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One of the worst-kept secrets in Florida politics is Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to appoint Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to replace former chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis, who vacated the position when he became a U.S. Congressman in Florida's 1st District. We're told it's a matter of time before Gov. DeSantis steps up and taps Sen. […]
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is floating a proposal to increase taxes on insurance companies and visitors to the Sunshine State as a solution to the state's affordability crisis. Jolly outlined his potential plan in an interview with NBC 6 South Florida Host Jackie Nespral. "When it comes to insurance, one of the biggest […]
Drivers in Florida are feeling a bit more heat at the pump in July, as gas prices rose 13 cents per gallon from last week, according to AAA. The statewide average is currently $3.07 per gallon. Drivers were paying about $2.94 a week ago, a 13-cent increase. Despite the recent spike, drivers across the Sunshine […]
DeSantis Asks Elon Musk for Political Help Though Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't like Elon Musk's new political party, he hopes the tech billionaire will throw his weight behind two potential constitutional amendments limiting...READ MORE Rep. Randy Fine: "Republicans, under the leadership of President Trump, have cut more federal spending than any administration in decades. But there is […]
DeSantis Asks Elon Musk for Political Help Though Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't like Elon Musk's new political party, he hopes the tech billionaire will throw his weight behind two potential constitutional amendments limiting...READ MORE Rep. Randy Fine: "Republicans, under the leadership of President Trump, have cut more federal spending than any administration in decades. But there is […]
Though Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't like Elon Musk's new political party, he hopes the tech billionaire will throw his weight behind two potential constitutional amendments limiting congressional power. "If somebody as significant as Elon wants to get in the game on that, he will have a very consequential impact," DeSantis said at a Monday press […]
Rep. Tobin "Toby" Overdorf (R-Palm City) announced on Monday that he filed paperwork to run for Senate District 31, as first reported by Florida Politics. "Grateful for the opportunity to earn your support!" Overdorf said in his announcement. Overdorf will look to succeed Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart), who is term-limited in 2028. SD 31 covers […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was having none of the Democrats' claims that "people will die" surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill's" Medicaid reforms in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show. The hosts of The Big Weekend Show noted that Democrats had previously supported work requirements as part of Medicaid, which aligns with the views […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis deployed three rescue teams to Kerrville, Texas over the weekend to help respond to historic flooding that killed at least 89 people and left dozens missing. The Florida Department of Emergency Management sent three swiftwater rescue teams to Kerrville, a town with just over 20,000 people an hour northwest of San Antonio, […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]
With the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" finally ready to be signed into law after a final House of Representatives vote, several Florida Republicans issued statements in celebration. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, "Florida's Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities." "It permanently extends […]
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) appeared in an MSNBC interview to discuss the long-term effects and potential future of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “This Big Ugly Bill won’t be remembered for what it builds, but for what it destroys. It forces families to reverify every six months, with no new funding to […]
Trump's 'Golden Age' Could be Undermined by Pro-China 'Deep State' Holdovers in State Department President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, state department ...READ MORE Rick […]
Trump's 'Golden Age' Could be Undermined by Pro-China 'Deep State' Holdovers in State Department President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, state department ...READ MORE Rick […]
President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, but those hopes seem to have been undermined by alleged "Deep State" holdovers that appear to be putting the […]
President Donald Trump and his cabinet are trumpeting the data from the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as the nation prepares to celebrate its 249th birthday. The BLS report claims the US economy added 147,000 new jobs in June and unemployment lowered from 4.3% to 4.1%. Economists had forecasted only […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently shared what it called "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida, some of whom they said could be paying a visit to the state's new migrant detention facility in the Everglades, better known now as "Alligator Alcatraz." The […]
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Congress can be a very frustrating place, but today, […]
