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Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the state version of Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency, which he wants to audit universities and eliminate nearly one thousand positions at "obsolete" state boards and commissions. Florida's DOGE task force will be formed solely to "prune" excess spending around the state and hold powerful institutions accountable, DeSantis said […]
MIAMI—Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal enjoyed a widely successful 20-year career in mixed martial arts (MMA), but his next fight might bring the biggest challenge in his life. Jorge Masvidal, 40, is putting down his MMA gloves for now and exploring a run at the Florida State Senate. A Cuban American born in Miami, Masividal […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the 2026 governor's race on Monday by lashing out at Donald Trump's candidate, Byron Donalds, for failing to help defeat "the left" in Florida while suggesting his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be the stronger pick in the 2026 race. Wading into the looming gubernatorial race for the first time […]
Senator Rick Scott has reintroduced the Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act, a bill that aims to solidify President Trump’s CCP Initiative under the Department of Justice (DOJ) to "prevent spying from the Chinese Communist Party on U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions." This program looks to protect America’s best interests by […]
Scott, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to End the Death Tax Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 42 of their Republican colleagues have introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, a bill that would do away with the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the "death tax." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has joined the large […]
President Donald Trump recently designated sundry drug cartels operating in Mexico as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Designating the cartels as FTOs was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, and it was something conservatives had long urged former President Joe Biden to do to no avail. The cartels designated are Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to improve public safety communications for first responders, which she said is "critical." Specifically, the Public Safety Communications Act amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (NTIA), the White House's telecommunication and information policy advisory branch, to create a new Office of Public Safety Communications. […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation expanding access to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, making rebuilding efforts cheaper. For additional context, the SBA currently offers low-interest disaster recovery loans that can be increased by 20% to invest in mitigating future natural disasters, such as making buildings more resilient. Rep. Castor's Rebuild and Save Act […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 42 of their Republican colleagues have introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, a bill that would do away with the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the "death tax." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has joined the large number of GOP senators in reintroducing this […]
House Democratic Rep. Angela "Angie" Nixon (D-Jacksonville) didn't appear thrilled after Florida Congressman Byron Donalds asserted that he would keep "Florida Great" after President Donald Trump endorsed his potential run for governor. "No thanks. Florida isn’t great right now. Folks are suffering. You’ll only make it worse for hard working Floridians. Please just go away," […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement after the Trump Administration announced they would rescind Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians in the United States, urging reversal. On Thursday, the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced that TPS extensions for Haitians in the United States would be rescinded on August 3rd, […]
House Republican Juan Porras (R-Miami) praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for endorsing Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for governor. Pretty common for an endorsement, right? Except Juan Porras also jabbed at Florida's current governor in the process. "@ByronDonalds is a proven conservative fighter who will put Florida first. With President Trump’s endorsement, it sends a […]
Cory Mills and Alleged Victim Categorically Deny Any Physical Assault Took Place Florida Rep. Cory Mills has categorically denied he did anything wrong after Washington Metropolitan Police officers responded to his residence this past week, where they were asked to resolve...READ MORE Sen. Ashley Moody: "Working hard to deliver for @realDonaldTrump as he works tirelessly […]
Florida Reps. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Chase Tramont (R-Port Orange) filed a bill Thursday that would safeguard the integrity of the state's electoral system while ensuring the opportunity for eligible voters to participate. “Florida’s elections are for Floridians—period. This bill defends our sovereignty by ensuring that only citizens have a voice in our state’s future. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday reappointed Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich to the state ethics commission months after Republican leaders refused to confirm her to the post, citing fears of unethical lobbying. This is the third time DeSantis has appointed Descovich, a former Brevard County School Board member, to the commission in charge of […]
Florida Rep. Cory Mills has categorically denied he did anything wrong after Washington Metropolitan Police officers responded to his residence this past week, where they were asked to “resolve a private matter." MDP confirmed that they were called to the Mills residence to look into a possible case of “assault” and that they were investigating […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the month-long tumult within the Florida Republican party. The 84-page bill, passed during the second special session of the year, was quietly rejected by DeSantis around 6 p.m. Thursday in what appears to be the final […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida Governor. Through a post on Truth Social, President Trump lauded Representative Donalds and predicted he would be a great governor. “As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda,” claimed Trump. While Donalds […]
