RFK Jr. Announces Moves to Ban Trans Care for Minors

RFK Jr. Announces Moves to Ban Trans Care for Minors

Joseph Quesada
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December 19, 2025
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Thursday many regulatory moves aimed at banning gender-affirming care for minors nationwide. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced the measures in a press conference. The conference took place at […]
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Uthmeier Announces Recovery of 43 Missing Children Through Operation Northern Lights

Uthmeier Announces Recovery of 43 Missing Children Through Operation Northern Lights

Michael Costeines
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December 19, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the successful location and rescue of 43 missing children aged 1-17 years old under Operation Northern Lights this week. “Our office was honored to partner with U.S. Marshal Greg Leljedal in the Northern District of Florida to rescue 43 missing children, some as young as 18 months old,” Uthmeier […]
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Byron Donalds Campaign Boasts $40M War Chest For Gubernatorial Bid

Byron Donalds Campaign Boasts $40M War Chest For Gubernatorial Bid

Michael Costeines
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December 19, 2025
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reportedly raked in $40 million for his Florida gubernatorial bid since launching his run in February, the Donalds campaign announced in a confident, year-end memo this week. "Byron Donalds enters 2026 as the most dominant gubernatorial candidate in Florida history," the memo reads. "Powered by President Trump's endorsement, Byron […]
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JUICE🍊— 12.19.2025 — DeSantis Awards $311M to 37 Communities for Infrastructure Improvements — DeSantis Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisition — and More...

JUICE🍊— 12.19.2025 — DeSantis Awards $311M to 37 Communities for Infrastructure Improvements — DeSantis Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisition — and More...

Daniel Molina
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December 19, 2025
DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida stands firm for […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 12.18.2025 — Gimenez Shares Support for Regime Change in Venezuela — Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 12.18.2025 — Gimenez Shares Support for Regime Change in Venezuela — Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels — and More...

Daniel Molina
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December 18, 2025
Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, […]
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DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements

DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements

Michael Costeines
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December 18, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $311 million to 37 Florida communities for several infrastructure repairs while speaking in Sebring in Highlands County this week. The awards include $3 million to the Sebring airport authority to demolish and replace the existing stormwater system at Sebring Regional Airport, as well as $22 million to the City of Avon […]
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Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer Announces Congressional Bid Against Moskowitz

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer Announces Congressional Bid Against Moskowitz

Adrian Morgade
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December 18, 2025
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) announced his bid to run for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), former state Rep. George Moraitis (R), and Joe Kaufman (R). “As Mayor, I fought to keep taxes and crime low and delivered results to provide a safe, vibrant, and more affordable place to […]
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Gus Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels, 'Real Cancer' in Venezuela

Gus Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels, 'Real Cancer' in Venezuela

Grayson Bakich
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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON—Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on Venezuelan drug cartels in a recent interview with The Floridian, expressing support for the President's actions and supportive of regime change in Venezuela. Trump recently ordered a "full blockade" of the South American country after seizing an illegal oil tanker last week, saying, […]
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State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

Joseph Quesada
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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON – The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. The announcement arrived late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump. The approved sales are meant to aid Taipei’s efforts to “modernize its armed forces and to maintain […]
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Rebel Republicans Unite with Democrats on Healthcare

Rebel Republicans Unite with Democrats on Healthcare

Joseph Quesada
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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON – Four House Republicans rebelled against Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) on Wednesday. The members backed a Democratic aim to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring on Dec. 31st. Rep Mike Lawler (R., N.Y.) and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, signed a “discharge petition.” […]
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DeSantis Administration Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisitions

DeSantis Administration Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisitions

Michael Costeines
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December 18, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. Part of the acquisitions also includes the Florida Forever and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the governor's office added. […]
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Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy'

Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy'

Javier Manjarres
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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON—As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, or "the ouster of Maduro." Rep. Gimenez, who, along […]
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JUICE🍊— 12.18.2025 — Jolly and Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination — Paul Renner Announces 'Women for Renner Coalition' — and More...

JUICE🍊— 12.18.2025 — Jolly and Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination — Paul Renner Announces 'Women for Renner Coalition' — and More...

Daniel Molina
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December 18, 2025
David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL) Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Oliver Larkin: "Jared Moskowitz was […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 12.17.2025 — Rick Scott Introduces MACA Act to Fix Obamacare — AOC Decries Trump's 'Reckless Interventionism' — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 12.17.2025 — Rick Scott Introduces MACA Act to Fix Obamacare — AOC Decries Trump's 'Reckless Interventionism' — and More...

Daniel Molina
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December 17, 2025
Rick Scott Introduces 'MACA' Legislation to Fix Broken Obamacare Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) introduced a new bill, titled the “More Affordable Care Act” (MACA), as a means to fix the shortcomings of Obamacare. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Maduro is not the president of Venezuela, he's a narcoterrorist. @POTUS is right to take action […]
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Renner Launches Coalition to Help Mobilize Female Vote in Gubernatorial Bid

Renner Launches Coalition to Help Mobilize Female Vote in Gubernatorial Bid

Michael Costeines
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December 17, 2025
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of a statewide committee focusing on women voters as he looks to gain traction in the governor's race this week. According to the Renner campaign, the "Women for Renner Coalition" includes female community leaders, faith advocates, and business professionals in an effort to elevate women's voices […]
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Hegseth Says He Won't Publicly Release Boat Strike Video

Hegseth Says He Won't Publicly Release Boat Strike Video

Joseph Quesada
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December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Pentagon will not publicly release raw footage of the strike that killed two survivors of an initial boat attack. The attack in the Caribbean was on a vessel suspected of carrying cocaine. The announcement comes after intense skepticism arose from Congress about the incident. Hegseth confirmed […]
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David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL)

David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL)

Michael Costeines
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December 17, 2025
Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. According to the poll's survey, both Jolly and Demings are tied at 22% for the Democratic nomination. However, a whopping 56% of primary voters remain […]
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Trump Announces 'Complete Blockade' on Oil Tankers

Trump Announces 'Complete Blockade' on Oil Tankers

Joseph Quesada
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December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a naval blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” leaving and heading to Venezuela," saying that the South American nation was "completely surrounded." In a post on Truth Social, Trump claims that Venezuela has been using oil to fund drug trafficking and other crimes. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by […]
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