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DeSantis Pushes for Republican Gubernatorial Debate at Sunshine State Showdown Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for... READ MORE. Rep. Kat Cammack: "A warrant shouldn’t be controversial." Rep. Vern Buchanan: "The 2026 @FIFAWorldCup has kicked off, and we’re hosting seven matches right here in the Sunshine State!." State Rep. Angie Nixon: […]
Patti Wheeler has become one of the most recognizable faces of the anti-kratom movement. Her story is powerful: her son, Robert “Wyatt” Wheeler, a young Texas man and TCU student, used a legal herbal supplement, suffered seizure-like activity, and died. In interviews and legislative appearances, Wheeler has attributed his death to kratom and urged lawmakers […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in his bid for the Republican nomination in Florida's Congressional District 14 seat this week. ".@ScottSingerUSA is a proven conservative. As Mayor of Boca Raton, he consistently fought to lower taxes, support small businesses, and stand strong behind law enforcement. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for choosing to not have gubernatorial candidates debate at the upcoming Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood on June 27th while taking questions from reporters at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. "There should be a debate. They […]
Florida Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Paul Renner for Governor The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Elliot Rodriguez: "South Florida is ready to help turn the page and build a brighter future for our state." Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "If we lead […]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced over 80 Florida House and Senate endorsements for candidates running in the November midterm through a release this week. The FL Chamber, founded in 1916, is the state's largest business advocacy organization dedicated to promoting free enterprise and pro-growth policies to local, state, and federal officials. "The Florida Chamber has […]
Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has fired back at Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s statements against the U.S.’s recent sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned gas company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET), known as CUPET. “Imperial perversity knows no bounds,” Diaz-Canel wrote on X. “After prohibiting any country that tries to supply fuel to Cuba, they now target CUPET to […]
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) through a press release this week. The FOP is the largest law enforcement organization in the state with over 25,000 members. "Paul Renner stands apart as the clear choice for the endorsement of the Florida Fraternal Order of Police. […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Endorses David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced he has been endorsed by... READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "The whole idea of America is audacious." Congressional Candidate Luther Luke Campbell: "Politics has become a game of greed, power, and self-preservation. The people are tired of […]
Friend or Foe?: Milei Government Appears to be Artificially Overcharging American Hidrovia Users The Floridian was the first to report significant China risk in the Argentine tender for... READ MORE. State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "I’m honored to officially qualify for the ballot as a candidate for State Senate District 16!" Gubernatorial […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced he has been endorsed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for Florida governor through a social media post this week. "Florida deserves a governor who works for all of us. I'm all in for David Jolly," Levine Cava said. "Florida needs a leader who can bring people together, […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced legislation to ease taxpayers' burden in disclosing taxable digital assets, thereby correcting past issues with unreported or underreported liabilities. What the Bill Does Rep. Bean's Digital Assets Voluntary Disclosure Program Act establishes a voluntary disclosure program for taxpayers holding digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, to report their holdings and […]
A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a commanding lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. The results, per a press release, give Rep. Donalds 54% support, with businessman James Fishback at 8%, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins at […]
The Floridian was the first to report significant China risk in the Argentine tender for the 25 year concession on the Parana-Paraguay Waterway (Hidrovia) tender. Following our reports, mainstream media outlets such as Reuters and Bloomberg have extensively reported on grave concerns by the US government on the penetration of China into this tender through […]
Casey Askar Lands Coveted Collier County Sheriff Rambosk's Endorsement The Republican congressional primary contest in Florida's 22nd District is in full swing... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Excited and proud to cheer on the astronauts selected by @NASA to fly on the @NASAArtemis III mission—including the two mission specialists, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, […]
David Jolly Announces Gwen Graham as Running Mate David Jolly has announced Gwen Graham as his running mate... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Hardworking Americans who put in extra hours deserve to keep more of what they earn. That's why I supported the Working Families Tax Cut Act, including a provision […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to strengthen the federal response to domestic antisemitism that has risen in recent years. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Moskowitz's Jewish American Security Act enhances Title VI compliance standards for colleges and universities to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination, authorizes $1 billion toward […]
Florida State Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones (D) commemorated his U.S. congressional campaign’s achievement of reaching $100,000 in donations in 24 hours. “Within the first 24 hours of us launching our campaign, we have raised $100,000. Not because of special interests, but because of everyday people,” Jones shared in a video posted on X. “Because they […]
