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Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is pushing back on the accusation that he's for taxing social security claimed in an ad released by a pro-Byron Donalds political committee. In addition, Jolly set the record straight on claims from the ad he wants to tax tips and overtime. "So let's lay it out there. I don't […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign released an ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly for his stances on a slew of tax policies affecting everyday Americans. The 30-second ad was shared by Rep. Donalds on his 'X' page. "Wait tables to make ends meet, and David Jolly wants […]
In a scathing X post over the weekend, Representative Randy Fine, R-Florida, called state Representative and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) a "full-blown communist" before calling her "uniquely stupid." Rep. Nixon gained attention after protesting the mid-decade redrawing of Florida's using congressional maps with a megaphone on the House floor in April, […]
DeSantis Awards Nearly $8.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades, Community Projects to Northwest Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 8.8 million in awards to twelve small and rural communities... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "The radical socialist Jolly-Nixon statewide ticket is far too extreme for Florida." Libertarian Party of Florida: "There is another candidate for Governor: Libertarian Party […]
Byron Donalds Shares Ad Slamming Jolly's 'Far-Left' Positions in Governor's Race Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a blistering ad... READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "The American dream runs on jobs. Congress needs [to] step up and give them the space they need to create them." Libertarian Party […]
In an effort to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua accountable for its oppressive rule, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has called for Nicaragua to be removed from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). “The murderous dictatorship in Nicaragua will have to face the maximum consequences for its countless crimes against humanity,” Rep. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly pushed back on assertions that's he's far left from Congressman and Republican challenger Byron Donalds (R-FL) while speaking on CUOMO with host Chris Cuomo on NewsNation this week. "He's hit me with $5 million in trans ads. He's making the ideological stuff. He's calling me a radical," Jolly said. "Chris, […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to “step up” and help Americans achieve the ‘American Dream,’ urging lawmakers to pass a series of bills to cut ‘red tape’ obstructing small businesses from flourishing. “The American dream runs on jobs,” Sen. Scott affirmed, demanding that Congress give entrepreneurs “the space they need to create […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a blistering ad attacking opponent David Jolly on his "far-left" Democratic policies. The ad starts off with an apparent Jolly saying he "approves this message" regarding his political stances, including Second Amendment rights. "Who cares about some of the finer points of the Second Amendment? We […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 8.8 million in awards to twelve small and rural communities in Northwest Florida to support essential infrastructure improvements and community development projects while speaking at a press conference in Bonifay this week. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) recently took to social media to repost a video of Democratic challenger for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Fla.), in an interview where she addresses her views on drag shows. “This is Angie Nixon,” Sen. Moody wrote on X, quoting the Democratic Socialist’s revelation that she has […]
Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini, who has garnered widespread disdain from Florida's Republican, has been called to resign is position for supporting an Islamic center in Central Florida. Conservative journalist Laura Loomer took a pound of flesh out of "Little Tony" Sabatini on "X," calling him out by posting a letter his legislative office in […]
Trump Announces Top Congressional Liaison James Braid's Departure President Donald Trump announced the departure of his administration’s director of legislative affairs... READ MORE. Rep. Kat Cammack: "Two visions. Two futures. One clear choice. @ByronDonalds is the unapologetic leader who will fight every day to build on the progress under @RonDeSantis, lower costs, fix what’s broken, […]
DeSantis Sidesteps Campaigning for Donalds in Governor's Race Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped well short when asked if he'll hit the campaign trail with... READ MORE. Libertarian Party of Brevard County: "Earning a living shouldn’t require a government permission slip. Occupational licensing is gatekeeping, not protection. Free the entrepreneurs!" Gubernatorial Candidate David […]
National Federation of Independent Businesses Executive Director Bill Herrle kept it simple when discussing the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act during an interview with The Floridian this week. If you buy a car, you own a car. What seems like a simple concept apparently is not. The REPAIR Act, sponsored […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is doubling down in his fight against government mass surveillance, once again calling out the controversial use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered security cameras by local law enforcement. “A Sarasota police officer was just arrested and fired following an investigation into the alleged misuse of Flock and other law enforcement databases,” […]
MIAMI — Miami residents scored an important victory today after a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of the City of Miami and against a legal challenge brought by the current operator of Rickenbacker Marina seeking to stop the November referendum. Judge Walsh’s decision means Miami voters will have their say on the future of […]
With the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) across the country, could local candidates in Florida be posing as independents (NPAs) to secretly get their agenda across in the November election? That is one what one communications release is spotlighting on Joe Vinson, an NPA candidate running for Escambia County Commission in District […]
