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Collins Says U.S. Fighting China in 'Proxy War' With Communist Cuban Regime (VIDEO) Coral Gables—After taking out Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump appears to have set his sights on the Communist Cuban regime... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida's future depends on people willing to step up." Secretary […]
The Latino Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Gloria Romero Roses for Florida House District 113 through a release this week. “People are tired of the MAGA Republicans’ broken economy, health care crisis and rising prices,” Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Katharine Pichardo said. “Gloria’s running to lower costs, expand affordable housing […]
China launched two probes into U.S. trade practices on Friday in response to the Trump administration’s recently opened investigations into its trade partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, according to China’s Commerce Ministry. According to The Associated Press (AP), a ministry statement expressing “firm opposition” to the American investigations stated that […]
A group of survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and Google on Thursday over the release of their personal information found in the files made public by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). “The United States, acting through the DOJ, made a deliberate policy choice […]
The House Ethics Committee on Friday found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) guilty of 25 ethics charges following a rare public hearing on Thursday. The announcement ends a three-year probe into allegations that the Florida Democrat stole $5 million in federal relief funds, using some of it to boost her congressional campaign. On Mar. 26, the […]
The U.S. Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a 42-day impasse over immigration enforcement in the U.S. Congress, which has severely affected airport security operations. Senators approved the bill at 2:20 a.m. EST by voice vote following a marathon session. The legislation will fund all of […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced this week that his Florida Agency of Fiscal Oversight has found $59 million in "excessive, wasteful spending" in Flagler County's budget while speaking at a news conference in Palm Coast. According to the CFO, Flager's budget increase of 119.2% is the highest reviewed by the Florida Agency of […]
Shevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida Governor Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor... READ MORE. President Donald Trump: "We've made a lot of money and they've made a lot of money... I'm the highest polling person, in other words, after the presidency I […]
EXCLUSIVE: Mario Diaz-Balart Says Cuba 'Requires a Change of the Regime' Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres on Mar. 25, 2026... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "Today, I'm proud to endorse and share my full support of David Jolly for Governor of Florida because our moment is now […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it is banning biological men from competing in women's competitions ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in July 2028. According to the IOC, the policy will rely on SRY gene (sex-determining region Y) screening and apply to the 2028 Summer Games and all IOC events to […]
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper on Thursday urged every Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) service member to abandon their posts following the death of the service’s commander, Adm. Alireza Tangsiri. "Tangsiri commanded the IRGC-N for eight years, during which time the IRGC harassed thousands of innocent merchant mariners, attacked hundreds of […]
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. "This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about Florida. Bringing people together who believe everyone deserves a real chance to thrive. I believe @DavidJollyfl can lead us there," Jones wrote, noting the moment […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian's Publisher Javier Manjarres, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) commented on the current relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, declaring that Venezuela has to "transition towards democracy." It has been nearly three months since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, discussing the Trump administration’s recent efforts to pressure the Communist government in Cuba. Rep. Diaz-Balart, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, touched on the potential for a U.S. government-backed regime transition […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres on Mar. 25 to discuss the possibility of the U.S. government and Cuban exiles helping provide a swift transition towards democracy within the Cuban government. Since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the Trump […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced on social media that he has received an endorsement for Florida governor from Concerned Veterans for America Action. "I am honored to have the support of @CVA_Action," Donalds wrote. "Veterans sacrificed so much to protect the American Dream, and I'll never stop fighting to make that […]
Six Figures on PR, Missing Records, and Mounting Questions: Scrutiny Grows Over Miami Commissioner’s Spending A series of public records requests is shedding new light on discretionary spending by the office of District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela... READ MORE. Collins War Room: "More Sheriffs to come! Stay tuned!" Governor Ron DeSantis: "School unions that […]
Secretary Rubio and Governor DeSantis Could be Headed to a 2028 Presidential Showdown WASHINGTON—Is the table being set for a Governor Ron DeSantis vs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presidential showdown... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "The Cuban people have carried the weight of repression for generations. They […]
