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Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]
With the flow of illegal immigration into the U.S. at a 55-year low, the Trump administration is praising the border protection protocols it put in place after President Donald Trump took office in early 2025, but the damage caused by the huge influx of illegal aliens during the Biden administration is unquestionable. Even with illegal […]
Florida Boasts Top Five Cities in America to Start a Business (STUDY) Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and St. Petersburg are the best large cities in the United States to start a business in 2026... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "I am appalled to hear about the 31 sloths who died […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to protect animal migration routes within the United States. Rep. Buchanan's Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, which he introduced on Earth Day, would establish a habitat connectivity mapping and research program to identify, protect, and plan wildlife corridors used by migrating animals in […]
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and St. Petersburg are the best large cities in the United States to start a business in 2026, according to a study released by WalletHub this week. “Starting a business can be very scary, considering one in every five startups doesn’t make it past the first year," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia is exactly the kind of conservative leader Florida needs as CFO - fearless, fiscally disciplined, and committed to rooting out waste in government," Haridopolos wrote. I am […]
David Burck, a Republican challenger to Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the 22nd congressional district, discussed the troubling rise of antisemitism in a podcast appearance. Appearing on Glen Fetzner's Vision and Voice at the end of February, Burck discussed his candidacy for office and his positions on various issues. Near the end of the podcast, […]
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising his commitment to supporting law enforcement in a statement this week. “I’m proud to endorse Byron Donalds for Florida Governor. After decades in law enforcement, I know what it takes to keep our communities safe, and I […]
DeSantis Announces Success of Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 13,000 families have already participated in... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Putting Florida first means protecting our communities and land. That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on AI data centers." Senator Rick Scott: "Florida’s unemployment rate is ABOVE […]
Byron Donalds Says David Jolly is a Cheaper 'TEMU' Version of Charlie Crist (VIDEO) WASHINGTON— Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds believes that Democratic gubernatorial candidate... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "The default position for the Democrat Party is open borders. They can and will do it again if […]
Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis discussed the ongoing U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the war with Iran during an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "There's so much you can do with naval power as far as reopening a strait. The President is trying to show restraint and not sort of go […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced legislation to reduce the federal court litigation backlog, allowing judges to focus on cases better handled by state courts. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act raises the amount-in-controversy threshold from $75,000 to $500,000. What that means is, if a plaintiff from one state is filing a lawsuit against […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 13,000 families have already participated in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program four months into its launch while speaking at a news conference at Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee. The VPK program, established in 2005-06, provides free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds with a focus on literacy, math, and other […]
WASHINGTON— Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds believes that Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Republican, David Jolly, is a cheaper version of former Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat, Rep. Charlie Crist. During an interview with The Floridian after votes, Rep. Byron Donalds was asked if he believed Jolly was “Charlie Crist 2.0.” Rep. Donalds threw a jab […]
Austin Rogers, who is running for Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd congressional district seat, discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States' relationship with Israel, and the surge in antisemitism with The Floridian, countering the narrative that President Donald Trump is doing Israel's bidding. While concerns of the United States entering another "forever war" in […]
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power addressed the rise in antisemitism within Generation Z (Gen Z), sharing his belief that rampant housing costs and affordability issues play a pivotal role in the frustration among younger Americans. “There’s a magnifying glass when you find one thing that they take it,” Power told The Floridian, […]
Republican Yoni Anijar announced on social media that he has qualified for the House District 100 race by petition, becoming the first candidate to do so in nearly two decades. According to the Florida Division of Elections tracking system, Anijar collected 1,264 petition signatures, more than the 1,251 required for the ballot, as of April […]
DeSantis Signs Bills Banning DEI, Carbon Taxes by Local Governments Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Hakeem Jeffries personally worked to block a bipartisan ban on insider trading, voted to block the release of the congressional slush fund, and told Swalwell to drop out of […]
