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Representatives Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicaid care for patients who have sickle cell disease (SCD).
Republican George Moraitis announced an endorsement from Congressman Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) as he looks to win Florida’s 23rd Congressional District election against a formidable democratic opponent next November.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) shared a side-by-side comparison of Florida and New York to highlight each state's economic situation as New York City faces a looming mayoral election with a democratic socialist ahead in the race. "Thanks to far-left New York policies, people keep moving to Florida—and it’s not just for the sunshine," Scott […]
The rivalry between the United States and Venezuela is coming to a head as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is accusing President Donald Trump (R) of a “Hollywoodized” war.
Florida Democratic Representative Kathy Castor has introduced amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in support of the health of service members, safe housing for military families, and higher pay. Rep. Castor, in a press conference, emphasized the need to protect medical institutions like the Sabal Park Clinic due to its […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced that the state has removed more than 17,000 packages of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) from retail stores across the state on Monday. The announcement comes after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier classified 7-OH, a chemical compound found naturally in the kratom plant, as a Schedule I controlled substance in August. "Our […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free. READ MORE.
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation protecting renters and homeowners in the wake of federally declared natural disasters.
Florida Congressman Randy Fine (R) plans to introduce legislation to hold judges accountable following the horrific stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail train last month. According to Fox News, Zarutska was riding the Lynx Blue line on Aug. 22 when she was stabbed to death multiple times […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) roundly condemned soft-on-crime policies in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying the recently-reported murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, was the "direct result" of "insane, hypocritical policies." Sen. Moody further attacked media coverage surrounding the murder as a "MAGA pounces" incident, asking, "How about the guarantee of […]
DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Great to be in Plant […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has pledged to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would eliminate property taxes on personal homes in Florida. The proposed amendment, which would require approval by at least 60% of voters, could make Florida the first state in the country to eliminate property taxes on […]
Former Florida Democratic State Sen. Linda Stewart is being accused of doxxing ICE [Immigration Customs and Enforcement] agents on Facebook by Conservative commentator Laura Loomer. The post, allegedly from Stewart's account, said "ICE in Lynx Central Station downtown." "Linda Stewart @LindaStewartFL, a Democrat Florida State Senator from Orlando, is doxxing ICE on her Facebook account […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) blasted Democrats such as Governors Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) for their refusal to accept assistance from President Donald Trump in cracking down on violent crime in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Night in America, saying it "defies logic." Rep. Lee reminded host Trey Gowdy that "there […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free.
If you're looking to ride off into the sunset, you might want to think about heading to the Sunshine State. Florida, according to a report by WalletHub, has been ranked the best state to retire in 2025. READ MORE.
The 2026 Republican primary election in Florida is on track to be one of the most contentious political contests in recent history, as the divisive 2024 Republican presidential election between Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump has left a lasting impact on Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm election.
The White House announced that it will host the 2026 G20 Summit at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, marking 17 years since the conference last took place in the U.S. The G20 Summit is a meeting of the 20 most impactful countries and economies where issues such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, […]
