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A recent poll conducted by The Tyson Groups states that 76% of Republicans want federal oversight over healthier food through Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr. Notably, respondents make no mention of state-level restrictions. Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) continues pushing back against a bipartisan bill that would require a warning label on the packaging of […]
FL Bill Scrutinizing ‘Chemtrails’, Banning Weather Altering, Advances: ‘Like I was Being Assaulted’ Floridians planning to modify the weather could be slapped with a $100,000 fine, according to a new bill targeting geoengineering and alleged “chemtrails” advancing through...READ MORE FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "I'm late posting this, but it was joy to see Lt. Gov […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spearheaded a bipartisan bill to ease regulations on small and family-owned domestic cigar producers. Aptly named the Cutting the Invasive Government's Arbitrary Regulations (CIGAR) Act, Rep. Donalds' bill simplifies the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) definition of "premium" cigars to reduce onerous regulations defining "premium" or "non-premium" cigars. Thus, the FDA […]
TALLAHASSEE—Floridians planning to modify the weather could be slapped with a $100,000 fine, according to a new bill targeting geoengineering and alleged “chemtrails” advancing through the state Senate. Though no Floridian has applied for a weather modification license in the past decade, bill sponsor Sen. Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) hopes to repeal 13 Florida statutes allowing […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is reintroducing a bill allowing states greater control over certain environmental programs through 404 permitting programs. For additional context, Rep. Bean explained how a 2018 Florida law permitted the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to start the public rulemaking process for wetland protection policy via the federal dredge and fill […]
President Donald Trump (R) has called out U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for being a "radical left lunatic of a judge" who is, according to the President, resisting the national mandate he won in the 2024 election. Over the weekend, Judge Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to return the deportation flight of alleged members of […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is leading a major operation aimed at debilitating the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group that has been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have executed daily drone and missile attacks against US military and commercial ships and have recently increasingly directly […]
Congressman Byron Donalds announced on Monday that he's been endorsed by the Miami-Dade Young Republicans in his run for Florida governor. "Thank you to the @MiamiYRs for your support! From Tea Party activist, to State Legislator, and member of Congress to candidate for Governor, I’ve remained steadfast in my conservative values. Together, we will Keep […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Florida Delegation, has endorsed Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his 2026 gubernatorial bid. President Donald Trump (R) already endorsed Rep. Donalds a few days before he announced his candidacy for Florida governor. Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) wife, Casey, is rumored to be mulling over a gubernatorial run. Rep. Buchanan described Donalds […]
CORAL GABLES, FL — A months-long investigation into alleged fraudulent signatures collected during last April’s failed recall effort against Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago appears to be nearing a conclusion. The Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have been actively interviewing residents in recent months, and sources close […]
As the Director of the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory at the University of Florida, I am fortunate to have access to world-class scientific minds and cutting-edge technology. But in Florida, this expertise and innovation doesn’t just stay in the classroom or laboratory. They are deployed in all 67 counties to control mosquitoes, keep residents and visitors […]
TALLAHASSEE—Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill cracking down on hemp and delta-8 products, a new, more severe version unanimously passed its first Senate committee hearing on Monday. And while Republican Sen. Colleen Burton, the sponsor of both last year’s killed measure and this year’s new one, acknowledged that her 13-page measure follows some […]
President Donald Trump recently announced the planned return of American astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) after being stranded there for months due to maintenance delays. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have spent eight months on the ISS after arriving for what was supposed to be a brief 8-day stay. President Trump announced […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced in a press release on Monday that Florida's labor force surpassed 11.5 million in January, coupled with strong gains in manufacturing where the state reached 430,800 jobs. Ron DeSantis also revealed Florida's economy was stronger than previously estimated. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the state's labor force […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Florida's most recent governor before Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), appeared on the Brian Kilmeade Show and discussed the prospect of Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) becoming the Sunshine State's next leader. President Donald Trump (R) already endorsed Rep. Donalds a few days before he even announced his gubernatorial candidacy. Gov. DeSantis' wife, […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to an article by the Daily Beast written about her and President Donald Trump, saying, "If people in POTUS orbit are talking to this author, they need to be cut off immediately. This is gross." The Daily Beast reported that Alex Isenstadt's upcoming […]
TALLAHASSEE—A proposed amendment to the Florida constitution shortening term limits for lawmakers passed its first committee on Monday, prompted by the state elections office attempting to disqualify a 17-year-legislator from the ballot. Filed by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, the proposal would create a cumulative cap of 16 years for state senators' and representatives' time in […]
Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that provides a new loan program for first responders and teachers. The legislation is known as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2025. It would end upfront home purchasing costs via the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for […]
