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Republicans are facing infighting as names like Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan (R) and Byron Donalds (R) have received support for the position.
"Florida is #1." —Gov. Ron DeSantis. In his inauguration address, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wowed the Republican faithful, invoking thoughts of former President Ronald Reagan, and checking off all the “Free State of Florida” boxes. Sounded very presidential, and considering how tight security was at the swearing-in, not to mention First Lady Casey DeSantis looking […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Happy Rub it in Your Face Day Today is the day that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is inaugurated again, and when he rubs his crushing victory over Florida Democrats in their faces. Gov. DeSantis has taken a few victory […]
Although the 2022 midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, the culture war is not close to being over in the state of Florida. Florida Democrats are now pushing back against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on the latest alleged child grooming at recent drag shows around the state. While drag shows have been around for adult […]
'Tis the season of giving, and few institutions are as giving as food banks. In a period of economic uncertainty, food banks are a sight for sore eyes. Jacksonville-based Farm Share proudly announces it is ranked the number 1 food bank in the United States by 24/7 Wall Street. Its partner Midwest Food Bank ranks […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis to Continue Waging Legislative War Against the Communist Chinese Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to craft his “Florida First” War on China just as he is about to be inaugurated governor, again. Florida’s political universe will descend on Tallahassee […]
After the tragic death of 19-year-old Miya Marcano in Orlando, Florida, Miya's Law has now gone into effect in the state of Florida. The new law will require landlords to conduct background checks on apartment complex employees. Marcano was killed in her apartment in 2021 after a maintenance worker entered her complex using a key […]
Over the holidays, Southwest Airlines became the subject of public outrage as massive numbers of flights are suddenly subject to cancellation. The Dept. of Transportation announces it will launch an investigation to figure out what went so wrong. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20),Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-42), and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) offer comments on the affair. […]
With the Republican majority reentering the House of Representatives and potential soon-to-be first-time Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) taking the helm in the lower chamber, naturally, there are going to be some new rules. Due to this natural progression, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) mentioned that proxy voting will be coming to an end […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to craft his “Florida First” War on China just as he is about to be inaugurated governor, again. Florida’s political universe will descend on Tallahassee the first week of January to see Gov. DeSantis take the Oath of Office, just as the first committee week of the 2023 legislative session in […]
Rep.-elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is firing shots at Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY), a soon-to-be sworn-in and embattled Congressman out of Long Island, NY. Just a few days ago, Santos was caught embellishing his résumé and lying about his family heritage, including stating that his ancestors fled the Holocaust. There is no evidence backing up that […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Happy New Year! It’s January 2nd and most Floridians have had time to sober up from New Year’s Eve, including many within the lobby class in Tallahassee and certain lawmakers who always appear to be drunk on power. Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
Voters decidedly reelected Rubio, and Demings has ended her time as representative of Florida’s 10th congressional district.
With 2022 coming to a close and everyone, including politicians, are looking back on the year they had, as well as the year that others have had. Usually, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) offers his weekly update on the inflation crisis, but now that we can assess how the United States has changed in the two […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is celebrating the gains made by Democrats throughout 2022. "House Democrats and President Biden went to work for the American people delivering historic wins and making life better for you, from your medicine cabinet and kitchen table to the clean drinking water and environment you cherish," stated Rep. Wasserman Schultz. A […]
It’s the end of the year and every Florida news publication out there has its winners and losers of the year. But while several of The Floridian’s political winners and losers of 2022 have also made it on other websites, our list highlights a couple of the unsung losers that failed to make it on […]
Since he was elected President, Democrats have pursued President Donald Trump’s (R) tax returns.
Republicans continue criticizing the Biden administration's border policy and its lack of priority in the omnibus spending bill. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) accuses Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas of "willfully and intentionally violating federal law" in a recent appearance on Fox Business. "If the Biden Administration just followed federal law, we wouldn’t […]
