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Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed former University of Florida and Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees this week. Meyer won two national championships with the Gators in 2006 and 2008 before moving on to Ohio State, where he won a national championship with the Buckeyes in […]
Florida Republicans Maintain Large Registration Advantage Over Democrats into 2026 The Republican Party of Florida is heading into the New Year with a sizeable advantage over its Democratic counterparts, according to the Florida Division of Elections. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "This is why I sought and achieved the repeal of in-state tuition for illegals […]
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Postpones Arraignment Until January 20 Last month, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was indicted on charges alleging she stole millions in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, and her arraignment has been postponed until January 20, 2026. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "Not in my Florida! I protected Florida from red light cameras, and […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) ripped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) this week for what have become massive fraud allegations in Minnesota's child care assistance programs. Rep. Donalds's criticism followed a post from Gov. Walz showing Minnesota's unaccounted-for ranking in several areas, including the economy and public safety. "#1 in fraud #1 […]
The Republican Party of Florida is heading into the New Year with a sizeable advantage over its Democratic counterparts, according to the Florida Division of Elections. As it stands, the GOP has 5,522,833 registered voters compared to the Democrats' 4,108,884 (+1.4 million). No party affiliations (NPAs) have 3,381,443 voters, while minor parties have 455,725. And […]
MINNEAPOLIS – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced this week that Federal officials are conducting a fraud investigation in Minnesota. The effort arrives after years of investigation that started with the $300 million scheme involving nonprofit Feeding Our Future. Prosecutors convicted 57 defendants. Investigators stated the organization was at the root of the […]
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, Republicans have focused on addressing "waste, fraud, and abuse" in the government. Given the recent controversies surrounding the issue, Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) suggests that Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is the face of the problem. "There's waste, fraud, and abuse in Congress, and her name is […]
PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump seemingly revealed that the U.S. has “knocked out” a dock facility along a shore tied to Venezuela. In an interview with WABC radio in New York over the weekend, Trump appeared to confirm the move. “We just knocked out – I don’t know if you read or you […]
NumbersUSA is an advocacy group dedicated to reforming and reducing immigration in the United States. Part of their advocacy is in ranking congressional lawmakers by their commitment to immigration reform, and they recently awarded Florida an overall grade of "C." As NumbersUSA explains, "Immigration policy in any country will inevitably benefit some groups more than […]
Florida Set to Launch Online Animal Abuse Registry Through 'Dexter's Law' The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is set to launch its new online animal abuse registry on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, which will allow Floridians to publicly see individuals within the state convicted of animal cruelty. READ MORE. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "I'm […]
Eileen Higgins Nominates James Reyes for Miami City Manager Chief of Public Safety James Reyes is set to become the next City Manager for the City of Miami, pending approval from the City Commission. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback: "Florida *was* the Citrus Capital of the World. I'm running for Governor to put Florida […]
Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R) slammed Democrats for opposing President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Rep. Luna affirmed that claims that the U.S. is sending weapons to Russia are false and that prominent Democrat leaders have held ties to Moscow. “If [Democrats] could actually read, they would […]
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) discussed the ongoing battle for healthcare funding, warning that a second government shutdown is possible. Rep. Patronis noted that Congress is in the middle of working on appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, with three already signed into law. However, he acceded that healthcare […]
Chief of Public Safety James Reyes is set to become the next City Manager for the City of Miami, pending approval from the City Commission. Rumors began to circulate on social media regarding the nomination, and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has now confirmed it on social media, congratulating Reyes and praising his experience as an […]
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is set to launch its new online animal abuse registry on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, which will allow Floridians to publicly see individuals within the state convicted of animal cruelty. Gov. Ron DeSantis shared the update on social media. "January 1, 2026 — FLDE will launch Florida’s new […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier shared four proposals, largely around public safety issues, he would like to see the state legislature pass in 2026 to help the state remain "safe, strong, and free" in an end-of-year release this week. The four proposals are: Missy’s Law: The legislation would require mandatory revocation of bond for an […]
OAKLAND, Calif. – This week, California dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration. The suit involved the federal government’s withdrawal of $4 billion in federal grants for the state’s high-speed rail project. The U.S. Department of Transportation cut funds for the project, which sought to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles, in July. […]
WASHINGTON – The man suspected of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators following his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for those who thought the 2020 election was rigged. On Sunday, prosecutors also revealed that the suspect […]
