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Florida Senate Votes to Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Trump + More The Florida Senate passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport"... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Maybe we should do a massive Voter ID RALLY IN SOUTH DAKOTA!" Secretary […]
According to House Financial Disclosure documents, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) may have engaged in insider trading back in March 2023. In 2023, First Republic Bank collapsed and was purchased by JPMorgan. Rep. Frankel allegedly held stock in First Republic, allegedly selling her shares for $1001 to $15,000 on March 16th. Six days later, on March […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced a bill that strengthens criminal penalties for healthcare fraud. The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act raises the minimum sentence for defrauding state, private, and public programs from 10 years to 25 years in prison, and increases the minimum sentence for cases involving bodily harm to 30 years in prison. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced preliminary estimates from VISIT Florida indicating the state welcomed a record $143.3 million in visitors in 2025, topping its previous record of $142.9 million set in 2024. “Florida continues to set the standard as the top travel destination in the nation, welcoming millions of visitors while delivering real economic benefits for […]
In a release, The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Republican nominee Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87 by emphasizing his commitment to promoting free enterprise as a businessman and community leader. “While Florida continues its growth and economic momentum, we need strong leadership committed to championing the policies […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s “emergency tariffs” violated federal law and are deemed illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts and the court agreed in a 6-3 vote that the tariffs exceeded the law. The court, however, did not say what should happen to the more than $130 billion in tariffs that […]
The Florida Senate passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport" in the upper chamber this week. The bill passed 25-11 along party lines. Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) sponsored the Senate version while Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) championed the House bill, which passed 81-30. The […]
Florida Congresswoman and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), alongside Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D) released a joint statement this week, slamming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for suspending their cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), removing barriers that prevent individuals who may pose a threat to themselves […]
House Greenlights Plan to Phase Out Non-School Property Taxes, Path in Senate Unclear The Florida House of Representatives passed a joint resolution placing a constituent amendment on the November 2026 ballot... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Well isn't that nice...how many other Floridians would like an extra $100k for their […]
Republican Candidates Looking to Replace Byron Donalds in Congress Talk About Water Issue, Needs of CD 19 Voters (Part 1) The contentious congressional race to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th District comprises transplanted candidates... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "The Republican Leg is about […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed a joint resolution placing a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot to erase all non-school property taxes on homesteaded homes in the lower chamber this week. The joint resolution (HJR 203) passed 80-30 along party lines, with all Republicans supporting the motion and Democrats opposing it. Rep. Monique […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) mocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's massive $127 billion city budget in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., pointing to it as another example of Democratic fiscal irresponsibility. Mayor Mamdani unveiled the budget this week, announcing that it would require a city property tax hike of nearly 10%. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) lauded Florida as the "best state in America" for several Conservative cornerstones and values during a recent speaking appearance for his gubernatorial campaign. Rep. Donalds, who entered the race in February 2025, outlined Florida's blueprint in protecting life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness for its […]
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) recently made headlines by sharing inflammatory remarks on social media, and the criticism from both sides of the aisle is mounting. In a Facebook post, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who endorsed Rep. Fine for Congress last month, has announced that he is rescinding his endorsement. Sheriff Chitwood's endorsement first came […]
In a social media post, Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) criticized Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for supplementing his nearly $150,000 yearly salary with a lucrative $100,000 gig as an adjunct law professor at the University of Florida (UF). The gig requires that he teach for two hours a week. "The unelected AG, @JamesUthmeierFL, says his […]
Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) has dropped out of the race for Chief Financial Officer, citing family reasons, and will instead run for his old House seat in District 55, according to a statement. "After much prayer and reflection with my family, we have made the decision that I will seek reelection to Florida House […]
Naples, FL— The contentious congressional race to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th District comprises transplanted candidates who are trying to make their case for why Southwest Floridians should elect them to the U.S. House of Representatives. During a Naples Reagan Club fundraising dinner, all of the Republican candidates in the race—Fmr. Illinois […]
Jay Collins Slams James Fishback for 'Disgraceful' Antisemitism Florida gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins slammed businessman James Fishback for what he calls a continued use of "disgraceful" antisemitism... READ MORE. State Rep. Alex Andrade: "What's disgusting? Saying 'I need justification before growing government?' Zero people from the Governor's office have discussed it […]
