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Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for attorney general during a discussion with Benny Johnson on "The Benny Show" this week. “I think he actually would make a very good attorney general because, knowing Governor DeSantis, he will make sure that he looks through everything with a fine-tooth […]
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates Poll: Byron Donalds with Commanding Lead in Republican Primary A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows... READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Delcy Rodriguez is NOT the president of Venezuela, she’s the head of a cartel. She’s despicable." Governor Ron DeSantis: "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: […]
DeSantis Signs new Florida Congressional Redistricting Bill Into law Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stuck a knife into the hope and dreams of the Florida Democratic Party... READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Once again I was scheduled to be on a panel with @NikkiFried this morning and […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stuck a knife into the hope and dreams of the Florida Democratic Party by signing into law the newly passed congressional redistricting bill that gives Republicans a 24-4 majority in the lower chamber. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered," stated Gov. DeSantis on social media. Potential Republican congressional candidates are scrambling to […]
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman announced his endorsement of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters for District 16 in a statement this week. District 16 was redrawn after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Florida's new congressional map. The District now includes parts of five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and all of Manatee. […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act aimed at cracking down on equipment used to manufacture illicit drugs. During a press conference in Miami, Fla., Sen. Moody joined alongside law enforcement and local officials to announce the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act. “To stop the manufacturing […]
Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Amgen is announcing a massive investment in Puerto Rico, a move that can be attributed to the tax cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. Amgen has announced that an additional $300 million will be allocated to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos, boosting workforce development and creating hundreds of construction […]
Former 2-time failed congressional candidate Anthony ‘Lil Tony’ Sabatini (pictured with Gavin Rollins and Democrat John Morgan) is one of Florida’s most controversial political figures, who, believe it or not, is not running for the U.S. House of Representatives for the third consecutive election cycle. Sabatini is like the Jasmine Crockett of Florida politics—little, with […]
A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a hefty lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds: 54% James Fishback: 9% Lt Gov. Jay Collins: 7% Paul Renner: 2% Undecided: 28% FLORIDA POLL - Governor (Donald's internal) 🟥 Byron […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia criticized the details of the Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act (DIGNIDAD) during a recent podcast discussion. "Amnesty isn't compassion, it's a magnet, and history will repeat itself. The Dignity Act proposes amnesty for over 11 million illegals in exchange […]
Republican Party of Florida Praises Ruling Upholding Election Integrity Reforms The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida... READ MORE. Florida House Democrats: "Happy Haitian Heritage Month from the Florida House Democrats! This month, we honor the strength, culture, and history that make Haitian heritage so […]
Former U.S. Representative David Rivera and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, were convicted in connection with a secret $50 million Venezuelan lobbying campaign. According to the Associated Press (AP), jurors in a Miami federal court found Rivera and Nuhfer guilty on all counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and tax evasion as part of their […]
DeSantis Signs Bills Decertifying Teacher Unions, Boosting Teacher Pay Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to provide for the decertification of partisan teacher unions... READ MORE. State Rep. Angie Nixon: "Y’all ain’t mad enough for me yet." Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Ron has literally sold his soul to the […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida for ruling this week that House Bill 1205's Election Integrity Reforms to Florida’s Citizen Initiative Constitutional Amendment Process were constitutional. HB 1205, passed during the 2025 Legislative Session and later signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, intended to safeguard […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Republican Ryan Gill for House District 68 in a press statement this week. “AIF is proud to endorse Ryan Gill, a sixth-generation Floridian, cattle rancher, and proven community leader who truly understands what it takes to run a business in Florida,” AIF President and CEO […]
