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Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) released a statement slamming President Donald Trump’s plans to resume oil drilling off the coasts of Florida and California. “This is a TERRIBLE idea in Florida! It would trash our environment, and hurt tourism and fishing, two top industries here,” Soto expressed in a statement. “I’m sure he’d be thrilled […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins finally mentioned Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), calling him "H1-Byron" in a response to The Floridian's request to name Donalds on social media this week. The nickname is a jab at Rep. Donalds' possible support for H1-B visas, which allow employers to hire foreign professionals temporarily with a […]
DeSantis Cautions Against Artificial Intelligence and Its Effect on Jobs Gov. Ron DeSantis is pumping the brakes on the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying the growing technology could pose a threat to jobs across the country, including right here in the Sunshine State, while speaking at the Florida Rural Economic Summit in Ocala this week. […]
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted on Stealing Millions From FEMA In a news release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds as well as making illegal campaign contributions. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "This […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pumping the brakes on the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying the growing technology could pose a threat to jobs across the country, including right here in the Sunshine State, while speaking at the Florida Rural Economic Summit in Ocala this week. "A lot of people are saying that, as AI advances, […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill protecting seniors from rising Medicare costs. Specifically, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act ensures that Medicare payments accurately reflect current healthcare costs, especially in rural, underserved, and low-income areas. In practice, this prevents doctors from limiting the number of Medicare patients they can see, […]
Nearly one in five young adults believes it is acceptable to use physical violence as a reason to stop someone from engaging in "harmful" public speech, according to a survey revealed this week by Florida State University's Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC). The startling findings, via a report presented in Americans' Troubling Views on […]
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) will be filing a resolution to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) from the House after she was indicted for stealing millions of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds. The House is facing a doozy of a week as several members faced censures. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) will reportedly pursue a censure […]
MIAMI—Not only has he raised significant cash ($30 million+) for his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, but Rep. Byron Donalds is also making the case for his political trolling bona fides after ambushing former Vice President Kamala Harris' book tour in Miami. Oh, and he is crushing the field of announced and potential candidates in the 2026 […]
In a news release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds as well as making illegal campaign contributions. The DOJ stated that Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother Edwin Cherfilus worked through Trinity Healthcare […]
Coral Gables residents are asking tough questions after Commissioner Melissa Castro introduced a little-noticed but high-impact item during the Tuesday, November 18 City Commission meeting — a proposal that, if approved, could have dramatically reshaped development patterns across the City Beautiful. Agenda item F3, brought forward solely by Commissioner Castro, proposed redefining how “attainable” rents are […]
Florida House to Assess Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence on State Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) recently sent out a memorandum designating the final interim committee week for the chamber as “Artificial Intelligence Week" to look over the growing effects of AI on the state. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Amazing what […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) continues press for relocating generic drug production from foreign countries, such as India and China, to the U.S. during a hearing with the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. Scott, who is the chairman of the special committee, highlighted various U.S. companies that are successfully producing generic medications domestically, and […]
Eileen Higgins' Soft-on-Crime Record Faces Growing Scrutiny Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ record on crime and public safety is drawing increased scrutiny as Miami’s mayoral race intensifies. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "I was wondering if the Speaker of the House of Representatives can explain why leadership on both sides are cutting back-end deals to cover-up […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is cosponsoring Representative Jen Kiggans' (R-VA) bill improving disabled veterans' Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs). A Thrift Savings Plan is effectively a retirement fund for veterans. However, once members leave the service and/or are rated as 100% disabled, they are not allowed to continue contributing funds to the system, even if it […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation codifying President Donald Trump's moratorium on drilling for oil off the Florida coast into law. During his first term, President Trump issued a moratorium on drilling, leasing, seismic testing, and exploration on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts (along with the Straits) until 2032, a move that has […]
Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) recently sent out a memorandum designating the final interim committee week for the chamber as “Artificial Intelligence Week" to look over the growing effects of AI on the state. "We all recognize that AI may open new economic vistas," Perez wrote. "At the same time, we see stories […]
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) announced a new bipartisan bill called the ASAP Act, which ensures that seniors have timely access to innovative diagnostic tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their earliest stages. Congressman Buchanan, alongside Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), introduced the bill in the House, while Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and […]
