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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I’m proud to have the support of the Florida AFL-CIO and the working families they represent across our state. Gwen and I are building a campaign focused on affordability, stronger […]
Florida AFL-CIO, Florida Education Association Endorse David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced that he has been endorsed by... READ MORE. Rep. Brian Mast: "I'm proud to have officially qualified to be on the ballot this November." Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson: "What an incredible night at Fenco Farms […]
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s effort to allow states to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their public benefits to buy soft drinks and candy. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. U.S. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce through a press release this week. The Florida Chamber of Commerce (FL Chamber), the state's largest business organization, represents over 139,000 businesses and advocates for over three million private-sector employees across the state. “Florida is changing. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced that he has been endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO and the Florida Education Association for Florida governor through posts on social media this week. "Florida’s workers keep our state moving. I’m proud to have the support of the Florida AFL-CIO and the working families they represent across our state," […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule broadening the state's ban on highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), or synthetic Kratom, and other related chemical products being sold in the state while speaking in Tampa this week. “Today I signed an emergency rule because these dangerous concentrated 7-OH products present an imminent hazard to the […]
Former Congressman Chris Collins (R) reaffirmed his title as “The Original Trump Conservative” as he aims to secure the nomination in the highly contentious race for Rep. Byron Donald’s (R) 19th Congressional District seat. In a new ad by Collins for Congress, Collins goes after ‘Never-Trumpers’ Mike Pence, Liz Cheney, and Mitt Romney, calling them […]
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections, deeming the established centralized database containing Americans’ private information illegal. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., sided with a voting rights group and a nonprofit that aims to protect privacy, which argued that a recent overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification […]
(SOURCES) Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility to Close Down "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention facility in the Everglades... READ MORE. Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "Costs are out of control, but career politicians like Ashley Moody are busy padding their own pockets instead of working for you." Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power: […]
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "@GwenGraham is right. This is a different campaign." Rep. Greg Steube: "Senate Democrats are blocking the SAVE America Act because they know election integrity hurts their […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing a bill to prevent foreign manipulation of commercial trucks' electronic logging devices (ELDs) for hours-of-service tracking. The Context Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are linked to commercial trucks' engines to accurately count driving time so that drivers' hours of service (HOS) can be paid accordingly. However, groups known as "chameleon […]
At least five people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. Among those arrested was former U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn, with five other individuals receiving citations, according to a Trump administration official. Hearn was reportedly detained for five hours prior to his arrest, after […]
"Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention facility in the Everglades, is reportedly shutting down for good, with contractors moving forward with "full demobilization" of the site, sources told CBS News Miami. The announcement comes after the center's final migrant detainees were moved from the facility last week due to the Atlantic hurricane season. The […]
After Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella secured a narrow win in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) congratulated the president-elect, expressing hopes for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and the Latin American country. “CONGRATULATIONS to Abelardo de la Espriella as the preliminary results point toward victory, and to the brave people […]
China imposed trade barriers on more than 50 U.S. companies in response to the U.S. Department of Defense's blacklisting of Chinese companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military. China’s Ministry of Commerce added 10 U.S. defense firms to its export control list, barring Chinese merchants from selling “dual-use” items that can be used for […]
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent (LAUSD) Albert Carvalho resigned from his position on Sunday night, months after federal investigators, through search warrants, raided his home and district office as part of an ongoing probe. LAUSD confirmed Carvalho' resignation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has not shared details of the investigation, or Carvalho's possible […]
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his commitment to law and order in a statement this week. “As the Sheriff of Marion County, I have spent my career protecting my community and standing up for law and order,” Woods said. “Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is […]
Republican Congressional Candidates in Florida's 22 District Finally Share the Stage Naples—The first debate or candidate forum for the... READ MORE. Renner War Room: "Byron Donalds wants amnesty for illegal immigrants. Speaker Renner will put Florida families first." Collins War Room: "Is that what you did when you worked with Byron? Put Florida families […]
