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Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) and members of the House Legislature for not filing any bills related to artificial intelligence regulations and expanded vaccine exemptions in a social media post this week. "Voters elected Republicans to protect freedom against both the Big Tech cartel and the medical industrial complex. Yet, […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion demanding that a U.S. Judge withdraw an injunction that ruled that President Donald Trump could not build his planned White House ballroom project without Congressional authorization. The motion comes after the DOJ urged the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit. The Trust is […]
Cato Institute Reveals USCIS Cuts to Green Card Approvals Help Boost ICE Arrests of Legal Immigrants
The Trump administration’s immigration agenda has allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain “legal immigrants, including refugees, parolees, and spouses of US citizens”, by suspending green card approvals, a recently published analysis by the Cato Institute reveals. According to the libertarian think tank, the halt in legal permanent residence processing by the Department of […]
Democrat Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and congressman, officially filed paperwork this week to run for mayor of St. Petersburg. Crist announced his filing outside City Hall. "Well, it’s official. I'm now a candidate for mayor of St. Pete. God bless you all," Crist said. And he closed the comments because he knows he’s […]
Stetson University POLL: Byron Donalds with Moderate Lead in Governor's Race A recent poll by Stetson University’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR)... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We should not wait for Congress to protect children and to ensure Big Tech companies are accountable for harm they cause our people." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: […]
DeSantis Guts House Democrats, New Redistricting Map Carves Out Four New Seats for Republicans Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his highly anticipated congressional redistricting map... READ MORE. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "This 'Dignity Act' is bad policy and a bad idea." State Senator Ileana Garcia: "If you want to stop this, […]
Cole Tomas Allen, the individual apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, has been criminally charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. According to a prosecutor at his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Allen is also facing charges of transporting a firearm or ammunition in […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins expressed his profound support for law enforcement and his work as lieutenant governor backing the blue in a gubernatorial campaign message shared on social media this week. "Let me be very clear, I stand always with our men and women in law enforcement. We owe them time, tools, and training to […]
Was Jacksonville woman Cherise Doyley forced to undergo a cesarean section (C-section)? For additional context, Doyley was in labor in September 2024 at the University of Florida Health hospital when she had to appear in court via a Zoom call after the state of Florida filed an emergency petition at the hospital's behest. Doyley had […]
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a pair of Florida parents who alleged that a public school district violated their parental rights by a now-revised school board policy. The couple argued that the policy kept their daughter’s school from informing them about her request to use a different name and pronouns. […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced his re-election campaign for commissioner on Monday, according to multiple reports. Simpson has been AG Commissioner since January 2023. His current first term ends in January 2027. And he's already stacking up endorsements from Florida sheriffs. "Our Florida Sheriffs lead the men and women who serve and protect our […]
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) expressed her condolences to the Colombian nation in response to the “terrorist act” in southwestern Colombia that took place over the weekend. The attack left 13 dead and several injured. “My full solidarity with the people of Colombia in the face of this brutal terrorist attack. No nation should […]
A recent poll by Stetson University’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a steady lead over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds: 47% - David Jolly: 40% Rep. Donalds: 46% - Jerry Demings: 42% Roughly seven percent of […]
Over the weekend, U.S. Secret Service agents apprehended a shooting suspect during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) in Washington, D.C., a drastic turn of events during President Donald Trump’s first-ever appearance at the gala. According to the Associated Press (AP), Interim D.C. police chief Jeffrey Carroll said the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, […]
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "MONDAY: Democrats from across the state and nation are coming together for a Night of Action to fight back against DeSantis's unconstitutional redistricting push.." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: […]
Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]
Florida Boasts Top Five Cities in America to Start a Business (STUDY) Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and St. Petersburg are the best large cities in the United States to start a business in 2026... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "I am appalled to hear about the 31 sloths who died […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to protect animal migration routes within the United States. Rep. Buchanan's Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, which he introduced on Earth Day, would establish a habitat connectivity mapping and research program to identify, protect, and plan wildlife corridors used by migrating animals in […]
