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Byron Donalds Condemns Racist, Antisemitic Miami GOP Group Chat Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: “Great work by the Florida Senate to stand up for Floridians against abuses by Big Tech!” […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat The Floridian reported on, saying they have no place in the Republican Party. In response to The Floridian's request for comment, Rep. Donalds told Publisher Javier Manjarres that "the comments reported […]
Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "Miami-Dade County is one of the most diverse communities in the […]
President Donald Trump has let go of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem after immense pressure and backlash over her leadership of the agency and the management of the Trump administration’s immigration policy. https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2029628555810816111?s=20 Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, thanking Noem for her work as DHS Secretary […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), alongside New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R), introduced the bipartisan Fair Housing for Survivors Act in a bid to protect more survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking from eviction and housing discrimination. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is an act that already provides protections to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $9 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to two areas of Northeast Florida while speaking in Yulee today. The grants include $6.25 million to Nassau County to construct a roadway network to establish an industrial and commercial site. The site will be located near the US […]
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander Shay Williams has launched his congressional bid for U.S. House District 14, arguing that “career politicians” like incumbent Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) should be voted out. Rep. Castor was first elected to U.S. House District 11 in 2007. She served the district until 2013, when the 2010 census gave Florida […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) defended Israel as a key ally against Iran amidst the rise of antisemitic rhetoric in the U.S. As antisemitic rhetoric continues to rise in the country, the Florida senator denounced attacks against Jewish communities in Florida, saying that it is “frustrating that some […]
Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his commitment to economic freedom and small government. "I'm excited to say that today we are going to be announcing our endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida's next governor," said Skyler Zander, senior advisor […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upper chamber this week. The bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights," passed 35-2 in the upper chamber, with only Sens. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce) and Don Gaetz […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation combating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in online impersonation scams. The AI Fraud Accountability Act addresses a growing concern: AI can create highly realistic deepfakes of people and their voices, which can easily be used to perpetrate scams and other forms […]
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative on Mar. 5, 2026, to encourage medical schools to expand their nutrition education programs in the upcoming fall as part of an agreement with the Trump administration. Secretary Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon reached the agreement as part of the Trump administration’s “Make America […]
President Donald Trump recently threatened to cut off all trade with Spain for their refusal to allow American access to their military bases in the wake of the Iran strikes. This incident, however, might just be the final nail in the coffin, as Spain already refuses to pay debts it owes to American businesses, specifically […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is joining Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for the public signing of a disaster declaration for Florida counties affected by the recent historic winter freeze, providing relief for farmers and producers. In February, Rep. Cammack and Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) led the whole of Florida's Congressional delegation in demanding the disaster […]
EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections Outside the House Chamber, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke exclusively with The Floridian... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: “Rural Florida's industries, like logging, keep our state moving. I'll always stand with the people who roll their sleeves up and get […]
Florida Lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Miami Republican Executive Committee Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal over a group chat he created and managed that referenced the N-word over 200 times, propagated antisemitism, and called for the killing of "N*ggers." In response to The Floridian story that reported on the controversial group chat, the Florida […]
State Rep. Juan Porras (R-FL), who is a Miami-Dade GOP State Committeeman, has issued a statement regarding a chat linked to Miami GOP Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal, calling for his resignation. A leaked group chat tied to the Miami-Dade GOP secretary showed participants sharing racist and antisemitic comments, and it quickly drew condemnation from both […]
