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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (CFO) unveiled over $165 million in Osceola County's budget last year as “excessive, wasteful spending" during another audit crackdown while speaking in St. Cloud this week. “A budget increase of this magnitude for Osceola County is further proof that local governments have not been good stewards of taxpayer dollars," […]
On her final day as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard released “never-before-seen communications and documents” revealing that Dr. Anthony Fauci provided millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund “gain-of-function” research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). “Before the COVID [-19] pandemic, Dr. Fauci, as head of the National Institute of Allergy and […]
Orange County – A former Florida juvenile probation officer is facing 113 felony charges for allegedly accessing a confidential crime database and leaking the information to individuals linked to criminal investigations. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSC), 32-year-old Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson improperly accessed the Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) over 100 times, sharing […]
Trump Ally Casey Askar Vows to Rename Florida's I-75 the 'President Donald Trump Interstate' The play to garner the coveted endorsement of President Donald Trump continues... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Florida cannot afford to ignore growing security threats. As your next Governor, I will do everything in my power to keep our […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Florida Farm Bureau, through a post on social media this week. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB), officially known as the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, is the state's largest non-profit agricultural advocacy […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill to ban the herbicide paraquat due to its increasingly widespread toxic effects. What is Paraquat, Exactly, and Why is It Dangerous? Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is short for paraquat dichloride, and it is the most commonly used weed killer in the United States. While […]
Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick Finally Addresses Fraud Indictments During Candidate Forum Fort Lauderdale—Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has finally addressed the fraud allegations... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Just last year, Jay Collins personally championed AI data centers. He called them a major opportunity for Florida’s economy and pushed permanent tax breaks to bring […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal government from restricting gun rights to marijuana users. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged by federal prosecutors after the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of 12 individuals for defrauding assistance programs of $487,728 through a press release this week. The bust was part of a larger $806,000 crackdown in May 2026. "If you think you can scheme your way into profiting off of public assistance benefits, think again," Ingoglia said. […]
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 […]
