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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that ServiceNow, a global leader in secure data technology, is set to break ground on a new regional headquarters and innovation hub in West Palm Beach. "This is going to be something that is really significant in terms of the jobs that are going to be here. These are all really, […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (D) is reportedly gearing up to run for Florida Governor, and he could be making the announcement soon. Mayor Demings, whose wife and former Rep. Val Demings (D) ran an unsuccessful bid against Senator Marco Rubio (R), is facing accusations of overtaxing and unnecessary county spending. This week, Mayor Demings […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fl-Paul Renner, a Republican candidate for governor of Florida, released a video this week highlighting his life and career. The video offers a visual journey through his experiences, connecting his military experience, legal career, and leadership in state government. Paul Renner served as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 2022 to 2024. […]
Tracy Caruso is taking her name out of consideration for House District 87, she announced this week. Caruso was looking to replace her husband, Mike Caruso, in a to-be-determined HD 87 Special Election. “When Mike was first elected, I chose to live in Tallahassee with him—a choice many spouses don’t make,” Tracy said in a statement […]
Jay Collins says he would be 'Perfectly Positioned' to run for Governor against Byron Donalds Lt. Governor Jay Collins says that if he were to run for governor in 2026, he would be in very good shape to take a run at Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds... READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Proud to see @SecRubio […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) unveiled a new bill designed to offer tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025 would allow tax breaks for victims of federally declared disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, until the end of 2026. The bill also extends victims’ ability to make […]
BRADENTON— Lt. Governor Jay Collins is standing with Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Jay Ladapo in supporting the state's newly minted Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, saying that the commission he and First Lady Casey DeSantis sit on is focused on informing the public what they are putting into their bodies, namely, food […]
On September 4th while discussions surrounded the issues of security and trade deals with Ecuador, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that Venezuela is "in fact involved in drug trafficking." The Secretary of State also hinted at the U.S. preparing to respond to drug smugglers from U.S allied nations like Mexico and Ecuador. Secretary […]
'Free Speech is not a Good Model': Progressive Professors Group Aggressively Tried Countering Charlie Kirk and TPUSA According to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a group of nationwide progressive-minded college professors, Charlie Kirk and his TPUSA organization promoted "many far-right political positions"--Florida colleges lumped in: READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Civil discourse […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is investigating multiple pornographic websites for allegedly violating the state's age verification law, which requires platforms to confirm that a minor is 18 years of age or older before granting access. “Florida is committed to being the best place to raise children. We passed strong legislation […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned those who celebrated the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., calling such words "absolutely disgusting." During the interview, he expressed that "it demonstrates an issue we have in America right now where there is a disdain and dehumanization of people on […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state's new open carry law this week. The attorney general's decision follows a Florida appeals court ruling last week that undid the state's ban on open carry, calling it "unconstitutional." In a memo sent to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, Uthmeier specifically indicated the 1st District Court of […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is spearheading a letter to Representatives John Carter (R-TX) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) demanding a full review of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) amidst numerous reports of unsafe housing conditions. Chairman Carter heads the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (House Appropriations), while Chair Bergman is the head of the […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez has earned the backing of six former South Florida police chiefs in his run for mayor, he announced on Monday. The group getting behind Gonzalez includes former City of Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina, former Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department Juan Perez, former Police Chief of El Portal […]
Florida is the place to be among U.S. destinations where Americans were happiest this summer, according to a new analysis from AttractionTickets.com. The Sunshine State scored four spots in the rankings' top 20, with three in Orlando alone. Discovery Cove, a resort in Orlando, earned the highest ranking on the list with a total score […]
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago is making a plea to conservative lawmakers, suggesting that “the best way to win red is to go green.”
Florida airports must file monthly reports beginning Oct. 1 2025, regarding the status of aircraft with weather modification devices.
'Free Speech is not a Good Model': Progressive Professors Group Aggressively Tried Countering Charlie Kirk and TPUSA According to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a group of nationwide progressive-minded college professors, Charlie Kirk and his TPUSA organization promoted "many far-right political positions"--Florida colleges lumped in: READ MORE. Rep. MarĂa Elvira Salazar: "Honored to […]
