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'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams 'Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "My time in the Navy taught me the meaning of strength and resilience. Those values are the foundation of my campaign for Governor, […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of "Parents for Renner" to advance polices for school choice, homeschooling freedom, and other educational opportunities to students through a release this week. "Florida has led the nation in putting parents first and securing educational freedom," Renner said in a statement. "I'm proud to stand with […]
Senate Republicans have retreated from trying to block funding for the controversial $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” after meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to address concerns about the taxpayer-funded reserve. According to ABC News, Republican lawmakers were rushing to put a roughly $70 billion budget reconciliation bill to restore funding for U.S. Immigration and […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) fiercely fought back against critics of Supreme Court justices who practice judicial originalism in a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing. Speaking as a former judge, Rep. Lee noted that the Supreme Court's legitimacy "does not depend on whether people agree with every decision. It depends on whether judges interpret and apply […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) as Lee County Supervisor of Elections this week. Persons-Mulicka takes over for Supervisor Tommy Doyle, who announced his retirement after serving nine years in the position. Rep. Persons-Mulicka is a founding partner and attorney at Strayhorn Persons-Mulicka in Fort Myers. The law firm has […]
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for being a failure to the state of Florida as Senator in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "It's important to note that Ashley Moody has failed our state. She failed our state, because first of all, she's frankly, she's nowhere to be found," […]
The United States government is set to weigh in on Spain's arbitration dispute with NextEra Energy Resources, and if the Solicitor General approves of Spain's petition, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has pointedly made himself an enemy of President Donald Trump, would secure a political victory. As we have covered, the Spanish government previously contracted […]
The Republican primary race in Florida's 22nd Congressional District could turn out to be one of the closest races to watch this election cycle, as now Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Keiser University, has filed to run against incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D). Is the second time the charm? Keiser, who has deep ties […]
'People Want a Better Florida': Angie Nixon Looks to Improve Affordability, Defeat Alexander Vindman Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) emphasized fixing the state's affordability crisis... READ MORE. Renner War Room: "Byron Donalds trades stocks more often than he shows up to vote in Congress." Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Raúl Castro is indicted. Cuba is next!" […]
Just hours after the Department of Justice indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on criminal charges in Washington, D.C., Florida lawmakers gathered to celebrate the indictment as a victory for justice and accountability. President Castro, who served as the defense minister at the time, is accused of ordering the Cuban air force to shoot down […]
U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro on Murder and Conspiracy Charges A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted Raúl Castro and five others over a fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago.... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Thomas Massie's anti-Semitic diatribes are pathetic but not surprising. Completely unbecoming of a Member […]
A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted Raúl Castro and five others over a fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. Castro, who served as the former president and defense minister of Cuba, has been indicted on murder and conspiracy charges in the deaths of four people in 1996. After the capture of […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Republican Anthony Bonna for House District 85 in a press statement this week. “From helping deliver tax relief and economic growth in Port St. Lucie to advocating for policies that support small businesses and job creators, Anthony understands what it takes to keep Florida competitive and […]
While speaking in Jacksonville this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his plan to strengthen Florida’s workforce over the growing issue of H-1B Visas, if elected governor. The H-1B Visa program allows employers to hire foreign nationals temporarily with a bachelor's degree or equivalent to work in specialty occupations, such as technology, engineering, or medicine. […]
'People Want a Better Florida': Angie Nixon Looks to Improve Affordability, Defeat Alexander Vindman
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) emphasized fixing the state's affordability crisis by addressing wealth inequality in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "People want a better Florida. Folks are working super hard right now, longer hours, multiple jobs at times, and they still just can't get ahead, and that is due to no fault […]
Businessman, Veteran Casey Askar Announces Run for Congress in Florida's 22nd District The 2026 midterm elections have Democrats hoping to defeat Republicans and regain control of Congress... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "I grew up a minister's son and my Christian faith is at the center of my life. As your next Governor, I […]
Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The Florida Dream is real. The California Nightmare is too." Florida GOP: "Happy Birthday, Congressman @RepGregSteube!" Senator Ashley Moody: "Florida has shown the rest of the country […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced this week that he has received more than 25 endorsements from Pinellas County leaders in his bid for governor. The support includes backing from mayors, county commissioners, city council members, school board officials, municipal leaders, and others throughout Pinellas, home to St. Petersburg. “As a Pinellas […]
