Florida Politics

With Governor Ron DeSantis tasked to appoint a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office next January, there is widespread speculation that “America’s Governor” could pick his chief-of-staff James Uthmeier to serve until 2026 or just appoint himself to the post. One Florida congressman told The Floridian this week […]

According to a study conducted by Smart Growth America, Florida has 8 of the 20 deadliest cities for pedestrians in the country, with the Orlando metropolitan area ranked #18. As a result, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), who represents the area, recently announced a nearly $3 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Safer […]

MIAMI - Republican House Speaker-designate Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, praised Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday after he was selected to be the next United States Secretary of State. "@MarcoRubio has lived the American Dream. He loves our country and will be a passionate advocate on the world stage for President Trump’s vision," Perez […]

US Representative Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) nomination for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has caught many by surprise, with some Republicans outright rejecting his selection.  Representative Gaetz, a William and Mary law school graduate and loyal ally of President Trump, practiced law for a few years with the Keefe, Anchors & Gordon law firm, where […]

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) appeared with local Miami law enforcement and members of the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to release the 2024 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide. With five fewer days between Black Friday and Christmas Day, heightened stress could be on display not only in Florida but […]

With Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expected to become Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump, speculation on who will fill his empty seat in the Senate come 2025 has run rampant. Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody discussed the possibility of her replacing Sen. Rubio in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, where she […]

The fight against rare diseases has been slow due to several factors relating to regulations, something Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) seek to amend in recent bipartisan legislation easing the regulatory process between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and rare disease specialists so that treatments can be developed more efficiently. As […]

Florida Plays Huge Role in Framing Trump Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump (R) has officially chosen Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State. This was rumored to be the case earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed by President-elect Trump himself. ...READ MORE Trump Shocks Nation With Gaetz Attorney General Nomination President Donald Trump (R) continues to add to his incoming […]

President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Wednesday as the next Secretary of State, slotting Gov. Ron DeSantis into a difficult position: will he appoint a MAGA World surrogate? Or one of his own allies for the vacant seat? While Floridians likely won't know until Gov. DeSantis returns from his five-day trade mission trip […]

With the president's supporters backing Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) for Senate Majority Leader, the loss could be considered the first "MAGA" defeat.

The latest nomination is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) who will serve as his attorney general.

Days before the hurricane season is due to draw to a close, a Caribbean system next week could turn into Hurricane Sara and make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning that the system has a 90% chance of turning into a tropical depression in the next few days. It […]

President-elect Donald Trump (R) has officially chosen Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State. This was rumored to be the case earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed by President-elect Trump himself. Trump released a statement saying Sen. Rubio will be a "strong advocate" and a "true friend to our […]

Senator John Thune (R-SD) has become the leader of the Senate Republican Conference for the upcoming 119th Congress and possibly beyond. He outlasted Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the position. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led the Senate Republican Conference since 2007. He announced his resignation in late February. Sens. Cornyn […]

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as his ambassador to Israel.  “Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader of faith for many years,” said President Trump via Truth Social. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Huckabee has been […]

*** SORRY FOR BEING LATE... Things are very fluid right now in Washington, and now President Trump threw a wrench in our plans this morning. Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has told The Floridian that he supports the disbanding of the Department of Education, adding that there wasn’t a […]

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have declared their endorsement for Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) Majority Leader bid. The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Sens. Scott, John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to become their party’s leader in the upper chamber. Senator Mitch […]

MIAMI—Miami Mayor Francis Suarez congratulated Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio on his reported appointment as the next United States Secretary of State on Tuesday. "I’m proud of my friend, fellow Floridian, Senator @marcorubio on his appointment as our next Secretary of State! His unwavering commitment to freedom and justice will help restore American leadership globally," […]