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Chris Collins Targeted in First Congressional Political Attack Ad, Called a Disgrace and Carpetbagger Campaign season in Florida is in full swing, or in full political beatdown, as former Rep. Chris Collins (R)... READ MORE. State Rep. Alex Andrade: "BREAKING: in response to a report that Florida's unelected AG, @JamesUthmeierFL , […]
The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus voted this week to designate Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) as its next Senate Democratic Leader for the 2028-2030 legislative term. “I could not be more thrilled for my friend and a fierce fighter for all Floridians, Sen. Shevrin Jones, as he assumes this mantle of leadership in the […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins slammed businessman James Fishback for what he calls a continued use of "disgraceful" antisemitism in his own campaign bid in a social media post this week. "Leftist media clearly wants Fishback to be the candidate as they know he will get crushed by any Democrat," Collins wrote. […]
Real America's Voice anchor Eric Bolling recently suggested that the long-delayed approval of Florida's Medicare and Medicaid program by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was politically motivated during a recent episode of his program Bolling! Florida's Medicaid system is one of the most disciplined and fiscally responsible in the country, ranking 46th among […]
With President Donald Trump having ordered the perfectly executed military operation that resulted in the capture of drug kingpin Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, all of the Socialist governments in the Western Hemisphere were put on notice, but it seems as if Belize is inexplicably driven to embrace Communist Cuba and Communist China, or the Chinese […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate this week. Moody, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January 2025, is the only major Republican currently in the race. AIF is proud to endorse Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) […]
Campaign season in Florida is in full swing, or in full political beatdown, as former Rep. Chris Collins (R), who was convicted of insider trading and imprisoned for 2 months, then pardoned by President Donald Trump, is the first candidate in congressional district 19 to be hit with an attack ad. The Southwest Florida First […]
Palantir Technologies Relocates Headquarters to Miami, Florida In a social media post, Palantir Technologies, the American software and services company, announced that it is moving its headquarters from Denver, Colorado, to Miami, Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "We don't want this threat to civil rights and liberties headquartered in Florida. I can't […]
DeSantis Touts Florida's No. 1 Workforce Education Ranking Five Years Ahead of Schedule Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been ranked No. 1 in workforce education five years ahead of schedule while speaking at a news conference in Titusville this week... READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "We need to have […]
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) are introducing legislation to codify the $6,000 Social Security tax deduction. For additional context, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law last year, allows seniors on Social Security to claim a $6,000 tax deduction ($12,000 if filing jointly). However, the provision is […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign advertisement highlighting his endorsement from President Donald Trump on social media this week. "I will defend your constitutional rights against any threat," Donalds says before cutting to a voiceover noting President Trump's endorsement. I’m proudly endorsed by President Trump. As Governor, we will remain […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been ranked No. 1 in workforce education five years ahead of schedule while speaking at a news conference in Titusville this week. The governor also rattled off several accolades by the state in achieving the goal, including the following: No. 1 in talent attraction: three years in a […]
In a social media post, Palantir Technologies, the American software and services company, announced that it is moving its headquarters from Denver, Colorado, to Miami, Florida. In 2020, the company relocated its headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to Denver, Colorado. We have moved our headquarters to Miami, Florida. — Palantir (@PalantirTech) February 17, 2026 Founded […]
Miami Police Chief Manuel Manny Morales authored a graduate thesis while attending the Naval Postgraduate School in 2017 that explored the possibility and advocated for the establishment of a partnership and working relationship between the City of Miami Police Department and Cuba’s security services. The thesis, published through the Defense Technical Information Center, examined cooperative frameworks between U.S. and Cuban police […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Kudlow, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its regulation, saying that parents and the state of Florida should lead decision-making. Rep. Donalds, who is running for Florida governor, has received significant backing from the AI-focused super PAC Leading the Future. The super […]
Uncle Luke ran the rap game in the 80s as part of the rap group 2 Live Crew, but his latest venture is entering the political game. Luther Roderick Campbell, better known as "Uncle Luke," has announced his candidacy for Florida's 20th Congressional District. In a statement shared on social media this week, the rapper […]
Family courts are among the most consequential parts of Florida’s judicial system. Every day, they make decisions that permanently shape children’s lives, determine parental relationships, and impose long-lasting financial and emotional consequences on families. For many parents, these rulings come at their most vulnerable moments. Floridians should reasonably expect transparency and accountability from such an […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President James Monroe near Bahia Honda State Park as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday and the state celebration of George Washington’s birthday (Presidents' Day) during a press conference in Monroe County this week. James Monroe was America's 5th president from 1817 to 1825. Monroe County, his namesake and […]
