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Byron Donalds Campaign Boasts $40M War Chest For Gubernatorial Bid U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reportedly raked in $40 million for his Florida gubernatorial bid since launching his run in February, the Donalds campaign announced in a confident, year-end memo this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Home sales will increase when prices fall. […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has issued a statement in praise of President Donald Trump's "Warrior Dividend" Christmas bonus. In honor of America's 250th anniversary this coming year, the Trump administration is set to issue a tax-free dividend of $1,776 to all U.S. servicemembers at the rank of colonel (or Navy Captain equivalent) or lower. However, […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed housing reforms for active-duty military and veterans, expressing confidence in the Secretaries of War and Veterans Affairs under President Donald Trump to carry out this agenda. Reminding that both Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins are military […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) filed three pieces of legislation in the House to replace property taxes with a sales and use tax, as well as several consumption-based surtaxes this week. The bills are HB 789 and 791, along with Joint Resolution 787. “Speaker Danny Perez and House Property Tax Committee Chairman Toby Overdorf have advanced […]
Florida Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (R) Combating Online Predators Act has passed the Republican House Judiciary Committee and is headed for the House floor for debate. The Combating Online Predators Act strengthens federal law by explicitly criminalizing threats to distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as sextortion. “This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in federal […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the successful location and rescue of 43 missing children aged 1-17 years old under Operation Northern Lights this week. “Our office was honored to partner with U.S. Marshal Greg Leljedal in the Northern District of Florida to rescue 43 missing children, some as young as 18 months old,” Uthmeier […]
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reportedly raked in $40 million for his Florida gubernatorial bid since launching his run in February, the Donalds campaign announced in a confident, year-end memo this week. "Byron Donalds enters 2026 as the most dominant gubernatorial candidate in Florida history," the memo reads. "Powered by President Trump's endorsement, Byron […]
DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida stands firm for […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced legislation to eliminate the special tax exemption currently held by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Sen. Scott, like many other Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Randy Fine (R) and Governor Ron DeSantis, believes that CAIR has unequivocal "ties to terrorism. The bill, No Tax-Exemptions for Terror Act, stated […]
Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $311 million to 37 Florida communities for several infrastructure repairs while speaking in Sebring in Highlands County this week. The awards include $3 million to the Sebring airport authority to demolish and replace the existing stormwater system at Sebring Regional Airport, as well as $22 million to the City of Avon […]
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) announced his bid to run for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), former state Rep. George Moraitis (R), and Joe Kaufman (R). “As Mayor, I fought to keep taxes and crime low and delivered results to provide a safe, vibrant, and more affordable place to […]
Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful responsibilities a person can take on, but it often feels like it brings too many challenges. Thankfully, preventive care, such as vaccines, plays a crucial role in easing that burden. When vaccines and other preventive services are easy to access, caregivers can plan ahead […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on Venezuelan drug cartels in a recent interview with The Floridian, expressing support for the President's actions and supportive of regime change in Venezuela. Trump recently ordered a "full blockade" of the South American country after seizing an illegal oil tanker last week, saying, […]
WASHINGTON – Four House Republicans rebelled against Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) on Wednesday. The members backed a Democratic aim to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring on Dec. 31st. Rep Mike Lawler (R., N.Y.) and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, signed a “discharge petition.” […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. Part of the acquisitions also includes the Florida Forever and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the governor's office added. […]
David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL) Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Oliver Larkin: "Jared Moskowitz was […]
Rick Scott Introduces 'MACA' Legislation to Fix Broken Obamacare Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) introduced a new bill, titled the “More Affordable Care Act” (MACA), as a means to fix the shortcomings of Obamacare. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Maduro is not the president of Venezuela, he's a narcoterrorist. @POTUS is right to take action […]
