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Rep. Waltz warns of the looming threat that ISIS poses if the president doesn't shift his stance on the border.
MIAMI, FL—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional toll relief for Florida citizens Monday afternoon, lauding the nearly $1 billion in relief allowed in two years. "Starting today, on April 1, you are getting toll relief in the state of Florida for all of our commuters," DeSantis said at Monday's Miami press conference. "We were able […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In the minutes leading up to Governor Ron DeSantis' Miami press conference, the Governor issued an executive order suspending Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who was indicted for elder abuse. Last week, Hill was indicted for defrauding a 96-year-old constituent with cognitive disabilities. Hill allegedly met the woman in 2021, gained power of attorney […]
MIAMI BEACH, FL—A former socialite and current Florida Republican wrought with unusual scandals is threatening to sue the city of Miami Beach after he was barred from riding in the city's annual Pride Parade. Last year, Miami Rep. Fabian Basabe rode down Ocean Avenue in the Miami Beach Pride Parade. The Republican, who ran on […]
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) is calling on President Joe Biden (D) to address the "Havana Syndrome" Attacks.
HE IS RISEN! That "He is Risen" message was shared by most lawmakers on social media this past Easter Sunday. From Gov. Ron DeSantis to Reps. Cory Mills, Greg Steube, and Byron Donalds, it appeared that Republican lawmakers were the only ones mentioning Jesus Christ’s rise from the dead. Florida Democrats like Reps. Debbie […]
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently emphasized pro-democracy measures included in Congress’ latest appropriations package. Primarily focusing on supporting Democracy in the Western Hemisphere, the bill includes measures aimed at specific countries suffering, or at risk of, from authoritarian regimes. Globally, it prohibits non-governmental organizations facilitating and encouraging irresponsible and illegal migration in the Hemisphere […]
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking to reschedule a meeting between Israel and US diplomats hours after explaining to US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) why he had originally canceled the meeting. While meeting with Senator Scott, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the meeting was canceled due to President Biden allowing the United Nations Security […]
The Israel-Hamas war continues to prove contentious in the United States, as groups organize to express sympathy for Palestinian civilians at best or justify Hamas at worst. Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody has recently begun investigating investment firm MSCI is potentially involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BD) movement, saying, "The allegations against MSCI […]
President Joe Biden (D) welcomed the weekend by recognizing March 31st as Transgender Visibility Day.
In Enterprise, Alabama, a 23-year-old illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a 14-year-old mentally incapacitated girl. Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) shared their disgust and possible solutions to the problem. Rep. Buchanan mentioned that this crime was “completely avoidable.” Another example of a completely avoidable, horrific crime committed by […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the prospect of illegal immigrants voting in elections and being counted in the census, which affects congressional representation nationwide. Illegal aliens SHOULD NOT be voting in US elections. Illegal aliens SHOULD NOT be counted for the purposes of setting congressional districts. No […]
Commenting on the threat of President Trump, President Biden argued that he's "old and out of shape."
MADISON COUNTY, FL—Madison County is just 145 registered voters away from officially flipping Republican, pushing Florida further from its former status as a battleground state, and closer to an officially red state. "I think a lot of it is just happening organically," Chairman of Madison County, Mike Rump, told The Floridian about the county's slow creep […]
From Mar-A-Lago With Love: Trump Loyalist Alex Bruesewitz's Political Ascension In the political world known as MAGA (Make America Great Again), which was created by former President Donald Trump, there a dozens of ardent and dedicated supporters of the former president and his movement. Alex Bruesewitz..READ MORE Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried: "Don't count Florida […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A controversial, Republican-led vacation rentals bill targeting party houses and preempting local governments is facing conservative backlash, with one Republican demanding this legislation never be "brought up for consideration again." Under SB 280, cities are allowed to have registration programs conforming to state rules, but all city ordinances enacted after 2011 are eradicated. Unless […]
The Biden Administration's plans to build a temporary pier on the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has raised concerns among Republicans. While the Biden Administration has stated support for Israel in its war against Hamas, actions such as building the pier will only prolong the war. As a result, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony and made a major announcement at Hillsborough County’s Church Park Head Start Center, an early childhood education organization. The announcement includes over $20 billion for early childhood education and childcare programs stemming from the $1.2 government funding bill. Rep. Castor spoke on the importance of early education […]
