% with all 139 precincts reporting on Tuesday night. Higgins is the first woman ever elected mayor of Miami in the city's nearly 130-year history. Although technically nonpartisan, Higgins is the first Democrat elected mayor of the city in nearly three decades. The last […]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), alongside its Florida chapter, announced it plans to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to an executive order that labeled the civil rights group as a foreign terrorist organization, calling it “defamatory and unconstitutional" in a statement this week. In their statement, CAIR National and CAIR Florida accused the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state of Florida is awarding $20 million in grants for the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Projects during a press conference in North Miami Beach this week. Specifically, the grants will cover 8 projects, including six new projects in the South Florida area. The recipients include: Miami-Dade County South Beach […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) by executive order this week, effective immediately. "Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone […]
