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A federal appeals court struck down parts of Florida’s “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act,” deeming the law’s effort to censor public higher-education instruction a violation of the First Amendment. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction against the bill, calling […]
Byron Donalds Mocks James Fishback: 'He's in Single Digits and He's not Real' Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) threw a... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "Florida is the launchpad for America’s future in space—but our infrastructure must keep pace." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "David Jolly admitted he voted for Andrew Gillum […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) was among 17 Democratic lawmakers cosigning a letter voicing opposition to the Trump Administration's apparent plan to reintegrate the Republic of Turkey (Turkiye) into the F-35 program as Ankara hosts the NATO Summit this week. Context In late June, President Donald Trump said that Turkish President Recep Erdogan could expect a […]
Republican Congressional Candidates Hope Endorsements Will Help Them Win on Election Day With absentee ballots about to drop in Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Grateful to join Embrace Families at Main Street High School's Community Food Distribution event. It’s an honor to be part of a community that makes a […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it has not sanctioned any special election U.S. Senate or gubernatorial debate following the August primary for the general election despite multiple reports of dates set for both races in October at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). "To be clear: the Republican Party of Florida has not sanctioned or […]
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) filed a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration has been sharing confidential information of Iranian asylum seekers with the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to the complaint, the IALDF alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of State began […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds for governor by praising his conservative leadership through a social media post this week. "Floridians deserve a proven conservative leader who will tackle the affordability crisis head-on, bring real reforms to our property insurance market, and […]
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the white nationalist group known as "Patriot Front" in a recent social media post. What is Patriot Front? Patriot Front is an apparent white nationalist group that is known for marching in matching navy blue shirts, khaki pants, and face coverings while carrying American, […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) threw a verbal punch at challenger James Fishback all while punches were almost literally thrown by a Fishback supporter and another man during a Collier County Republican Executive Committee (CCREC) event crash this week. "He already had his time in front of the Collier County Republican Executive […]
Byron Donalds Adds Endorsement from Ashley Moody in Governor Bid Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently shared... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Even Stalin smiled once in a while. I don’t care how nice @davidjollyfl tries to sound. Socialism cruelly promises everything and delivers the same result: higher taxes, more […]
Paul Renner Pitches Himself as DeSantis' Successor: 'People Don't Want to Go Backwards' Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is continuing to drive home to voters that... READ MORE. Evan Power for Congress: "We are in a battle for our nation. You don’t have to question where I will stand in […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds can add a few more endorsements to the list. Sens. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) and Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) announced their endorsement of Donalds by praising his long history of conservative leadership through a pair of statements this week. “Byron Donalds commitment to our conservative movement and Constitution […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is continuing to drive home to voters that he's the right man and the right leader to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis and his conservative agenda once he leaves office in January. "Very simply, people don't want to go backwards," Renner said in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "They […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently shared that he has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL). "@AshleyMoodyFL is a dedicated public servant for our state and unwavering champion of freedom," Donalds wrote on social media. "She knows what it takes to stand up to the radical left and deliver real […]
Wilton Simpson Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "The most dangerous place in Washington is between Byron Donalds and a TV camera." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of @FLRising, the state's largest membership-based […]
Blaise Ingoglia Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Robotaxi is now in Miami. Waymo is as well." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Jay Collins had his Biden moment last night. Instead of making a serious argument, he […]
The Palm Beach Police Benevolent Association (PBA or PBCPA) Inc. announced its endorsement of Florida congressional candidate Belinda Keiser in her District 22 bid by praising her commitment to law and order through a press statement this week. “Belinda Keiser is a strong law and order conservative who understands the importance of protecting and supporting […]
