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Donate Life Florida and the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) announced a collaboration to raise awareness on organ, eye, and tissue donations in the Hispanic community through a press release this week. "We’re honored to partner with the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to ensure more Florida families have access to clear, […]
Marco Rubio Confirms 'Operation Epic Fury is Over' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury”... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We have been sued on the new congressional map by groups represented by lawyers from… …the Southern Poverty Law Center. Glad to see the SPLC is *not* on our […]
Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Endorse Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from... READ MORE. State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Proud to back my friend @EvanPower for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Honored to […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the apparent end of hostilities against Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria as negotiations continue, saying that the end goal must be that Iran "can never, ever be a nuclear power." President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress on Friday announcing the end of military operations […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a St. Cloud man on 80 counts of possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials (CSAM) through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Adam Wahlgren, 52, was arrested in Lonoke, Arkansas, after the St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) received a cyber tip from […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a criminal leak investigation into The Atlantic journalist, Sara Fitzpatrick, following her “unflattering” coverage of FBI Director Kash Patel’s work habits, according to an exclusive report from MS Now. According to two sources, agents involved in the investigation are part of an insider threats unit based in […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order restoring the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to revive annual physical fitness exams in schools nationwide. According to The Associated Press (AP), the award is tied to the Presidential Fitness Test – a public-school benchmark established in 1966 that was retired under […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from U.S. Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) in his re-election campaign for commissioner. “Wilton Simpson and I have worked together for many years and his proven commitment to Florida’s families is evident in his track record of fighting for a stronger […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is dropping its “fast-track” training program used for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruits. According to Politico, two administration officials and a person close to ICE confirmed the overhaul of the streamlined program, adding that DHS plans to certify and deploy veteran agents to the field. The officials […]
Palm Beach County Commissioners approved a licensing and trademark agreement linked with the Trump administration to rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport during Tuesday's commission meeting. The vote was 4-3. More specifically, the agreement allows Palm Beach County to use Trump's name on signage and merchandise. Items include T-shirts, […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury.” The State Secretary affirmed that the U.S. has achieved its objectives in its military operation against the Islamic Republic, despite not yet securing Iran’s nuclear stockpile. During a White House briefing, Secretary Rubio took on questions from reporters in the midst of […]
Republican Party of Florida to Honor Rick Scott as 'Statesman of the Year' The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year"... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: "In 2020, Trump won Brevard by 17 points.
At the same time, we flipped my school board seat […]
Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for Attorney General... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Proud to announce we've named @ScottforFlorida our 2026 Statesman of the Year." Rep. Greg Steube: "We don’t need to “fix” the H-1B program. […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R), who is running for Florida's 25th congressional district, said the Republican Party has "reason for optimism" with their midterm election prospects in recent comments to Fox News Digital. The reason why, says Singer, is that "we have a strong economy. The strongest we have had in years, record […]
An off-duty U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami, Fla., and charged with indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in a hotel hallway, according to Miami-Dade County authorities. In a statement issued by the chief of the Secret Service's uniformed division, Richard Macauley confirmed that the officer, identified as John Spillman, 33, was placed on […]
Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]
The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year," praising the Senator for his "commitment to public service, common-sense conservative leadership and dedication" to Florida. “Senator Rick Scott has been a tireless advocate for Florida families, a champion for fiscal responsibility, and a leader who […]
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
