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Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) committed to ending child sex trafficking as part of his Florida First Public Safety Policy during a press conference in Tampa this week. “For too long, we’ve had many different agencies and councils sharing responsibility for human trafficking. They’ve done good work— but when responsibility is scattered, victims can […]
Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations. The sudden terminations at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) affected over 2700 of the agency’s discretionary grants worth nearly $1.9 billion. According to NPR, a […]
Jay Collins Sidesteps Question About Possible Tie to Elite Delta Force Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who recently announced his intentions to run for governor of Florida in 2026, recently dodged a question about the extent of his service as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, raising the question if he was part of the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), along with Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, are ahead in their respective primary races for governor, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida poll released this week. However, the primary lead varies, with Rep. Donalds having the support of 37% of GOP voters, well ahead of Lt. Gov Jay Collins […]
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair Evan Power, the self-proclaimed “Conservative Fighter,” has announced his congressional bid. Just one day after telling reporters at the Florida Capitol that he was “strongly considering” launching a congressional bid to succeed the retiring Florida Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), RPOF Chair Power has announced his campaign. In a press […]
DeSantis Appoints Judge Adam Tanenbaum to Florida Supreme Court Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court while speaking at a news conference at Seminole High School this week. READ MORE. State Rep. Juan C. Porras: "FL is a Republican stronghold because of leaders like @EvanPower who have […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court while speaking at a news conference at Seminole High School this week. Tanenbaum is a judge for the First District Court of Appeals and a former general counsel for the Florida House of Representatives. Adam Tanenbaum graduated first in his […]
The Miami-Dade Republican Party announced this week that it raised $203,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, its highest fundraising quarter in a non-election year in the party's history, according to a party release. "This milestone is about more than just dollars raised -- it's about confidence in our mission, momentum, and leadership," Miami-Dade GOP […]
Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R) applauded President Donald Trump after he released a statement in support of the Iranian people and their protests against the current government. “President Trump is standing on the right side of history, firmly with the Iranian people. Every tyrant is the same: when their power is threatened, they choose […]
Florida gas prices have been plummeting by double digits recently, with some areas reporting prices as low as $2.52 per gallon. But even after a recent surge, prices have since fallen to under $3.00 across Florida for regular-grade gasoline. Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) fully attributed the falling gas prices to President Donald Trump, simply […]
Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray towards activists on Tuesday amid a growing number of confrontations and protests in Minneapolis. From young adults to state lawmakers, Minnesota residents have begun to push back against the increase in federal immigration units following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs […]
Coral Gables City Commission candidate Nestor Menendez announced this week that he has received strong first-quarter fundraising results in his first-time bid for a Group IV seat on the city commission. “I am truly thankful for the support of Coral Gables residents who have rallied behind this campaign,” Nestor Menendez said in a release. “This […]
At least six prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota have resigned over the Trump administration’s handling of the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, according to an inside source familiar with the matter. The departures include Joseph Thompson, Melinda Williams, and […]
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that they will not comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a Republican-led House Oversight Committee deposition related to the investigation involving the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter posted on social media, the Clintons criticized the House […]
DeSantis Praises Economy, Education, and Other Achievements in Final State of the State Address Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I've worked alongside the best Governor in Florida history to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis' job approval is holding steady at 50% with Florida voters to start his final year in office, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida poll released this week. While the governor's ratings are still fairly high for a public official in his second term, his approval numbers are the lowest since a 45% rating […]
DeSantis Jeered by Florida Democrats for Calling Mamdani a 'Marxist Mayor' During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a “Marxist mayor.” READ MORE. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "If 7 […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. "Seven years ago, I stood on the steps of the old Capitol building to articulate a new vision, launch a bold agenda, and make a promise to produce big results. […]
