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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Jeffthe Arisda for arson and attempted murder over his alleged involvement in a North Miami Beach residential structure fire resulting in $120,000 damages through a release this week. According to a witness, Arisda was "acting aggressively" collecting piles of napkins and […]
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Mike Waltz clashed with Cuba’s Foreign Minister amid the U.N. General Assembly’s meeting to decide on a resolution to end the U.S. blockade on Cuba. The shouting match between Waltz and Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno RodrĂguez Parrilla occurred during Waltz’s statements ahead of the vote on Cuba’s […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced several defendants have been charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering for allegedly transporting thousands of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico through El Paso, Texas to the Tampa Bay area for distribution as part of a Sinaloa Cartel-linked enterprise. The attorney general made the announcement while speaking at […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL)Â criticized Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Angie Nixon for refusing to call Cuba a "dictatorship" in response to a question from CBS News. "You know that is what people have told me. I have never been to Cuba, and so I will have […]
Governor Ron DeSantis joined Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) on the campaign trail Monday as she battles opponent state Representative Angie Nixon for Florida's seat in the U.S. Senate. "Thank you to my friend Governor @RonDeSantis for joining us in Pinellas County to encourage folks to get out and VOTE! It was an honor to fight […]
The Trump administration’s recently announced $193.7 million in rural healthcare funding across Florida is under scrutiny after reports claim the state will lose an estimated $14 billion in Medicaid funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Healthcare non-profit Protect Our Care accused the White House of misleading Floridians through its recent announcement of […]
Democratic challenger for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Angie Nixon, and CBS News are facing heavy scrutiny after the outlet published an interview clip of Nixon’s views on Cuba. In the original post, CBS News published a video clip of Nixon, captioned: “Asked whether Cuba is a dictatorship, Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, who is […]
Barack Obama Endorses David Jolly for Governor Former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "FLORIDA, VOTE EARLY! We are seeing incredible momentum from Democratic voters across the state. You can vote early in every county across Florida through November 1st." David Jolly: "Floridians are tired of rising costs, political corruption, […]
House Judiciary Democrats Release Report With 'Mounting Evidence Linking' Trump & Jeffrey Epstein House Judiciary Democrats released a 53-page committee staff report... READ MORE. Mike Beltran: "Early voting turnout has been great so far, but we must keep up the momentum through Election Day!" Jimmy Patronis: "Had to remind my buddy […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the arrest of nearly 50 foreign nationals involved in election fraud crimes, including six legal residents in Florida. “The Justice Department announced charges involving 48 aliens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes,” a DOJ […]
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) endorsed Democratic candidate David Jolly for governor in a video posted to X over the weekend. "Florida, it is time for a change," Sen. Booker said in the video. "Costs are going up and corruption is making your life more expensive." Sen. Booker was the first black member elected […]
Former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Democratic candidate David Jolly for Florida governor by highlighting his plans to help Floridians. "David is independent-minded," Obama said in a video statement released over the weekend. "He's focused on lowering the costs of housing and healthcare, making sure every child gets a great education. He has […]
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University (FAMU) that injured 12 people, including six children. A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting near FAMU that injured 12 people. This is heartbreaking on every level. Families are hurting, lives have […]
House Judiciary Democrats released a 53-page committee staff report revealing what they argue is “mounting evidence linking” President Donald Trump to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities. Ranking Member Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who released the report, also accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General Todd Blanche of deliberately covering up […]
Former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) for U.S. Senate by comparing her rise to that of his political assurgency in a video statement over the weekend. "Angie Nixon and I both got our start as organizers. It taught us something important: real change starts when regular folks stand up […]
After nearly a year in exile, Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado returned to Caracas amid the nation’s U.S.-led regime transition. The Nobel laureate announced her return on X, writing, "I am here. With you." ¡Este dĂa lo vamos a recordar siempre! Juntos alcanzaremos la Libertad. 🇻🇪 https://t.co/WTpT1LChYl — MarĂa Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 26, […]
'Vote for my Son': Byron Donalds' Mom Talks Upbringing, Education in Campaign Ads Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate... READ MORE. Angie Nixon: "Ashley Moody claims she's been 'all over this state talking to the media.' Apparently, just not on days ending in Y." Jay Collins: "You don’t owe anyone an explanation for why you need […]
President Trump Arrives in Fort Myers for Midterm Rally With less than two weeks until Election Day... READ MORE. Libertarian Party of Brevard County: "A vote is your endorsement, not a bet on the winning horse. The only vote truly wasted is one cast for policies you don't agree with just […]
