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During a phone interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump said he will begin efforts to suspend the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” "I think it's a great idea," President Trump said. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll […]
Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara announced he has been endorsed by HUCKPAC for America in his race for Florida's 22nd District. HUCKPAC for America is a conservative political action committee committed to electing Republican candidates who advocate for conservative principles. Former Arkansas Gov. Mick Huckabee established the PAC in 2008. Mike Huckabee's son, David Huckabee, […]
Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m grateful to have the endorsement of the Volusia County Deputies Association." Senator Rick Scott: "The Sunshine State is a place where people can live, work, and raise […]
Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run The worst-kept secret in Florida politics is that Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "AI safety is not political, it’s about protecting lives." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Eva and I were deeply saddened to learn of the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the 2026 Gulf red snapper season will extend to a record-breaking 140 days at a press conference in Fort Myers this week. The Gulf red snapper season will run in two phases. May 22 to July 31 Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, followed by three and two-day weekends through the end […]
Congressional candidate Keith Gross, one of the Republican primary challengers for congressional district 2 to replace Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), has stated that he will join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if he is elected to office. Gross, a veteran, is among the growing number of Republican congressional candidates who are vowing to join the Sharia […]
The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. "Throughout this election cycle, Lt. Governor Jay Collins’ steady, solutions-focused approach to the challenges facing our communities has stood out,” Volusia County Deputies Association President Sean Gowan said. “His […]
During an Oval Office ceremony, President Donald Trump announced new maternal healthcare resources for expectant mothers. “In recognition of this ambitious agenda – to support American mothers –, today we are announcing a new website that is online right now, it's Moms.gov,” President Trump unveiled during the ceremony. According to the Department of Health and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that former U.S. President Joe Biden will attempt to obstruct the Trump administration’s effort to release 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings of interviews he participated in 2017 with a ghostwriter who worked with the former president to develop his memoirs, according to newly unsealed court documents. […]
Black Democratic lawmakers in Broward County appear to have played the race card and turned against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (R) after the Florida Legislature voted to redraw all of the state’s congressional district lines. Redistricting all but pushed out Rep. Wasserman Schultz, one of the staunchest and most effective lawmakers in the Democratic House […]
President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in both Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their court opinions in relation to the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) ruling on his sweeping global tariffs. “They were appointed by me, and yet have hurt our Country so badly!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved Florida's exempted fishing permit, allowing it to control Atlantic red snapper management beginning this year. The plan will allow a 39-day recreational season for fishermen and for-hire operators in the Atlantic waters. Florida had the same number of days for its Gulf […]
President Donald Trump called Iran’s counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” rejecting the Islamic Republic’s offer on Truth Social. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it,” President Trump wrote over the weekend, without providing details of the proposed agreement. Iran's Response to […]
Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]
'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We've put over 1,500 child predators behind bars, just secured a life sentence for a human trafficker who sold a child into prostitution, and obtained a guilty verdict […]
HIALEAH—Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) indicated his full support if the state of Florida and the Trump administration decide to close down Alligator Alcatraz. "I supported it when the governor put it together, but I think even he acknowledged, and he's right, that it was always going to be a temporary facility […]
DeSantis Signs Legislation Regulating AI Data Centers, Protections for Ratepayers Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds wants more state control over local government. As Governor, I’ll trust local communities to make decisions […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his commitment to the State of Israel during a campaign engagement this week. "Israel is our ally. That is not going to change," Donalds said. "Anybody, in my opinion, who is trying to sever the relationship between the Israelis and the United States is acting, quite […]
