Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes to strengthen collaboration and efficiency in the agency's ongoing commitment to education and workforce development. “As Florida continues to lead the nation in education, our organizational structure must support effective collaboration, informed decision-making, and exceptional service to Florida’s students, adult learners, families, and education […]
Floridians looking to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend at the beach or at a BBQ can expect a bit more pain at the pump compared to this date last year, according to AAA. As of Sept. 4, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Sunshine State was $3.95, up 81 cents […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared a dose of optimism heading into the Labor Day weekend as he looks to become the first elected Democrat for Florida governor in over three decades. According to Inside Elections, the gubernatorial contest between Jolly and Republican challenger Byron Donalds has moved from "solid Republican" to "likely Republican" with […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced she will be filing a bill to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to Florida in an effort to boost the state's aerospace sector. The pledge comes after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy earlier this month. “The newly established United States Space […]
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon shared that she has received an endorsement from New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her bid for Senate. "Angie will be an exemplary fighter for the working families of Florida," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on social media. "She did not get here by yielding to major political machines, she did it […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) announced his candidacy for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat following the resignation of Republican Bryan Avila. "I’m running for the Florida Senate because this community has always been my home," Rizo wrote on social media. "I’m ready to continue fighting in the Senate for the conservative values and common-sense policies […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the delivery of 5.67 million Grade A eggs to food banks and pantries across the state to help with the ongoing affordability crisis affecting Florida families. “Eggs are a breakfast staple, not a luxury,” Uthmeier said through a press release this week. “When the price of a carton goes […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a couple for allegedly sexually battering, molesting, and neglecting four children being held captive in the cab of a semi-truck for over six years. He announced the charges while speaking at a press conference in Kissimmee in Osceola County this week. “These children were trapped in a […]
Democratic candidate Nikolas “Nik” Dean launched his candidacy for House District 38 as announced by the Florida Democratic Party through a press release this week. Dean replaces Democratic candidate Michelle DeJesus on the ballot, who dropped out due to family issues. "Helping people has always been my passion, so when Michelle made the decision to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced approximately $23.5 million in awards in investments to strengthen the state's defense workforce, military communities, and defense industrial base through several grant programs while speaking at a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The grants include the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the Florida Department of Transportation Spaceport Improvement Program, the […]
The University of Florida (UF) shared it has been ranked the No. 4 public university in the United States on TIME magazine's inaugural "America's Best Colleges of 2026-2027" list. “This ranking confirms what our students experience every day: a world-class learning environment, faculty and programs that prepare them to succeed after graduation, and a university […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) in the governor's race. "Florida’s firefighters and paramedics put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and our communities," Donalds wrote on social media. "I’m honored to have the support of the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the endorsements of 17 additional state law enforcement following his Republican primary victory in his bid for governor this week. The endorsements include. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick Volusia County Sheriff […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshall Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Tallas Salavas Bradley for allegedly starting an arson fire resulting in $100,000 in property damages through a press statement this week. "Anyone willing to put others in harm’s way by setting fires deserves nothing less than being put behind bars," Ingoglia […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of an illegal alien from Mexico on charges of battery against a law enforcement officer following an attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a traffic stop in Fort Myers earlier this month. “Florida will not tolerate anyone—especially those who shouldn’t even be in our […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at a reporter's question after a state grand jury found his administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money when it redirected $10 million from a $67 million Medicaid settlement into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida Foundation. The governor snapped while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County this […]
DeSantis Awards Nearly $15.5M in Infrastructure Improvements and Community Projects to North Florida
Gov. DeSantis announced nearly $15.5 million in infrastructure improvements and community development projects to twenty-two small and rural communities in North Florida while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County today. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) […]
