MIAMI - President Donald Trump reinstated Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST) on his first day in office Monday night, rescinding an executive order made by former President Joe Biden in his final days in office. Trump previously designated Cuba as an SST during the last days of his first administration […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.- Senate Democrat Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) celebrated the release of three Israeli hostages on Sunday following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. "Three women who have suffered 471 days unimaginable torture at the hands of Hamas are now home in Israel.[Ribbon] 94 for hostages remain in Gaza," Jones said. "As […]
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez congratulated President Donald Trump on Monday after he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. "Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration! Your bold vision and leadership will pave the way for a stronger, more prosperous country," Perez said. "We pray […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami Beach House Republican Fabian Basabe criticized the decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST), calling it an "insult" and a "threat to national security" on Thursday. "The decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terror is a direct insult to […]
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez congratulated state Attorney General Ashley Moody on her appointment to the U.S. Senate by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. "Senator @MarcoRubio leaves big shoes to fill and in @AshleyMoodyFL Floridians will have a US Senator who can continue to carry the torch for the rule of law, […]
MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez blasted President Joe Biden and his administration on Wednesday for removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST). "Joe Biden just gave a massive gift to the Cuban dictatorship—relief from sanctions and a free pass for their crimes," Saurez said. "His cowardice in the face of […]
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava commended the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. "Over a year after the horrific acts of terror inflicted on Israel, and following months of terrible violence, we welcome the news that a ceasefire was reached and the remaining hostages […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State House Republican Reps. David Borrero and Berny Jacques recently filed a bill to prohibit the display of flags on government and public school property that portray political, racial, or LGBTQ imagery. House Bill 75 would ban governmental agencies, local governments, or other units of local governments from flying such flags. The bill […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power resoundingly won re-election to lead the state party for another two years on Saturday. "Congratulations Chairman @EvanPower on your well deserved victory! Under your leadership the Republican Party of Florida has reached new heights and we know there’s a bright future ahead with you at […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Rep. Jim Mooney filed a bill last Friday that would designate the American flamingo as the official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. Under HB 81, the American flamingo would replace the mockingbird as the official state bird of Florida. The mockingbird has been the state […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced on Monday that former challenger Manny Cid will serve as Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity in the Miami-Dade Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED). "I’m excited to announce that Manny Cid will join my administration as a Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity," Levine Cava said. "As a […]
MIAMI - Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz was officially named the new sheriff of Miami-Dade County during a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. "Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this new chapter of public safety for Miami-Dade!" Cordero Stutz said. Cordero-Stutz is the county's first elected sheriff in nearly 60 years. She also is […]
MIAMI—Miami Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia responded to Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo's criticism of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles after posting videos showing long wait times at one of its locations. In messages to The Floridian, Garcia explained the Senate allocated an "additional $7.5 million" in October to assist the DMV, indicating […]
MIAMI—Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulated Benjamin Leon Jr. on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump named him the next U.S. ambassador to Spain. "I couldn’t be happier for my good friend. Seeing BenjamĂn become U.S. Ambassador to Spain is a testament to his hard work, big heart, and dedication to helping people," Saurez said. Great pick @realDonaldTrump." […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed how she has handled climate change and building the area's sustainable future after her first term in a video response on Tuesday. "We have the first in the world Chief Heat Officer and part of her responsibility is to develop a tree plan so we can grow more […]
MIAMI - Several Miami-Dade County officials honored the passing of Jimmy Carter after the former president died on Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. "President Jimmy Carter's enduring legacy of service, compassion, and humility will forever inspire us," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. "Our thoughts and prayers […]
MIAMI - Sen. Jason Pizzo (D), and potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate, criticized the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Friday after posting videos that show people waiting in long lines at one of its locations. "Time to get back to government basics. Ridiculously long lines like these at our @FLHSMV locations are […]
MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, announced on Friday that Rep. Hillary Cassel, R-Dania Beach, has switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and will join the GOP for the upcoming term. "I am proud to share that @RepCassel has joined our House Republican Conference. "Welcome to the team!" Perez said. Cassel […]
