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The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his commitment to public safety. "On behalf of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the more than 24,000 law enforcement officers and families we represent across the […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is urging Florida residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses as cases rise statewide. “PSA: Florida Health officials are warning residents as locally acquired dengue cases rise across Tampa Bay,” Congresswoman Luna wrote on X. “As of September 1, [2026], 33 locally acquired cases have been reported in the Tampa […]
President Donald Trump praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, calling him one of the best attorney generals in the country while once again backing him in his election bid for a full four-year term. "One of the absolutely best Attorney Generals in the Country is James Uthmeier of the Great State of Florida," Trump wrote […]
A new poll reveals Republicans have lost support from Latino voters in some of the country’s most competitive House districts since 2024. According to a Hart Research for TelevisaUnivision survey of 1,500 Latino registered voters in 17 House swing districts in states including Texas, California, & Florida, Democrats have gained a 58%-35% lead on the […]
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) endorsed Republican Florida State Representative Danny Alvarez Sr. in his reelection campaign for Florida House District 69, which covers much of Hillsborough County near Tampa, Wednesday. In an X post announcing the endorsement, Sen. Scott wrote Rep. Alvarez "is a fighter for Florida families and the conservative values that keep our […]
Donalds Supports Local Community Control Over AI Data Centers in Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19) has continued to... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Always a pleasure to return to El Mañanero con Otaola. Between coffee and Cuban pastelitos, we talk about all the issues affecting our people in Miami: Cuba and […]
During a public hearing Thursday, which lasted almost nine hours and ended after 2 a.m. Friday, to discuss the Miami-Dade County budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said public safety is her top priority. 🔴 LIVE NOW: The first public hearing for #OurCounty's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget is […]
David Jolly Expresses Optimism After Another Analysis Moves Florida From 'Safe R' to 'Likely R' Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared a dose of optimism... READ MORE. State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "The fact that there has been no accountability for the theft of $10 million that should have gone towards helping […]
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes to strengthen collaboration and efficiency in the agency's ongoing commitment to education and workforce development. “As Florida continues to lead the nation in education, our organizational structure must support effective collaboration, informed decision-making, and exceptional service to Florida’s students, adult learners, families, and education […]
President Donald Trump threatened to cut trade with certain U.S. trading partners if the Federal Reserve didn’t lower interest rates. “LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL STOP TRADING WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH WE HAVE A DEFICIT, which the U.S. Supreme Court, in its ridiculous and very costly Tariff decision, strongly acknowledged, ‘the President’ has an absolute […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared a dose of optimism heading into the Labor Day weekend as he looks to become the first elected Democrat for Florida governor in over three decades. According to Inside Elections, the gubernatorial contest between Jolly and Republican challenger Byron Donalds has moved from "solid Republican" to "likely Republican" with […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19) has continued to shift his opinion on artificial intelligence, now vowing to support local control over the construction and approval of these hyperscale data centers. This comes after his opponent, Democratic nominee David Jolly, criticized his previous support and financial ties to the centers, which have become increasingly […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Angie Nixon for Senate Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon shared that she has received... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "We are TIED at 41% in the battle for FL-9! For years, we’ve delivered. Proud to have strong bipartisan support in Central Florida, the Heartland and the Coast. Let’s keep it going!" […]
House Votes Down Resolution to Cap Number of Supreme Court Justices The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "Congratulations to Robert People on winning the Democratic nomination for Congressional District 15! An Army veteran with a dedication to public service, Robert […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced she will be filing a bill to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to Florida in an effort to boost the state's aerospace sector. The pledge comes after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy earlier this month. “The newly established United States Space […]
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon shared that she has received an endorsement from New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her bid for Senate. "Angie will be an exemplary fighter for the working families of Florida," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on social media. "She did not get here by yielding to major political machines, she did it […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) announced she will be introducing a companion bill to Sen. Ashley Moody’s (R-Fla.) recent mail-in ballot legislation. The “Ballots by Election Day Act” – originally introduced by Sen. Moody on July 15, 2026 – seeks to amend the “Help America Vote Act of 2002.” “This is something that we’ve done in […]
A week after Democrat Michelle DeJesus's decision to drop out of the Florida House District 38 race, citing family issues, a new candidate launched his campaign for the Orlando area seat. Attorney and Central Florida native Nik Dean launched his campaign for the seat Monday, after DeJesus announced her withdrawal from the race. “Helping people […]
