Paul Renner Announces 'Affordability Now Tour' to Address Affordability Crisis

Paul Renner Announces 'Affordability Now Tour' to Address Affordability Crisis

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is kicking off a statewide “Affordability Now Tour” to address the rising affordability crisis affecting everyday Floridians, his gubernatorial campaign announced today. According to the Renner Campaign, the roundtable-style tour will focus on relevant "kitchen table" issues affecting Florida households, including property tax reform, rising utility bills, persistent insurance […]
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DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard

DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard

Michael Costeines
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April 6, 2026
With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor to succeed him in office while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. “I think everybody knows that when I’ve got something on my mind that... I wanted people to know that, people know," DeSantis said. […]
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Republican Hawatmeh Condemns 'Savage and Inhumane' Sharia Law, Vows to Join Sharia-Free America Caucus

Republican Hawatmeh Condemns 'Savage and Inhumane' Sharia Law, Vows to Join Sharia-Free America Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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April 6, 2026
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. […]
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Byron Donalds Adds Record $22 Million to Gubernatorial War Chest

Byron Donalds Adds Record $22 Million to Gubernatorial War Chest

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced a record $22.2 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his campaign bid. The new funds bring Rep. Donalds' war chest to $67 million, with 10,000 donors coming from his latest haul. "Trump […]
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Florida GOP Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer

Florida GOP Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term by praising his work as the state's top fiscal watchdog since his tenure began. "The Republican Party of Florida is proud to stand with a true conservative fighter! We wholeheartedly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer of […]
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Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
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'Florida is a Red State': Byron Donalds Downplays Democrats' Special Election Wins

'Florida is a Red State': Byron Donalds Downplays Democrats' Special Election Wins

Michael Costeines
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March 30, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns that Florida could be shifting blue after Democrats scored two special election victories. "No, I'm not concerned," Donalds said in a recent interview with Christ Stirewalt on News Nation. "Look, special elections are very different animals, but we have been not just looking at […]
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Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of Sensitive Equipment in Palm Beach County Elections Office

Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of Sensitive Equipment in Palm Beach County Elections Office

Joseph Quesada
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March 30, 2026
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday the arrest of an elections volunteer for allegedly stealing sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. John D. Panicci, 59, of Lake Worth, was arrested on Mar. 28, 2026, and charged with theft after the Elections Office reported that sensitive computer […]
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 27, 2026
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a social media post alongside the lieutenant governor this week. "I think you'll be a great governor for the state of Florida, and we appreciate your support of law enforcement," Johnson declares in the video. I’m honored […]
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Collins Says U.S. Fighting China in 'Proxy War' With Communist Cuban Regime (VIDEO)

Collins Says U.S. Fighting China in 'Proxy War' With Communist Cuban Regime (VIDEO)

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2026
Coral Gables—After taking out Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump appears to have set his sights on the Communist Cuban regime, and has put into place a crippling oil embargo that has brought the island nation to its knees. “Cuba is going to be something we'll end up talking about,” said President Trump during […]
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Shevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida Governor

Shevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 26, 2026
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. "This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about Florida. Bringing people together who believe everyone deserves a real chance to thrive. I believe @DavidJollyfl can lead us there," Jones wrote, noting the moment […]
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Concerned Veterans for America Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Concerned Veterans for America Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 26, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced on social media that he has received an endorsement for Florida governor from Concerned Veterans for America Action. "I am honored to have the support of @CVA_Action," Donalds wrote. "Veterans sacrificed so much to protect the American Dream, and I'll never stop fighting to make that […]
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Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 25, 2026
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins this week for Florida governor by praising his service as a Green Beret and Second Amendment fighter as a State Legislator. "I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he campaigns to serve as Florida's next governor," Padgett said. "Jay has […]
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Secretary Rubio and Governor DeSantis Could be Headed to a 2028 Presidential Showdown

Secretary Rubio and Governor DeSantis Could be Headed to a 2028 Presidential Showdown

Javier Manjarres
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March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON—Is the table being set for a Governor Ron DeSantis vs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presidential showdown in 2028, if Vice President JD Vance begins to fade? Even though the entire political world believes that Vice President J.D. Vance will be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee, both Governor DeSantis and Secretary Rubio continuing to […]
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President Donald Trump Endorses Sydney Gruters for Congress

President Donald Trump Endorses Sydney Gruters for Congress

Javier Manjarres
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March 24, 2026
WASHINGTON— We told you so.  President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Sydney Gruters for Congress in Florida's 16th Congressional District. Mrs. Gruters is married to RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. As we previously wrote, "The chances of President Trump endorsing anyone whose last name isn't Gruters are zero," and such abn endorsement  "would lock down Republican congressional […]
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Paul Renner Proposes Federal Ban on Muslim Immigration to United States

Paul Renner Proposes Federal Ban on Muslim Immigration to United States

Michael Costeines
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March 24, 2026
During a press conference this week, Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced he would promote a federal ban on Muslim immigration to the United States that is "permanent and comprehensive" if elected governor. "We have to be realistic and honest; the long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist," Renner said. "We […]
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Trump Reportedly Cast Mail-in Ballot Despite Opposition

Trump Reportedly Cast Mail-in Ballot Despite Opposition

Joseph Quesada
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March 24, 2026
According to public records, President Donald Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s special election despite his public outcry against the voting method and his efforts to restrict the practice. Records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections show that President Trump voted by mail in a special election for Florida’s 87th district statehouse […]
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Supreme Court Majority Skeptical of Mail-In Ballots Extensions

Supreme Court Majority Skeptical of Mail-In Ballots Extensions

Joseph Quesada
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March 23, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case from Mississippi involving the state’s law that allows the counting of mail ballots arriving at election offices after Election Day, leaving the conservative majority skeptical of the potential of voting fraud. The court challenge could affect voters in 13 other states, including Washington, D.C., which […]
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