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Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $311 million to 37 Florida communities for several infrastructure repairs while speaking in Sebring in Highlands County this week. The awards include $3 million to the Sebring airport authority to demolish and replace the existing stormwater system at Sebring Regional Airport, as well as $22 million to the City of Avon […]
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) announced his bid to run for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), former state Rep. George Moraitis (R), and Joe Kaufman (R). “As Mayor, I fought to keep taxes and crime low and delivered results to provide a safe, vibrant, and more affordable place to […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on Venezuelan drug cartels in a recent interview with The Floridian, expressing support for the President's actions and supportive of regime change in Venezuela. Trump recently ordered a "full blockade" of the South American country after seizing an illegal oil tanker last week, saying, […]
WASHINGTON – The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. The announcement arrived late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump. The approved sales are meant to aid Taipei’s efforts to “modernize its armed forces and to maintain […]
WASHINGTON – Four House Republicans rebelled against Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) on Wednesday. The members backed a Democratic aim to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring on Dec. 31st. Rep Mike Lawler (R., N.Y.) and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, signed a “discharge petition.” […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. Part of the acquisitions also includes the Florida Forever and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the governor's office added. […]
WASHINGTON—As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, or "the ouster of Maduro." Rep. Gimenez, who, along […]
David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL) Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Oliver Larkin: "Jared Moskowitz was […]
Rick Scott Introduces 'MACA' Legislation to Fix Broken Obamacare Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) introduced a new bill, titled the “More Affordable Care Act” (MACA), as a means to fix the shortcomings of Obamacare. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Maduro is not the president of Venezuela, he's a narcoterrorist. @POTUS is right to take action […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of a statewide committee focusing on women voters as he looks to gain traction in the governor's race this week. According to the Renner campaign, the "Women for Renner Coalition" includes female community leaders, faith advocates, and business professionals in an effort to elevate women's voices […]
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Pentagon will not publicly release raw footage of the strike that killed two survivors of an initial boat attack. The attack in the Caribbean was on a vessel suspected of carrying cocaine. The announcement comes after intense skepticism arose from Congress about the incident. Hegseth confirmed […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. According to the poll's survey, both Jolly and Demings are tied at 22% for the Democratic nomination. However, a whopping 56% of primary voters remain […]
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a naval blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” leaving and heading to Venezuela," saying that the South American nation was "completely surrounded." In a post on Truth Social, Trump claims that Venezuela has been using oil to fund drug trafficking and other crimes. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by […]
WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) introduced a new bill, titled the “More Affordable Care Act” (MACA), as a means to fix the shortcomings of Obamacare. Sen. Scott’s legislative measure is the Senate companion bill to Florida Congressman Aaron Bean’s (R) MACA, bill in the House of Representatives. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Brent Wells of Oxford on 14 counts for allegedly possessing child and animal sexual abuse materials on his Snapchat account this week. “Trading in this offensive and disgusting material revictimizes the children who were forced to participate in its production and exploits helpless animals who are […]
A new advertising campaign launched by conservative, non-profit organization “The Protecting America Initiative” (PAI), in Florida and Texas, targets “Chinese-made devices” and demands their removal from hospitals nationwide. The six-figure ad campaign, titled “Do No Harm,” highlights how the increasing presence of Chinese-made medical devices threatens a doctor's oath to protect their patients. The ad […]
Donalds Slams Biden's SEC Management, Advocates for Future Reforms Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized the Biden administration for its abuse and overreach of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) while calling for future reforms in an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Again, […]
BOGOTA, Colombia – The U.S. State Department on Tuesday classified another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization. The designation prompts increased sanctions and can open the possibility of potential military action against them. According to Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, alongside Breitbart News, the State Department has branded the Clan del Golfo as […]
