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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 […]
Jay Collins Says he Relates to Hispanics, Byron Donalds Doesn't (VIDEO) The pathway to winning a statewide election in Florida runs through Miami-Dade County... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Florida isn’t for sale, and we’re not going backward." Senator Ashley Moody: "When Florida families sit down at the kitchen table, […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph spoke with The Floridian about his views on the backlash received by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (DWS) during the Urban League of Broward County Forum following her reelection campaign announcement in Florida’s 20th Congressional District (FL CD 20). “The [U.S.] Constitution is clear. Any […]
Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins announced he's filing a legal challenge against opponent James Fishback in Leon County court over his eligibility as a candidate for Florida governor, insisting that he doesn't meet Florida's Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement to run for office through a campaign release this week. "We can't afford to play […]
State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-28) has endorsed businessman Casey Askar in his bid to be the Republican nominee for Florida's 22nd Congressional District race. What Passidomo is Saying State Sen. Passidomo lauded Askar as "having lived in Collier County for more than 25 years." She further noted that "Casey will ensure our community is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 which includes $1.56 billion for boosting teacher pay, $665 million for Everglades restoration, $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and other cancer-related initiatives, and more while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. "If you just kept […]
Amid the run-up for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s (FL CD 7) Republican Primary Election, congressional candidate and former Orlando news anchor Ryan Elijah spoke with The Floridian to address voter concerns, driving home the major topics that he strives to tackle once elected. “People have told me that we need to do ‘voice of leadership,’ […]
Hollywood - Republican Congressional candidate Casey Askar highlighted his business background in his pitch to win the District 22 GOP primary while speaking to The Floridian during the Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. "I would do exactly what I've done my entire career is build jobs and create opportunity. […]
Businessman Jorge Martinez, one of several Republican challengers to Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) for Florida's redrawn 9th Congressional District, discussed his Cuban roots, the threat of socialism, and the United States' relationship with Latin America in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying the U.S. has "taken their eye" off this part of the world. […]
Hollywood - Republican congressional candidate Catalina Lauf criticized fellow opponent and former Congressman Madison Cawthorn for past accusations of insider trading and being a carpetbagger during the District 19 debate at the Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. "I think ultimately the people of Southwest Florida want a fighter and […]
The pathway to winning a statewide election in Florida runs through Miami-Dade County, and Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is challenging Rep. Byron Donalds for the Republican nomination for governor, believes that he has the upper hand in garnering the coveted Hispanic and Latino vote in the state’s most densely populated county. During a recent […]
Hollywood – At the recent Republican Party of Florida’s (RPOF) Sunshine State Showdown event, Rep. Randy Fine (R) spoke with The Floridian to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recently approved ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program affecting Haitian and Syrian immigrants’ legal protections from humanitarian crises. The Congressman asserted that TPS is “supposed […]
