Florida 'No Kings' Rally Masquerades Into Pro-LGBTQ Event, Promotes Assassination of President Trump

Florida 'No Kings' Rally Masquerades Into Pro-LGBTQ Event, Promotes Assassination of President Trump

Michael Costeines
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June 14, 2025
A protest framed in response to actions by President Donald Trump, witnessed by The Floridian, turned out to be nothing more than a special interest rally for the LGBTQ community and anti-Israel activists in Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday, with some even promoting an assassination of the current president. Fort Lauderdale is one of the […]
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Florida Agencies Arrest Eight in Illegal Alien Driver's License Scheme

Florida Agencies Arrest Eight in Illegal Alien Driver's License Scheme

Michael Costeines
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June 13, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, joined by Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, announced the arrest Thursday of eight individuals allegedly tied to an illegal alien driver's license scheme, with eight arrested so far. According to a release, a joint Bay County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security Investigations operation found two compromised Department of Motor Vehicles […]
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Luna Warns 'Leftists' in MAGA Gear May Disrupt No King's Protests

Luna Warns 'Leftists' in MAGA Gear May Disrupt No King's Protests

Michael Costeines
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June 13, 2025
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna issued a warning to the public on Friday, claiming that leftist agitators posing in "MAGA gear" are looking to intentionally start trouble during this weekend's No Kings Day protests across Florida. "Do NOT attend the No Kings protests. I have screen shots circulating that leftists are going to wear MAGA gear […]
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'We Will Kill You': Brevard Sheriff Fires Stern Warning at Protestors Targeting Police in Riots

'We Will Kill You': Brevard Sheriff Fires Stern Warning at Protestors Targeting Police in Riots

Michael Costeines
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June 13, 2025
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a blunt, no B.S. warning Wednesday to potential rioters looking to commit violence as the county gears up for this weekend's No Kings Day Protests, which intend to push back against actions by President Donald Trump and his administration. Ivey put out his "FAFO" ultimatum during a press conference […]
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Uthmeier Says Miami City Commission Can't Move Election Date Without Voter Support

Uthmeier Says Miami City Commission Can't Move Election Date Without Voter Support

Michael Costeines
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June 13, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a written opinion Wednesday declaring that the City of Miami can't push back its election date to 2026 without first seeking voter approval. In his judgment, Uthmeier said that the change would violate Florida statutes and the State Constitution. Specifically, any final change would extend the terms of the […]
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Uthmeier Announces Initiative Protecting ICE Agents From Doxxing

Uthmeier Announces Initiative Protecting ICE Agents From Doxxing

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is letting would-be rioters and doxers know ahead of time that violence and intimidation against law enforcement will not be allowed in his state. The warning in Titusville on Thursday comes as violent riots continue in Los Angeles against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other personnel. “Florida […]
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Florida Republicans Express Support for Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Florida Republicans Express Support for Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2025
Florida Republicans rallied in support on Wednesday of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," calling it the largest tax cut for working and middle-class families in history." In part, they emphasized that the bill ends handouts to illegal immigrants while putting money back into American workers. "Our country has a chance to put communities […]
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Poll Finds Byron Donalds With Comfortable Lead Over David Jolly in Florida Governor's Race

Poll Finds Byron Donalds With Comfortable Lead Over David Jolly in Florida Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2025
A new poll of Florida likely voters found that Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is holding a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly for the governor's mansion. According to Victory Insights, the Republican frontrunner holds 36.7% support to the Democratic newcomer's 31.4%, a lead of 5.3 points. Jolly, a former Republican, […]
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Florida Democrats Sell Different Picture After Special Election Defeats

Florida Democrats Sell Different Picture After Special Election Defeats

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2025
The Florida Democratic Party painted a vastly different picture on Wednesday, following a trio of special election defeats across the state yesterday. "Last night, Democrats exceeded expectations in Republican-held districts, over-performing in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, & Brevard," it said. Our movement is strong and our momentum is undeniable. In these special elections, voters sent a […]
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DeSantis Says Florida Ready for 'No Kings Day' Protests, Possible Violence

DeSantis Says Florida Ready for 'No Kings Day' Protests, Possible Violence

Michael Costeines
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June 12, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared for any pop-up violence during "No Kings Day" protests in the state on Saturday in an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. "Our folks are ready at the state level. As you know, the local police will be the first to respond if anything goes wrong," DeSantis said […]
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Florida Republicans Earn Clean Sweep in Special Elections

Florida Republicans Earn Clean Sweep in Special Elections

Michael Costeines
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June 11, 2025
The Republican Party of Florida celebrated after all three of its candidates took home special election victories on Tuesday night. “These wins are a testament to strong candidates, hard work on the ground, and the clear momentum behind our conservative message,” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said. “Nathan Boyles, Brian Hodgers, and Debbie Mayfield ran smart, […]
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Mayfield Seeks Return to Florida Senate in SD 19 Special Election

Mayfield Seeks Return to Florida Senate in SD 19 Special Election

Michael Costeines
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June 10, 2025
Republican Debbie Mayfield is looking to return to a familiar place. The GOP's choice in Senate District 19 is facing off against Democrat Vance Ahrens in the Senate District 19 special election tonight. Mayfield represented Senate District 17 from 2016 to 2024. She also served four terms in the House of Representatives across parts of […]
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Brian Hodgers, Juan Hinojosa Battle for Florida's HD 32 Seat

Brian Hodgers, Juan Hinojosa Battle for Florida's HD 32 Seat

Michael Costeines
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June 10, 2025
Another special election is happening today in Florida. Voters will decide between Republican Brian Hodgers and Democrat Juan Hinojosa in House District 32. The winner of the election will replace Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne), who officially resigned from the seat on Monday. Mayfield is running for Senate in District 19. HD 32 includes part of […]
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Nathan Boyles, Dondre Wise Face-Off in HD 3 Special Election

Nathan Boyles, Dondre Wise Face-Off in HD 3 Special Election

Michael Costeines
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June 10, 2025
Yes, there is a special election today in June. Up in the Florida Panhandle, voters will decide between Republican Nathan Boyles and Democrat Dondre Wise in House District 3. HD 3 covers most of Santa Rosa County and part of Okaloosa County. It is also heavily Republican, which could give Boyles the edge heading into […]
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DeSantis Digs at California, Gov. Newsom Over LA Riots: 'Inmates Run the Asylum'

DeSantis Digs at California, Gov. Newsom Over LA Riots: 'Inmates Run the Asylum'

Michael Costeines
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June 9, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed California and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday after protests, and in some areas, violent riots erupted in Los Angeles County over the weekend in response to federal immigration raids. "I think cause people realize their businesses aren't going to burn down in Florida and you're going to be able to actually […]
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Body Armor Company Point Blank Enterprises Adding Operations in Wakulla County

Body Armor Company Point Blank Enterprises Adding Operations in Wakulla County

Michael Costeines
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June 9, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Point Blank Enterprises, a company that manufactures and designs body armor for law enforcement and military personnel, is expanding its operations into Wakulla County, creating 300 jobs. "The expansion of Point Blank Enterprises to Wakulla County is a result of our ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements and economic opportunity […]
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida Removes 6,300 Pounds of Invasive Burmese Python

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Removes 6,300 Pounds of Invasive Burmese Python

Michael Costeines
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June 9, 2025
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced on Monday that it has removed 6,300 pounds of the invasive Burmese python from the region this hunting season. With its achievement, the conservancy has removed more than 20 tons of Burmese pythons across a 200-mile area from Naples through the Western Everglades since 2013. “We have been on the […]
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Donalds Applauds Ruling Moving Naples Pride Drag Show Indoors

Donalds Applauds Ruling Moving Naples Pride Drag Show Indoors

Michael Costeines
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June 7, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hailed a federal appeals court ruling denying a drag show performance from taking place outdoors at Naples Pride Fest and forcing it to be 18 and older this weekend. "An appeals court has officially DENIED a drag show from taking place next to a popular children's playground […]
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