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President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran “are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!” following a recent spate of tit-for-tat engagement between both nations. “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on “Peace” are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” President Trump wrote […]
Jay Collins Outlines 'Live Florida' Initiative to Fix Affordability, Provide Insurance Relief Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced a comprehensive plan to cut the cost of living for Florida families... READ MORE. Rep. Lois Frankel: "You can’t claim this is about 'assimilation' while the Trump Administration is deporting our friends and neighbors - people who […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced eminent domain of the PortMiami fuel tank, a key facility for transporting fuel to ships in the seaport of Biscayne Bay, after talks with the Chicago-based developer HRP "concluded without an acceptable agreement." Eminent domain is the legal right of government to seize private property for public use […]
Following a U.S. House Armed Services Committee Full Committee Markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA), Rep. Cory Mills (R) expressed gratitude for the House passing an amendment to legislation that seeks to protect U.S. military installations from foreign influence. “Honored to pass this amendment to protects our military […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Suspends Gubernatorial Bid The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee has come to an end... READ MORE. Anastasios Kamoutsas: "I’m looking forward to this next chapter as the President of @PolkState and am grateful for the trust and support of the Board of Trustees, the faculty, […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory requesting that banks “detect and report” payroll fraud schemes tied to illegal immigrant employment. The Treasury Department’s measure comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing bank regulators and government departments to inspect potential instances of individuals without legal […]
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced her endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race while speaking recently at the Republican Party of Pinellas County’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. "Sydney Gruters has my complete and total endorsement," Luna said. "She is a mom, a patriot, a proven conservative, and a fighter who […]
The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee has come to an end as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has suspended his gubernatorial campaign. During a news conference, Mayor Demings announced that he would be suspending his campaign for governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Monday of this week, I received some bad news from […]
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the American job market added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, establishing economic resilience across the nation despite rising costs from the war in Iran. The increase in employment reported was more than double what economists had expected. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), economists […]
Kelly Ann Walker, a Republican vying for House District 74, highlighted her "America First" approach and conservative values in a campaign advertisement released this week. "Walker is Florida first. America forever. She'll deport criminal illegals. Fight the woke left. Protect our rights. And stop the sprawl," the 30-second advertisement says. America First. Florida Forever. 🇺🇸https://t.co/VcVnoVCreMhttps://t.co/0gsytjL43S […]
In a bicameral effort, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.), alongside U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and House Republican Leadership Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), have introduced a bill to revoke the visas of immediate family members of terrorists, additionally prohibiting them from obtaining visas in the future. The No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act comes after […]
The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion budget reconciliation funding package to restore funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over the next three years. The bill’s passage comes after a tumultuous effort that included a partial government shutdown, the removal of a $1 billion proposal to […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced a comprehensive plan to cut the cost of living for Florida families while speaking at a press conference in Winter Park this week. The plan, known as the "Live Florida" initiative, includes property tax relief, insurance reform, workforce opportunities, educational training for students, and food security as Collins builds his […]
Randy Fine Rips Senate for Not Passing SAVE America Act, Proposes Means to Make It Law Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the SAVE America Act in... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "The CCP is the greatest national security threat facing America!" Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Unfortunately, the Castro regime has fooled Medea and the […]
Democrat Moskowitz Says Republican Mayor Scott Singer Endorsed him in 2022 (VIDEO) WASHINGTON— Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz is confirming a rumor that... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Hey, @Google, quit playing God." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Americans, regardless of political affiliation, share a fundamental expectation that their personal data be protected and […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the SAVE America Act in a recent interview with The Floridian, ripping the Senate for not passing it and proposing means of ensuring that the bill's provisions can become law. Death in the 'Dysfunctional' Senate In April, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) told The Floridian that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) had […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced a bicameral bill designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization. What the Bill Does In addition to designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, Rep. Steube and Sen. Scott's Stop ANTIFA Act codifies executive orders issued by President Donald Trump to crack down on […]
Polk State College District Board of Trustees announced Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the sixth president of Polk State College by a 5-0 vote this week. Kamoutsas, currently Florida's Commissioner of Education, will take over for Interim President Anne Kerr beginning on July 6. "We are confident in Mr. Kamoutsas's leadership experience and vision moving forward," […]
