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Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to crack down on the fraudulent acquisition of controlled substances meant for animals and pets. Specifically, Rep. Mills' Practitioner Enforcement and Tracking of Substances (PETS) Act requires veterinarians to adhere more strictly to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), a system that tracks controlled substance prescriptions, and clarifies aspects […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) warned of the money going into anti-American agitator groups in recent comments to Fox News Digital, saying that if any of it is from foreign sources, they must register as foreign agents. "Their purpose is to sow discord here in the United States," Rep. Gimenez argued, adding that these groups are […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced a bill designed to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans. The Never Fight Alone Act ensures that veterans can access these services through community providers, protects veterans' right to choose their mental health care provider, reduces approval delays, and requires congressional approval before any changes to […]
Congressional candidate Keith Gross, one of the Republican primary challengers for congressional district 2 to replace Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), has stated that he will join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if he is elected to office. Gross, a veteran, is among the growing number of Republican congressional candidates who are vowing to join the Sharia […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]
Was Jacksonville woman Cherise Doyley forced to undergo a cesarean section (C-section)? For additional context, Doyley was in labor in September 2024 at the University of Florida Health hospital when she had to appear in court via a Zoom call after the state of Florida filed an emergency petition at the hospital's behest. Doyley had […]
Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to protect animal migration routes within the United States. Rep. Buchanan's Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, which he introduced on Earth Day, would establish a habitat connectivity mapping and research program to identify, protect, and plan wildlife corridors used by migrating animals in […]
David Burck, a Republican challenger to Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the 22nd congressional district, discussed the troubling rise of antisemitism in a podcast appearance. Appearing on Glen Fetzner's Vision and Voice at the end of February, Burck discussed his candidacy for office and his positions on various issues. Near the end of the podcast, […]
Austin Rogers, who is running for Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd congressional district seat, discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States' relationship with Israel, and the surge in antisemitism with The Floridian, countering the narrative that President Donald Trump is doing Israel's bidding. While concerns of the United States entering another "forever war" in […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing legislation to improve mental health services for first responders. The Answering the Call Act requires targeted outreach, stronger collaboration with organizations that work with first responders, and expanded training and public awareness campaigns. First responders are regularly forced to deal with horrific, traumatizing situations, and such frequent exposure can […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is celebrating the passage of her Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act into law, which allows Holocaust survivors and their descendants the opportunity to recover plundered cultural artifacts. The HEAR Act modifies existing laws so that claims of stolen art are decided on their merits rather than dismissed on legal technical grounds. Throughout […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a motion to expel Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from Congress, following accusations of sexual harassment and assault that continue to grow. The accusations began over the weekend, when four women, including social media content creator Ally Sammarco, came forward with allegations of Rep. Swalwell inappropriately touching them, sending […]
Michael Carbonara, a Republican challenger to Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in the 25th Congressional District, is taking the Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge, a formal declaration to protect parental rights in education and medicine. The Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge holds the taker to "honor the fundamental rights of parents, including, but not limited […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) gushed like a kid in a candy store discussing the Artemis II space mission during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. The craft is expected to splash down near San Diego later this week. "It has been an amazing week here in Florida," Rep. Haridopolos beamed. "This proves that […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is demanding OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, face accountability after recent evidence surfaced showing Florida State University shooter Phoenix Ikner was in constant communication with the chatbot, which was allegedly helping him plan the attack. Ikner shot and killed two men, wounding five others, on the Florida State University campus on […]
Ola Hawatmeh (R), one of several Republican hopefuls looking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) in Florida's 19th Congressional District, held nothing back in condemning the traditional Islamic legal theory of Sharia law, saying it is "savage and inhumane" while vowing to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if she gets sent to Washington in November. […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat The Floridian reported on, saying they have no place in the Republican Party. In response to The Floridian's request for comment, Rep. Donalds told Publisher Javier Manjarres that "the comments reported […]
