Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan

Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan

Michael Costeines
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May 19, 2026
While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his Operation (F3) "Florida Families First" education plan to strengthen parental rights and implement common-sense solutions to counter excessive federal overreach in classrooms, if elected governor. “Florida’s families need a Governor who truly understands the classrooms, the challenges, and the dreams of Florida’s children,” […]
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Ben Butler Launches Campaign Bid to Unseat Darren Soto

Ben Butler Launches Campaign Bid to Unseat Darren Soto

Grayson Bakich
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May 19, 2026
South Florida Water District Governing Board member Ben Butler has announced the launch of his Republican campaign for Florida's 9th congressional district to unseat Representative Darren Soto (D-FL). The congressional hopeful has already received support from Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL). "Florida deserves leaders with real-world experience who understand the impact government […]
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Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District

Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District

Javier Manjarres
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May 15, 2026
As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor in the Tampa-centric 14th Congressional District. Rep. Steele, like many others, has been contemplating running for […]
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Byron Donalds Throws Support Behind Nuclear Power if Elected Governor

Byron Donalds Throws Support Behind Nuclear Power if Elected Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 14, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) advocated support for nuclear power to increase Florida's energy production if elected governor in an exclusive interview with The Floridian this week. "I think the future of our energy grid is based on nuclear power, small modular reactors, micro reactors," Donalds said. Rep. Donalds also implied support for […]
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Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in SD 21 Race

Michael Costeines
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May 14, 2026
Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) announced their endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat. "Sheriff Chris Nocco knows firsthand that in order to build a thriving economy that works for Florida families and to provide access to quality education opportunities for our children, […]
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Veterans for America First Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Veterans for America First Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 14, 2026
Veterans for America First (VFAF) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. VFAF, originally founded as Veterans for Trump in 2015, praised Lt. Gov. Collins' "military background, conservative legislative record, and commitment to preserving individual liberty" in their support. “VFAF was the first grassroots veterans […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Snipes at John Thune Over 'Doing Nothing About the SAVE America Act'

Anna Paulina Luna Snipes at John Thune Over 'Doing Nothing About the SAVE America Act'

Grayson Bakich
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May 12, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) over "doing nothing about the SAVE America Act" during a recent appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime. Rep. Luna and substitute host Kayleigh McEnany established context by discussing how Democrats are preparing for the midterms and their plans to possibly […]
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Keith Gross Joins List of Republicans Vowing to Join Sharia-Free America Caucus if Elected

Keith Gross Joins List of Republicans Vowing to Join Sharia-Free America Caucus if Elected

Grayson Bakich
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May 11, 2026
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 […]
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Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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May 11, 2026
The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. "Throughout this election cycle, Lt. Governor Jay Collins’ steady, solutions-focused approach to the challenges facing our communities has stood out,”  Volusia County Deputies Association President Sean Gowan said. “His […]
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Thomas Chalifoux Adds $3M to 9th District Campaign War Chest

Thomas Chalifoux Adds $3M to 9th District Campaign War Chest

Joseph Quesada
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May 11, 2026
Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]
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Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run

Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run

Javier Manjarres
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May 11, 2026
The worst-kept secret in Florida politics is that Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President of the United States in 2028. It's happening, and we don't think the governor himself cares what people think about his chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination. Since losing to President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary […]
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'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2026
HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida, Rep. Byron Donalds needs to win Miami-Dade County like Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Marco Rubio did in 2022, by winning over the coveted Cuban-American exile community and Hispanic voters sympathetic to the plight of the local diaspora. Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre! chanted Rep. […]
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Byron Donalds Doubles Down on Support for Israel, Sides with Trump and Rubio

Byron Donalds Doubles Down on Support for Israel, Sides with Trump and Rubio

Michael Costeines
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May 8, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his commitment to the State of Israel during a campaign engagement this week. "Israel is our ally. That is not going to change," Donalds said. "Anybody, in my opinion, who is trying to sever the relationship between the Israelis and the United States is acting, quite […]
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New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2026
With Florida's 2026 midterm primary election just over 3 months away, the most talked about and followed race in Florida is without question the contentious contest to be the next governor of the Sunshine State. With that said, more and more public opinion surveys pitting Rep. Byron Donalds against Lt. Gov. Jay Collins are beginning […]
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Keith Gross Says he Will Donate his Congressional Salary to Charity

Keith Gross Says he Will Donate his Congressional Salary to Charity

Javier Manjarres
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May 5, 2026
The first Republican congressional debate between the candidates running in Florida's 2nd District to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) came to pass, and while all of the candidates stuck to their talking points and threw out red political meat to voters, businessman Keith Gross surprised attendees by announcing that if he won the congressional […]
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Scott Singer Says There is 'Reason for Optimism' for GOP Midterm Prospects

Scott Singer Says There is 'Reason for Optimism' for GOP Midterm Prospects

Grayson Bakich
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May 5, 2026
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R), who is running for Florida's 25th congressional district, said the Republican Party has "reason for optimism" with their midterm election prospects in recent comments to Fox News Digital. The reason why, says Singer, is that "we have a strong economy. The strongest we have had in years, record […]
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Jenkins Pivots To Florida's 8th Congressional District, Now Battling Haridopolos For Congress

Jenkins Pivots To Florida's 8th Congressional District, Now Battling Haridopolos For Congress

Joseph Quesada
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May 5, 2026
Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.)  instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]
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Daniel Webster Announces Retirement

Daniel Webster Announces Retirement

Grayson Bakich
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May 5, 2026
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
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