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Florida Police Benevolent Association Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "Hey, Jay, read the room!" Collins War Room: "True story: When Jay was being handed his green beret, Byron was being handed his orange jumpsuit." Rep. Maxwell […]
Austin Rogers, who is one of several Republicans competing to fill in the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd Congressional district seat, has managed to collect $725,000 in campaign funding in just over two months after filing to run on January 29, 2026. Rogers, a former general counsel to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), personally supplied […]
U.S. State Department Praises Milei's Argentina for Excluding Chinese State-Owned Companies From Infrastructure Bids The U.S. State Department has responded to The Floridian's request for comment to Secretary Marco Rubio... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "#SOSCuba The regime in Havana is at its weakest point. President Trump has a historic opportunity […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) gushed like a kid in a candy store discussing the Artemis II space mission during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. The craft is expected to splash down near San Diego later this week. "It has been an amazing week here in Florida," Rep. Haridopolos beamed. "This proves that […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) criticized the state of California in a series of "Don't California My Florida" posts comparing prices of everyday necessities between both states on social media this week. The RPOF's jabs at California included gas prices, electricity prices, egg prices, bread prices, and milk prices. Gas Prices (according to the […]
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate this week. The Florida PBA is the largest law enforcement union in the state with over 30,000 members. In particular, the PBA has fought for fair wages, benefits, and terms and improved working […]
As the war with Iran approaches its sixth week, Democratic congressmembers have attempted another effort to check President Donald Trump’s executive power as Commander-in-Chief. According to a report from USA Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives deterred congressional Democrats from “considering a measure to halt military hostilities in the region.” Congress is currently […]
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) announced its endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. The NAPO is a leading advocate for law enforcement professionals with over 1,000 police units and associations representing 240,000 officers across the country. In particular, the NAPO seeks to advance […]
President Donald Trump affirmed that all combat troops, aircrafts, and warships will remain around Iran “until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with.” The president’s statement comes after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz once again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military […]
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) marked the first-ever conviction secured under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN). “Predators using deepfakes to target women and children are being prosecuted. NO MERCY,” Congresswoman Salazar wrote in a post via X. “This law is delivering […]
President Donald Trump lashed out at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its members after a roughly two-hour closed-door meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. During the meeting, they reportedly discussed the war in Iran and the future of the alliance. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF […]
DeSantis Says Florida Should Put an End to First Cousin Marriages Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he wants the Florida lawmakers to end marriages between first cousins in the state... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Yes ma’am! Calling it the Gulf of America just feels right." Senator Rick Scott: "It’s concerning to see Florida losing so many […]
Blaise Ingoglia Awards $500K to Upgrade Florida Fire Departments Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $500,000 in awards to bolster several Florida fire departments... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stole $5 MILLION of your tax dollars, and she still won't resign. If you steal from the American […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he wants the Florida lawmakers to end marriages between first cousins in the state, arguing the practice is out of line with American values while speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News this week. "Well, in a lot of states, it's not," DeSantis said to Sean Hannity. "Florida needs to get […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging increased federal efforts to research and treat chronic kidney disease (CKD). Rep. Buchanan is calling for the establishment of an Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation within HHS, who will serve as […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a joint statewide partnership to help law enforcement agencies solve 21,000 state cold cases dating back decades using advanced forensic DNA testing and genetic genealogy while speaking in Miami this week. “For too long, many victims and their families have been left without answers,” Uthmeier said in a statement. […]
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff “on any and all goods” to any country “supplying military weapons to Iran” in a social media post via Truth Social. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $500,000 in awards to bolster several Florida fire departments, including equipment, training, and resources to help protect firefighters on the job during a press conference in Ocala this week. "We must be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to firefighter health and safety," Ingoglia said. "Nowadays, […]
