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The special election in early April for Florida’s 6th congressional district saw Rep. Randy Fine (R) emerge as Rep. Mike Waltz’s (R) successor. As a member of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Fine now looks to the 2026 midterm election, but his Republican challenger Aaron Baker is ready to unseat him. In an exclusive interview with […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan for the state to have more authority over its recreational red snapper fishery while speaking in Fernandina Beach this week. The proposal, submitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, would allow Florida to manage red snapper in state and federal waters […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed the potential for healthcare costs to increase in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, urging Republicans to "think outside the box" for a solution. President Donald Trump recently suggested that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could be paid directly to Americans, a proposal Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) dismissed […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is criticizing his opponent, Eileen Higgins, for remaining silent as Miami-Dade County considers appointing a replacement for her District 5 commissioner seat instead of holding an election to let voters decide. “Higgins was reelected just last year, then immediately turned her back on voters to chase another office and left […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) switched her party affiliation from Democratic Party to the Republican Party last year. In an interview with former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman on Standpoint with Gabe Groisman on social media, Rep. Cassell cited the Democratic Party's lack of support for Israel as a determining factor. "My mom was a […]
Texas Congressman Chip Roy (R) has announced his endorsement for Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) for Governor, joining a growing list of prominent conservatives backing Donald's Campaign. Roy's endorsement adds to the momentum building around Donalds, who has already secured support from 17 members of Florida's congressional delegation, 15 Republican sheriffs, 75% of the Republican […]
Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) is backing a call by two local hospitals to the Florida Legislature, Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, for broader authority over their health systems to boost collaboration, efficiency, and care for Broward County residents. "Our two public health systems in Broward County employ nearly 30,000 people and are economic […]
James Fishback Flirts With 'America First' Gubernatorial Run Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (D) entered the race for Florida Governor this week, vowing to tackle affordability. The Republican primary could become even more crowded as James Fishback, the Azoria CEO, has shared an interest in throwing his hat in the race as an "America First" […]
James Uthmeier Files Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood Over Deceptive Marketing Practices Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Today in the state of Florida it is […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) celebrated the reinstatement of furloughed federal employees to process agricultural visas in a recent statement, sharing that "food security is national security." With the government shutdown nearing 40 days, many federal employees have been furloughed, including those who process H-2A visas. These visas are temporary admissions of foreign agricultural workers for […]
Thirty-nine days have passed since the government shut down, and one of the first incentives to reopen the government came in the form of Florida Senator Rick Scott’s (R) No Budget, No Pay Act, barring Congress workers from collecting paychecks. Democrat lawmakers have blocked the passing of Scott’s bill, continuing to pay for senators and […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. “It is vile that Planned Parenthood cares more about lining their pockets than providing women with factual information about the health risks of chemical […]
Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) and Rep. John Snyder (R-Stuart) are looking to bring two of America's most well-known presidents into public school classrooms across the state. The bill, SB 420/HB 371, would require portraits of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be displayed in K–5 classrooms and in social studies classrooms for grades 6–12, an […]
Flights could face significant delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be reducing flight capacity by ten percent at the nation’s business airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA). Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is sounding the alarm against the flight cuts, assuring that it would impact “Miami-Dade’s economy and prosperity.” Transportation […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (D) entered the race for Florida Governor this week, vowing to tackle affordability. The Republican primary could become even more crowded as James Fishback, the Azoria CEO, has shared an interest in throwing his hat in the race as an "America First" candidate. "To be 'America First' you have to […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is set to host a campaign fundraiser in her reelection bid for House District 94, according to a flyer shared with The Floridian. The event is expected to include several top Florida officials, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Brian Mast, Randy Fine, and Gus Bilirakis. House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez […]
New Everglades Restoration Pump Station to Move Billions of Water South Gov. Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking of a new inflow pump station in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) designed to help preserve and enrich the state's largest ecosystem, including moving billions of gallons of water, during a press conference in West Palm Beach. READ […]
In the wake of the New York Mayoral election, Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) branded election winner Zohran Mamdani as a “Marxist,” comparing him to Fidel Castro. “I’m the only Member of Congress born in Cuba. My family was forced from home after the Communist takeover — I recognize the extremists when I see them,” […]
