DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $9 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to two areas of Northeast Florida while speaking in Yulee today. The grants include $6.25 million to Nassau County to construct a roadway network to establish an industrial and commercial site. The site will be located near the US […]
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Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
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Shay Williams Launches bid to Unseat 'Career Politician' Kathy Castor

Shay Williams Launches bid to Unseat 'Career Politician' Kathy Castor

Daniel Molina
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March 5, 2026
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander Shay Williams has launched his congressional bid for U.S. House District 14, arguing that “career politicians” like incumbent Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) should be voted out. Rep. Castor was first elected to U.S. House District 11 in 2007. She served the district until 2013, when the 2010 census gave Florida […]
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Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Adrian Morgade
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March 5, 2026
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) defended Israel as a key ally against Iran amidst the rise of antisemitic rhetoric in the U.S. As antisemitic rhetoric continues to rise in the country, the Florida senator denounced attacks against Jewish communities in Florida, saying that it is “frustrating that some […]
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Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his commitment to economic freedom and small government. "I'm excited to say that today we are going to be announcing our endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida's next governor," said Skyler Zander, senior advisor […]
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White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
The White House Office of Communications released a new poll showing increased support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to fortify American elections against fraud by ensuring that only American citizens vote. “This legislation enjoys overwhelming support from the American people — yet Radical Left Democrat politicians continue […]
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Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s executive powers, requiring the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any further action in Iran. The results were 47-53, falling mostly along party lines, with the legislation’s cosponsor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), being the […]
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Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upper chamber this week. The bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights," passed 35-2 in the upper chamber, with only Sens. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce) and Don Gaetz […]
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Vern Buchanan, Darren Soto Introduce Bill Combating AI Impersonation Scams

Vern Buchanan, Darren Soto Introduce Bill Combating AI Impersonation Scams

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2026
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation combating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in online impersonation scams. The AI Fraud Accountability Act addresses a growing concern: AI can create highly realistic deepfakes of people and their voices, which can easily be used to perpetrate scams and other forms […]
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Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
A federal court trade judge on Mar. 4 ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding more than $130 billion to importers who paid global tariffs that the Supreme Court deemed were collected illegally in February. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a written order instructing U.S. Customs and […]
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RFK Jr. Pushes Medical Schools to Expand Nutrition Education

RFK Jr. Pushes Medical Schools to Expand Nutrition Education

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative on Mar. 5, 2026, to encourage medical schools to expand their nutrition education programs in the upcoming fall as part of an agreement with the Trump administration. Secretary Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon reached the agreement as part of the Trump administration’s “Make America […]
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JUICE🍊— 3.5.2026 — EXCLUSIVE Interview With AOC on Trump Impeachment Vote — Juan Porras Calls for Miami-Dade GOP Secretary's Resignation Over Racist Group Chat — and More...

JUICE🍊— 3.5.2026 — EXCLUSIVE Interview With AOC on Trump Impeachment Vote — Juan Porras Calls for Miami-Dade GOP Secretary's Resignation Over Racist Group Chat — and More...

Daniel Molina
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March 5, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections Outside the House Chamber, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke exclusively with The Floridian... READ MORE.   Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: “Rural Florida's industries, like logging, keep our state moving. I'll always stand with the people who roll their sleeves up and get […]
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Juan Porras Calls for Miami-Dade GOP Secretary's Resignation Over Racist Group Chat

Juan Porras Calls for Miami-Dade GOP Secretary's Resignation Over Racist Group Chat

Daniel Molina
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March 4, 2026
State Rep. Juan Porras (R-FL), who is a Miami-Dade GOP State Committeeman, has issued a statement regarding a chat linked to Miami GOP Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal, calling for his resignation. A leaked group chat tied to the Miami-Dade GOP secretary showed participants sharing racist and antisemitic comments, and it quickly drew condemnation from both […]
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EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections

EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON – Outside the House Chamber, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres about the potential for House Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump if they win the 2026 midterm elections. Manjarres: If the Democrats control the House, would you push for the impeachment of President Trump? Ocasio-Cortez: I mean, […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 3.4.2026 — MIAMI GOP Racist Chat Raises Concerns — Congress Prepares for War Powers Resolution Vote — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 3.4.2026 — MIAMI GOP Racist Chat Raises Concerns — Congress Prepares for War Powers Resolution Vote — and More...

Daniel Molina
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March 4, 2026
Miami GOP Secretary's Group Chat Pushes Antisemitism, 'Killing N-ggers' The recent uptick in antisemitic and racist language being disseminated by younger GOP activists nationwide... READ MORE.         Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Notice how the anti-ICE protests stopped and the Iran protests started? It's because these are not grassroots protests, they are coordinated […]
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Scott Franklin Defends 'Operation Epic Fury,' Says Iran 'Openly Declared War on Us'

Scott Franklin Defends 'Operation Epic Fury,' Says Iran 'Openly Declared War on Us'

Grayson Bakich
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March 4, 2026
In comments to The Floridian about the ongoing operations against Iran, Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) argued that the Iranian regime "openly declared war on us," citing previous terror attacks that were conducted through its proxies, including the 1983 Beirut bombing. Despite the confirmed casualties resulting from the strikes (including Capt. Cody A. Khork of Florida), Rep. […]
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Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Officials Mourn Loss of Army Captain Cody A. Khork

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Officials Mourn Loss of Army Captain Cody A. Khork

Michael Costeines
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March 4, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Florida officials mourned the loss of Winter Haven-born U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork after he was killed in a drone strike at a U.S. Army command center in Kuwait on March 1. "First Lady @Casey DeSantis and I are saddened to learn that Army Captain Cody Khork, from […]
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U.S. Southern Command Announces Joint Operations in Ecuador Against 'Narco-Terrorism'

U.S. Southern Command Announces Joint Operations in Ecuador Against 'Narco-Terrorism'

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces have launched joint operations in Ecuador targeting “Designated Terrorist Organizations” within the South American country, U.S. Southern Command revealed in a statement posted on X. U.S. Southern Command confirmed the launch of the operations late Tuesday, in what it described as a "powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin […]
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