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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature to increase penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses while speaking in Tampa this week. House Bill 445 (Dangerous Crimes) HB 455, known as "Missy's Law," requires a judge to immediately revoke bond and hold defendants in custody after being convicted of […]
President Donald Trump took to social media to express his frustration with the U.S.’s European allies, charging them to "go get your own oil" as the conflict with the Islamic Republic and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz leaves energy shortages worldwide. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation protecting mental healthcare access for America's foster children and other vulnerable children. The Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act corrects an unintended effect of the 2018 Family First Prevention Services Act, which created Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) to provide mental healthcare for kids […]
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides that he’s willing to end the U.S. military operation against Iran regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to information from administration officials gathered by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday. According to the officials, President Trump and his aides evaluated that a mission to […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. "America’s greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It’s an honor to recognize President Trump’s lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in […]
Round 2: Florida House Republican Campaign Committee Endorses Jon Maples in HD 87 The Florida Republican Campaign Committee (FHRCC) announced it is endorsing Republican Jon Maples... READ MORE. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: "The only future for Cuba has to be LIBERTAD." Rep. María Elvira Salazar: "The worst thing that could happen to the Cuban regime is […]
'Florida is a Red State': Byron Donalds Downplays Democrats' Special Election Wins Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns... READ MORE. CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "Everyone has lobbyists looking out for THEIR interests. Government even has lobbyists looking out for 'governments' interests. Someone needs to look out for […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to convene on Apr. 1, 2026, to hear arguments on the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants, born in the U.S. The court’s hearing comes as immigration has become a highly contested subject amid rampant increases in […]
The Florida Republican Campaign Committee (FHRCC) announced it is endorsing Republican Jon Maples in his attempt to retake Florida's House District 87 seat in November. "Jon Maples is a fighter for Palm Beach County," Chairman and Speaker Designate Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) said. "His support for a strong economy, safe streets, and quality schools is […]
In an interview with ,Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) refusal to participate in the war, declaring that "without the U.S., there is no NATO." The U.S. State Department posted several video clips on Monday of Secretary Rubio’s […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns that Florida could be shifting blue after Democrats scored two special election victories. "No, I'm not concerned," Donalds said in a recent interview with Christ Stirewalt on News Nation. "Look, special elections are very different animals, but we have been not just looking at […]
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs announced on Mar. 30, 2026, that the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, has reopened for business. “Resuming operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas marks a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela," the Bureau wrote in a post via X. "This step strengthens our ability […]
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday the arrest of an elections volunteer for allegedly stealing sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. John D. Panicci, 59, of Lake Worth, was arrested on Mar. 28, 2026, and charged with theft after the Elections Office reported that sensitive computer […]
Controversy has struck the "candy world" ahead of Easter Sunday, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) has broken its silence. Over the weekend, Nestlé KitKat released a statement, stunning candy lovers around the world. “We can confirm that 12T of KitKat products were stolen while in transit between our factory in Central Italy and their destination […]
A group of Sunny Isles Beach leaders announced their endorsement of Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) for another term in House District 106 this week. “I appreciate how responsive and welcoming you have been in your tenure, and for that reason, you may include me among your endorsements. Best of luck to you,” Sunny Isles […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson Endorses Jay Collins for Governor Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "The Iranian regime has spent decades funding terror and attacking Americans. They don't want freedom, but the people of Iran do." […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a social media post alongside the lieutenant governor this week. "I think you'll be a great governor for the state of Florida, and we appreciate your support of law enforcement," Johnson declares in the video. I’m honored […]
