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 […]
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced he's making a run for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026 on Tuesday. Ingoglia, appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July, has been probing local counties and municipalities over questionable spending habits in a DOGE-esque [Department of Government Efficiency] crackdown almost immediately since assuming […]
President Donald Trump is demanding drug companies be more transparent with their data to validate the success of their COVID-19 vaccines, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been "ripped" apart by the public on whether the jab has actually saved millions of lives or not. In a Truth Social post, the […]
Rep. Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) will not seek reelection to the House District 21 in 2026, citing her age and inclination to spend time with her family as reasons for her departure. "With a heart full of gratitude, I share with you today that I will not seek reelection for another term," Hinson said. Rep. Hinson […]
To no one's surprise, the Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate over the weekend. Sen. Moody, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January, is the only major republican currently in the race. "Ashley Moody has been a champion for Florida," Florida […]
What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday. Gov. DeSantis, a Florida State fan, reacted to the upset after the victory. "What a difference a year makes […]
The White House touted the success of President Donald Trump's decision earlier this month to order National Guard troops to Washington, D.C, to help crack down on crime in the nation's capital, a move which was quickly seized by Democrats as being ineffective and outright authoritarian. According to their post, the White House said there […]
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters appears to be fully on board with a suggestion made by President Donald Trump to hold a GOP convention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Gruters was elected chair of the Republican National Committee at the GOP's summer meeting in Atlanta last week. "Let's Go! Great idea President Trump," […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is telling Americans to put down the cigarettes and consider smoke-free nicotine pouch products like Zyn as a safer way to consume nicotine. Kennedy Jr., who is arguably the best fit official in the Trump administration, shared his thoughts on the alternative during a July 30 […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals, including one identified as an illegal alien, in an undercover operation targeting online child predators in North Florida. The sting, known as "Operation Summer Hurricane," was conducted from July 10 to 12. “Thanks to the many law enforcement partners involved in Operation Summer Hurricane, six […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized national Democrats for ignoring the mental health crisis in America after a transgender shooter murdered two children and left 17 people injured at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Speaking to Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Rep. Donalds made his comments in response to […]
The University of Florida is the fifth-best public university in the nation, according to Forbes' 2026 list of the best colleges and universities. The Gators were also named the 30th-best university overall in the United States and earned the top spot among Florida schools. “This is proof that the University of Florida is going forward […]
The Jack D. Gordon Institute of Public Policy at Florida International University hosted a webinar on Tuesday examining U.S. politics, energy policy, and relations with Venezuela. Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latino Public Forum, moderated the discussion featuring Geoff Ramsey of the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center; Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, partner at […]
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried reacted to Wednesday's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, which has left at least two children dead and 17 people injured. Florida Democrats, with developments still ongoing, quickly pointed to the nation's pattern of gun violence as the reason for the tragedy, which occurred during an early […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) has formally endorsed Republican Jon Maples in his bid for Florida House District 87, the Maples campaign announced on Wednesday. Maples, a career financial planner, outlined his plans if elected to the seat in an interview with The Floridian back in May. Like Weinberger, Maples has described himself as […]
Florida Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power is fully supporting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after the state charged illegal alien truck driver Harjinder Singh with three counts of vehicular homicide and manslaughter days ago. Power, speaking to Newsmax, agreed with Uthmeier that calls to deport Singh needed to wait as the state […]
