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Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) discussed his plan to rollback property taxes, alleviate insurance costs, and energy prices during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "Let's do a rollback. It was done 20 years ago. Roll back to 2024. While we're having the debate, give everybody a tax cut," Renner commented. "Then […]
Written by Lt. Col. Al Santos (Ret.) President Trump has warned about the dangers of allowing China to gain influence over the digital infrastructure that supports America’s economy, military, and institutions. That concern is well-founded. If data center development is discouraged here at home, those facilities do not simply disappear. They are just built in […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) criticized Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for their apparent refusal to answer questions from the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. Sen. Slotkin and Rep. Houlahan were part of the so-called "Seditious Six," a group of Democratic lawmakers who released […]
The field of Republican primary candidates looking to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th Congressional District is large, but will it continue to shrink after more and more of the candidates' past baggage comes to light, including one of them appearing to financially supporting Hillary Clinton for President? CORRECTION: James Oberweis, the wealthy […]
U.S. National Debt is About to hit $40 Trillion If you thought you were broke and in debt, you may feel a little better (or don't) to hear that the U.S. as a whole is tens of trillions of dollars in debt... READ MORE. Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "It's not just words/ memes from this […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Feb. 6, condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for issuing an executive order that he says will protect New Yorkers from “abusive immigration enforcement” and uphold sanctuary city laws. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemns New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an […]
Burundi and the United States have agreed to a historic bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging more than $129 million in U.S. aid to fortify health systems and combat major infectious diseases. The deal, signed on Feb.6, helps promote the “America First Global Health Strategy,” which emphasizes mutual benefits, self-reliance, and the protection […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) claimed that the lenient stance of Democrats on illegal immigration is in pursuit of political power in a recent interview with The Floridian. Rep. Fine began by referencing the ongoing Minnesota welfare fraud scandal perpetrated primarily by Somali migrants, noting that "80% of Somalians [are] on some form of government assistance," a […]
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power has locked the endorsement of Attorney General James Uthmeier to complement the growing number of congressional endorsements for his congressional campaign in Florida's 2nd District. "Evan Power is a proven grassroots leader who helped build the strongest conservative movement in the country. I’m proud to endorse him […]
Another Political Hoax Bites The Dust in DeSantis World Arguably, the biggest story of the week in Florida was the announcement that the Department of Justice would not be filing any criminal charges in the Hope Florida Medicaid scandal that appeared to have shelved First Lady Casey DeSantis' apparent 2026 gubernatorial run for office. Yeah, […]
James Uthmeier Announces CHINA Prevention Unit, Adds to Crackdown of Illicit Vapes Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the establishment of the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit to fight ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Did […]
If you thought you were broke and in debt, you may feel a little better (or don't) to hear that the U.S. as a whole is tens of trillions of dollars in debt. In exactly one year, the national debt has jumped $2.35 trillion, adding to a whopping $38.56 trillion. Oy Vey! ¡Ay, Caramba! WTF?! […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced a resolution condemning the Iranian government for its increased repression of its people, further condemning the regime for its destabilizing influence in the Middle East. The countrywide protests began in December 2025 as a result of the Iranian Rial (its currency) collapsing from economic pressure, pressing demonstrators to call […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the establishment of the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit to fight ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed on Floridians' data privacy and economic security during a press conference this week. The announcement follows Florida's ongoing lead in cracking down on the CCP's […]
The Republican Party of Florida criticized Democrat Jennifer Jenkins after she dropped out of the U.S. Senate race to run for Congress this week. Jenkins, whom the GOP referred to as "jumpin," withdrew in favor of Alexander Vindman to run against U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) in Florida’s 6th congressional district. "After getting chased out of […]
Representatives Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced a bill encouraging homeownership among younger generations through financial reform. The Save for Success Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow qualified tuition distributions to be treated as qualified housing expenses. In addition, the definition of qualified housing expenses would be modified to mean […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed this week that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected Glyphosate, a herbicide commonly applied in weed control, in six of eight bread products across five national brands commonly found in grocery stores as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative. “As […]
David Jolly Suggests Not Enforcing 287(g) ICE Agreements as Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly suggested that he would not require state law enforcement to enforce the 287(g) program, which permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to work with state and local partners to arrest and remove illegal aliens from the country, in a […]
