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The Florida Democratic Party painted a vastly different picture on Wednesday, following a trio of special election defeats across the state yesterday. "Last night, Democrats exceeded expectations in Republican-held districts, over-performing in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, & Brevard," it said. Our movement is strong and our momentum is undeniable. In these special elections, voters sent a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared for any pop-up violence during "No Kings Day" protests in the state on Saturday in an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. "Our folks are ready at the state level. As you know, the local police will be the first to respond if anything goes wrong," DeSantis said […]
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions against several charitable aid organizations that are surreptitiously channeling donations received to Palestinian terror organizations. The sanctions impact five nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) spread throughout the Middle East and Europe who reportedly directly cooperate with US-designated terror groups Hamas and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). […]
Florida lawmakers recently publicly criticized a wave of deadly explosions and attacks in Colombia aimed at government forces and infrastructure. Local media reported car bombings, rifle fire, and even drone strikes aimed at police stations and government posts. The attacks follow a recent murder attempt against presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay by anti-government forces. Armed […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) grilled James C. Harris III, Assistant Director of Homeland Security Investigations' Countering Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) division, on countering the Chinese manufacture of fentanyl precursor chemicals shipped to Mexico in a recent House Homeland Security hearing. "What kind of success have we had in interdicting those precursor chemicals [from China]?" Rep. […]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently struck Houthi assets in the Hudaydah Port in Yemen as a response to ongoing daily Houthi attacks on Israel’s citizenry. According to IDF reports, the Hudaya port was targeted because it “is used to transfer weapons and to exploit civilian infrastructure to advance terrorist activities.” Civilians allegedly received warnings […]
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) mocked the Trump Administration over rising electricity prices in Florida. She stated, “Propaganda I am NOT falling for:” “The Trump Administration saying Floridians have affordable electric bills??” Rep. Castor added. The video embedded in the post shows the Hon. Wright discussing how Florida, over 15 years, has had very little rise […]
Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) resolution to rename the House of Representatives Press Gallery after abolitionist Frederick Douglass has passed with unanimous support. Rep. Donalds introduced the bill in February on Douglass's birthday (Feb. 14th), finding cosponsors in Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and John James (R-MI). In […]
The Republican Party of Florida celebrated after all three of its candidates took home special election victories on Tuesday night. “These wins are a testament to strong candidates, hard work on the ground, and the clear momentum behind our conservative message,” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said. “Nathan Boyles, Brian Hodgers, and Debbie Mayfield ran smart, […]
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, (R-FL) is leading a Florida delegation in a letter addressed to President Trump outlining the many reasons why he should choose Florida as NASA’s new headquarters location. Scott notes that NASA’s current headquarters lease in Washington, D.C., will expire in 2028 and points out that the agency plans to build a […]
Republican Debbie Mayfield is looking to return to a familiar place. The GOP's choice in Senate District 19 is facing off against Democrat Vance Ahrens in the Senate District 19 special election tonight. Mayfield represented Senate District 17 from 2016 to 2024. She also served four terms in the House of Representatives across parts of […]
Another special election is happening today in Florida. Voters will decide between Republican Brian Hodgers and Democrat Juan Hinojosa in House District 32. The winner of the election will replace Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne), who officially resigned from the seat on Monday. Mayfield is running for Senate in District 19. HD 32 includes part of […]
Yes, there is a special election today in June. Up in the Florida Panhandle, voters will decide between Republican Nathan Boyles and Democrat Dondre Wise in House District 3. HD 3 covers most of Santa Rosa County and part of Okaloosa County. It is also heavily Republican, which could give Boyles the edge heading into […]
U.S. Rep Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released a message on social media directed towards the violent protests in Los Angeles, Monday. “You can scream–LOUDLY. The Constitution gives you the right!," she stated. “But: You CANNOT attack police officers. You CANNOT torch media vans. You CANNOT destroy federal buildings. You CANNOT loot private businesses. And you […]
DeSantis Digs at California, Gov. Newsom Over LA Riots: 'Inmates Run the Asylum' Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed California and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday after protests, and in some areas, violent riots erupted in Los Angeles County over the weekend in response to federal immigration raids... READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz-: California is proudly giving illegal aliens […]
MIAMI, FL – June 9, 2025 — Col. (Ret.) Emilio T. González, a retired U.S. Army officer and former federal immigration chief, has been named Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). The announcement comes as González campaigns for mayor of Miami, a high-stakes November 2025 race that […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced on X (formerly Twitter) that she is filing legislation to designate Antifascist Action, better known as Antifa, as a terrorist organization. Journalist Andy Ngo, who writes for The Post Millennial and has exposed the nature of Antifa in his past coverage, posted a picture made by Antifa International calling […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) weighed in on the Senate's ongoing discussion of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by the House in late May during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "Republicans need to decide what we really want to do." The discussion began with the Wall Street Journal noting that Senate […]
