Echelon Insights POLL: Byron Donalds with Single-Digit Edge in Governor's Race

Echelon Insights POLL: Byron Donalds with Single-Digit Edge in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
A new poll by Echelon Insights shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and four-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll, on behalf of NetChoice, found Rep. Donalds at 49% and Jolly at 43%, with 8% undecided. In the other matchup, […]
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Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion

Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion

Joseph Quesada
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April 21, 2026
Republican Party of Florida Chairman and candidate in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) in Florida's 2nd District, Evan Power, called Iran “promoters of terror” during an interview with The Floridian, where he discusses his views on the Islamic Republic, the Abraham Accords, and Islamic religious Sharia law. “The Iranians […]
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BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Daniel Molina
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April 21, 2026
Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit. In a statement shared on social media, the Florida Democrat announced that she was resigning from office to avoid “these political games.” “This was not a fair process,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said, noting that “the Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s […]
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James Uthmeier Claims OpenAI, ChatGPT Aided FSU Mass Shooter

James Uthmeier Claims OpenAI, ChatGPT Aided FSU Mass Shooter

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform for allegedly providing "significant" advice to a 20-year-old gunman charged with killing two people at Florida State University (FSU) in April 2025 "The communication between the shooter and ChatGPT revealed that the chatbot advised the shooter on what type of […]
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Defend Forgotten America Action Backs Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Defend Forgotten America Action Backs Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2026
Conservative activist group and think tank Defend Forgotten America Action (DFAA) has released a new video in support of President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge. With technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), advancing at unprecedented rates, efforts to harness its potential without leaving Americans behind have been a priority of the Trump Administration. One example is […]
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Trump Affirms U.S. Military is Ready To Strike Iran If Talks Fail

Trump Affirms U.S. Military is Ready To Strike Iran If Talks Fail

Joseph Quesada
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April 21, 2026
President Donald Trump expressed his expectation to resume strikes on Iran if the potential for talks between the U.S. and Iran is not reached within the next 48 hours. During an interview with CNBC’s “The Squawk Box,” President Trump said, "Well, I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go […]
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Refuses to Resign Amid FEMA Scandal

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Refuses to Resign Amid FEMA Scandal

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2026
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is facing possible expulsion from Congress, but she is refusing to resign ahead of the vote, saying, "This is not the time to abandon the district, not when they too are fighting for their future." Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 ethics charges in late March related to the ongoing […]
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Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over Expulsion Effort

Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over Expulsion Effort

Joseph Quesada
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April 21, 2026
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) fired back at U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) after she announced that the Congressman will be subpoenaed to testify about his previous Armed Services history following previous allegations of “stolen valor.” In a statement on X, Rep. Mace shared that she plans on subpoenaing Rep. Mills to testify during the […]
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Former Florida Republican CFO's Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Full Term

Former Florida Republican CFO's Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Full Term

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced on social media that he has been endorsed for a full term in his current position by every previous Republican CFO in Florida's history. The CFO's are Tom Gallagher (2003-2007), Jeff Atwater (2011-2017), and Jimmy Patronis (2017-2025), who currently represents Florida's 1st congressional district. Democrat Alex Sink is […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.21.2026 — Rubio Targets Sinaloa Cartel Associates With Visa Restrictions — Florida's SNAP Program Announces 'Junk Foods' Ban — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.21.2026 — Rubio Targets Sinaloa Cartel Associates With Visa Restrictions — Florida's SNAP Program Announces 'Junk Foods' Ban — and More...

Staff Report
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April 21, 2026
Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions On Sinaloa Cartel Associates Rubio announced visa restrictions on 75 individuals associated with the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Byron Donalds sold drugs to people – to children – and now he believes he's fit to be the governor of the State of Florida." Senator Ashley Moody: […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.20.2026 — Collins Drops Ad Highlighting Military Service — FL Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.20.2026 — Collins Drops Ad Highlighting Military Service — FL Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename — and More...

Staff Report
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April 20, 2026
Jay Collins Drops Ad Highlighting Military Service in Gubernatorial Bid Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launched a statewide ad buy this week... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: “We are building a coalition of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, ready to change the direction of Florida. My Republican friends are having a hard […]
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Florida Bans Soda, Energy Drinks, Candy from SNAP Program

Florida Bans Soda, Energy Drinks, Candy from SNAP Program

Michael Costeines
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April 20, 2026
Beneficiaries of Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer be able to buy "junk food" items using SNAP benefits, effective Monday. Implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the new policy seeks to promote healthier food options for low-income households while banning unhealthy products using benefits, including the following: Soda […]
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Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions On Sinaloa Cartel Associates

Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions On Sinaloa Cartel Associates

Joseph Quesada
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April 20, 2026
State Secretary Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on 75 individuals associated with the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel, an effort by the Trump administration to rid narco-terrorist organizations operating within the Western hemisphere. According to a press release from the State Department’s website, the restrictions will apply to those “who are family members or close personal or […]
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Jay Collins Drops Ad Highlighting Military Service in Gubernatorial Bid

Jay Collins Drops Ad Highlighting Military Service in Gubernatorial Bid

Michael Costeines
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April 20, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launched a statewide ad buy this week highlighting his service as a Green Beret and as a public servant in his campaign for governor of Florida. The 30-second ad, titled Warrior, also pitches Lt. Gov. Collins' ability to keep costs affordable, communities safer, build stronger families, and remove criminal illegal aliens […]
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Trump Administration Launches IEEPA Refund Claims Portal

Trump Administration Launches IEEPA Refund Claims Portal

Joseph Quesada
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April 20, 2026
The Trump administration has launched an online portal that accepts applications from businesses seeking refunds for over $166 billion in tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal. According to court filings reported by The Guardian, the […]
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Florida Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename

Florida Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename

Joseph Quesada
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April 20, 2026
A Federal Aviation Administration-licensed pilot (FAA) is suing the state of Florida, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) over the state’s recent bill approving the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. George W. Poncy Jr., an 83-year-old pilot and resident of Palm Beach County, filed […]
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Aaron Bean Wants to Abolish Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

Aaron Bean Wants to Abolish Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

Grayson Bakich
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April 20, 2026
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), arguing the program is underperforming and wasting federal funds. The CMMI, also known as the Innovation Center, as described on its webpage, "develops and tests health care payment and service delivery models to improve patient care, lower costs, […]
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Austin Rogers Says Trump Acted 'to Close Off the Valve' on Illegal Immigration

Austin Rogers Says Trump Acted 'to Close Off the Valve' on Illegal Immigration

Grayson Bakich
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April 20, 2026
The Floridian sat down with Austin Rogers, who is running to replace Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in the 2nd congressional district, to discuss illegal immigration and the feasibility of mass deportations, a major part of President Donald Trump's agenda. Rogers agreed that Trump's focus on deporting the criminal element is a reasonable priority, and that […]
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