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Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced this week he will not run in Florida's Congressional District 19 race in a post on social media. "Fighting on the national level alongside our President would be a dream come true. However, after careful consideration on how I can best serve my community – a community I love […]
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer who served as an instructor for new deportation agents testified on Feb. 23, stating that the agency has scaled back its training, leaving the program for recruits “deficient, defective, and broken.” Ryan Schwank, a former instructor at the agency’s academy in Georgia, testified during a hearing […]
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is facing mounting pressure to drop out of his reelection bid for Texas’s 23rd congressional district, but despite the calls, he appears determined to win, as projections indicate that he will lose. Last year, reports surfaced that a staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, passed away after catching on fire in her backyard. […]
On Feb. 23, Federal Express (FedEx) sued the Trump administration, seeking a “full refund” of all tariffs it paid the government, which President Donald Trump imposed through the recently overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025. Previously, on Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his executive powers when […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Republicans' efforts to transition away from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and lower healthcare costs. Replacing Obamacare has been a topic of concern for Republicans, given that so many Americans are dependent on it. On the issue, Sen. Scott commented that "there […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida propels Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) into a big lead when GOP voters are informed of President Donald Trump's endorsement. The poll found Rep. Donalds at 47% with President Trump's support, with First Lady Casey in a […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Feb. 24 at 9 PM ET. According to the Associated Press, President Trump will use the platform to promote the Trump administration’s immigration operations, his efforts to preserve his sweeping tariffs despite being struck down by the Supreme Court, his […]
Trump Reaffirms Support for Byron Donalds, Says He'll be a 'Great Governor!' Not only has he endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for governor of Florida... READ MORE. Former State Rep. Gwen Graham: “After much consideration, I will not be running for Florida's CD2. For family reasons, now is not the right time for me to […]
ICYMI: Florida House Passes $113.6 Billion Budget Proposal for FY 26-27 The Florida House of Representatives passed a $113.6 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "'Vindictive Alexander Vindman' is a partisan hack with a reckless record. He doesn't belong in the U.S. Senate - he belongs […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the state's agricultural sector suffered more than $3 billion in estimated losses following two freezes around New Year's Eve and in January into February, according to a recent release. The full report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Florida Census of Agriculture, USDA Market News, UF-IFAS Preliminary […]
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R) co-sponsored Virginia Congressman John McGuire’s (R) Riley Gaines Act (H.R. 7368) that allows a “clear legal pathway” for biological females to hold sporting institutions accountable for allowing biological males to compete in Women’s only sports. Last week, Rep. Cammack, alongside House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R), met at a women’s […]
A federal judge permanently barred the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from unveiling special counsel Jack Smith’s final report into President Donald Trump’s alleged handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving his first term. Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorized the president's request to conceal the report on the investigation, which […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a digital advertisement this week slamming U.S. Senate candidate Alexander Vindman (D) for his "traitorous" role in impeachment efforts against President Donald Trump. Vindman, a former national security aide, testified against President Trump following a 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which Trump was accused […]
in a recent appearance on Fox News's Life, Liberty, Levin, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discussed the unfolding events in Iran, saying they were "a long time coming" because of their own policies. Gov. DeSantis suggested that, prior to 1979, "the U.S. had a very reliable ally in Iran with the Shah, and Jimmy Carter was President […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed a $113.6 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 in the lower chamber last week. The vote was 101-4. The legislation, HB 5001, is roughly $4 billion less than Gov. Ron DeSantis's proposed budget put out in December. It is also $1.3 billion less than the current fiscal year. […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) has introduced the Countering Harmful Adversarial Rechargeable and Generative Energy Act (CHARGE Act), which prohibits the importation of energy storage systems containing remote monitoring capabilities from Chinese entities. “China has made its intentions known with its rapidly growing surveillance state and blatant disregard for the security of the United States,” […]
Florida Welcomes 143.3 Million Visitors in 2025, Breaking Previous Record Gov. Ron DeSantis announced preliminary estimates from VISIT Florida indicating the state welcomed a record $143.3 million in visitors in 2025... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “So many scientists are getting murdered. Odd.” Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "The countries that think they're off the […]
Florida Senate Votes to Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Trump + More The Florida Senate passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport"... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Maybe we should do a massive Voter ID RALLY IN SOUTH DAKOTA!" Secretary […]
