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Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), paid tribute on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that resulted in the death of 2,977 people. "25 years later, the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 seem both raw and distant," DeSantis wrote on social media. "On the one hand, […]
Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. changed forever, entering a new era in the face of a horrific and catastrophic national tragedy. On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 lives were taken by a group of al-Qaeda terrorists in what is known as the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. As we enter a quarter of a century […]
DeSantis Announces Implementation of Anti-Communism Education Standards in Schools Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The best memories do not pull us backward. They remind us what is worth carrying forward." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Charlie understood that our freedoms are only as strong as our willingness to […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Lake Worth couple for allegedly orchestrating a multi-circuit organized retail theft scheme involving bought and resold baby formula totaling 1.1 million dollars across Florida while speaking at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. According to a release from Attorney General Uthmeier, Mohammed […]
Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to... READ MORE. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "While Republicans hold Trump-palooza to stroke one corrupt man’s ego, Democrats are organizing and sharing our plans to lower housing, healthcare, food […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of Florida's anti-communist education standards to teach students about the history and horrors of communism while speaking during a press conference at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami this week. The announcement comes after Gov. DeSantis signed a bill in 2024 requiring Florida schools to teach […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a lawsuit into Netflix over accusations the subscription-based streaming service tracked profiles used by children to collect and sell data before using that information to launch its advertising business on its platform while speaking at a press conference in Tallahassee this week. “Netflix told Florida families they could pay […]
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will issue $500 rebate checks to roughly 1 million Americans who were overcharged under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. “Our administration has discovered that under ‘Sleepy Joe Biden,’ American households buying health insurance through the Obamacare exchange – which is a disaster – and the Healthcare.gov […]
Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to celebrate the life of American conservative political activist Charlie Kirk amid the first anniversary of his death. The co-founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed on Sept. 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. White […]
With less than two months until the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have ramped up their campaign efforts to secure Republican control of Congress for the remainder of his term. The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-ever midterm convention, nicknamed “Trump-a-palooza,” kicked off its two-day event on Sept. 9, 2026, in […]
The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of the U.S. census, a move that could discount millions of individuals and affect the allotment of congressional seats and federal funding. The Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce, posted a proposed rule that would exclude immigrants without legal permanent status from the national population survey – roughly […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project to divert harmful discharges, including algal blooms away from the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River lagoon while speaking at a press conference in Palm City this week. The project, which began in 2023, cost over $50 million to complete. […]
Byron Donalds Releases Ad Slamming David Jolly's 'Hurricane Tax' Plan Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad... READ MORE. Rep. Brian Mast: "I helped secure $2 billion to accelerate Everglades restoration. The 17,000-acre EAA Reservoir will store 78+ billion gallons, deliver up to 470 billion gallons […]
Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro is under renewed scrutiny after a Florida Commission on Ethics investigation found probable cause in January that Castro had a conflicting relationship involving her private business and obligations as a city official through information shared in a press release this week. According to the investigation, which began in December 2023, […]
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring the Pentagon and Veterans Affairs to modernize their digital infrastructure to fast-track veterans’ access to benefits. President Trump’s order aims to expand access and create opportunities, remove antiquated system barriers, and deliver life-changing support and benefits. The Order's Added Requirements “The Order directs the Secretary of […]
Florida Realtors are going all-in on Amendment 3. Through a release, the state's largest professional trade association announced the launch of its Vote Yes on 3 campaign, which proposes major changes to property taxes beginning next year if passed by Florida voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. According to the release, Vote Yes on 3 […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly's insurance plan and its hurricane tax on Florida families. The ad, titled "Disaster," was shared by Rep. Donalds on social media. "How much will David Jolly's hurricane tax cost Florida? According to a new study, a thousand dollars […]
An Israeli newspaper report alleges that Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu was explicitly warned of a planned Hamas operation more than a week before the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. According to the Haaretz daily, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed informed Netanyahu that Yahya Sinwar – the former leader of the militant […]
