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Former Democratic Florida Senator Annette Taddeo announced her run for Chief Financial Officer through a campaign video posted on social media this week. "Florida families are getting crushed. Your homeowner's insurance bill doubled, then tripled, and the politicians in Tallahassee, they turned a blind eye or made it worse," Taddeo said. Florida families are getting […]
The state of Florida’s mandatory 3-day waiting period for gun purchases is facing a new legal challenge after Attorney General James Uthmeier requested a federal judge to declare the law unconstitutional. According to FOX 13 Tampa Bay, Uthmeier’s plea against the more than 35-year-old statute is part of a proposed settlement agreement in a civil suit […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign through a post on social media this week. "From 2019-2023 the FL Department of Agriculture was plagued by poor leadership. Since taking office in 2023, @WiltonSimpson has rejuvenated the agency and responded admirably to natural disasters such as this […]
In “a first-of-its-kind operation,” an unmanned U.S. vessel found and rescued two crew members from an American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. According to an article on X published by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at 7:33 p.m. ET on June 8, the crew from a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache was […]
Trump Orders An 'Immediate CEASEFIRE' Amid Iran-Israel Strikes President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored to have the support of Miami-Dade Commissioner @SenReneGarciaFL." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds was nowhere to be found during the fight to defeat Amendment 4, the radical abortion amendment […]
REPORT: David Jolly to Name Gwen Graham as Lieutenant Governor Pick Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Thank you, Secretary Rubio, for taking the decisive action I have long advocated for. Imposing visa restrictions on more than 100 Ortega-Murillo officials and collaborators […]
Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bicameral bill to reinforce citizens' right to record federal agents in action. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Frost's Right To Record Act preserves citizens' First Amendment rights to engage with and record federal agents by providing compensation if those rights are violated. What Lawmakers are Saying […]
In a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump abruptly walked out after he was challenged on his claims of election fraud during the 2020 Presidential Election and the recent 2026 California Midterm Election Primaries. During the interview, President Trump accused the state of California of “cheating on their election” after […]
Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser announced she has received endorsements this week from U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Randy Fine (R-FL), and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) in her District 22 bid. "I have known Belinda for years, and I am proud to support her bid to join the Republican Caucus in the U.S. […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its newest denaturalization effort, revoking U.S. citizenship from “17 individuals accused of serious offenses — including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license.” Invoking the Immigration and Nationality Act, the DOJ affirmed that “a naturalized U.S. citizen’s citizenship may […]
Republican lawmakers recently requested that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launch an investigation into former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine following allegations of sexual assault made against him by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer and GOP lawmakers sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick on Thursday during a campaign rally at Florida International University, multiple sources told Axios this week. Graham, who served District 2 from 2015 to 2017, is the daughter of former Florida Democratic governor Bob Graham, who […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) in his bid for Florida's Congressional District 14 seat over the weekend. "Kevin is a faith-driven leader who stands strong for law enforcement; he sponsored legislation to help prosecute more child predators and violent criminals, protect parental rights in education, and […]
President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran “are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!” following a recent spate of tit-for-tat engagement between both nations. “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on “Peace” are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” President Trump wrote […]
Jay Collins Outlines 'Live Florida' Initiative to Fix Affordability, Provide Insurance Relief Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced a comprehensive plan to cut the cost of living for Florida families... READ MORE. Rep. Lois Frankel: "You can’t claim this is about 'assimilation' while the Trump Administration is deporting our friends and neighbors - people who […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced eminent domain of the PortMiami fuel tank, a key facility for transporting fuel to ships in the seaport of Biscayne Bay, after talks with the Chicago-based developer HRP "concluded without an acceptable agreement." Eminent domain is the legal right of government to seize private property for public use […]
Following a U.S. House Armed Services Committee Full Committee Markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA), Rep. Cory Mills (R) expressed gratitude for the House passing an amendment to legislation that seeks to protect U.S. military installations from foreign influence. “Honored to pass this amendment to protects our military […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Suspends Gubernatorial Bid The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee has come to an end... READ MORE. Anastasios Kamoutsas: "I’m looking forward to this next chapter as the President of @PolkState and am grateful for the trust and support of the Board of Trustees, the faculty, […]
