Florida Politics

Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to... READ MORE.         Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "While Republicans hold Trump-palooza to stroke one corrupt man’s ego, Democrats are organizing and sharing our plans to lower housing, healthcare, food […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of Florida's anti-communist education standards to teach students about the history and horrors of communism while speaking during a press conference at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami this week. The announcement comes after Gov. DeSantis signed a bill in 2024 requiring Florida schools to teach […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a lawsuit into Netflix over accusations the subscription-based streaming service tracked profiles used by children to collect and sell data before using that information to launch its advertising business on its platform while speaking at a press conference in Tallahassee this week. “Netflix told Florida families they could pay […]

Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to celebrate the life of American conservative political activist Charlie Kirk amid the first anniversary of his death. The co-founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed on Sept. 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. White […]

The South Florida Council of Firefighters, a union representing thousands of firefighters in South Florida, officially endorsed Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-27) in her Congressional District 27 race. Rep. Salazar is running for reelection after serving the district, which covers the east coast of the Sunshine State from Miami to the northern tip of Biscayne […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project to divert harmful discharges, including algal blooms away from the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River lagoon while speaking at a press conference in Palm City this week. The project, which began in 2023, cost over $50 million to complete. […]

Byron Donalds Releases Ad Slamming David Jolly's 'Hurricane Tax' Plan Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad... READ MORE.         Rep. Brian Mast: "I helped secure $2 billion to accelerate Everglades restoration. The 17,000-acre EAA Reservoir will store 78+ billion gallons, deliver up to 470 billion gallons […]

Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro is under renewed scrutiny after a Florida Commission on Ethics investigation found probable cause in January that Castro had a conflicting relationship involving her private business and obligations as a city official through information shared in a press release this week. According to the investigation, which began in December 2023, […]

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring the Pentagon and Veterans Affairs to modernize their digital infrastructure to fast-track veterans’ access to benefits. President Trump’s order aims to expand access and create opportunities, remove antiquated system barriers, and deliver life-changing support and benefits. The Order's Added Requirements “The Order directs the Secretary of […]

Ashley Hermann, a "proud Democratic Socialist," according to her campaign website, is running to fill the Florida House District 69 seat, which represents much of Hillsborough County near Tampa. The seat is currently held by state Representative Danny Alvarez (R-69), who is running for reelection and will face off against Hermann in the general election […]

Florida Realtors are going all-in on Amendment 3. Through a release, the state's largest professional trade association announced the launch of its Vote Yes on 3 campaign, which proposes major changes to property taxes beginning next year if passed by Florida voters on the Nov. 3 ballot. According to the release, Vote Yes on 3 […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly's insurance plan and its hurricane tax on Florida families. The ad, titled "Disaster," was shared by Rep. Donalds on social media. "How much will David Jolly's hurricane tax cost Florida? According to a new study, a thousand dollars […]

Many might associate the Amendment 2 ballot initiative designation with the 2024 push to make hunting and fishing by traditional methods a constitutional right in Florida. Still, it means something different this midterm season. Amendment 2 would exempt tangible personal property on agricultural land from property taxes. The exemption would apply to farm equipment, like […]

An Israeli newspaper report alleges that Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu was explicitly warned of a planned Hamas operation more than a week before the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. According to the Haaretz daily, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed informed Netanyahu that Yahya Sinwar – the former leader of the militant […]

Republicans Lose Latino Voters Across House Swing Districts A new poll reveals Republicans have lost support from Latino voters... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Karen Clay is a hero to so many. Every day of her life is spent advocating for others, specifically for the disability community and those in need of healthcare access. […]

Florida State Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of... READ MORE.         Libertarian Party of Florida: "US House District 25 voters have Florida Libertarian candidate Peter Jassenoff on the ballot in 2026!" Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The […]

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced that it added Casey Askar, the Republican congressional challenger for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22), to its 2026 'MAGA Majority' program. “A veteran, successful businessman, and job creator, Trump-backed Casey Askar is ready to fight and win for South Florida in Congress,” NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole […]

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez called out the United Kingdom (UK), France, and Canada for their recent economic effort against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. “UK, France, and Canada are engaging in reckless pro-Hamas, [Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions] policies against the Jewish State of Israel — which directly impacts American businesses,” Congressman Gimenez wrote […]