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Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he's not backing or supporting congressional candidate Cory Mills in his District 7 Republican primary race while taking while taking questions at a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. "I have not endorsed Corey Mills, and I do not support Corey Mills," DeSantis said. The response comes after President […]
Former Florida House Representative and Republican Challenger for Florida’s 14th Congressional District (FL CD 14) Kevin Steele has fired back against opponent Mike Beltran’s recent string of accusations, arguing that the runner-up cannot be trusted. “He can run all the ads he wants. He can’t run from his own voter registration scandal showing him registered […]
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was recently vandalized, with images published by the White House on X showing the site defaced with spray paint and covered in layers of bubbles around the fountain at its center. THERE CAN BE NO GREATER INSULT TO THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO DIED […]
A law enforcement officer in Haines City, Florida, was recently charged with one count of official misconduct and one count of offenses against the use of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices for allegedly tracking his estranged wife with Flock Safety technology more than 700 times. According to the probable cause affidavit, Christopher […]
Dan Bilzerian, one of several Republican candidates in Florida's 6th Congressional District, is under fire for posting a video attacking his opponent, Representative Randy Fine (R-FL), on X. The Video Bilzerian posted the video Thursday evening, writing, "Wonder if I can get them to play this on the radio in the district." Wonder if I […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) issued a statement calling for an immediate special session to bring the Medical Freedom Act and AI Bill of Rights to a vote in front of the Florida Legislature. “The ultimate slap in the face to voters is the dereliction of duty by their elected representatives. Early in the […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Andrew Jackson for 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Andrew Jackson as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 6 days, Republicans will tell the Democrats they are not going to get a foothold of power in the great state of […]
Ryan Elijah Questions Cory Mills' Trump Endorsement Following President's String Of Endorsement Posts Republican challenger for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7)... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "I enjoyed speaking with constituents at Sky Active Living in Port Richey about the work I’m doing in Washington to strengthen Medicare, protect […]
The Republican primary in Florida's 11th Congressional District appears to be a two-way race between veteran Lake County official Carey Baker and businessman Joe Strada, but it looks like media personality Tim Wilkins has a chance to pull off an upset if his history of foreclosures and civil judgments doesn't get in the way. Considering […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a whopping 2,000 child predators have been arrested since he assumed office in February 2025 while speaking at a press conference alongside law enforcement officials in Fort Myers this week. “Protecting our children is my number one priority,” Uthmeier said in a release. “With over 2,000 child predators arrested […]
The U.S. Department of Treasury recently published a report showing the federal government’s largest July budget deficit in history, at $432 billion, reaching the highest monthly deficit since March 2021. According to the Treasury Department’s Monthly Treasury Statement, despite receiving $334 billion in revenue, the U.S. government spent $766 billion, with most of the funds […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Andrew Jackson as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Marianna in Jackson County on the Florida Panhandle this week. "I think this is a very impressive statue. This county that bears President Jackson's name, that General Jackson when he […]
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently issued a letter to New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James demanding an explanation for why her office has failed to crack down on Medicaid fraud and hold fraudsters accountable. “Since you assumed office, fraud indictments and convictions secured by the [New York Medicaid Fraud […]
Republican challenger for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) Ryan Elijah has brought into question incumbent Congressman Cory Mills’ (R) Donald Trump endorsement for Florida’s upcoming Primary election. “President [Donald] Trump released his list of endorsements. He reposted them for Republicans up for election in Congress – even those without a primary,” the Sanford […]
The National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) Florida PAC announced their endorsement of 42 candidates in the State Legislature for election this November through a press release this week. The endorsements include 27 candidates in the House and 15 candidates in the Senate. The NFIB has advocated for small and independent business owners since 1943. […]
Concerns over the mental and physical well-being of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have increased significantly after multiple reports of firsthand accounts from active military personnel describe attempted overboard incidents and grueling living conditions. “This deployment is the worst one, and I pray no other boat goes through the same,” one sailor wrote to […]
DeSantis Awards $9 Million for Boat Building Facilities at Port of Pensacola Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 9 million in awards to the city of Pensacola to... READ MORE. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: "It fills my heart with profound gratitude to join the celebration of the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School in memory of my late brother, […]
Annette Taddeo Leads Colombia Relief Efforts After Devastating Earthquake Former Democratic State Sen. Annette Taddeo announced she's working... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform our economy, improve lives, and drive American innovation, but we must ensure this technology develops responsibly." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Florida […]
