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Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. The Post's endorsement is the third paper to back Jolly this month, joining the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. "The next governor must work collaboratively to address problems […]
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded professional baseball player Andre Dawson with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor Florida's governor can give. "Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Andre 'The Hawk' Dawson the Governor’s Medal of Freedom in recognition of his distinguished baseball career, his contributions to Florida A&M […]
Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez (R) and María Elvira Salazar (R), two Florida Cuban American lawmakers, commended the state of Florida’s recently secured arrest warrant against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The lawmakers' reactions follow Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement that the state obtained the warrant on Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state has secured an arrest warrant for Raul Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with his alleged role in the shootdown of two unarmed civilian planes 30 years ago. Attorney General Uthmeier announced the warrant while speaking during a press conference at Florida International University […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) has secured endorsements from county sheriffs across Florida’s 15th Congressional District (FL CD 15) as she fights to retain her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, and County Sheriff Chad Chronister have backed Rep. Lee […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is downplaying the arrival of former President Bill Clinton to Florida, indicating the party has moved on from moderate views while speaking on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing with Peter Doocy. Clinton, who was president from 1993 to 2001, is expected to campaign for Democratic challenger David […]
Republican nominee for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), Ryan Elijah, was recently probed about his campaign-financing strategy after records revealed he hired a fundraising firm tied to Democratic gubernatorial runner-up and former Republican congressman David Jolly. $5,000 to Jolly's Formerly Hired Fundraising Duo According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, Elijah’s campaign paid […]
Argentina President Javier Milei has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “María Elvira is one of the continent's most outspoken and respected voices,” Milei said. “She advocates for freedom, democracy, the free market, and every person's right to prosper through their own efforts.” […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 Midterms, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Democratic Party and several television (TV) stations to prevent the use of the controversial $10 million Hope Florida scandal in rival campaign ads. The Highlands County circuit court filing challenges a 30-second campaign ad, paid […]
Tampa Bay Times Endorses David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared... READ MORE. Angie Nixon: "The fact that residents in the panhandle are having a tough time connecting with FEMA, but have seen more ICE agents running around where homes are being rebuilt, lets us know where Ashley Moody and DeSantis’s priorities […]
DeSantis Submits Major Disaster Declaration to Trump Administration Over Hurricane Isaias Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida has submitted... READ MORE. Lauren Book: "With so much at stake for Florida families, we need leaders who understand the challenges facing our communities and have the experience to deliver real […]
After one press conference as press secretary, Katie Zacharia's time has come to an end. The news comes after President Trump told reporters that Zacharia should "reconsider" her role as press secretary. Now presidential advisers are updating that the president has fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia. Zacharia's week as White House press secretary […]
Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) criticized the U.S. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for allegedly pressuring member nations to change their votes on a resolution to lift the trade embargo on the Caribbean nation. “It comes amid an intensification of bullying, harassment, and political pressure against sovereign countries, particularly in recent weeks, […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. "I know that support isn’t a given; it has to be earned," Jolly wrote on social media. "For more than a year, we’ve traveled across our state, talking to Floridians, […]
In some part, the upcoming midterm elections are a mandate on President Donald Trump, but in Florida, the push-and-pull between conservatism and democratic socialism rages on. In a new advertisement released by the Byron Donalds campaign, Raymond Molina, a Bay of Pigs veteran, pushes back against “this new breed of Democrats,” warning that David Jolly […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to act like a U.S. ally and respect Cypriot sovereignty. In a video within the United Nations (UN) Buffer Zone in Cyprus, Sen. Scott addresses Turkey’s continued military occupation of the northern part of the island. “This is all caused by Turkey and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida has submitted a major disaster declaration to the Trump administration following Hurricane Isaias while speaking at a press conference in Milton this week. "This is a step that we need to do in order to unlock support from FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency]," DeSantis said. "And […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book shared that she has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in her Senate District 30 bid. "With so much at stake for Florida families, we need leaders who understand the challenges facing our communities and have the experience to deliver real results," Book wrote […]
