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Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said she was "cautiously optimistic" about avoiding a government shutdown at the end of the month in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, further chastising Democrats as wanting President Donald Trump to fail more than they want the United States to succeed. Host Maria Bartiromo began by noting that […]
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced he's making a run for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026 on Tuesday. Ingoglia, appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July, has been probing local counties and municipalities over questionable spending habits in a DOGE-esque [Department of Government Efficiency] crackdown almost immediately since assuming […]
Former Speaker of the House Paul Renner has just filed to run for governor in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary election. Speaker Renner, who championed Governor Ron DeSantis’ entire 'Florida First' legislative agenda during his term as speaker, says that the reason he is running is for his children and to continue the work that […]
In a testament to growing community resistance, and reminiscent of Miami-Dade's historic 2011 recall election, a Change.org citizens’ petition calling for the recall of Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has reached the critical milestone – 1,000 verified signatures. The effort draws parallels to the county's last successful recall, when in March 2011, Miami-Dade voters removed both […]
President Donald Trump is demanding drug companies be more transparent with their data to validate the success of their COVID-19 vaccines, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been "ripped" apart by the public on whether the jab has actually saved millions of lives or not. In a Truth Social post, the […]
Rep. Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) will not seek reelection to the House District 21 in 2026, citing her age and inclination to spend time with her family as reasons for her departure. "With a heart full of gratitude, I share with you today that I will not seek reelection for another term," Hinson said. Rep. Hinson […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution advancing the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, which bans members of Congress and their families from owning, buying, or selling stocks and bonds. In addition to the complete ban on engaging in the stock market within six months of enactment (or two years in more complex […]
To no one's surprise, the Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate over the weekend. Sen. Moody, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January, is the only major republican currently in the race. "Ashley Moody has been a champion for Florida," Florida […]
Are the Florida State Seminoles Back? Gov. DeSantis Says Yes What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama ...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis—The U knocks off #6 Notre Dame — congrats! With USF beating Boise State […]
What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday. Gov. DeSantis, a Florida State fan, reacted to the upset after the victory. "What a difference a year makes […]
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters appears to be fully on board with a suggestion made by President Donald Trump to hold a GOP convention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Gruters was elected chair of the Republican National Committee at the GOP's summer meeting in Atlanta last week. "Let's Go! Great idea President Trump," […]
Albritton Pressured Collins to Drop Agriculture Commissioner Bid, Sources Say Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two...READ MORE FL Rep. Allison Tant: "Due to Labor Day, we will only have office hours on […]
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two Republicans familiar with the matter. When Albritton caught wind earlier this year that Collins was considering a bid for the Cabinet position –which Albritton has long […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is telling Americans to put down the cigarettes and consider smoke-free nicotine pouch products like Zyn as a safer way to consume nicotine. Kennedy Jr., who is arguably the best fit official in the Trump administration, shared his thoughts on the alternative during a July 30 […]
Florida Representative Carlos Gimenez (R) appeared in an interview with FOX News, where he called Cuba “a cancer in our hemisphere” after scrutinizing the nation’s alliances with both China and Russia and claiming that Communist China is using the island nation to spy on the U.S. “[China] has been using Cuba for a long time. […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a subpoena Friday for a baby-cam company accused of selling user data to the Chinese military. The subpoena was issued earlier Friday to Lorex, a Canadian-founded company previously owned by a Chinese surveillance company until Dec. 2022. "What consumers do not know is that [their] data might be shared […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would rescind the Biden Administration's mandate giving preference to electric and hybrid military vehicles. The original EV mandate, signed by President Biden in 2021, aimed to gradually transition all military vehicles to alternative fuel sources by 2035, a goal […]
The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police has closed its criminal probe into Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) for allegations of domestic violence that began in February. As The Floridian previously reporte, Rep. Mills was accused of physically assaulting Sarah Raviani during an alledged heated argument. However, Raviani herself denied that an attack took place, and Rep. Mills said […]
