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Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be full steam ahead on another illegal alien detention center staying open for business, just hours after a court ruled the original one could remain open. The governor, speaking on Fox News to Sean Hannity, said Florida's "Deportation Depot" would remain operational after opening last month. “We’re not only doing […]
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. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can also be incredibly stressful given that it typically puts […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced legislation to improve military housing. As Rep. Patronis described, current law stipulates that when a property is deemed eligible for entry on the National Historic Preservation Act, the Department of Defense (DOD) must manage the property at the same standard as any other property in the National Register. However, […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed how the Trump Administration can continue maintaining a secure border in a recent interview with The Floridian, emphasizing the need to "maximize" assets. Rep. Haridopolos briefly admitted that his primary Committees in Congress are the Financial Services and Space Committees, and thus "it is a little bit different ballgame." "All I […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is issuing criminal and civil subpoenas against White Hawk Carriers, the employer of a truck driver who was accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County back in August. The driver, Harjinder Singh, an Indian national, held a California commercial driver's […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) issued a statement after the House of Representatives passed the 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, vowing to continue pursuing energy independence. The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act is a yearly appropriations bill that provides funding to agencies related to energy, natural resources, […]
Florida Keeps Winning: DeSantis, Uthmeier Celebrate After Appeals Court Rules 'Alligator Alcatraz' Can Stay Open Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court’s order to close "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention facility located in the Everglades...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—The United States is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court’s order to close "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention facility located in the Everglades. "The mission continues on immigrant enforcement. The media was giddy that somehow Alligator Alcatraz was "shutting down," DeSantis said. "And we […]
Disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was branded a “caged animal” in a recent interview on FOX News with opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado. President Maduro has continued to hold onto the presidency after fraudulent elections, with many Venezuelans and the U.S. calling for his resignation – Machado sees a steady transition between the fall of […]
A group of more than forty Tampa Bay area elected officials is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026. Known as Florida's "conservative pitbull," Ingoglia announced a full run for the post just days ago. "Floridians are demanding action to make Florida more affordable; they need […]
The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the promotion of Molly Best from Deputy Secretary to Press Secretary and Casey Smith as its new Director of External Affairs on Thursday. The additions of Best and Smith follow a previous announcement by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to his team last month. Molly Best Molly Best has […]
In a CNBC interview, the McDonald's CEO denounced President Donald Trump's No Tax on Tips, which is a signature campaign promise and a key provision of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier praised the proactive work of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) in Tampa for its takedown of an illegal alien diesel fuel theft ring while criticizing other cities for neglecting to stop crime during a press conference on Thursday. "You see these big cities across the country right now that […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's sanctions on Venezuela in a recent interview with The Floridian, calling the President a "master negotiator." "People are fleeing Venezuela because of the failed state that it is, even though it should be one of the richest countries in the world, given their oil reserves," Rep. Haridopolos began, […]
Florida Democrats might be feeling a little bullish after two of their candidates, LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young, won their respective Special Election races on Tuesday night. Like any good coach, or in this case, Chairwoman Nikki Fried, you want to express a tone of gratitude after a pair of wins. “Senator-elect LaVon Bracy […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed the impact of the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act (OSA) and Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), along with the European Union's (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), affect Americans' free speech and innovation in a recent House Judiciary hearing. As Rep. Lee said, these […]
In recent weeks, the Miami-Dade Democratic Party has taken direct aim at Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. González, attempting to blunt his growing momentum with a series of partisan and misleading text messages. First, they labeled him the “MAGA Mayor of Miami.” Now, in a move that smacks of desperation, operatives are circulating texts accusing […]
BRUTAL: DeSantis Says he Won't Support Paul Renner for Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a pretty straight answer in the world of politics when asked if he's supporting former Republican House Speaker Paul Renner in his run for Florida at a press conference on Wednesday. Renner announced his decision to run in ...READ MORE Rep. Kathy […]
