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Ocasio-Cortez Open to Campaign in Florida for Democratic Socialists Angie Nixon and Pia Dandiya WASHINGTON,D.C.— Progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) may be heading down to Florida to... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Maduro may be gone, but the system he built didn’t disappear with him." Florida GOP: "Florida showed […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Casey Askar, the Republican congressional nominee for Florida’s 22nd district, spoke with The Floridian about the economic issues Americans face ahead of the 2026 Midterm election. The Naples businessman recently announced that upon entering office, he would seek to counter the affordability crisis by filing legislation to cut the existing federal gas […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a Polk County man for allegedly sexually exploiting a child under the age of 12 in Orange and Polk Counties while speaking at a press conference in Lakeland this week. According to an investigation, Rafiq Osborne McDonald allegedly sexually molested his girlfriend's eight-year-old daughter while in his […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Just as President Donald Trump announced that he was considering suspending the current federal fuel tax, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives could be on the verge of voting on a legislative measure to suspend the gas tax until the end of 2026. During an interview with The Floridian, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (Fla.) spoke with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres about the current political climate in the weeks leading up to the 2026 Midterm election. With just 7 weeks until the election, Congressman Moskowitz asserted that Republicans know they’re behind and at risk of losing control of the House, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed optimism Republicans can still maintain control of Congress as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policies become more engrained on American voters ahead of the November midterm. "This is a different midterm than the normal ones because yes, they're swings back and forth - you don't […]
Democratic members of the Florida House Congressional Delegation recently demanded answers from State and Federal officials in charge of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center in response to a recent federal report indicating inhumane conditions. The lawmakers’ request comes after the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General (IG) revealed that detainees were subject to […]
WASHINGTON,D.C.— Progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) may be heading down to Florida to campaign for fellow Progressives like U.S. Senatorial candidate Angie Nixon, and Democratic congressional nominee Pia Dandiya. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has recently endorsed Nixon in her 2026 senatorial race. During an interview with The Floridian shortly after votes this week, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez called […]
WASHINGTON — In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) shared her thoughts on President Donald Trump’s promise to issue $5,000 dividend checks to Americans and the rhetoric against it. “It’s wild seeing members try to figure out reasons why it shouldn’t happen, when a majority of Democrats tried to advocate […]
DeSantis Awards $5K in Recruitment Bonuses to 1,500 New Police Officers Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "David Jolly has no principles. Only a new party." Florida Democrats: "This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the culture, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino communities across Florida." Lieutenant […]
Sweetwater Mayor José “Pepe” Díaz announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his record of public service, commitment to community, and ability to deliver results through a press release this week. "It is both my honor and privilege to support State Representative Alex Rizo as […]
DeSantis Criticizes GOP Endorsement of Amendment 1 The Florida Republican Party announced its endorsement of... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "The Florida GOP has officially endorsed Amendment 1. This amendment will help strengthen Florida’s rainy day fund so the state can handle storms, downturns, and other emergencies without raising taxes or raiding […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released a campaign ad showing support from several Florida sheriffs on his record of accomplishments as attorney general as he looks for a four-year term through a social media post this week. The ad, sponsored by the Republican Party of Florida, includes praise of Attorney General Uthmeier from Brevard County […]
Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) called out the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent rollback of power plant emission limits, emphasizing the need for reliable energy sources over power plants. “Fossil-fueled power plants are expensive, dirty, and make our communities sicker,” Rep. Castor wrote on X. “The EPA’s rollback of life-saving pollution limits is a dangerous, corrupt […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of Florida's ongoing commitment to backing the blue while speaking at a press conference at the Pasco Sheriff's Office Training Facility in Land O' Lakes in Pasco County this week. The bonuses include 38 new officers in Pasco […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced a new project set to lay the groundwork for Congress to “reinvigorate the American Dream” amid the ongoing affordability crisis. Sen. Scott’s “Rescuing America” project will include speeches, videos, and a presentation outlining a path to ensure current and future generations will have great opportunities to live, work, and start […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) formally endorsed Amendment 1 to strengthen Florida’s rainy-day fund and Amendment 3 to cut property taxes for homesteaders through a press release this week. “Floridians work hard for what they have. Government should not spend it all and then come back for more,” Florida GOP Chair Evan Power said. […]
Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "David Jolly's insurance "plan" needs $30 BILLION he doesn't have. That means if Florida gets hit by a storm, YOU pay." Rep. Greg Steube: "Since when does a school counselor have more control […]
