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Florida is booming, but a toxic financial crisis is brewing right beneath our feet. For decades, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used at airports, military bases, and fire training centers has been quietly contaminating our public drinking water sources with PFAS—the notorious synthetic "forever chemicals." Now, federal and state regulators are cracking down. The cost for […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation allowing Florida law enforcement to identify several domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, including Tren De Aragua, a violent Latin American street gang with cells in the United States, while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. In relation, the Florida Legislature passed a bill creating a legal structure […]
As the state of Florida braces for the Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2026, President Donald Trump announced the approval of more than $400 million in Disaster relief for the Sunshine State. “I am pleased to announce that the Great State of Florida has been approved to be given $415.9 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) by praising his commitment to law and order through a statement on social media this week. "Byron is a Freedom Caucus conservative & proven FL House leader. He’s committed to continuing our fight to punish child predators, support […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared that he has been endorsed by Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) in his run for governor through a post on social media this week. "Sam Garrison and @JimBoydFL are proven conservative leaders, and I'm honored to earn their endorsement […]
Delray Beach— The 2026 Republican primary midterm elections will be defined by who President Donald Trump supports, and in the contentious congressional race in Florida’s newly-drawn 22nd District, it appears that the contest will boil down to who is the Trumpiest Republican of the bunch, or who hasn't voted for or supported a Democrat in […]
Byron Donalds Addresses Affordability, AI Data Centers in New Campaign Ads Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Desantis & Republicans run around yelling government waste - DOGE or our idiot CFO calls it FAFO. Florida is so expensive because these corrupt politicians […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and Trump ally Casey Askar affirms that “he is stepping up to fight” for the U.S. against “new threats” in a new campaign ad titled, “Worth Fighting For.” “America is worth fighting for. Just ask Casey Askar,” the ad asserts, highlighting the Naples Entrepreneur’s time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “As […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Abraham Lincoln for 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Big win for America's families! The House has passed the KIDS Act, including my Kids Online Safety Act." Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "My family fled communism […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican leaders criticized a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling upholding birthright citizenship through posts on social media following the decision. "This was not a decision on procedural grounds (i.e., POTUS can’t do this through executive order but Congress could legislate it); it is a substantive decision that says the 14th […]
Congressional candidate and ‘OG Trump Conservative’ Chris Collins immediately responded to President Donald Trump’s call to end Birthright Citizenship via legislation following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against the president’s executive order seeking the same measure. “President Trump is right: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship left the fight to Congress – and […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed maintaining the balance between innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP) protection, and malicious AI use, such as deepfakes and fraud, in a recent House Judiciary hearing. Opening Remarks and First Witness Question Rep. Lee began by noting how "the internet has created extraordinary opportunities for innovation, but it […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared two new campaign ads highlighting his policies to fix the state's affordability crisis and his stance on AI data centers through posts on social media this week. "My mom worked two jobs in Brooklyn, and we still lived paycheck to paycheck. Florida is where I built […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday while speaking at a press conference this week. "This is a guy of very humble beginnings. I mean, he was born on the outskirts of society in many ways in Kentucky, of course, grew up […]
Despite reported market growth and lower unemployment rates than previous administrations, affordability remains one of the most prevalent and consistent issues plaguing the U.S. As the 2026 Midterm elections approach, established lawmakers are aiming to secure their seats in Congress amid the rise of newcomers across the country who seem to be listening to constituents […]
Following his interview with The Floridian, Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matter” anchor, Ryan Elijah, elaborated on some of the key issues that he and his campaign are passionate about. Circling back on one of his campaign’s biggest priorities, – Affordability – Elijah honed in on what it can take to make sure that hope […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph affirmed that “Haitians want to go back to Haiti,” addressing the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program. The U.S. Army Combat Veteran spoke with The Floridian about his views on the significant decision, which now puts […]
DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Includes Boosting Teacher Pay Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "This Thursday, July 2nd, I'll be taking the debate stage to make my case directly to the people of Florida." Governor […]
