PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers reportedly captured the largest panther in state history last week. The panther was spotted in a tree at the Tarpon Blue Ag Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. After being safely removed from the tree, department officers said the big cat weighed 165 pounds. […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - House Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso (R- Delray Beach) announced on Monday he was removed as chair of the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee by Speaker of the House Danny "Daniel" Perez. Caruso mentioned his vote against the "TRUMP Act" for his ouster. Moreover, he was the only Republican House member to vote […]
MIAMI - Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo criticized Florida Republicans in a series of remarks as the party infights with Gov. Ron DeSantis in special legislative sessions over how to implement President Donald Trump's immigration agenda in the state. "Republicans are supposed to be tough on illegal immigration. Not in Florida. Florida continues to bloat […]
MIAMI - Are you tired of paying more for concerts and sporting events and getting ripped off with hidden fees? Two Florida Democratic lawmakers, state Sen. Lori Berman, and House Rep. Anna Eskmani, are looking to get rid of that headache after introducing the Transparency and Integrity in Consumer Knowledge and Enforcement of Transactions (TICKET) […]
MIAMI - The Florida Democratic Party congratulated gun control activist and March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg after he was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday. “Congratulations to our new DNC Vice Chair, David Hogg. “David Hogg’s journey is truly remarkable — from Parkland survivor to national gun violence prevention […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reacted on Friday after the Trump administration revoked a Biden-era decision that protected roughly 600,000 people from Venezuela from deportations. "Time and again, we have stood with the Venezuelan community as they rallied against the brutal Maduro regime," Cava said. "Now is not the time to turn […]
MIAMI - Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism (SST) on Friday after President Donald Trump put the communist country back on the list on his first day back in office. "The Trump Administration is restoring a tough Cuba policy that protects America and helps the Cuban people," Rubio […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Republican Party of Florida announced on Thursday that they've flipped Hillsborough County, home to Tampa, red in voter registration. "Congrats to the GOP leaders & volunteers of Hillsborough County! Your work has been nothing short of impressive. President Trump’s Golden Age is upon us, & FL voters are showing support for […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated on Friday he would back Republican support on passing open carry ahead of the regular legislative session in March. "Would be great to see it hit my desk - Florida needs to join the overwhelming majority of states and protect this right," DeSantis said. The governor responded to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Delegates of the Florida Democratic Party pledged their support on Friday behind Minnesota's Ken Martin and Wisconsin's Ben Wikler for Democratic National Committee Chair. “The future of the Democratic Party starts with investing in the South. As Florida’s population changes, our political significance will evolve and with more electoral college votes on […]
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Miami Lakes House Republican Tom Fabricio offered his condolences on Thursday after an American Airlines passenger flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. "My heartfelt prayers are with the families and loved ones of those affected by the tragic […]
MIAMI- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava outlined her economic accomplishments on Tuesday during her first term in office in the county. "A strong economy means opportunities for all. In my first term, we’ve boosted small businesses, created good-paying jobs, and strengthened #OurCounty’s economy to support residents and families," Cava said. Specifically, Daniella Levine Cava […]
TALLAHASSEE. - Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo conveyed on Monday that he was "not outraged" at U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deporting criminal illegal immigrants, referencing a clip of former President Barack Obama in which the president took a hardline stance on criminal migrant deportations. "If you're a criminal, you'll be deported. If you […]
MIAMI - Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott endorsed businessman and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in his expected run for governor of Ohio on Monday. "I’ve had the privilege of working closely with @VivekGRamasway and he is totally focused on trying to save our country," Scott said. "He is a business guy who understands […]
TAMPA, Fla. - Former Florida Republican Sen. George LeMieux has been named Chair of the Florida Council of 100 (FC 100) for the next two years, the council announced Monday. "I'm honored to be elected Chair of the Florida Council of 100 and am excited to see what we will accomplish," LeMieux said in a […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulated Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried on Saturday on her re-election to lead the party for another four years. "Congratulations to @NikkiFried on her re-election as @FlaDems Chair. It’s critical that the Party chart a fresh approach ahead of the midterm elections," Cava said. Guided by the kitchen-table values […]
MIAMI - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to tighten up the ballot initiative process after marijuana and abortion amendments failed to pass on November's general election ballot. Amendment 3 (marijuana) and Amendment 4 (abortion) received 55.7% and 57%, respectively from voters. The measures needed 60% approval under Florida's Constitution to pass. By rejecting Amendment 3 […]
MIAMI - President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Wednesday that Sean Curran will serve as a director of the U.S. Secret Service. "It is my great honor to appoint Sean Curran as the next Director of the United States Secret Service. Sean is a Great Patriot, who has protected my family over the past […]
