Florida Lawmakers

Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in or near the vulnerable Tampa Bay area, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the beastly storm has likely prompted the largest National Guard mobilization in Florida history. At an Ocala press conference less than two days before Milton—which on Monday became the most intense system in the Atlantic since 2007—Gov. […]

TALLAHASSEE—After rumors circulated that Gov. Ron DeSantis was avoiding President Joe Biden, the Florida Governor said he spoke to the President last night to ask that he approve a major disaster declaration ahead of Hurricane Milton. Gov. DeSantis will also have Kevin Guthrie, the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, send a letter […]

State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has released a statement on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed by Hamas against Israel, which led to the death of over 1,000 Israelis. It also catalyzed the unrest in the Middle East, which has seen groups such as the Jewish State, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis denied a Monday report claiming he dodged Vice President Kamala Harris's phone calls about storm recovery soon after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it's "up to him" if Florida wants to accept hurricane assistance. Gov. DeSantis told reporters at a Tallahassee press briefing that while he was aware of the […]

After far-left factions staged nationwide protests against Israel in the wake of Hamas' ambush on its citizens, Florida Democrats on Monday called for continued U.S. support for Israel against Iran and its terrorist groups one year after the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. The Florida Democratic Party, headed up by Chair Nikki Fried, who is Jewish, […]

As Floridians are only a month away from helping elect the 47th President of the United States, national Democrats continue to drive the narrative that former President Donald Trump is a “convicted criminal” in hopes that branding the former president as a common, corrupt criminal will dissuade enough voters to vote against his reelection campaign. […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday defended deploying state resources to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, prompted by fears that Florida workers who were out-of-state on a Governor-ordained mission will not be able to help Floridians clean up the Helene damage before the dangerous Hurricane Milton arrives. Gov. DeSantis said his Operation Blue Ridge, which sent […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting that affected local governments receive timely reimbursements from past hurricanes – including Helene and Debby. According to Sen. Rubio, some local governments are experiencing budget shortfalls, which could affect current and future […]

Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign has released an advertisement in response to his opponent, former Representative Debbie Murcarsel-Powell (D-FL), who produced an ad against him. The Florida senator’s campaign described her ad as “completely delusional,” and the “only fact she gets right is her name.” Moreover, the Scott campaign says that former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell continues […]

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that her “Hope Florida” program was on the ground in the Sunshine State’s Big Bend region as the state deals with the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Hope Florida relies on other Floridians – known as “Hope Navigators” – to guide other Floridians to receive the help they need in […]

A month out from the November general election, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday the launch of its "Take Back Florida Distinction" program to spotlight and assist liberal candidates in the state's most competitive races. The party says the 21 candidates were selected through a "rigorous" application and vetting process and will have access to […]

Sen. Jason Pizzo, a Democrat firebrand and likely candidate for governor in 2026, will file a court order against the State of Florida for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars to fund an advertisement opposing a ballot initiative legalizing recreational marijuana. In other words, for supposedly using Floridians’ money to campaign against the citizen-led referendum, called Amendment […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced the Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act. This legislation blocks federal funding to non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profits, “or other entities that help migrants illegally enter the U.S. or give assistance to migrants unlawfully residing here.” Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Randy Weber (R-TX) […]

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction, coupled with a massive dockworkers' strike, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced three executive orders on Thursday to help Floridians in disaster-struck areas access crucial supplies, vote in the upcoming election, and rehab their homes. His executive actions follow a similar path to those taken after 2022's Hurricane Ian, which […]

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) blasted President Joe Biden (D), Vice President Kamala Harris (D), and their administration for the handling of Hurricane Helene through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). After Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced that FEMA does not have the necessary funds to provide aid throughout […]

Hours after the White House announced that President Joe Biden on Thursday morning would fly to three Florida cities to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis' team posted that the Florida governor would have a press conference in a different county at the same time as Biden's arrival. Online rumblings whisper that […]

After six fires caused by electric vehicles erupted during Hurricane Helene, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is blasting proponents of the compromised cars—imploring the "cronies" to come to Florida and "have a look-see." Saltwater storm surges brought by the Category 4 Helene doused homes, buildings, and, yes—electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. 16 fires related to […]

Following the widespread destruction of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scathed the thousands of East Coast dockworkers and longshoremen who stopped working Tuesday as "unacceptable" after they went on strike in hopes of higher wages and automation protections. As members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), their work grinding to a halt will […]