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Customers headed to Publix to purchase milk and cereal might be affected by some new policies that some say infringe on constitutional rights. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain announced it has reversed its policy on open carry firearms in its Florida stores, now allowing only police to carry firearms while going through the aisles. "Publix kindly […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) accused Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) of treason over allegedly aiding Cuba evade the ongoing oil blockade by President Donald Trump. Rep. Jayapal recently suggested in Seattle that she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a Congressional delegation to Cuba on ensuring the island can continue to import oil, despite President Trump's blockade. […]
Donate Life Florida and the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) announced a collaboration to raise awareness on organ, eye, and tissue donations in the Hispanic community through a press release this week. "We’re honored to partner with the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to ensure more Florida families have access to clear, […]
Marco Rubio Confirms 'Operation Epic Fury is Over' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury”... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We have been sued on the new congressional map by groups represented by lawyers from… …the Southern Poverty Law Center. Glad to see the SPLC is *not* on our […]
Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Endorse Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from... READ MORE. State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Proud to back my friend @EvanPower for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Honored to […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the apparent end of hostilities against Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria as negotiations continue, saying that the end goal must be that Iran "can never, ever be a nuclear power." President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress on Friday announcing the end of military operations […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a St. Cloud man on 80 counts of possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials (CSAM) through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Adam Wahlgren, 52, was arrested in Lonoke, Arkansas, after the St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) received a cyber tip from […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from U.S. Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) in his re-election campaign for commissioner. “Wilton Simpson and I have worked together for many years and his proven commitment to Florida’s families is evident in his track record of fighting for a stronger […]
Palm Beach County Commissioners approved a licensing and trademark agreement linked with the Trump administration to rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport during Tuesday's commission meeting. The vote was 4-3. More specifically, the agreement allows Palm Beach County to use Trump's name on signage and merchandise. Items include T-shirts, […]
Republican Party of Florida to Honor Rick Scott as 'Statesman of the Year' The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year"... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: "In 2020, Trump won Brevard by 17 points.
At the same time, we flipped my school board seat […]
Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for Attorney General... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Proud to announce we've named @ScottforFlorida our 2026 Statesman of the Year." Rep. Greg Steube: "We don’t need to “fix” the H-1B program. […]
The first Republican congressional debate between the candidates running in Florida's 2nd District to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) came to pass, and while all of the candidates stuck to their talking points and threw out red political meat to voters, businessman Keith Gross surprised attendees by announcing that if he won the congressional […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R), who is running for Florida's 25th congressional district, said the Republican Party has "reason for optimism" with their midterm election prospects in recent comments to Fox News Digital. The reason why, says Singer, is that "we have a strong economy. The strongest we have had in years, record […]
Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]
The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year," praising the Senator for his "commitment to public service, common-sense conservative leadership and dedication" to Florida. “Senator Rick Scott has been a tireless advocate for Florida families, a champion for fiscal responsibility, and a leader who […]
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for attorney general during a discussion with Benny Johnson on "The Benny Show" this week. “I think he actually would make a very good attorney general because, knowing Governor DeSantis, he will make sure that he looks through everything with a fine-tooth […]
