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If Florida could organize flights to rescue stranded citizens in Israel as rockets "rained down" and save residents in Haiti when it went "haywire," then it shouldn't be a stretch for the Sunshine State to return Floridians stuck in crumbling western North Carolina back home, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. This is part of his […]
Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]
Florida Recovers From Hurricane Helene at a Fever Pitch Gov. Ron DeSantis has mobilized Florida's massive storm recovery efforts and it's paying off. Just days after Hurricane Helene storm made landfall, Gov. DeSantis announced that over 2.3 million people have had their power restored, adding that 99% of the state now has power. There are […]
As Floridians in the state’s Gulf Bend and Tampa Bay areas continue to struggle to recover after Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a Category 4 storm, two of Florida’s top political figures are on the frontlines helping those affected by the storm, and trying to draw attention to the recovery efforts. Florida Gov. […]
Former President Donald Trump has promised to end Russia’s war against Ukraine in an unprecedented meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky. During a meeting to discuss potential avenues to end the war, President Trump emphatically expressed his desire to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Trump blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris […]
The official Congressional task force investigating the July 13th assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump held its first public hearing, detailing the numerous security failures and lack of communication between the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and local law enforcement. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), who sat at the hearing, discussed the […]
Earlier this week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) shockingly revealed that Iran had been involved in plots to assassinate former President Donald Trump, potentially adding to the foiled operation planned by Pakistani national Asif Merchant. The Florida Congressman recently announced he would give a classified briefing on his findings to the House Intelligence Committee under Representative […]
MIAMI - Florida voters will decide if school board candidates are required to disclose their party affiliation under a constitutional amendment in November. The Partisan Election of Members of District School Boards, or Amendment 1, would require district school boards to be elected in a partisan election as opposed to a nonpartisan election. Amendment 1 […]
Recess Rubio: 'Make America Active Again' Bill Would Require Minimum PE Time for Schools Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act – a bill that would set a minimum amount of time for physical activity in elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Today, I visited Perry—close […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act – a bill that would set a minimum amount of time for physical activity in elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Students would be required to engage in 150 or more minutes of recess or physical education. “Insufficient physical […]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is questioning President Zelensky’s alleged use of taxpayer funds used to campaign with Vice President Harris.
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) bicameral Patriotic Investment Act seeks to rewrite U.S. tax code to remove rewards for investments in China. Senator Rubio’s bill would remove capital gains tax rate breaks from investments made in entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill does not apply to companies without direct links to […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and others have introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act. This bill updates the original Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which was implemented to provide a compensation process for veterans and victims of contaminated drinking water at the site. The new legislation would clarify the […]
HIALEAH, Fla. - Miami-Dade County GOP Chairman and state Rep. Alex Rizo, R-Hialeah sized up the state of the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump with less than 40 days till the election. "Lot of buzz about upcoming election. Republicans are fired up, conservative independents are taking a side, […]
Category 4 Hurricane Helene Hits Florida Hurricane Helene hit Florida or made landfall at 11:10pm in the Big Bend region at about 25mph. The Floridian's Liv Caputo sheltered in place in Tallahassee where she reported her power went out around 10 pm with phone service being "super crazy spotty. She kept us up to speed […]
MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez emphasized the importance Tuesday of National Blue Out, a day which raises awareness for missing and trafficked foster children. "This National Blue Out Day, let’s stand up for foster youth and raise awareness for missing and trafficked children. Wear blue or light up your business to show support," Suarez […]
Storm Update: Hurricane Helene to Barrel Into Big Bend Before Midnight, DeSantis Says TALLAHASSEE—In the latest update on major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday evening that the system will make landfall in the Wakulla to Taylor County areas around 11 p.m...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Hurricane Helene is going to make landfall this evening […]
TALLAHASSEE—In the latest update on major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday evening that the system will make landfall in the Wakulla to Taylor County areas around 11 p.m., four hours later than initially forecasted. Helene, which is now a Category 3 storm, may slam into the Big Bend as a Category 4. […]
