Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) shared a side-by-side comparison of Florida and New York to highlight each state's economic situation as New York City faces a looming mayoral election with a democratic socialist ahead in the race. "Thanks to far-left New York policies, people keep moving to Florida—and it’s not just for the sunshine," Scott […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced that the state has removed more than 17,000 packages of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) from retail stores across the state on Monday. The announcement comes after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier classified 7-OH, a chemical compound found naturally in the kratom plant, as a Schedule I controlled substance in August. "Our […]
Florida Congressman Randy Fine (R) plans to introduce legislation to hold judges accountable following the horrific stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail train last month. According to Fox News, Zarutska was riding the Lynx Blue line on Aug. 22 when she was stabbed to death multiple times […]
Former Florida Democratic State Sen. Linda Stewart is being accused of doxxing ICE [Immigration Customs and Enforcement] agents on Facebook by Conservative commentator Laura Loomer. The post, allegedly from Stewart's account, said "ICE in Lynx Central Station downtown." "Linda Stewart @LindaStewartFL, a Democrat Florida State Senator from Orlando, is doxxing ICE on her Facebook account […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be full steam ahead on another illegal alien detention center staying open for business, just hours after a court ruled the original one could remain open. The governor, speaking on Fox News to Sean Hannity, said Florida's "Deportation Depot" would remain operational after opening last month. “We’re not only doing […]
If you're looking to ride off into the sunset, you might want to think about heading to the Sunshine State. Florida, according to a report by WalletHub, has been ranked the best state to retire in 2025. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can also be incredibly stressful given that it typically puts […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is issuing criminal and civil subpoenas against White Hawk Carriers, the employer of a truck driver who was accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County back in August. The driver, Harjinder Singh, an Indian national, held a California commercial driver's […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court’s order to close "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention facility located in the Everglades. "The mission continues on immigrant enforcement. The media was giddy that somehow Alligator Alcatraz was "shutting down," DeSantis said. "And we […]
A group of more than forty Tampa Bay area elected officials is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026. Known as Florida's "conservative pitbull," Ingoglia announced a full run for the post just days ago. "Floridians are demanding action to make Florida more affordable; they need […]
The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the promotion of Molly Best from Deputy Secretary to Press Secretary and Casey Smith as its new Director of External Affairs on Thursday. The additions of Best and Smith follow a previous announcement by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to his team last month. Molly Best Molly Best has […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier praised the proactive work of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) in Tampa for its takedown of an illegal alien diesel fuel theft ring while criticizing other cities for neglecting to stop crime during a press conference on Thursday. "You see these big cities across the country right now that […]
Florida Democrats might be feeling a little bullish after two of their candidates, LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young, won their respective Special Election races on Tuesday night. Like any good coach, or in this case, Chairwoman Nikki Fried, you want to express a tone of gratitude after a pair of wins. “Senator-elect LaVon Bracy […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a pretty straight answer in the world of politics when asked if he's supporting former Republican House Speaker Paul Renner in his run for Florida at a press conference on Wednesday. Renner announced his decision to run in an exclusive interview with The Floridian today. "Governor of what? Oh, look, I'm […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a new Florida MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] commission during a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday. In another major development, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced an end to vaccine mandates in the state. The commission, according to DeSantis, will recommend state-level integration of MAHA principles, an […]
Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) is getting behind fellow U.S. Rep. and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds for governor. Rep. Bean is the latest in a long line of congressional support for the prospective Donalds, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). "Thank you @AaronPBean for your support!" Donalds said. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the progress of Florida's crackdown on illicit fentanyl during a news conference in Orlando on Monday. The powerful opioid caused over 48,000 American deaths in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including many here in the state. "I don't think there's anybody in Florida that has […]
The Florida Democratic Party is doing a bit of celebrating after candidates LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young won their respective Special Election races on Tuesday night. Bracy Davis defeated Republican Willie Montague in Senate District 15 with nearly 73 percent of the vote, while Young beat Republican Tuan Le with almost 75% of the […]
