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The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) formally endorsed Amendment 1 to strengthen Florida’s rainy-day fund and Amendment 3 to cut property taxes for homesteaders through a press release this week. “Floridians work hard for what they have. Government should not spend it all and then come back for more,” Florida GOP Chair Evan Power said. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn a preliminary injunction on the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) recent rule restricting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The high court issued its decision a day after another federal judge blocked the USPS’s rule. President Trump’s bid, however, was against an […]
Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "David Jolly's insurance "plan" needs $30 BILLION he doesn't have. That means if Florida gets hit by a storm, YOU pay." Rep. Greg Steube: "Since when does a school counselor have more control […]
DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while... READ MORE. State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Thank you, @GlobalTaxIcon Julio Gonzalez, for your endorsement, unwavering support, friendship, and mentorship. I’m truly grateful to have you in my corner!" Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "My office […]
Vice President (VP) JD Vance announced that the Trump administration will suspend 870,000 people suspected of defrauding the government from receiving federal government loans. “If you screwed the American taxpayer, the federal government is now going to say you’re cut off, no more. You shouldn’t be applying anymore, and if you do apply, you’re no […]
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) recently announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his support to law and order. "Byron Donalds has built a record in Congress of backing the men and women who wear the badge. As a Representative for Southwest Florida, he's been […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while speaking at a press conference at the Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland this week. The holiday began on Sept. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. "Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on firearms, ammunition, a wide range of hunting, fishing, and […]
Detainees held at the now-defunct “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center were subject to confinement in outdoor cages slightly bigger than telephone booths for over an hour at a time, a report by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General (IG) revealed. The report’s confirmation of the cages supports a previous report from the human […]
A recent poll conducted by Change Research shows Democratic challenger Annette Taddeo in a dead heat with Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia in the race for Florida CFO. Annette Taddeo: 44% Blaise Ingoglia: 44% According to a Taddeo campaign release, the poll follows momentum for Taddeo following an endorsement from the Florida Veterans […]
President Donald Trump recently affirmed that the U.S. will not impose guardrails on Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancement. “The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!” the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump Affirms The White House Is Already Regulating AI […]
Social media platforms YouTube and TikTok failed to appear at the Live Real Life Symposium earlier in September, earning the ire of Florida officials. The Context In late August, 51 attorneys general were able to get social media giant Meta to issue an $18 billion settlement and force the implementation of safety measures for young […]
A recent poll conducted by Quantus Insights shows U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) with a 7-point advantage and over the 50% threshold over Democratic challenger Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) in bid for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Ashley Moody: 50.1% Angie Nixon: 42.7% Undecided: 4.0% Advantage: +7.4% The poll also found voters pretty locked in […]
As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters? Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I spent more than two decades serving this country, and one lesson has never changed: peace requires strength." Florida GOP War Room: "AOC. Angie Nixon. Maxwell […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat through a post on social media this week. "Happy to support Alex Rizo for Florida Senate, district 39," DeSantis wrote. "As a member of the FL House, Alex has worked hard to advance policies that have made […]
Florida Officials Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "25 years ago, our nation faced one of the most heinous tragedies in our history. I still remember every detail of that day." Rep. Anna Paulina […]
The Big Red Machine could be headed to the U.S. Senate if Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) wins the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial race. Glenn Jacobs, who formerly wrestled in the WWE as Kane – one half of the Brothers of Destruction with his storyline half-brother the Undertaker – has been mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, since […]
With the primaries over, Republican House District 74 nominee Nick Pachota is consolidating support, with endorsements from politicians and organizations pouring in. Since winning his four-way primary against Kelly Ann Walker, Jennifer Winkler, and Carlton Nichols, Pachota has earned endorsements from the entire Sarasota legislative delegation: term-limited Senator Joe Gruters, Representative Fiona McFarland, Representative Danny […]
Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as candidates accused of being anti-Zionist and antisemitic grow increasingly popular nationwide among Democratic voters. Angie Nixon: Exhibit A? State Representative Angie Nixon (D-13), the Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and self-identified member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has faced controversy […]
