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Florida state and local law enforcement agencies have joined Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a weeklong traffic initiative aimed at cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving on major interstates and highways within the southern states. The initiative is meant to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has fired back at the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) “illegitimate interventions” on American military and law enforcement, announcing a “diplomatic campaign” against the intergovernmental organization. In a statement issued on X, Secretary Rubio accused the ICC of wanting to take away the U.S.’s “essential and indispensable feature of our form […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsements of several Senate and House candidates for the 2026 election cycle through a press release this week. “AIF is proud to endorse candidates who champion free enterprise, economic growth, and policies that strengthen Florida’s business climate while helping reduce costs for families,” AIF President and CEO […]
Florida Republican lawmakers reacted to the sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) throughout social media on Sunday. According to his office, Graham died of a "brief and sudden illness" after returning home from Kiev, Ukraine. "My family and I mourn the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham," Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) wrote. […]
Casey DeSantis Leads New Hope Florida Initiative Helping Florida Seniors First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new program focused on... READ MORE. Alex Vindman HQ: "It’s time to send a 21-year combat veteran to Congress and defeat Ashley Moody." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "88 companies made $105 billion and paid $0 in federal taxes. […]
(POLL) Jay Collins Gaining Ground on Byron Donalds in Governor's Race A new poll conducted by David Jay Wolfson on behalf of... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "The Burn It Down Party wants to implode America from the inside, starting with a platform that allows noncitizens to vote in our elections." […]
Gun Owners of America Florida State Director Luis Valdes announced his endorsement of Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO through a press statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia has repeatedly demonstrated that he is willing to stand with Florida’s gun owners when it matters most," Gun Owners of America […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
Most School teachers or educators pride themselves on their spelling and grammatical bona fides because they can, but other so-called teachers, not so much. Enter Democratic congressional candidate Elizabeth Holmes, who according to her campaign website, has been an "English and Exceptional Student Education teacher in Palm Beach County public schools" for 15 years. Holmes' […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the legal status of a Laotian national “convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in the state of Minnesota” after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardoned the sexual offender as he was set to be deported. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on June 11, 2026, the […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new program focused on connecting Florida seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities with local churches as part of Hope Florida’s CarePortal through a press release this week. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for churches to provide companionship and support to seniors in the community. “Every […]
As the soon-to-be contentious Republican primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District ramps up, businessman Dan Franzese has secured an endorsement from U.S. military veteran Congressman Brian Mast. “I’m endorsing Dan Franzese for Congress because he is the conservative fighter South Florida needs to stand with President Trump and put America First,” Rep. Mast affirmed. Franzese […]
President Donald Trump has discharged the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Committee (EAC) just a few months before the 2026 Midterm elections, effectively leaving the four-person independent bipartisan committee vacant ahead of the congressional races. “The President, and head of the Executive Branch, reserves the right to remove individuals that may not be […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has endorsed State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) in her bid to oust Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). State Rep. Nixon announced her candidacy in January, vowing to fight for working families. She has served in the Florida House since 2022, but to defeat Senator Moody, State Rep. Nixon must first defeat her […]
SACHS MEDIA POLL: Florida Voters Would Approve Property Tax Amendment on November Ballot A vast majority of Florida voters would green light a measure to... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "In the U.S. Senate, I am leading the charge to protect Floridian tax dollars." Rep. Neal Dunn: "When the people of FL-02 sent me […]
A new poll conducted by David Jay Wolfson on behalf of the Jay Collins campaign has the lieutenant governor picking up significant steam against frontrunner Byron Donalds in the governor's race with the Republican primary less than six weeks away. Results of the poll are below: Byron Donalds: 37% Jay Collins 20% James Fishback 9% […]
Top Conservative Group CPAC Endorses 'Proven Conservative' Casey Askar for Congress The Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) has weighed in on the... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "A true lion in Florida politics. A friend to so many, including his foes. Jack Latvala will be dearly missed." Rep. Byron Donalds: […]
A vast majority of Florida voters would green light a measure to slash property taxes under a proposed constitutional amendment on November's general election ballot if it were held today, according to a Sachs Media poll. The survey, when respondents were shown through the "Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes" amendment, found 64% of […]
