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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's decision to jump into the majority-minority district in Florida's newly-redrawn 20th Congressional District continues to divide Democrats. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), who has represented the district for the past several election cycles, and recently resigned as a result of an ongoing federal indictment, is the loudest voice of opposition to Rep. […]
Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "On behalf of Miami-Dade’s nearly 3 million residents, we thank Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a lifetime of extraordinary service." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Another Sine Die, another strong budget secured. […]
DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Speaker, I stood with Gov. DeSantis to stop big banks from targeting conservatives, secure our elections, and protect girls' […]
The Everglades Trust, a non-profit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades, thanked the State Legislature for including $638 million in restoration to the wetland as part of its 2026-27 fiscal year (FY) budget it passed in Tallahassee on Friday. The funding includes completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), widely known […]
After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) has announced the latest hat she'll wear – that of a retiree. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives' 17th district in 2011, Rep. Wilson soon represented the 24th district since 2013, and she hasn't stopped since. During remarks shared […]
Rep. Ashley Gantt (D-Miami) announced she will run to replace Sen. Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) in Senate District 34 after Jones declared he will not be seeking another term earlier this week. The announcement comes amid speculation Sen. Jones will run for U.S. Rep. Fredrica Wilson's (D-FL) District 24 seat after Wilson announced this week […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations while speaking alongside Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) officers at a press conference in Davie this week. Operation Sandhill Sentinel A joint operation involving Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Florida National […]
Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Attorney General Florida AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced its unanimous endorsement... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Any of the candidates running for the Republican nomination are light years better than Temu […]
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Announce Reelection Bid in Florida's 25th Congressional District He's finally in! Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) has finally announced... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Would you join me in wishing my longtime friend, colleague, and an outstanding Secretary of […]
Florida AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced its unanimous endorsement of Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida attorney general through a press release this week. “The process behind this endorsement represented input from all facets of our movement and Florida’s labor force, and it comes with the determination and dedication of hundreds of thousands of […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to study the link between animal abuse and violent crime, especially in order to prevent those convicted of animal cruelty from harming other people. Specifically, the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act commissions a study within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to […]
The Republican Party of Florida officially endorsed Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign for commissioner this week. "A lifelong conservative leader, farmer, and former President of the Florida Senate, Commissioner Simpson has built a record of results fighting for Florida families, protecting agriculture, defending constitutional freedoms, and keeping Florida the nation's leading […]
American birth rates hit a troubling low in 2025, with just 3.6 million babies born -- a record 23% decrease since 2007. What is happening? The standard explanations -- housing costs, student debt, stagnant wages, and delayed marriages -- don’t fully explain the collapse. While economic factors receive all the media attention, biological contributors, especially chemical […]
He's finally in! Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) has finally announced that he will be running for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's newly-drawn 25th Congressional District. The sneaker-wearing political savoir and pint-sized powerhouse lawmaker, who has entertained the World of "X" with his sarcasm and humorous banter against the James Comers of […]
As Florida lawmakers debate tens of millions of dollars in new wildfire funding, one aviation company already operating in the state could help the state respond faster and with fewer environmental trade-offs. Bridger Aerospace, a Montana-based aerial firefighting company that has expanded operations into the Southeast, deploys aircraft equipped to fight fires using a natural, water-based suppression solution rather than traditional […]
Run Shev Run? Shevrin Jones Won't Seek Re-Election in SD 34; Fueling Congressional Speculation Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced will not be seeking re-election in Senate District 34 in an emotional message shared on social media this week. ... READ MORE Lt. Gov. Jay Collins—I am 100% in favor of @GovRonDeSantis property tax […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to crack down on the fraudulent acquisition of controlled substances meant for animals and pets. Specifically, Rep. Mills' Practitioner Enforcement and Tracking of Substances (PETS) Act requires veterinarians to adhere more strictly to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), a system that tracks controlled substance prescriptions, and clarifies aspects […]
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced will not be seeking re-election in Senate District 34 in an emotional message shared on social media this week. "Everything I've done over these last 13 years has been rooted in one simple belief, and that that people deserve leadership that fights for them, listens to them, and […]
