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U.S. Vice President (VP) JD Vance affirmed that the U.S.-Iran peace deal “is already bearing real fruits for the American people,” citing the drop in gas prices to below $4 a gallon following President Donald Trump’s signing of the agreement. During a press briefing, VP Vance spoke about the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between […]
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has called the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, “desperate” after the leader announced governmental reforms allowing private investment into the island. “He no longer knows what to invent to prolong his political agony,” Congresswoman Salazar wrote on X. Salazar called out the dictatorship’s contradictory efforts to “save itself” through these […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called out the federal government, blaming Congress for the affordability crisis in the U.S., after a new report indicates that U.S. “starter homes” across hundreds of cities have skyrocketed in price. $21,000 Home in 1970 vs. $1 Million Home in 2026 The Florida Senator highlighted the stark difference in home […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) shared she has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) in her campaign for a full term in the U.S. Senate through a post on social media. "The men and women who risk their lives to protect others are real heroes in our communities and they deserve a Senator […]
Tropical Storm Arthur: The First Named Storm Of 2026 Hurricane Season The National Hurricane Center announced the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Another week, another sign that people across our state are ready for a new direction." Florida GOP: "Floridians are leaving the […]
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum Endorse Jay Collins for Governor Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum announced their endorsements... READ MORE. State Rep. Alex Andrade: "I had no idea that @JayCollinsFL had a prosthetic leg until he yanked it off and […]
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum announced their endorsements of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership and miliary service. “Throughout my nearly 50-year career in law enforcement, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t about making promises—it’s about showing up and delivering results," Leeper said in a […]
The National Hurricane Center announced the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur. "Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated higher totals near 20 inches, through” early June 19, 2026, along a large part of the U.S. coast of the […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (CFO) has determined over $440 million in Palm Beach County's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget as “excessive, wasteful spending" during another county audit sweep while speaking in Boca Raton this week. "Local governments have repeatedly taken advantage of the taxpayers by asking for more and more money. In just six […]
U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon announced that ED will transfer oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies to “strengthen” both federal agencies. As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to scale back “federal micromanagement where it hinders success,” ED will partner with the Department of Health and Human Services […]
The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to formally sign their interim “peace deal” on June 19, 2026, launching 60 days of negotiations between the two nations to end the current conflict in the Middle East and enact stricter stipulations on Iran’s nuclear program. Here are some of the pivotal points laid out in the 14-point […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reaffirmed the state's effort to combat human trafficking with Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) set to host six more matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while speaking at a press conference at the Florida International University Graham Center this week. "We are taking proactive approach and joining forces across […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that it has moved all detainees held in its Florida immigration detention center, which is known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “As we enter into hurricane season, ICE and the state of Florida have moved illegal aliens from the soft sided facility. For the safety of the illegal alien […]
Florida GOP to Host District 19, District 25 Congressional Debates at Sunshine State Showdown The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it will host... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "@iflymia is being reimagined, and the transformation is already underway." State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "Hate has no place in our community, full stop. […]
Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger Endorses Jay Collins for Governor Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Congratulations to the outstanding students from Florida’s 12th Congressional District who have earned appointments to our nation’s prestigious military service academies." Congressional Candidate Luther Luke […]
Florida businessman and Trump ally Joe Strada, who is running to replace the retiring Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) in Florida's 11th Congressional District, has launched a new ad declaring Washington, D.C., to be "full of crap." Sure, It Is, But What Else Did He Say? In the ad, Strada says that his experience as the […]
The state of Florida is suing the social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating the state’s law prohibiting access to social media for children under 14. In the lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier accused the platform of failing to require 14- and 15-year-olds to acquire parental […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bill seeking to reform the federal government's policies for bailing out state and local governments. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Steube's Government Bailout Prevention Act would prohibit federal funds, including assistance from the Federal Reserve System and the U.S. Treasury Department, from being used to purchase, guarantee, […]
