Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) attacked Democratic opponent David Jolly as a radical with comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Radical Liberal David Jolly stands with New York Communist Zohran Mamdani," Donalds wrote in a social media post. "David Jolly wants to import Mamdani’s socialist policies to Florida. Not on […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced another $8.5 million in awards to four law enforcement agencies to help boost immigration enforcement and its duties while speaking at a press conference in Naples this week. “Florida’s law enforcement officers work tirelessly to ensure that we are a law-and-order state," Ingoglia said in a release. […]
Larry Sabato, a popular political scientist and election forecaster, is forecasting that gubernatorial candidate David Jolly has a better chance at becoming the first elected Democratic governor of Florida in over three decades. According to Sabato's Crystal Ball predictions, Florida has moved from "Safe R" (Republican) to "Likely R," giving Jolly and Florida Democrats possibly […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he has arrested 49 individuals as part of an alleged drug organization for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Volusia, Flagler, Saint Johns, Marion, and Orange counties while speaking during a press conference in Palm Coast this week. “This joint investigation dismantled a criminal organization that pumped deadly fentanyl […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia recently released a campaign ad highlighting his work as the state's fiscal watchdog in his bid for a full term in office this November. Ingoglia became CFO after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July 2025. The "Watchdog" ad leads with Gov. Ron DeSantis praising CFO Ingoglia […]
The Florida State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Henry Mack as the state's next education commissioner through a press announcement this week. Mack replaces Interim Commissioner of Education Paul O. Burns. “Today's appointment reflects Florida's continued commitment to educational excellence,” State Board of Education Chair Ryan Petty said. "Dr. Mack is a […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly reiterated his call to have a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) date centers while attacking Republican opponent Byron Donalds for being "out of touch" on the issue through a video posted on social media this week. "That's a candidate, that's a person out of touch with where Florida's voters are," […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $24 million in awards to eight law enforcement agencies to help bolster immigration enforcement and its activities while speaking in Taveras this week. "While some other states shy away from backing law enforcement, we are all in," Ingoglia said in a release. "Florida is the most […]
The Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee voted in opposition to Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes on the Nov. 3. ballot, citing the measure would cut "billions of dollars from the local budgets that fund police, fire rescue, EMTs, and other essential services" for Florida, as announced by the Florida Democratic Party […]
A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) over the critical 50% threshold against his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 53% Jay Collins: 10% James Fishback: 9% Paul Renner: 4% Florida Governor GOP Primary (Donalds internal) 🟥 Byron Donalds: 53%🟥 Jay […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged presumptive Democratic candidate David Jolly to three debates in the governor's race if elected as the Republican nominee through a social media post this week. "David Jolly and I, we have very different views about the future of Florida. My vision is about Florida remaining the […]
Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday giving parents, teachers, and students relief on backpacks, school supplies, computers, and other items begins today with the new school year less than a month away. The tax holiday runs from July 20 to Aug. 20. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the latest tax holiday approved by the Florida […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a five-point edge over presumptive Democratic nominee David Jolly in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 46% David Jolly: 41% Other: 5% The results come after another PORL poll found […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book discussed strengthening digital tools to protect children from online predators and scammers amid the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI), if elected to Senate District 30. "I mean, it's absolutely something I worked on when I was there. Certainly, a federal […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book emphasized the importance of addressing the rise of antisemitism and other issues in her Senate District 30 campaign during a recent interview with The Floridian. SD 30 covers southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward County and includes a large Jewish population. "I think antisemitism is a word […]
Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) shared he has received the endorsement of Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott in his House 59 re-election bid on social media this week. "Since taking office, Berny has been a strong, principled leader who has consistently fought to protect our freedoms, strengthen our economy, and deliver results for the people of […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests of four individuals charged with allegedly trafficking approximately 60 kilograms (132 pounds) of cocaine valued at $2.1 million from El Paso, Texas to Tampa, Florida through a press statement this week. “This operation dismantled a dangerous cartel pipeline flooding Florida communities with cocaine,” Uthmeier said. “Thanks to […]
With Republican control of the U.S. Congress on thin ice, Republican congressional candidates Michael Carbonara, Belinda Keiser, and Casey Askar are throwing the kitchen sink to win their party nomination in Florida's District 22 race. According to the Federal Election Committee (FEC), Carbonara, an entrepreneur and business owner with a background in cryptocurrency, has raised $5,867,348.70 […]
