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Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and St. Petersburg are the best large cities in the United States to start a business in 2026, according to a study released by WalletHub this week. “Starting a business can be very scary, considering one in every five startups doesn’t make it past the first year," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo […]
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order barring asylum access to individuals crossing the southern border fleeing from persecution or torture. The three-judge panel ruled President Trump’s effort illegal, stating that immigration laws grant people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The panel stated […]
State Secretary Marco Rubio and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership to diversify critical mineral supply chains. “Obviously, this shows a growing awareness and commitment throughout the world – particularly with our allies in the West and in Europe – […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia is exactly the kind of conservative leader Florida needs as CFO - fearless, fiscally disciplined, and committed to rooting out waste in government," Haridopolos wrote. I am […]
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve (Fed) and its Chair, Jerome Powell. "This morning, the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve has been asked to scrutinize the building costs overruns – in the billions of dollars – that have been borne by taxpayers," U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine […]
A U.S. Special Forces master sergeant involved in the military operation of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s capture was arrested for allegedly using classified information to place bets on the online prediction market platform, Polymarket. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Gannon Ken Van Dyke “was involved in the planning and execution of […]
David Burck, a Republican challenger to Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the 22nd congressional district, discussed the troubling rise of antisemitism in a podcast appearance. Appearing on Glen Fetzner's Vision and Voice at the end of February, Burck discussed his candidacy for office and his positions on various issues. Near the end of the podcast, […]
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising his commitment to supporting law enforcement in a statement this week. “I’m proud to endorse Byron Donalds for Florida Governor. After decades in law enforcement, I know what it takes to keep our communities safe, and I […]
DeSantis Announces Success of Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 13,000 families have already participated in... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Putting Florida first means protecting our communities and land. That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on AI data centers." Senator Rick Scott: "Florida’s unemployment rate is ABOVE […]
Byron Donalds Says David Jolly is a Cheaper 'TEMU' Version of Charlie Crist (VIDEO) WASHINGTON— Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds believes that Democratic gubernatorial candidate... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "The default position for the Democrat Party is open borders. They can and will do it again if […]
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate David Cummins as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) acting administrator, replacing current lead Ha Nguyen McNeill. According to CBS News, Cummins currently serves as senior vice president of citizen services at British multinational company Serco. Serco is a government services contractor focused on “serving governments globally” by providing […]
Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis discussed the ongoing U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the war with Iran during an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "There's so much you can do with naval power as far as reopening a strait. The President is trying to show restraint and not sort of go […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced legislation to reduce the federal court litigation backlog, allowing judges to focus on cases better handled by state courts. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act raises the amount-in-controversy threshold from $75,000 to $500,000. What that means is, if a plaintiff from one state is filing a lawsuit against […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 13,000 families have already participated in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program four months into its launch while speaking at a news conference at Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee. The VPK program, established in 2005-06, provides free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds with a focus on literacy, math, and other […]
President Trump announced on Truth Social his order to the U.S. Navy to “shoot and kill any boat” placing mines along the Strait of Hormuz. “There is to be no hesitation,” President Trump affirmed in his post, additionally referencing the U.S.’s previous takedowns of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Navy (IRGC) vessels. “(Their naval ships […]
Austin Rogers, who is running for Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd congressional district seat, discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States' relationship with Israel, and the surge in antisemitism with The Floridian, countering the narrative that President Donald Trump is doing Israel's bidding. While concerns of the United States entering another "forever war" in […]
U.S. Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche announced the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reclassification of state-licensed and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved marijuana as a less dangerous drug, as part of the Trump administration’s “promise to improve American healthcare.” In a post on X, AG Blanche confirmed the immediate rescheduling of federal and state-approved […]
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power addressed the rise in antisemitism within Generation Z (Gen Z), sharing his belief that rampant housing costs and affordability issues play a pivotal role in the frustration among younger Americans. “There’s a magnifying glass when you find one thing that they take it,” Power told The Floridian, […]
