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DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while... READ MORE. State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Thank you, @GlobalTaxIcon Julio Gonzalez, for your endorsement, unwavering support, friendship, and mentorship. I’m truly grateful to have you in my corner!" Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "My office […]
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly, along with his running mate Gwen Graham. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind their candidacy, and I’m looking forward to the partnership up and down the ticket,” Rep. Jeffries wrote in his endorsement. “This is […]
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) recently announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his support to law and order. "Byron Donalds has built a record in Congress of backing the men and women who wear the badge. As a Representative for Southwest Florida, he's been […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while speaking at a press conference at the Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland this week. The holiday began on Sept. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. "Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on firearms, ammunition, a wide range of hunting, fishing, and […]
Detainees held at the now-defunct “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center were subject to confinement in outdoor cages slightly bigger than telephone booths for over an hour at a time, a report by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General (IG) revealed. The report’s confirmation of the cages supports a previous report from the human […]
A recent poll conducted by Change Research shows Democratic challenger Annette Taddeo in a dead heat with Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia in the race for Florida CFO. Annette Taddeo: 44% Blaise Ingoglia: 44% According to a Taddeo campaign release, the poll follows momentum for Taddeo following an endorsement from the Florida Veterans […]
Social media platforms YouTube and TikTok failed to appear at the Live Real Life Symposium earlier in September, earning the ire of Florida officials. The Context In late August, 51 attorneys general were able to get social media giant Meta to issue an $18 billion settlement and force the implementation of safety measures for young […]
A recent poll conducted by Quantus Insights shows U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) with a 7-point advantage and over the 50% threshold over Democratic challenger Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) in bid for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Ashley Moody: 50.1% Angie Nixon: 42.7% Undecided: 4.0% Advantage: +7.4% The poll also found voters pretty locked in […]
During a recent press conference, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a drug trafficking organization in Washington County, as part of "Operation King of the Hill." Friday. Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews called it one of the largest methamphetamine operations in the county's history during the press briefing. "In March of 2025, the […]
As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters? Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I spent more than two decades serving this country, and one lesson has never changed: peace requires strength." Florida GOP War Room: "AOC. Angie Nixon. Maxwell […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat through a post on social media this week. "Happy to support Alex Rizo for Florida Senate, district 39," DeSantis wrote. "As a member of the FL House, Alex has worked hard to advance policies that have made […]
Florida Officials Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "25 years ago, our nation faced one of the most heinous tragedies in our history. I still remember every detail of that day." Rep. Anna Paulina […]
With the primaries over, Republican House District 74 nominee Nick Pachota is consolidating support, with endorsements from politicians and organizations pouring in. Since winning his four-way primary against Kelly Ann Walker, Jennifer Winkler, and Carlton Nichols, Pachota has earned endorsements from the entire Sarasota legislative delegation: term-limited Senator Joe Gruters, Representative Fiona McFarland, Representative Danny […]
Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as candidates accused of being anti-Zionist and antisemitic grow increasingly popular nationwide among Democratic voters. Angie Nixon: Exhibit A? State Representative Angie Nixon (D-13), the Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and self-identified member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has faced controversy […]
Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), paid tribute on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that resulted in the death of 2,977 people. "25 years later, the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 seem both raw and distant," DeSantis wrote on social media. "On the one hand, […]
Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. changed forever, entering a new era in the face of a horrific and catastrophic national tragedy. On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 lives were taken by a group of al-Qaeda terrorists in what is known as the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. As we enter a quarter of a century […]
DeSantis Announces Implementation of Anti-Communism Education Standards in Schools Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The best memories do not pull us backward. They remind us what is worth carrying forward." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Charlie understood that our freedoms are only as strong as our willingness to […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Lake Worth couple for allegedly orchestrating a multi-circuit organized retail theft scheme involving bought and resold baby formula totaling 1.1 million dollars across Florida while speaking at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. According to a release from Attorney General Uthmeier, Mohammed […]
