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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 […]
Miami GOP Secretary's Group Chat Pushes Antisemitism, 'Killing N-ggers' The recent uptick in antisemitic and racist language being disseminated by younger GOP activists nationwide... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Notice how the anti-ICE protests stopped and the Iran protests started? It's because these are not grassroots protests, they are coordinated […]
In comments to The Floridian about the ongoing operations against Iran, Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) argued that the Iranian regime "openly declared war on us," citing previous terror attacks that were conducted through its proxies, including the 1983 Beirut bombing. Despite the confirmed casualties resulting from the strikes (including Capt. Cody A. Khork of Florida), Rep. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Florida officials mourned the loss of Winter Haven-born U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork after he was killed in a drone strike at a U.S. Army command center in Kuwait on March 1. "First Lady @Casey DeSantis and I are saddened to learn that Army Captain Cody Khork, from […]
Former State Rep. Charlie Stone has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) for Florida governor, according to a post shared by The Renner War Room account on social media. Support continues to grow across Florida. Former State Representative and Marion County leader Charlie Stone is backing Paul Renner for Governor and the Florida First agenda. pic.twitter.com/IqMA7euDff […]
The recent uptick in antisemitic and racist language being disseminated by younger GOP activists nationwide has largely been fueled by a younger generation that follows extremist online influencers like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback. It appears this has now spread to the Miami-Dade Republican Party. In a disturbing series […]
The Gorillaz are returning to Florida in September for “The Mountain Tour.” Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in 1988, the virtual band released their self-titled album in 2001 to positive reviews. Since then, the fictional group composed of 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs, has released critically acclaimed albums that […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and 7-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll found Rep. Donalds at 42% support, while Jolly received 36%, […]
Florida Congressman Scott Franklin (R) released a statement mourning the death and honoring Winter Haven-born U.S. Army Captain Cody A. Khork, who was killed alongside 5 other servicemen after Iranian drones struck a U.S. Army base in Kuwait, in the opening days of "Operation Epic Fury." “Our entire community joins the Khork family in mourning […]
EXCLUSIVE State Secretary Marco Rubio Affirms the Legality, Objectives For Attacking Iran Shortly after speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively with The Floridian... READ MORE. Rep. María Elvira Salazar: “President Trump is writing a new manual on how to confront the regimes of evil.” Senator Ashley Moody: […]
DeSantis Awards Over $13M Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Panhandle Region Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $13 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Florida is showing how it's done!" Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "The time is now to modernize & upgrade the […]
Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) asserts that Cuba is “next in line” to see major regime change at the hands of the U.S. and President Donald Trump. After the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Gimenez argues that the Communist regime in Cuba is going to be the next domino to fall. “You know, they should […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $13 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to several Panhandle communities for infrastructure improvements while speaking in Pensacola today. The grants include $5 million for the Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District for a new aircraft engine repair station and engine testing facility at Northwest […]
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, taking on questions about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and her leadership of the agency. Sen. Grassley opens the hearing, acknowledging DHS's mistakes At the beginning of the hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the committee’s chairman, requested the “utmost decorum” and […]
During a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) excoriated Democrats for letting their hatred of President Donald Trump outweigh whatever good the ongoing Iran strikes are bringing about. Sen. Moody expressed disbelief at the opposition, pointing out that "President Trump has gone over and beyond to try and negotiate to make […]
The City of Hialeah announced this week that it has removed a portion of its property taxes affecting thousands of city seniors without impacting essential services, a move it says is a first in Florida. "For years, seniors were told it couldn't be done. They were told the only solution was to go to Tallahassee, […]
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced the arrests of 89 individuals in a multi-week human trafficking operation resulting in more than 1,200 felony charges. According to HCSO, HCSO’s Human Trafficking Section and Internet Predator Unit underwent operations targeting individuals for allegedly sexually exploiting children and purchasing sex between Jan. 1, 2026, and Feb. […]
Republicans Add Over 11K Florida Registrations in February, Democrats Just Add 229 Republicans continue to dominate in the state of Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: “Together, we will protect our wildlife & KEEP FLORIDA BEAUTIFUL.” Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "When Trump asks you to negotiate, you’d better do it...look at Iran." Secretary Marco Rubio: […]
