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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 […]
Florida Attorney General James announced the arrest of a Cudjoe Key man on one count of possession of child sex abuse materials (CSAM), one count of promoting CSAM, one count of Transmission of CSAM by Electronic Device, and several exploitation-related charges through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Jacob Rookey, 21, […]
The 2026 midterm elections have Democrats hoping to defeat Republicans and regain control of Congress, but national Republicans have other plans, and now, businessman and former congressional candidate Casey Askar, a U.S. Marine veteran, has announced his run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Askar will look to challenge Democratic […]
While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his Operation (F3) "Florida Families First" education plan to strengthen parental rights and implement common-sense solutions to counter excessive federal overreach in classrooms, if elected governor. “Florida’s families need a Governor who truly understands the classrooms, the challenges, and the dreams of Florida’s children,” […]
South Florida Water District Governing Board member Ben Butler has announced the launch of his Republican campaign for Florida's 9th congressional district to unseat Representative Darren Soto (D-FL). The congressional hopeful has already received support from Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL). "Florida deserves leaders with real-world experience who understand the impact government […]
U.S. Intelligence Points out That President Milei's Argentina is Working With Communist China The China threat is real... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "My American Families Gas Tax Relief Act (H.R. 8795) not only pauses the federal gas and diesel tax for 120 days but also grants the Treasury Department enforcement authority to ensure […]
Members Only: Thomas Massie's Explicit 'Full Groin Patdown' Messages Leaked On the eve of the contentious Kentucky primary elections... READ MORE. Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters: "I've been a Chairman at every level, from local to national, and I've never seen Republicans dominating on voter registration like we are now." […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) in his re-election campaign for commissioner. "I'm proud to endorse Commissioner Wilton Simpson for his continued leadership on behalf of Florida agriculture," Franklin said. "Wilton understands the challenges facing our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities because he’s lived […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," a $1.7 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies as part of a settlement agreement in a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by President Trump. According to a court filing, President Trump, his two elder sons – Donald Trump Jr. […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) shared that she has received an endorsement from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for a full term in the U.S. Senate. "Hailing from the Strawberry Capital of the world, Senator Ashley Moody has a unique understanding of the families who grow our food, and has been a tremendous advocate for […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has teamed up with Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to cut costs for nuclear power plant construction. Specifically, the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rule allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel […]
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of creating a “fraudulent case” to back its economic sanctions and potential military intervention on the island. Rodriguez’s allegations come after an Axios report, citing classified intelligence, alleged that the communist-led nation acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. "Cuba neither threatens nor desires war," […]
DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "What an insane thing to say. It is crucial that we put our security above such hyperbolic rhetoric. When I was leading the Florida House as Speaker, we […]
Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Two-Day Summit: Iran, Taiwan, Deals President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping launched the final day... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "I'm offering an amendment to pull nearly $482 MILLION away from NATO and put it back into AMERICAN military bases." Broward GOP: "Our […]
