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Florida State Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones (D) commemorated his U.S. congressional campaign’s achievement of reaching $100,000 in donations in 24 hours. “Within the first 24 hours of us launching our campaign, we have raised $100,000. Not because of special interests, but because of everyday people,” Jones shared in a video posted on X. “Because they […]
David Jolly has announced Gwen Graham as his running mate, and the political world is buzzing. Jolly, who formerly served as U.S. Rep. for Florida's 13th district as a Republican, has enlisted former U.S. Rep. for Florida's 2nd district as his pick for lieutenant governor. In a video posted on social media, Jolly commented that […]
Businessman Joe Strada announced his candidacy for Florida's 11th Congressional District with a $5 million personal contribution to his campaign this week. Strada, founder of Strada Services, a large air conditioning, electric, security, and plumbing company in the state, enters a crowded Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL). Strada, a Trump ally, […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to impeach the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, John McConnell Jr., for high crimes and misdemeanors. What Did Judge McConnell Do? Last week, Judge McConnell issued an order vacating a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy framework […]
The Republican congressional primary contest in Florida's 22nd District is in full swing and business leader and Trump ally Casey Askar has just landed the coveted endorsement of Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. Sheriff Rambosk expressed his belief that Askar's understanding of "public safety begins with strong law enforcement, secure borders, and leaders who are […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer announced several South Florida endorsements in his bid for the Republican nomination for Florida's 25th congressional district through. The endorsements are Mayor Isaac Salver of Bay Harbor Islands, Mayor Seth Salver of Bal Harbour, Mayor Shlomo Danzinger of Surfside, Mayor Glenn Singer of Golden Beach, and North Bay Village […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis announced her re-election to District 6 for another four-year term without opposition through a press release this week. "I thank god for the incredible honor of serving my fellow neighbors and I am incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence that the residents have placed in me," Milian Orbis […]
Former Democratic State Senator Annette Taddeo Announces CFO Run Former Democratic Florida Senator Annette Taddeo announced... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "64 Florida Sheriffs. 15 Republican State Attorneys. The Florida Fraternal Order of Police. The Florida Police Benevolent Association. I’m proud of my record and I’m honored to have their trust." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: […]
The online wholesale catalog of Southern Wholesale is currently displaying multiple “7-OH” tablet products for sale, also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine. This is in spite of Florida moving to classify concentrated 7-OH as a Schedule I controlled substance under an emergency rule issued in August 2025. That order, issued by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, immediately […]
Florida GOP Slams Gwen Graham as 'Nepo Baby' After Lieutenant Governor Pick The Republican Party of Florida reacted to Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "The future is not something Washington hands to us. The future is something we build, together." Rep. Byron Donalds: "I’m proud […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to support the State Department's work to prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from infiltrating the FIFA World Cup as it kicks off this week. What is the State Department Doing? With fears that the IRGC is embedding operatives in the Iranian National Football Delegation, the […]
The Republican Party of Florida reacted to Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly reportedly announcing former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate by calling her a "liberal nepo baby" through a statement this week. "Gwen Graham, is the latest example of Florida Democrats turning to political family names instead of new leadership," the Florida […]
Former Democratic Florida Senator Annette Taddeo announced her run for Chief Financial Officer through a campaign video posted on social media this week. "Florida families are getting crushed. Your homeowner's insurance bill doubled, then tripled, and the politicians in Tallahassee, they turned a blind eye or made it worse," Taddeo said. Florida families are getting […]
The state of Florida’s mandatory 3-day waiting period for gun purchases is facing a new legal challenge after Attorney General James Uthmeier requested a federal judge to declare the law unconstitutional. According to FOX 13 Tampa Bay, Uthmeier’s plea against the more than 35-year-old statute is part of a proposed settlement agreement in a civil suit […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign through a post on social media this week. "From 2019-2023 the FL Department of Agriculture was plagued by poor leadership. Since taking office in 2023, @WiltonSimpson has rejuvenated the agency and responded admirably to natural disasters such as this […]
Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter is running for Congress, but was the move to leave the county commission one of political self-preservation because she faced a tough reelection bid? Baxter, who has amassed quite an impressive amount of political adversaries during her stint in the county commission, also opposed Rep. Meg “MAGA Meg’ the […]
Trump Orders An 'Immediate CEASEFIRE' Amid Iran-Israel Strikes President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored to have the support of Miami-Dade Commissioner @SenReneGarciaFL." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds was nowhere to be found during the fight to defeat Amendment 4, the radical abortion amendment […]
REPORT: David Jolly to Name Gwen Graham as Lieutenant Governor Pick Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Thank you, Secretary Rubio, for taking the decisive action I have long advocated for. Imposing visa restrictions on more than 100 Ortega-Murillo officials and collaborators […]
