A recent public opinion poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly more popular than Florida Congressman Byron Donalds. The poll of 264 registered Republican Florida voters found Mrs. DeSantis with a 53% favorable rating to Byron Donalds' 48%. Both DeSantis and Donalds have similar unfavorable ratings (9% […]
The House Rules and Ethics Committee recently advanced a bill 16-0 that would prohibit a political candidate running for public office from claiming military service or having military service decorations without evidence, often called stolen valor. Rep. Pat Maney (R-Fort Walton Beach) spoke on his bill to the committee. Rep. Maney served in the U.S. […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power responded to a report showing Democrats in Pinellas County gathering people at a town hall to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as "manufactured noise" on Monday. Evan Power also defended Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who represents Pinellas County. Paulina Luna was not at the event hosted […]
A Senate bill is expected to be heard on Tuesday that would prohibit the use of preferred pronouns in Florida workplaces and limit gender identity training for state and local government employees. Sen. Stan McClain (R-Gainesville) sponsored the bill (SB 440). Rep. Rachel Plakon (R-Lake Mary) leads the House version (HB 1495). Under the "Freedom […]
Floridians have the option to head to the polls and vote early in a pair of Congressional districts and a handful of state Senate and House special primaries on Saturday. Here are the races: Congressional District 1: Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is the Republican candidate against Democratic candidate Gay Valimont. CD 1 includes Escambia, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced an investigation into an advisory firm that provides research and voting recommendations to institutional investors for potential violations related to Environmental, social, and governance and Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. "Today, I directed my office to open an investigation into proxy voting advisors Glass Lewis and ISS Inc. […]
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's school grading system needs a reality check - HB 1483 takes a step in the right direction. Are Florida students really making the grade or is the report card incomplete? It is a lot easier for kids to score an 'A' in Florida. Rep. Susan Valdes (R-Tampa) presented HB 1483 […]
Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations last October, unanimously passed 39-0 in the Florida Senate on Wednesday. Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) sponsored the bill (SB 150) in the Senate. Rep. Philip Wayne "Griff" Griffitts, Jr. (R-Panama City) filed a House version (HB 205). […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis participated in a roundtable discussion on Thursday at New College of Florida in Sarasota alongside U.S. "Border Czar" Tom Homan to discuss the recent deportation flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members by the Trump administration. Tom Homan explained the order after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
Sen. Tom Leek reaffirmed his commitment on Wednesday to a bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty offenders after a woman allegedly drowned her dog before boarding her flight at Orlando International Airport. Sen. Leek shared a statement after the horrific incident. “This is yet another horrible example of why I filed Senate Bill […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill 39-0 on Wednesday that would expand data collection to fight child exploitation, start a recruitment program for child welfare professionals, and begin a professional foster care pilot program to better serve children with high behavioral acuity. Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) led the way on the child welfare bill […]
The Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would expand Florida's present anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law to include academic institutions and non-profit organizations that participate in boycotts against Israel. Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) filed the Senate bill (SB 1678). Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) filed […]
The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries favored a bill 8-0 on Wednesday that would require labels for any food product that contains vaccines or vaccine material. Sen. Joe Gruters filed the bill (SB 196). Rep. Monique Miller (R-Palm Bay) sponsored a House version (HB 525). “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, more Americans are […]
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would make it a third-degree felony for adults to entice a minor to commit, or in a minor's presence, offenses related to aggravated animal cruelty, animal fighting or baiting, and sexual activities involving animals. Sen. Kristen Arrington (D-Kissimmee) filed the Senate Bill […]
A recent poll conducted by The Tyson Groups states that 76% of Republicans want federal oversight over healthier food through Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr. Notably, respondents make no mention of state-level restrictions. Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) continues pushing back against a bipartisan bill that would require a warning label on the packaging of […]
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Aetna Better Health of Florida CEO Jennifer Sweet presented a $3,000 grant check to Virtutem Populo, Inc. (VP) Executive Director Mauritis Acosta on Tuesday in support of his Florida Student School Board Member Initiative that advocates for student representation in education and policy-making in school districts across the state. "We do […]
Congressman Byron Donalds announced on Monday that he's been endorsed by the Miami-Dade Young Republicans in his run for Florida governor. "Thank you to the @MiamiYRs for your support! From Tea Party activist, to State Legislator, and member of Congress to candidate for Governor, I’ve remained steadfast in my conservative values. Together, we will Keep […]
Tampa Bay Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg recently announced the organization will not proceed with plans for a new $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg. The new ballpark was set for completion for the 2028 season near Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays' longtime home. "After careful deliberation, we have concluded we cannot move forward with […]
