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Ingoglia Highlights Achievements in First 100 Days as CFO Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia highlighted some of his accomplishments in his first 100 days as CFO in a social media post this week. Ingoglia, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is seeking a full term as CFO in the November 2026 […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took to social media this week to warn of the "764" child exploitation group. In a video posted on social media, the Florida Republican provided information about the "dangerous online network known as '764.' After attending a briefing with the FBI, she shared that "this group uses encrypted apps to […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is spearheading a multistate coalition of attorneys general targeting three major environmental organizations: the U.S. Plastics Pact, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the Green Blue Institute, for allegedly coordinating with U.S. corporations to impose anticompetitive recycling practices that possibly violate state and federal antitrust laws. "Radical environmental activists do not […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has introduced legislation to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funded during a government shutdown. Appropriately named the Keep SNAP Funded Act, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to keep the program active through emergency funds, as it is set to run out on November 1st. "SNAP keeps […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) is accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) of continuing the government shutdown to protect President Donald Trump, claiming that the President is “Jeffery Epstein’s best friend in the White House.” “Speaker Mike Johnson has shut the house down, because he is doing the bidding of Jeffrey Epstein's best friend […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins discussed the future of the state of Florida and the possible ramifications of New York City residents migrating to the Sunshine State following the result of the city's mayoral election during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play! Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is poised to become […]
For Florida patients with chronic wounds, especially those with diabetes, vascular disease, or other complex conditions, healing isn’t simple. It often requires advanced therapies like cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products, also known as skin substitutes. These products are more than clinical innovations, and for many of my patients, they have meant the difference between amputation […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia highlighted some of his accomplishments in his first 100 days as CFO in a social media post this week. Ingoglia, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is seeking a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. "We have hit the ground running," Ingoglia wrote. […]
Grand Jury Probes Hope Florida Scandal Tied to DeSantis A state grand jury convened this week to investigate the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. Hope Florida Foundation is a charity that was created under Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) administration, and First Lady Casey DeSantis has championed the charity. READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "There is nothing partisan […]
Maria Elvira Salazar and Rick Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Socialism as a Failed Ideology Rep. María Elvira-Salazar (R) and Sen. Rick Scott (R) are pushing a new resolution that condemns socialism as a failed ideology. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Democrats across the country are stepping up to open food banks, writing […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections. As Reuters describes, Cameroon has been ruled by President Paul Biya since 1982, making him the world's oldest state leader at 92, and he has been accused of weaponizing […]
The Republican Party of Florida shared a pair of polls conducted by the University of North Florida showing Senator Ashley Moody (R) with an 11-point advantage (49%-38%) over Democratic candidate Jennifer Jenkins for a full term in the Senate, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) with a 9-point edge (45%-36%) over Democratic candidate Jose […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) commended the Department of Transportation for cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers, noting that "the message is simple: no shortcuts when it comes to American safety." "Keeping Americans safe on our roads is common sense," Rep. Mast wrote in a blog post. "All of us who rely on our highways […]
A state grand jury convened this week to investigate the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. Hope Florida Foundation is a charity that was created under Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) administration, and First Lady Casey DeSantis has championed the charity. The inquiry centers on allegations that $10 million from a state Medicaid legal settlement was funneled through […]
Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott appeared on a 60 Minutes segment, discussing the pressure the U.S. has been placing on disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his refusal to step down from power. “If I were Maduro, I'd head to Russia or China right now," Scott commented. "His days are numbered. Something's going to happen. […]
Rep. María Elvira-Salazar (R) and Sen. Rick Scott (R) are pushing a new resolution that condemns socialism as a failed ideology. This resolution comes after heavy criticisms toward Democratic New York State Representative Zohran Mamdani’s “socialist” policies and the Republican fear that he may win the mayoral election in the state. "History is clear: from […]
Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Three Lincoln-Reagan Dinners all in one weekend! Real leaders don't just make […]
DeSantis Says Zohran Mamdani is Future of Democratic Party During an appearance with Jesse Watters on Fox News this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis all but anointed Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as the face of the Democratic Party if he's elected as the next mayor of New York City. READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "So many […]
