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The Florida State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Henry Mack as the state's next education commissioner through a press announcement this week. Mack replaces Interim Commissioner of Education Paul O. Burns. “Today's appointment reflects Florida's continued commitment to educational excellence,” State Board of Education Chair Ryan Petty said. "Dr. Mack is a […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he had received from President Donald Trump. Red, White, and Blues Week The presentation was part of Pensacola's Red, White, and Blues Week, when the Blue Angels perform their famed exhibition flight show on the beach, usually held the week after […]
Amid staunch support for highly controversial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center development in the state of Florida from several prominent candidates, Republican Congressional Candidate Casey Askar affirms that he will work to “keep them out of our state.” Askar Doesn't Want Data Centers in FL During a Florida 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22) Forum, […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly reiterated his call to have a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) date centers while attacking Republican opponent Byron Donalds for being "out of touch" on the issue through a video posted on social media this week. "That's a candidate, that's a person out of touch with where Florida's voters are," […]
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is ragging on Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) for voting against amendments prohibiting taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries and allowing biological males to compete in women and girls' sports. The Context The amendments are part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA's 19th amendment prohibits the […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $24 million in awards to eight law enforcement agencies to help bolster immigration enforcement and its activities while speaking in Taveras this week. "While some other states shy away from backing law enforcement, we are all in," Ingoglia said in a release. "Florida is the most […]
Congressional candidate Ryan Elijah has called upon Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into the incumbent congressman. “It is time for Cory Mills to leave the race. Our bad headlines […]
Through a fast-track procedure, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to reduce unnecessary animal testing within the pharmaceutical industry. By unanimous consent, the House passed the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. A bill that mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “publish an interim final rule” under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 […]
Florida Democrats Vote Against Amendment 3, Citing Cuts to Services and Safety The Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee voted in opposition to Amendment 3... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "Florida is one of the most expensive places to live in America, thanks to billionaires and Republican mega donors who have gobbled up properties in […]
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds Over 50% Mark in Republican Primary A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I’m calling for a moratorium on data centers until Florida has a responsible plan to protect our water, power grid, and communities. […]
The Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee voted in opposition to Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes on the Nov. 3. ballot, citing the measure would cut "billions of dollars from the local budgets that fund police, fire rescue, EMTs, and other essential services" for Florida, as announced by the Florida Democratic Party […]
President Donald Trump has imposed a retaliatory 50% tariff on several Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” such as cars, alcohol, and dairy. Through three presidential Proclamations, President Trump imposed the 50% tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. The tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 20, […]
Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to ensure baby formula remains safe during manufacturing by establishing a federal standard through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring the FDA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and […]
A new poll released by the Puerto Rican Statehood Council (PRSC) shows that Hispanic and Latino voters continue to overwhelmingly support making Puerto Rico a state and are more likely to support candidates who align with this interest. The Poll's Findings in Detail The PRSC conducted the survey with a sample size of 1,000 respondents […]
Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega recently announced that the country will not hold any future elections to prevent the opposition from potentially taking his position. “They should forget about it. Here in Nicaragua, there will never again be elections that they can use to try to seize the government and take power,” the authoritarian leader said […]
A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) over the critical 50% threshold against his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 53% Jay Collins: 10% James Fishback: 9% Paul Renner: 4% Florida Governor GOP Primary (Donalds internal) 🟥 Byron Donalds: 53%🟥 Jay […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) condemned the recent attempted firebombing of a federal building in New York City as a consequence of Zohran Mamdani being elected mayor. The Attack On Monday, a man approached 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which is being used as a processing center, and used fireworks in an attempt to […]
Byron Donalds Challenges David Jolly to Three Debates in Governor's Race Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged... READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "For more than six decades, the Cuban regime has been the leading sponsor of radical leftism and Third Worldism in the United States." Rep. Byron Donalds: "I’m challenging Democrat […]
