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Collins Says U.S. Fighting China in 'Proxy War' With Communist Cuban Regime (VIDEO) Coral Gables—After taking out Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump appears to have set his sights on the Communist Cuban regime... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida's future depends on people willing to step up." Secretary […]
Coral Gables—After taking out Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump appears to have set his sights on the Communist Cuban regime, and has put into place a crippling oil embargo that has brought the island nation to its knees. “Cuba is going to be something we'll end up talking about,” said President Trump during […]
The Latino Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Gloria Romero Roses for Florida House District 113 through a release this week. “People are tired of the MAGA Republicans’ broken economy, health care crisis and rising prices,” Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Katharine Pichardo said. “Gloria’s running to lower costs, expand affordable housing […]
The House Ethics Committee on Friday found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) guilty of 25 ethics charges following a rare public hearing on Thursday. The announcement ends a three-year probe into allegations that the Florida Democrat stole $5 million in federal relief funds, using some of it to boost her congressional campaign. On Mar. 26, the […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced this week that his Florida Agency of Fiscal Oversight has found $59 million in "excessive, wasteful spending" in Flagler County's budget while speaking at a news conference in Palm Coast. According to the CFO, Flager's budget increase of 119.2% is the highest reviewed by the Florida Agency of […]
Shevrin Jones Endorses David Jolly for Florida Governor Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor... READ MORE. President Donald Trump: "We've made a lot of money and they've made a lot of money... I'm the highest polling person, in other words, after the presidency I […]
EXCLUSIVE: Mario Diaz-Balart Says Cuba 'Requires a Change of the Regime' Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres on Mar. 25, 2026... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "Today, I'm proud to endorse and share my full support of David Jolly for Governor of Florida because our moment is now […]
WASHINGTON— The bipartisan DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) sponsored by Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar and cosponsored by 39 members of the House of Representatives, continues to gain traction in the lower chamber, but may not be able to garner the needed floor votes to pass. "These people deserve it because they have given us […]
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. "This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about Florida. Bringing people together who believe everyone deserves a real chance to thrive. I believe @DavidJollyfl can lead us there," Jones wrote, noting the moment […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian's Publisher Javier Manjarres, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) commented on the current relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, declaring that Venezuela has to "transition towards democracy." It has been nearly three months since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, discussing the Trump administration’s recent efforts to pressure the Communist government in Cuba. Rep. Diaz-Balart, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, touched on the potential for a U.S. government-backed regime transition […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres on Mar. 25 to discuss the possibility of the U.S. government and Cuban exiles helping provide a swift transition towards democracy within the Cuban government. Since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the Trump […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced on social media that he has received an endorsement for Florida governor from Concerned Veterans for America Action. "I am honored to have the support of @CVA_Action," Donalds wrote. "Veterans sacrificed so much to protect the American Dream, and I'll never stop fighting to make that […]
As the U.S. continues to wage a war on terrorism, currently negotiating kinetic military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the worlds largest sponsor of terrorism, the radical islamic indoctrination in American appears to be growing at home on hundreds of universities across the nation, including on Florida campuses. The Muslim Brotherhood, which the […]
This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted unanimously (50-0) to advance H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026, clearing the way for a full House vote. The bill, led by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), would reauthorize the FirstNet Authority through September 2037, preventing it from sunsetting under current law in […]
Six Figures on PR, Missing Records, and Mounting Questions: Scrutiny Grows Over Miami Commissioner’s Spending A series of public records requests is shedding new light on discretionary spending by the office of District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela... READ MORE. Collins War Room: "More Sheriffs to come! Stay tuned!" Governor Ron DeSantis: "School unions that […]
Secretary Rubio and Governor DeSantis Could be Headed to a 2028 Presidential Showdown WASHINGTON—Is the table being set for a Governor Ron DeSantis vs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presidential showdown... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "The Cuban people have carried the weight of repression for generations. They […]
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins this week for Florida governor by praising his service as a Green Beret and Second Amendment fighter as a State Legislator. "I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he campaigns to serve as Florida's next governor," Padgett said. "Jay has […]
