Republicans Be Warned: A Nanny State is Never the Answer, Especially for Florida!

Republicans Be Warned: A Nanny State is Never the Answer, Especially for Florida!

Opinion
|
March 13, 2025
It seems that some Republicans across the country, even in Tallahassee, are forgetting the lessons from the recent elections. President Trump returned to the White House, and a red wave covers most of the state capitals because voters trusted him to tackle inflation. Voters were tired of Democrat overreaches—mandates pushing electric cars, threats to ban […]
Read More
Florida bill to Address Shortage of Anesthesia Providers Deserves support

Florida bill to Address Shortage of Anesthesia Providers Deserves support

Opinion
|
March 12, 2025
By Laura Molina When it comes to an issue as complex as healthcare, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.  It will take ingenuity and grit to find ways to keep all Floridians healthy and to ensure that everyone has access to care. Fortunately for patients in our state, Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and Representative Mike Giallombardo […]
Read More
America First? Not Until Big Tech Stops Sharing Secrets with China

America First? Not Until Big Tech Stops Sharing Secrets with China

Opinion
|
March 7, 2025
President Trump is back in the White House and it's time to unleash the full power of our nation to stop China from getting the upper hand in the 21st century. New tariffs, trade restrictions, and forcing manufacturing back to America will give us the upper hand against China. But we know that half the […]
Read More
Trump’s FDA Pick Faces Big Test on Tobacco Policy

Trump’s FDA Pick Faces Big Test on Tobacco Policy

Opinion
|
March 5, 2025
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Martin Makary, is an incredibly credentialed Harvard graduate, John Hopkins University surgeon, and bestselling author. Perhaps of greater note, he has also been unafraid to challenge healthcare establishment views on a variety of topics ranging from pricing to federal agency policy. He may […]
Read More
Protect Those Who Protect Us: Congress Must Pass the Protect and Serve Act

Protect Those Who Protect Us: Congress Must Pass the Protect and Serve Act

Opinion
|
March 5, 2025
Every day, I put on my uniform in South Florida, knowing I might not come home. That’s the reality of policing in America today for all of my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. But it’s not just the inherent dangers of the job—car chases, violent criminals, and responding to active threats. It’s the disturbing […]
Read More
Slot Machines Over Stallions? Florida’s Horse Racing Future Is at Risk

Slot Machines Over Stallions? Florida’s Horse Racing Future Is at Risk

Opinion
|
March 5, 2025
Over the past few months, there has been much anxiety in the Thoroughbred racing community about legislation working its way through Tallahassee that would strip Florida’s racing permit holders of their obligation to host live races, turning them into nothing more than gaming facilities. Those of us fortunate enough to work in this industry understand […]
Read More
Where you Play is as Important as How you Play

Where you Play is as Important as How you Play

Opinion
|
February 4, 2025
By Driena Sixto The success of Myles Russ, head coach of Keiser University’s football team, is a powerful reminder of why where you to go to school matters. When Russ took over as head coach in January, Keiser’s Seahawks had just lost their head coach and five assistant coaches. Key players transferred, and the team […]
Read More
Make America Great, Congress Must Renew Trump’s Tax Policy Before It’s Too Late

Make America Great, Congress Must Renew Trump’s Tax Policy Before It’s Too Late

Opinion
|
January 31, 2025
By Kevin J. Cooper The American public sent a clear signal when they re-elected President Trump last November that they were tired of the economy of the past four years. High inflation rates and sluggish job growth are lingering while economic uncertainty held back investment. Now in 2025, with a narrow but complete majority in […]
Read More
It's Time for Statehood in Puerto Rico

It's Time for Statehood in Puerto Rico

Opinion
|
January 25, 2025
Recently, I read an editorial supporting Puerto Rico’s statehood, which I strongly support. I appreciate that the piece noted Puerto Ricans are increasingly supporting Republicans, which challenges conventional wisdom that Puerto Rico statehood would add Democratic-leaning seats to Congress and the Electoral College. Today, statehood is an issue that both parties should get behind. In the 2024 […]
Read More
Biden’s Final Move: Abuse Power and Expand Government Control

Biden’s Final Move: Abuse Power and Expand Government Control

Opinion
|
January 14, 2025
The Biden Administration has not held back on rulemaking and regulatory action in its final months, making sure to leave an imprint on every sector before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office for his second term. Recent actions by various bureaucrats and other functionaries of the administrative state in the waning days of the administration are […]
Read More
America First: A Roadmap for Restoring Order in Haiti

America First: A Roadmap for Restoring Order in Haiti

Opinion
|
December 21, 2024
President Trump’s historic reelection was driven by issues important to voters—inflation, crime, border security, energy policy, the overreach of woke culture, and concerns about a destabilizing world order. Yet in the post-election analysis, the latter has received little attention: chaos on the world stage. From the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal to wars in Israel and Ukraine, […]
Read More
Why Harris Skipping the Joe Rogan Podcast Made No Sense

Why Harris Skipping the Joe Rogan Podcast Made No Sense

Opinion
|
November 29, 2024
Opinion by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich  President-elect Donald Trump (R) completed one of, if not the greatest, political comebacks in history this election cycle. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris (D), dealt with unique circumstances that put her at an immediate disadvantage. However, she made a critical mistake at the very end of her campaign […]
Read More
Threat of Lawsuits Causes More Testing and Higher Costs for Consumers

Threat of Lawsuits Causes More Testing and Higher Costs for Consumers

Opinion
|
October 31, 2024
Dear Editor, In the post-covid world, inflationary pressure is driving up medical costs for the average patient.  This is causing basic medical insurance to be unaffordable for the average consumer, and I can see the pain as people have to make tough decisions about which bills they are and are not going to pay. As […]
Read More
The Truth About Amendment 4

The Truth About Amendment 4

Opinion
|
October 28, 2024
By U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) For the first time in half a century, voters across the country are making decisions about one of the most divisive issues in modern American politics: abortion. Or more accurately, at what stage in pregnancy it is acceptable to end the life of an unborn child. I am unapologetically […]
Read More
Heading Into The Election, Bad Bunny’s Venezuelan Ties Create Controversy In Puerto Rico

Heading Into The Election, Bad Bunny’s Venezuelan Ties Create Controversy In Puerto Rico

Opinion
|
October 25, 2024
By Mario H. Lopez Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny is the latest artist to garner attention for political involvement during this campaign season.  The rapper, singer, and producer has been behind a series of political billboard advertisements in his home of Puerto Rico.  Not terribly unusual at first, until reports that the reggaeton star’s […]
Read More
The Jewish Community Needs 6 More Years of Senator Rick Scott’s Unwavering Support for Israel and Efforts to Fight Against Antisemitism

The Jewish Community Needs 6 More Years of Senator Rick Scott’s Unwavering Support for Israel and Efforts to Fight Against Antisemitism

Opinion
|
September 25, 2024
By Bryan Leib Last week in Miami at FIU’s campus, Senator Rick Scott organized a roundtable discussion with Jewish and non-Jewish leaders to facilitate a conversation about the dangerous rise of Antisemitism in Florida, calling the coalition “Floridians Against Antisemitism”. The event was attended by State Rep. Randy Fine, local mayors, prominent Rabbis and Pastors. […]
Read More
How Kamala Harris Doubled Drug Prices for Seniors

How Kamala Harris Doubled Drug Prices for Seniors

Opinion
|
September 17, 2024
By Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) Kamala Harris has been Vice President for more than three years. As Cactus Jack Garner, FDR’s Vice President once famously quipped: The job is “not worth a bucket of warm piss.” When she rarely comes out of her box to do softball interviews, she leverages the mushy role of the […]
Read More
My Run for Congress and the Fight for America's Future is Just Getting Started

My Run for Congress and the Fight for America's Future is Just Getting Started

Opinion
|
September 12, 2024
By Bryan Leib As I reflect on my recent run for Congress, I am filled with a deep sense of purpose and determination. This journey was not just about seeking a seat in the halls of power to effect much-needed change in our nation — it was about standing up for the values that make […]
Read More