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In the early morning hours of May 24, 1994, Rachelle Smith walked out of Orlando's Barbarella nightclub and headed toward her car, parked in a nearby lot. 20-year-old Thomas Lee Gudinas was watching. Waiting. Hiding. The Massachusetts native was crouched behind another car as Smith passed him around 1 a.m., causing the young woman—whose fiancé […]
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions against several charitable aid organizations that are surreptitiously channeling donations received to Palestinian terror organizations. The sanctions impact five nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) spread throughout the Middle East and Europe who reportedly directly cooperate with US-designated terror groups Hamas and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). […]
Florida lawmakers recently publicly criticized a wave of deadly explosions and attacks in Colombia aimed at government forces and infrastructure. Local media reported car bombings, rifle fire, and even drone strikes aimed at police stations and government posts. The attacks follow a recent murder attempt against presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay by anti-government forces. Armed […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) grilled James C. Harris III, Assistant Director of Homeland Security Investigations' Countering Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) division, on countering the Chinese manufacture of fentanyl precursor chemicals shipped to Mexico in a recent House Homeland Security hearing. "What kind of success have we had in interdicting those precursor chemicals [from China]?" Rep. […]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently struck Houthi assets in the Hudaydah Port in Yemen as a response to ongoing daily Houthi attacks on Israel’s citizenry. According to IDF reports, the Hudaya port was targeted because it “is used to transfer weapons and to exploit civilian infrastructure to advance terrorist activities.” Civilians allegedly received warnings […]
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) mocked the Trump Administration over rising electricity prices in Florida. She stated, “Propaganda I am NOT falling for:” “The Trump Administration saying Floridians have affordable electric bills??” Rep. Castor added. The video embedded in the post shows the Hon. Wright discussing how Florida, over 15 years, has had very little rise […]
Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) resolution to rename the House of Representatives Press Gallery after abolitionist Frederick Douglass has passed with unanimous support. Rep. Donalds introduced the bill in February on Douglass's birthday (Feb. 14th), finding cosponsors in Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and John James (R-MI). In […]
The Republican Party of Florida celebrated after all three of its candidates took home special election victories on Tuesday night. “These wins are a testament to strong candidates, hard work on the ground, and the clear momentum behind our conservative message,” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said. “Nathan Boyles, Brian Hodgers, and Debbie Mayfield ran smart, […]
DeSantis Allies: If Broward Sheriff Won't Support ICE Raids, Suspend Him The Broward County Sheriff, embroiled in controversy for refusing to track down and arrest unauthorized migrants, should be suspended and replaced if he continues to deprioritize illegal... DeSantis...READ MORE And the Winner is... Heritage The Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance has earned two national […]
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, (R-FL) is leading a Florida delegation in a letter addressed to President Trump outlining the many reasons why he should choose Florida as NASA’s new headquarters location. Scott notes that NASA’s current headquarters lease in Washington, D.C., will expire in 2028 and points out that the agency plans to build a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four measures targeting sexual predators into law on Tuesday, strengthening penalties for child groomers, targeting deepfake porn, and lengthening the prison sentences for certain sexual offenders. The massive bill signing happened at a Tuesday press conference in Jacksonville, where DeSantis paraded Florida's no-nonsense stance against the sexual abuse of minors. DeSantis […]
Republican Debbie Mayfield is looking to return to a familiar place. The GOP's choice in Senate District 19 is facing off against Democrat Vance Ahrens in the Senate District 19 special election tonight. Mayfield represented Senate District 17 from 2016 to 2024. She also served four terms in the House of Representatives across parts of […]
Another special election is happening today in Florida. Voters will decide between Republican Brian Hodgers and Democrat Juan Hinojosa in House District 32. The winner of the election will replace Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne), who officially resigned from the seat on Monday. Mayfield is running for Senate in District 19. HD 32 includes part of […]
Yes, there is a special election today in June. Up in the Florida Panhandle, voters will decide between Republican Nathan Boyles and Democrat Dondre Wise in House District 3. HD 3 covers most of Santa Rosa County and part of Okaloosa County. It is also heavily Republican, which could give Boyles the edge heading into […]
The Broward County Sheriff, embroiled in controversy for refusing to track down and arrest unauthorized migrants, should be suspended and replaced if he continues to deprioritize illegal immigration efforts, two top allies to Gov. Ron DeSantis and likely picks to lead high office said Monday. Gregory Tony, the sheriff of the county with the most […]
U.S. Rep Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released a message on social media directed towards the violent protests in Los Angeles, Monday. “You can scream–LOUDLY. The Constitution gives you the right!," she stated. “But: You CANNOT attack police officers. You CANNOT torch media vans. You CANNOT destroy federal buildings. You CANNOT loot private businesses. And you […]
DeSantis Digs at California, Gov. Newsom Over LA Riots: 'Inmates Run the Asylum' Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed California and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday after protests, and in some areas, violent riots erupted in Los Angeles County over the weekend in response to federal immigration raids... READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz-: California is proudly giving illegal aliens […]
MIAMI, FL – June 9, 2025 — Col. (Ret.) Emilio T. González, a retired U.S. Army officer and former federal immigration chief, has been named Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). The announcement comes as González campaigns for mayor of Miami, a high-stakes November 2025 race that […]
