Sarah Palin Sells-Out Miami-Dade GOP 'Liberty Breakfast,' Draws 400 Attendees

Sarah Palin Sells-Out Miami-Dade GOP 'Liberty Breakfast,' Draws 400 Attendees

Javier Manjarres
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April 12, 2025
MIAMI, FL — The Republican Party of Miami-Dade County hosted a packed house this past weekend for its First Annual Women’s History Month Liberty Breakfast, headlined by former Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin. Held at the Renaissance Ballrooms in Miami, the sold-out event brought together over 400 grassroots supporters, elected officials, and community […]
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Secretary Rubio Congratulates Trump for Tarrifs Strategy

Secretary Rubio Congratulates Trump for Tarrifs Strategy

Mateo Guillamont
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April 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated President Donald Trump for his tariff strategy at the recently held cabinet meeting. President Donald Trump recently issued a series of tariffs targeting what his administration believes are unfair trade practices. After a few days of negotiations, President Trump issued a 90-day freeze on tariffs for all countries that […]
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Florida's 'Gulf of America' Changes Awaiting Governor's Signature

Florida's 'Gulf of America' Changes Awaiting Governor's Signature

Michael Costeines
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April 12, 2025
The Florida Senate recently passed bills 28-9 that would change all state statutes as well as require state agencies, school boards, and charter schools to update geographic and instructional materials from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the "Gulf of America." The widespread changes now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk for his signature. Sen. Nick […]
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Cammack Leads Letter of Solidarity With Female Fencer Who Refused to Duel Male Opponent

Cammack Leads Letter of Solidarity With Female Fencer Who Refused to Duel Male Opponent

Grayson Bakich
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April 12, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) led members of the Republican Women's Caucus in a letter of solidarity with Stephanie Turner, the female fencer who refused to duel a biological male opponent, addressed to the heads of USA Fencing, urging them to drop its disciplinary actions against Turner and reevaluate its policy for transgender fencers. At the […]
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Senate Bill Forwards to Post Names Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Senate Bill Forwards to Post Names Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Michael Costeines
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April 12, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice recently advanced a bill 8-0 that would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to post names of those convicted of animal cruelty on its website. Sen. Tom Leek (R-St. Augustine) sponsored the bill (SB 494). Rep. Linda Chaney (R-St. Petersburg) filed a similar House version […]
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Haridopolos Suggests Democrats' Border Position is Why They are Unpopular

Haridopolos Suggests Democrats' Border Position is Why They are Unpopular

Grayson Bakich
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April 12, 2025
WASHINGTON—Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian about Democratic resistance to President Donald Trump's border policy, suggesting that their staunch opposition is part of why the Party suffers from record-low approval ratings. "How you cannot go after the minimum, criminal illegal aliens, is beyond me," said Rep. Haridopolos, adding, "It is the reason why their […]
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Runoff for Coral Gables Commission Heats Up as Richard Lara and Tom Wells Hit the Ground Running

Runoff for Coral Gables Commission Heats Up as Richard Lara and Tom Wells Hit the Ground Running

Javier Manjarres
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April 12, 2025
CORAL GABLES, FL – With less than two weeks before the April 22 runoff election in the Coral Gables Commission Group III race, the campaign for Richard Lara is showing no signs of slowing down. After a commanding first-round finish where Lara secured 47% of the vote, his campaign has moved swiftly into the final […]
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POLITICALLY MOTIVATED?: Caruso Digs at Rep. Randy Fine in Support of DeSantis

POLITICALLY MOTIVATED?: Caruso Digs at Rep. Randy Fine in Support of DeSantis

Javier Manjarres
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April 11, 2025
The contentious special congressional election in Florida's 6th District is over with Rep. Randy Fine (R) defeating Democratic nominee Josh Weil, but the bad blood between Trump-endorsed Rep. Fine and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) continues thanks to State Rep. Mike Caruso's wife Tracy, who has expressed her disdain against Fine for his recent insinuation […]
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Rutherford Bill Ensures Health Updates to Prisoner Family Members

Rutherford Bill Ensures Health Updates to Prisoner Family Members

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Representative John Rutherford (R-FL), and other U.S. Representatives have introduced the bipartisan Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act. When inmates and those in custody suffer a serious change in their health status (illness, injury, death), family members would be notified in a "timely and […]
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State Department Warns Against Cooperating With Houthis

State Department Warns Against Cooperating With Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2025
The US State Department is warning countries against cooperating with the Houthis amidst reports of illicit transactions between the Houthis and third parties.  In a recent statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the State Department alluded to potential consequences for any countries cooperating with the Houthis by claiming such actions “risk violating US law.” […]
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Dunn Introduces Bill to Reimburse Disaster Recovery Interest Payments

Dunn Introduces Bill to Reimburse Disaster Recovery Interest Payments

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, a bill that would "provide financial assistance to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing interest payments on loans used for disaster recovery activities." The legislation would make the federal government financially responsible for the interest accumulated on disaster recovery loans. Rep. […]
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Scott's Five-Bill Package to Address American Invest, China

Scott's Five-Bill Package to Address American Invest, China

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced five pieces of legislation to address American trading, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and both issues simultaneously. This bill package includes the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge & Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act, the Protecting American Capital Act, the Secure America’s Financial Exchanges (SAFE) Act, the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) […]
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Luna Introduces Bill Preventing US Munitions Being Used Against Christian Civilian Targets

Luna Introduces Bill Preventing US Munitions Being Used Against Christian Civilian Targets

Grayson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation to prevent U.S. munitions from being sold to international security partners for use against civilian Christian targets. Named the Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments (CRUSADE) Act, Rep. Luna's bill enhances the President's authority to restrict sending American munitions to countries involved in the persecution of […]
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Haridopolos Talks Tariffs, Says 'We Do Not Have Fair Trade'

Haridopolos Talks Tariffs, Says 'We Do Not Have Fair Trade'

Grayson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs with The Floridian, telling us he is "tired of people on TV saying that we have fair trade right now. It is not fair trade." Rep. Haridopolos pointed out that the United States is "taxed at a higher rate than every other country we would trade with, […]
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JUICE?—4.11.2025—Senate Purple Heart Exemption Bill Advances— Proof of Citizenship Bill Passes U.S. House —Florida Top Vacation Spot—Much More...

JUICE?—4.11.2025—Senate Purple Heart Exemption Bill Advances— Proof of Citizenship Bill Passes U.S. House —Florida Top Vacation Spot—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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April 11, 2025
NO MAS AMIGO! House of Representatives Passes the Proof of Citizenship to Vote SAVE Act The House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, the legislative measure that requires proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections, by a vote count of 220-208...READ MORE   Ron DeSantis-Florida has […]
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Emilio T. González Promises Day-One City Audit, Pledges to Cut Property Taxes, and Cites 'Out of Control' Miami Budget in Campaign Kickoff

Emilio T. González Promises Day-One City Audit, Pledges to Cut Property Taxes, and Cites 'Out of Control' Miami Budget in Campaign Kickoff

Javier Manjarres
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April 11, 2025
MIAMI, FL — April 10, 2025 — Declaring that “politics-as-usual is failing this city,” retired U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Emilio T. González made his candidacy for Mayor of Miami official Wednesday, entering a crowded field with a clear message: Government must work for the people again. González launched his campaign with sharp criticism of the […]
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Senate Advances Bill Exempting Tolls to Purple Heart Recipients

Senate Advances Bill Exempting Tolls to Purple Heart Recipients

Michael Costeines
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April 11, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously advanced a bill 14-0 on Thursday that would extend toll exemptions in Florida to include drivers of vehicles and motorcycles with Purple Heart specialty license plates. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) explained his bill (SB 574) to the committee. Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) filed […]
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House of Representatives Passes the Proof of Citizenship to Vote SAVE Act

House of Representatives Passes the Proof of Citizenship to Vote SAVE Act

Grayson Bakich
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April 11, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, the legislative measure that requires proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections,  by a vote count of 220-208. Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) was among the many who voted in favor, saying after the vote, "The SAVE Act […]
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