Florida Politics

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to be in civil contempt of court on Tuesday after discovering that law enforcement continued to enforce state immigration laws and cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge Williams, appointed to the bench by President Barack Obama, said Uthmeier violated a directive […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]

Donalds Ad Blasts David Jolly for Endorsing Democratic Agenda Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "These ICE goons are completely out of control. Arresting US Citizens, elected officials, and terrorizing […]

TALLAHASSEE—An independent watchdog group dedicated to saving Florida tax dollars identified $416 million in the newly passed state budget that they believe Gov. Ron DeSantis should heavily scrutinize—and perhaps veto. Florida TaxWatch released its annual "Budget Turkey" list on Tuesday, a day after the Legislature finalized a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year. […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) and other Florida Representatives reaffirmed their support for the State of Israel, emphasizing the United States' longstanding alliance with the Jewish State and the importance of containing Iran as hostilities between the Middle Eastern countries continue. "Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard have destabilized the Middle East for decades," […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he mounts a bid for governor. "Somehow, Democrats have to change their values in '26, or change who they are - that's wrong," Jolly said to Hopium Chronicles […]

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, (R-FL), held a discussion on President Donald Trump’s desire for the Iranian Regime to come to the negotiating, saying that a "nuclear capable Iran" is not a negotiation. “President Trump wants Iran to come to the negotiating table and has been very clear about what he expects. The reality is nobody […]

The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.  “President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” reads a White House press release. “A pledge he […]

President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version.  The measure was recently passed in the House of Representatives and includes policies like no taxes on tips, tax cuts, and immigration regulations.  According to supporters of the bill, the Senate’s approval would codify numerous […]

Florida is one of the Least Patriotic States in U.S. With July 4th around the corner, Florida has some catching up to do when it comes to showing acts of American pride. That is according to a study by WalletHub, which ranked the Sunshine State 46th in the U.S. among patriotic states in the country. […]

With July 4th around the corner, Florida has some catching up to do when it comes to showing acts of American pride. That is according to a study by WalletHub, which ranked the Sunshine State 46th in the U.S. among patriotic states in the country. “The most patriotic states have a lot of residents who […]

TALLAHASSEE—An hour before midnight on the 105th day of session, the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year, putting the much-anticipated kibosh on a drawn-out standoff between Republican leaders. The near-unanimous vote across both chambers Monday night after 11 p.m. saved the Florida government from a partial shutdown, which would […]

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-FL) accused the Trump administration of imposing recent travel bans against Haitians out of prejudice rather than protection. "I have one simple question: Where is the data? What evidence shows that Haitians pose a threat to national security? There is none. No facts. No justification. Just a sweeping, baseless ban rooted […]

Florida lawmakers have expressed support for Israel as it continues its efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.  Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel, killing and injuring civilians.  Iran’s attacks are a retaliation against Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs.  While Iran has claimed its attacks against Israel […]

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, (D-FL), posted a video to social media urging President Donald Trump not to “recklessly fire experts who work to keep our country’s infant formula supplies safe.” “I can tell you it's stressful enough when you realize that you're no longer able to or unable to breastfeed your child, and so […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the hostilities between Iran and Israel in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying regime change could be possible via continued economic pressure. Host Stuart Varney began by asking Rep. Gimenez if he believed the United States should supply Israel with the materiel necessary to continue its attacks […]

Florida Senator Jay Collins to Help Evacuate Americans from Bomb-Barraged Israel A top Florida Republican in contention to be the next Lieutenant Governor has flown to Israel to help evacuate trapped Americans, prompted by the barrage of bombs exchanged between...READ MORE   Sen. Rick Scott: "Think about this: Florida has roughly 4 million more residents than […]

Running a small business in Florida is a tough job. As CEO of U.S. Capital Source, I see it firsthand every day—entrepreneurs pouring their time, savings, and energy into keeping their companies afloat and their employees paid.   These aren’t corporate giants with sprawling headquarters and global footprints. They’re local Florida manufacturers, retailers, and service providers. […]