Florida Legislature

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Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's campaign is asking national Democrats for a "significant" cash infusion weeks before the November election, prompted by their belief that with a little more money, Sen. Rick Scott can be dethroned. Because the "uniquely unpopular" Scott, a prominent Republican and former Florida governor, has allegedly squandered his massive wealth advantage, and […]
Former football legend Corey Simon two years ago challenged state Senate District 3’s incumbent Democrat Loranne Ausley for her seat, debating her at Florida State University’s Tucker Center weeks before the election. In a year ripe for the taking for Sunshine State Republicans, Simon hoped for an upset. Spoiler: after the GOP spent nearly $8 […]
A Republican candidate for state Senate who has a pro-Palestine, pro-sanctuary state, and pro-Bernie Sanders record is hoping to unseat leading Democrat Sen. Jason Pizzo with the support of both the Broward GOP and the American Muslim Progressive Caucus. The unusual backing from the Broward Republicans raised eyebrows on the right due to many Florida […]
Just days before the November election, Gov. Ron DeSantis through three state agencies is ratcheting up the pressure on a proposed amendment overturning his six-week ban and cementing abortion access in the state constitution. The state departments include the Secretary of State, the Department of Health, and the Agency of Health Care Administration—three powerful Florida […]
According to a recent report from The College Fix, The Florida State University enlists a small minority of Republican professors, associate professors, and assistant professors compared to a vast majority of Democrat professors in its departments. Additionally, The Fix found that Republicans were in only six percent of the 10 identifiable departments. Also, there were […]
Following massive damage left behind by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis swore Friday morning that if dockworkers' resume their strike in January as promised, he will send in the National Guard to keep supplies flowing to disaster-struck areas. This is the first time he's brought up what Florida will do when the East […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Department of Health are trying to strike down an ad promoting a proposed constitutional for abortion rights, claiming it's "dangerous" because it allegedly lies about Florida's current abortion laws. In a slew of cease-and-desist letters sent to local news stations airing the pro-Amendment 4 ad—which would also overturn 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
