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Once again, President Donald Trump is proving he is getting the job done. The "Dealmaker in Chief " is putting on a master class in producing results that put Americans first – this time with Mexico. The Floridian sources in the administration say that over the weekend, President Trump and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
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 an exclusive interview with The Floridian today. "Governor of what? Oh, look, I'm […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a new Florida MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] commission during a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday. In another major development, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced an end to vaccine mandates in the state. The commission, according to DeSantis, will recommend state-level integration of MAHA principles, an […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to restore the Department of Defense's original name, the Department of War, alongside Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). The modern designation of the Department of Defense emerged after World War II, following a brief period as the "National Military Establishment," a relatively recent name change. Historically, the Department […]
Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) is pushing a new bill to allow all veterans to collect both retirement and disability benefits, as many are currently unable to do so. The Major Richard Star Act removes restrictions that force veterans with combat-related injuries who served fewer than 20 years to give up a dollar of retirement […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) stands with Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr (R) and his “Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act” as they aim to curb the U.S. fentanyl epidemic by imposing heavy sanctions on CCP fentanyl producers. Rep. Díaz-Balart, who represents Florida's District 26, which encompasses an area of South Florida gripped by the fentanyl crisis, expressed […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to improve airline transparency surrounding delayed flights. Simply put, Rep. Lee's Frequent Logistics Information for Grounded and Held Travelers (FLIGHT) Act requires airlines to announce to passengers when a flight is delayed by more than 15 minutes and then provide further information […]
Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) is getting behind fellow U.S. Rep. and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds for governor. Rep. Bean is the latest in a long line of congressional support for the prospective Donalds, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). "Thank you @AaronPBean for your support!" Donalds said. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the progress of Florida's crackdown on illicit fentanyl during a news conference in Orlando on Monday. The powerful opioid caused over 48,000 American deaths in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including many here in the state. "I don't think there's anybody in Florida that has […]
The Florida Democratic Party is doing a bit of celebrating after candidates LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young won their respective Special Election races on Tuesday night. Bracy Davis defeated Republican Willie Montague in Senate District 15 with nearly 73 percent of the vote, while Young beat Republican Tuan Le with almost 75% of the […]
Ingoglia Officially Announces Run for CFO of Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced he's making a run for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026 on Tuesday. Ingoglia, appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July, has...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—On my way to Mexico City and Quito. We’re working to keep Americans […]
The need for core nutrition services hits close to home in Miami-Dade County, where nearly one in six children is food insecure. Behind that statistic are families doing everything right — working two jobs, caring for an elderly parent, stretching a paycheck — and still coming up short at the grocery store. I lead the […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said she was "cautiously optimistic" about avoiding a government shutdown at the end of the month in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, further chastising Democrats as wanting President Donald Trump to fail more than they want the United States to succeed. Host Maria Bartiromo began by noting that […]
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced he's making a run for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026 on Tuesday. Ingoglia, appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July, has been probing local counties and municipalities over questionable spending habits in a DOGE-esque [Department of Government Efficiency] crackdown almost immediately since assuming […]
President Donald Trump is demanding drug companies be more transparent with their data to validate the success of their COVID-19 vaccines, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been "ripped" apart by the public on whether the jab has actually saved millions of lives or not. In a Truth Social post, the […]
Rep. Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) will not seek reelection to the House District 21 in 2026, citing her age and inclination to spend time with her family as reasons for her departure. "With a heart full of gratitude, I share with you today that I will not seek reelection for another term," Hinson said. Rep. Hinson […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution advancing the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, which bans members of Congress and their families from owning, buying, or selling stocks and bonds. In addition to the complete ban on engaging in the stock market within six months of enactment (or two years in more complex […]
To no one's surprise, the Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate over the weekend. Sen. Moody, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January, is the only major republican currently in the race. "Ashley Moody has been a champion for Florida," Florida […]
