Last Squeeze🍊— 10.9.2025 — Randy Fine Calls for the 22nd Amendment to be Repealed — Renner Campaign Raises $3.7 Million for Gubernatorial Bid — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 10.9.2025 — Randy Fine Calls for the 22nd Amendment to be Repealed — Renner Campaign Raises $3.7 Million for Gubernatorial Bid — and More...

Daniel Molina
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October 9, 2025
Randy Fine Calls for Repealing the 22nd Amendment With praise pouring in from conservatives and progressives alike regarding the brokered deal, calls are now being made to repeal the 22nd Amendment to ensure President Trump remains in power as long as possible. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The government is shut down because Schumer wanted […]
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State Rep. Sam Garrison Designated Florida Speaker of the House

State Rep. Sam Garrison Designated Florida Speaker of the House

Michael Costeines
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October 9, 2025
Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) was formally elected to serve as Florida's next Speaker of the House for the 2026-2028 term in the lower chamber this week. Speaking to House members, Rep. Garrison cautioned the Republican Party not to become complacent, despite the GOP having a supermajority in the chamber. The split is currently 86 […]
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Vern Buchanan Applauds Trump's Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

Vern Buchanan Applauds Trump's Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

Grayson Bakich
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October 9, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement applauding the historic peace deal mediated by President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas, ending the two-year war. This week, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of the 20-point peace proposal he had put forth, which would require Hamas to release all […]
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Aaron Bean Cosponsors Bill to pay DHS Personnel During Shutdowns

Aaron Bean Cosponsors Bill to pay DHS Personnel During Shutdowns

Grayson Bakich
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October 9, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) wants to ensure that critical government personnel receive their salaries during a government shutdown by cosponsoring another bill for essential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel. Specifically, Rep. Bean's Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 ensures the continued payment of USCIS Immigration Officers, ICE Deportation Officers, TSA Federal Air Marshals, […]
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Hillary Cassel Files Bill Banning Use of Shari'a Law in Florida Courts

Hillary Cassel Files Bill Banning Use of Shari'a Law in Florida Courts

Michael Costeines
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October 9, 2025
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) has filed legislation in the Florida Legislature to prohibit courts and agencies from using Shari’a Law. The bill, HB 119, was symbolically filed almost two years to the day of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, which left 1,200 Israelis dead. Shari'a law is Islam's legal system […]
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Senator Rick Scott Endorses Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor

Senator Rick Scott Endorses Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor

Michael Costeines
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October 9, 2025
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week. “I’m proud to endorse my friend @EmilioforMiami for Mayor," Scott shared on social media. "With 26 years in the Army and service at every level, Emilio will make Miami a city where families thrive, […]
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Randy Fine Calls for Repealing the 22nd Amendment

Randy Fine Calls for Repealing the 22nd Amendment

Daniel Molina
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October 9, 2025
During a roundtable discussion on Antifa, Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) informed President Donald Trump (R) that both Israel and Hamas have “signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” as the President later shared on social media. With praise pouring in from conservatives and progressives alike regarding the brokered deal, calls […]
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Rick Scott Leads Committee Hearing on Generic Drug Loopholes and Rebuilding U.S. Medicine Supplies

Rick Scott Leads Committee Hearing on Generic Drug Loopholes and Rebuilding U.S. Medicine Supplies

Adrian Morgade
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October 9, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) leads a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging focusing on ongoing efforts to examine America’s over-reliance on foreign-made generic drugs by emphasizing how lawmakers can address vulnerabilities in America’s pharmaceutical supply chain. “We exposed not only the threat posed by poor quality generic drugs that can hurt or even kill […]
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Renner Campaign Raises $3.7 Million in 35 Days for Gubernatorial Bid

Renner Campaign Raises $3.7 Million in 35 Days for Gubernatorial Bid

Michael Costeines
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October 9, 2025
The Paul Renner for Governor campaign announced it has raised $3.7 million in just 35 days for its candidate, Paul Renner, in his Florida gubernatorial bid. Renner, the state's former Republican Speaker of the House, filed to run for governor just last month. "Paul Renner's unprecedented $3.7 million haul in just 35 days sends a […]
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JUICE🍊— 10.9.2025 — Florida Democrats and NPAs Want Open Primaries — Blaise Ingoglia Raises $1.8 Million in First Quarter — and More...

JUICE🍊— 10.9.2025 — Florida Democrats and NPAs Want Open Primaries — Blaise Ingoglia Raises $1.8 Million in First Quarter — and More...

Daniel Molina
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October 9, 2025
Florida Democrats and NPAs Favor Opening Primaries (POLL) Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "AMERICA!!!!!! Hello, […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 10.8.2025 — Trump Endorses Uthmeier in Florida AG Race — Florida Council CEO Credits DeSantis, Scott for Business Growth — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 10.8.2025 — Trump Endorses Uthmeier in Florida AG Race — Florida Council CEO Credits DeSantis, Scott for Business Growth — and More...

Daniel Molina
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October 8, 2025
Trump Endorses Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in AG Race President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of […]
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Scott Franklin Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA Prioritization of Florida Farmers

Scott Franklin Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA Prioritization of Florida Farmers

Grayson Bakich
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October 8, 2025
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the prioritization of Florida farmers. "Reports indicate that USDA is preparing between $10 - $14 billion in economic assistance for producers struggling due to losses from collapsing foreign markets, tariffs, and record input costs,' Rep. Franklin's letter reads. […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Raises $1.8 Million in 1Q, Has $4.6M for CFO Bid

Blaise Ingoglia Raises $1.8 Million in 1Q, Has $4.6M for CFO Bid

Michael Costeines
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October 8, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has raised over $1.8 million in the first quarter as a candidate for a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. The surge gives Ingoglia, who announced his run in September, a current cash-on-hand balance of $4.6 million. “The amount of support we have received since […]
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Aaron Bean Cosponsors Bill Ensuring Military Receives Pay During Government Shutdowns

Aaron Bean Cosponsors Bill Ensuring Military Receives Pay During Government Shutdowns

Grayson Bakich
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October 8, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has signed on to cosponsor the Pay Our Troops Act, which ensures military personnel continue to receive salaries during a government shutdown. Late last week, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) announced the bill in an X post, writing that "if our troops don't get paid, neither should Congress." "While Democrats refuse to […]
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State Education Official Rebukes Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Over Conduct

State Education Official Rebukes Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Over Conduct

Megan O'Neill
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October 8, 2025
Florida Department of Education Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas addressed the Alachua County School Board directors this week over conduct concerns. Kamoutsas criticized Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain for “repeated lapses in professionalism and conduct” that, he argued, “have officially brought negative attention to the school district because of [her] selfish acts.” […]
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Trump Endorses Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in AG Race

Trump Endorses Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in AG Race

Michael Costeines
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October 8, 2025
President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of Ashley Moody. "Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is doing a […]
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Florida Democrats and NPAs Favor Opening Primaries (POLL)

Florida Democrats and NPAs Favor Opening Primaries (POLL)

Michael Costeines
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October 8, 2025
Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. The poll, surveying 626 Democrats and 684 NPA's, found 93% and 96% support, respectively, from each group for […]
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Airport Functions Threatened by Government Shutdown

Airport Functions Threatened by Government Shutdown

Adrian Morgade
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October 8, 2025
As the government shutdown begins to extend into its first week, more functions of daily life are quickly deteriorating, one of which is the airports located in various major U.S. cities. Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R) raised alarms in a post on X. “Airports are strained and facing delays because of the [Schumer shutdown],” Patronis […]
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