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Florida Republicans released multiple statements condemning an attack on a Latter-Day Saints Church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. At 10:30 am on Sunday, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford was accused of ramming his truck into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Police claim Sanford then exited his vehicle and began shooting at churchgoers, and […]
Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) called out the Trump administration’s controversial tariffs, claiming that it is harming the farmers and the U.S. farming industry. “Here’s an idea! How about just ending the tariffs instead???" Rep. Soto questioned. "Farmers would rather sell their crops than have a handout.” Rep. Soto’s comments come after President Donald Trump […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State of Florida are partnering to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel reimbursement checks to use in their duties in combating illegal immigration. The announcement, made on Friday alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, comes after President Donald Trump authorized DHS to enforce federal immigration laws through its 287(g) […]
Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell of Refusing to Prosecute Two Sexual Predator Cases Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit during a news conference in Orlando for not prosecuting a pair of child predator cases. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I believe in Florida's future. That […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed his party counterpart, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, for refusing to empower women during a news conference in Clay County. "This is a party that one: she can't define who a woman is, supported the Supreme Court nominee who couldn't define who a woman was. And today, made fun […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit during a news conference in Orlando for not prosecuting a pair of child predator cases. Uthmeier's remarks came during the state's crackdown on soft-on-crime policies alongside U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) and members of the Florida Highway Patrol. Specifically, […]
MIAMI — Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a transformative expansion of Success Academy Charter Schools to Miami on Thursday, powered by a landmark $50 million donation from Citadel CEO and philanthropist Ken Griffin — his largest-ever commitment to educational opportunity in Florida. Joined by Griffin, Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, and Florida […]
Juan Porras Files Bill to Designate Avenue Near FIU After Charlie Kirk Rep. Juan Porras is looking to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a Conservative icon who promoted free-market ideas on college campuses across the country, with a road bearing his name near Florida International University (FIU). READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Our […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) have joined together to introduce the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act,” prohibiting all Iranian officials from entering the U.S. “As President Trump and his administration have taken decisive action to secure our border and protect the American people, the SEVER Act […]
Florida Republican Voter Registration Advantage Hits 1,400,000 As Florida Democrats continue to push back against both the Trump and DeSantis administrations over their crackdown on illegal immigration and tariffs, Republicans in Florida continue to add to their already staggering voter registration advantage. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated […]
Rep. Juan Porras (R) is looking to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who promoted free-market ideas on college campuses across the country, with a road bearing his name near Florida International University (FIU). The Miami representative filed House Bill 33 in the Florida Legislature to recognize Kirk for his principles on […]
The University of Central Florida is now considered a preeminent university and joins the ranks of other state schools such as Florida International University, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida. The designation allows it to qualify for more research funding and resources to help attract top talent, faculty […]
Rep. Kathy Castor (D) believes Americans should have safety nets to secure their homes and health, and she's calling out the Trump administration for its cuts to rental assistance programs and housing programs. Rep. Castor voted against policies that increased health care premiums for Floridians and eliminated the ACA tax credit program. "Understand how important […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power laughed at the notion of Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon jumping into the Florida Senate race on Thursday. The Republican chairman shared a political message apparently associated with Nixon, saying the Jacksonville representative is considering a run for the seat. "I needed a good laugh today, looks like @AngieNixon wants to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed Florida's leadership in school choice during a press conference at Florida International University (FIU) this week. "We believe, regardless of where you're from, regardless of how much money your parents have, regardless of your ethnic heritage, regardless of whether you're male or female, that you have an ability to succeed if […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to prevent a government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria. Haridopolos believes that Democrats are "upset there is actually good news out there." Given that there are two legislative days left to vote on a continuing resolution (CR), host […]
Florida Congressman Brian Mast (R) appeared in an interview with FOX News’ “Faulkner Focus” criticizing Democrats' inaction on crime and pushback on mobilizing the National Guard to aid law enforcement in U.S. cities. “They [Democrats] always make big promises. They don't do anything about it. Now you have a president who's saying, I'm taking this […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying, "the UN has not been here for America for decades." Steube reiterated his support for potentially withdrawing from the organization altogether, noting that President Trump has not been commended once for […]
