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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program to permit school faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. Moreover, the bill (HB 757) requires Florida sheriffs to assist in the implementation of the program. "It's going to make our state colleges safer than they already are," […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) warned of the money going into anti-American agitator groups in recent comments to Fox News Digital, saying that if any of it is from foreign sources, they must register as foreign agents. "Their purpose is to sow discord here in the United States," Rep. Gimenez argued, adding that these groups are […]
Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford and DeSoto County Sheriff Jim Potter announced their endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race. “Hardee County is a community that works hard, lives by strong values, and expects its leaders to do the same,” Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford said through a press statement released this […]
Citrus County Commissioners temporarily halted a plan to move forward on data centers to allow members more time to weigh the positive and negative aspects of the facility on the community this week. The moratorium is for 12 months so commissioners can assess possible regulations. More specifically, the measure would pertain to "building permits, development […]
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe reaffirmed the U.S.’s stance to “seriously engage” in assisting Cuba, “only if fundamental changes” are made, during a meeting with Cuban officials on the island nation. During a high-level visit to the Caribbean island, Ratcliffe met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, a Cuban Colonel and grandson of former […]
Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor ... READ […]
As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor in the Tampa-centric 14th Congressional District. Rep. Steele, like many others, has been contemplating running for […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President James Madison at the Madison County Courthouse as part of America's upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Madison County this week. “We honor President James Madison for his integral role in the founding of our nation and the American acquisition of Florida,” DeSantis said in […]
Byron Donalds Throws Support Behind Nuclear Power if Elected Governor Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) advocated support for nuclear power... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I am honored to receive the endorsement of Veterans for America First." Senator Rick Scott: "My message to the illegitimate Castro/Díaz-Canel regime: […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the United States' Baltic allies (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) in a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, warning that they could be "next on the menu" for the Russians under Vladimir Putin. "There is no region of the world that is probably most […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) announced a co-sponsored measure to suspend U.S. senators' pay during a government shutdown. Sen. Moody’s recent resolution is part of an overall effort to "bring back sanity in Washington, D.C.," cracking down on government shutdowns and the lack of repercussions placed on federal lawmakers. “It’s astounding […]
The House Oversight Committee is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide a detailed accounting of the $200 million allocated to combat illicit vaping products. Many of the targeted items are imported from China and marketed without authorization. Despite this substantial investment, lawmakers say unauthorized disposable vapes remain widely available in convenience stores, […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) advocated support for nuclear power to increase Florida's energy production if elected governor in an exclusive interview with The Floridian this week. "I think the future of our energy grid is based on nuclear power, small modular reactors, micro reactors," Donalds said. Rep. Donalds also implied support for […]
Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) announced their endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat. "Sheriff Chris Nocco knows firsthand that in order to build a thriving economy that works for Florida families and to provide access to quality education opportunities for our children, […]
Veterans for America First (VFAF) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. VFAF, originally founded as Veterans for Trump in 2015, praised Lt. Gov. Collins' "military background, conservative legislative record, and commitment to preserving individual liberty" in their support. “VFAF was the first grassroots veterans […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) called out the federal government’s “failed energy policies, poor monetary decisions”, and over expenditure, as contributors to the rise in inflation and consumer goods amongst American families during a House Financial Services Committee markup. During the meeting, the Florida Congressman called for stronger congressional oversight and economic policies to bolster […]
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Accuses CIA of Confiscating MLK and JFK Files From Tulsi Gabbard's Office WASHINGTON—Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) is accusing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Glad our Founding Fathers declared independence 250 years ago. Say no to Digital ID!" Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "Miami-Dade […]
DeSantis Announces 19% Drop in Drug-Related Deaths, Over 40% for Opioids and Fentanyl Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that statewide drug-related deaths dropped by 19% from January to June 2025... READ MORE. Renner War Room: "Byron would love to grant amnesty to those that came across our southern border under Joe Biden." […]
