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In Florida's 110th House District, State Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-110) who is seeking reelection, has announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has officially thrown her support for his campaign. Attorney General Moody was elected to her position in 2018 after being a federal prosecutor who has served as a circuit court judge in the […]
As the Florida Legislature polls to see if whether it should convene a special session to try to address the “gun violence” issue after a string of mass shootings across the country, Rep. Val Demings, who is challenging Senator Marco Rubio for the U.S. Senate, is calling on Senator Rubio and other Senate Republicans to pass “Red Flag” laws. There...
As Governor DeSantis (R-FL) continues to see his stock rise not only in Florida, but around the country, many have suggested he run for president in 2024. While the Republican Party still seems set on seeing former President Trump (R) run for reelection, the Florida governor has beat Trump in another straw poll. Last week, […]
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) continues to gain support in his reelection bid as the National Federation of Independent Business Florida PAC (NFIB) announced this week that it was endorsing Patronis.
Florida Rep. John Rutherford (R) has endorsed Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R) in his bid for Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner.
As The Floridian has reported recently, red flag laws have been divisive within the Grand Old Party. A week ago, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said in a June 2nd committee hearing that “If you back red flag laws, you betray your voters, you are a traitor to the Constitution, you do nothing to make mass […]
Today, Florida legislators, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rep. Michael Waltz both introduced the Keeping Russia’s Energy and Military Liable for Invading its Neighbors (KREMLIN Act) Act in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. As the media coverage of the Russo-Ukrainian War has dwindled, Sen. Scott and Rep. Waltz have reminded the public […]
In the crowded field to become the next State Representative in Florida's 45th District, Christian College executive Carolina Amesty (R-FL) has been endorsed by State Senator Danny Burgess (R-20). In Windermere, Florida this week, Amesty announced the endorsement of her campaign that she hopes will be enough to set her apart from the crowded field. […]
As school shootings once again rise to eminence around the nation, many lawmakers have pressured state governments to take action. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has responded to Democrat lawmakers' call for a special session to address gun violence. In West Palm Beach, Florida, a journalist present at the governor's press conference asked DeSantis about the […]
After Gov. Ron DeSantis called the Washington Post story about Christina Pushaw registering as a foreign agent for work she did in the country of Georgia (not the Peach state) a "smear story," Rep. Charlie Crist referred to Pushaw as some "Secret foreign agent"
Republicans continue to oppose a call by Democrats to hold a special legislative session about gun violence, according to responses to a poll of lawmakers conducted by the Florida Department of State. Lawmakers will have until 3 p.m. Friday to respond to the poll. As of Wednesday, only 10 Republican lawmakers, including incoming House Speaker […]
Political and media bullies alike have tried to take down Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary Christina Pushaw but have failed.
Florida Rep. Ted Deutch (D) spoke before the house, saying that the house "began to do better" by passing the legislation and sending it to the Senate.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s (R) team is now calling for judges and their families to receive increased security.
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has just voted 215-207 on a gun control measure to ban high-capacity magazines and increase the age for an individual to purchase a firearm. The bill (H.R.1153) that would "provide for an increased age limit on the purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize the prohibition on untraceable […]
West Palm Beach—During a press conference to announce his recent support and funding for Florida’s resiliency efforts, Gov. Ron DeSantis came out swinging when asked about a recent Washington Post story that depicted his press secretary Christina Pushaw as a “foreign agent.”
Democratic congressional stalwart, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has one again thrown her political weight around in South Florida politics, endorsing Rep. Charlie Crist over Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the contentious 2022 Democratic gubernatorial sweepstakes.
By her own admission, AG Commissioner Nikki Fried packs heat wherever she goes. She recently came out against Constitutional Carry in Florida, but does she swing a bigger gun than Rep. Charlie Crist?
