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Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is calling on the State Department to add the Sandinistas to the department’s blacklist.
Florida International University has done nothing but impress the nation recently with their academic endeavors. The school is now ranked 64th according to US News among public schools, and 124th overall including private institutions. FIU also has a top 10 recognition from Degree Choices, who ranked the school at 8th nationally for return on investment, […]
The Federal Reserve has confirmed three new members to its Board of Governors: Lisa Cook, Ariana Kugler, and Philip Jefferson, appointed in January by President Biden. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written letters to each of the new Board members congratulating them on the posts. More importantly, inquiring if they are willing to act transparently and accountably. "I am […]
After years of going back and forth, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team has decided to stay in St. Petersburg. The organization flirted with the aspect of moving the team closer to the city of Tampa and even considered moving to Montreal, but ultimately determined that they would stay in St. Pete. Representative Kathy Castor […]
Donalds and Gaetz Fight Over Continuing Resolution As a government shutdown looms, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has spearheaded a continuing resolution (CR) to cut 8% of discretionary spending. However, conservative...READ MORE DeSantis Says Senate 'Dumbing Down' Standards for Fetterman Who Has 'A Lot of Problems' By The Floridian's Chris Nelson Brian Mast-Happy Birthday, USAF! Here's […]
A CBS News poll indicates that President Donald Trump (R) has overtaken President Joe Biden (D) in support.
Governor Ron DeSantis does not have a high opinion of the Senate changing their dress code to accommodate Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman. "Did you guys hear the U.S. Senate just eliminated its dress code," said DeSantis at a Press Conference in Jacksonville today. "Because you got this guy from Pennsylvania who's got a lot […]
As a government shutdown looms, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has spearheaded a continuing resolution (CR) to cut 8% of discretionary spending. However, conservative hardliner Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) expressed sharp opposition to the resolution, calling it "bad for America." The Hill gave a description of Rep. Donalds' resolution, which included asylum restrictions to secure the border, no […]
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Rick Scott explained today the strategy he believes the recently announced Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Communist China should adopt. The delegation, led by Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, will visit China in October in an attempt to cool tensions with the communist state. Senator Scott called for the delegation to address […]
In the op-ed, Waltz called on President Joe Biden (D) to clarify his strategy in Ukraine.
While holding a press conference to hand out bonuses to first responders in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked about House Republican leadership, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and his comments stating that the Florida Governor isn’t “at the same level as President Trump.” The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarrés questioned, “What is your […]
2024 GOP Presidential Candidates Missing in Action on Veterans' Issues With the 2024 Republican presidential primary race in full swing, all of the announced candidates, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appear to be dodging veterans...READ MORE Trump Says DeSantis Made 'Terrible Mistake' With Florida's 6-Week Abortion ban By The Floridian's […]
On Friday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending Miami City Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla following his Thursday arrest on charges of corruption, including money laundering and bribery effective immediately. "Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-184 (Executive Order of Susupension), suspending Alejandro Diaz de la Portilla from his position […]
In an exclusive interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” former President Donald Trump stated that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of a 6-week Abortion ban measure into law was a “terrible mistake. “I think what he (DeSantis) did is a terrible thing and a terrible mistake,” said President Trump when asked if he would support […]
With the 2024 Republican presidential primary race in full swing, all of the announced candidates, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, appear focused on all the issues concerning Americans, except for veterans issues. During the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee in late August, the candidates on the stage were asked […]
Mike Waltz (R) commented this week that Republicans have “an avalanche of evidence” that President Biden is guilty.
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that the City of Tampa would be receiving a $1 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Urban and Community Forestry initiative.” This initiative will permit Tampa to plant and maintain trees, as well as “combat extreme heat, and improve access to natural areas,” according to Rep. […]
The winners of this year's Florida Python Challenge were awarded at a ceremony in Davie this week, but the Challenge is helping more than just to stop an invasive species. "For me, winning the Python categories are less important than for me to promote the Swamp Apes and how we take veterans out to overcome […]
