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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals, including one identified as an illegal alien, in an undercover operation targeting online child predators in North Florida. The sting, known as "Operation Summer Hurricane," was conducted from July 10 to 12. “Thanks to the many law enforcement partners involved in Operation Summer Hurricane, six […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent federal ruling on the operation of the Everglades Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz, in an interview with FOX Business. When asked whether the facility will cease operations, Uthmeier said, “This is mission ongoing” as he intends to appeal the ruling. “We believe we're right on […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized national Democrats for ignoring the mental health crisis in America after a transgender shooter murdered two children and left 17 people injured at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Speaking to Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Rep. Donalds made his comments in response to […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spent August visiting the nations of Japan and the Philippines to discuss continued strategies against China, while also meeting with U.S. servicemen deployed to both countries. Sen. Scott described meeting with Japanese and Philippine leaders, including Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, key stakeholders in the region, and the U.S. Ambassadors […]
The University of Florida is the fifth-best public university in the nation, according to Forbes' 2026 list of the best colleges and universities. The Gators were also named the 30th-best university overall in the United States and earned the top spot among Florida schools. “This is proof that the University of Florida is going forward […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), alongside his wife Ann, announced that he will donate a portion of his Senate salary to go towards the upkeep and continuation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sen. Scott had been donating a portion of his salary towards the museum since he took office in 2019 to “teach […]
The Jack D. Gordon Institute of Public Policy at Florida International University hosted a webinar on Tuesday examining U.S. politics, energy policy, and relations with Venezuela. Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latino Public Forum, moderated the discussion featuring Geoff Ramsey of the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center; Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, partner at […]
Florida Redistricting: Snuffing Out the Democratic Party's House Minority After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. ...READ MORE Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith— It’s true. The FL legislature passed a […]
After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. Gov. DeSantis recently expressed his support for a mid-census redraw of the congressional lines because he feels that Florida was cheated […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) blasted Democrats and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for their supposed willingness to shut down the government in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Several Republican lawmakers previously told host Maria Bartiromo that a continuing resolution (CR) is likely to be the vehicle through which the government remains […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is introducing legislation that provides flexibility to veterans who hold professional licenses, allowing them to more easily secure employment after military service. As Rep. Patronis explained, under current law, veterans and their spouses with medical, engineering, or other licenses must receive approval from state and local professional authorities to practice their […]
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried reacted to Wednesday's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, which has left at least two children dead and 17 people injured. Florida Democrats, with developments still ongoing, quickly pointed to the nation's pattern of gun violence as the reason for the tragedy, which occurred during an early […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) has formally endorsed Republican Jon Maples in his bid for Florida House District 87, the Maples campaign announced on Wednesday. Maples, a career financial planner, outlined his plans if elected to the seat in an interview with The Floridian back in May. Like Weinberger, Maples has described himself as […]
The rumor that Lt. Governor Jay Collins is mulling over running for the U.S. Congress in Florida 14th District has been panned. The rumor that has circulating around a small political echo chamber in Florida raised eyebrows but according to two sources close to Lt. Collins have dismissed the rumor as being "categorically false," adding […]
Florida Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power is fully supporting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after the state charged illegal alien truck driver Harjinder Singh with three counts of vehicular homicide and manslaughter days ago. Power, speaking to Newsmax, agreed with Uthmeier that calls to deport Singh needed to wait as the state […]
Florida Representative Kathy Castor (D) released a statement pressing the Trump administration to release a Palestinian-born Floridian held captive on Israeli soil. “I urge the Trump Administration to do everything in its power to obtain the release of Mohammed Ibrahim - a child, an American citizen, and Floridian,” she said. I am deeply concerned about […]
Cracker Barrel Cracks Under Pressure Cracker Barrel and the marketing team that decided to change their traditional, long-standing logo, have cracked under immense public pressure...READ MORE Attorney General Pam Bondi— Always great to spend time with our law enforcement officers making a positive difference in our nation’s capital. We will continue to support you […]
Cracker Barrel and the marketing team that decided to change their traditional, long-standing logo, have cracked under immense public pressure. Also, it didn't help the embattle restaurant chain that President Donald Trump also chimed in and that the company's stock lost $94 million in one day. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, […]
