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AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton joined 47 other state attorneys general in signing on to a landmark $18 billion settlement with Meta – including more than $1 billion coming directly to Texas, adding another chapter to Texas' record of leading the nation on child online safety and parents' rights. To resolve claims that their […]
A state grand jury found the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money from a $67 million Medicaid settlement after $10 million from the agreement was “donated” to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida charity. “Within days, the $10,000,000 was transferred to other organizations for political purposes because money was spent on a political campaign and […]
DeSantis Calls Automated License Plate Readers 'Out of Control' as Flock Cameras Debate Continues Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Eliott Rodriguez: "Maria Elvira Salazar has failed working families. South Floridians deserve a representative who will lower costs, deliver results, and put working […]
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins Endorses David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from... READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "We have people who fled the socialist regimes of Venezuela and Cuba. Socialism is not welcome in America and they […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education, or CORE, at Florida International University Wednesday afternoon. According to the press release announcing the rollout, "CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency management industry through strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutes, government agencies, and […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign, released an ad promoting the Republican hopeful's plan to address Florida's affordability crisis. The 30-second ad begins by emphasizing Rep. Donalds being raised by a single mother with two jobs and raising three kids while "barely making ends meet." Donalds grew up […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on traffic lights and utility poles across Florida roadways. He didn't mince his words when asked about the controversial technology during a press conference at Florida International University today. "I think these cameras, license plate readers, I think it's out of control," DeSantis said. […]
Country music icon and humanitarian hero Dolly Parton, 80, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.” The prolific singer-songwriter and philanthropist’s sudden death was widely recognized across the country, including the White House, the DeSantis administration, and several Florida lawmakers. Florida Senators React To Parton's Death “Anne and […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins for Florida governor through a social media post today. Higgins became Miami's first Democratic mayor since 1997 after winning the city's mayoral runoff election by 18 points over Republican challenger Emilio Gonzalez in Dec. 2025. She was also the […]
President Donald Trump recently submitted a proposed nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, according to several anonymous sources. According to a White House official and a congressional aide, President Trump submitted the classified document to Congress on Aug. 24, 2026, as required by Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA). […]
Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Back Updated Flu Vaccine Approval A new poll conducted by Echelon Insights suggests that voters in Florida overwhelmingly support... READ MORE. Rep. Anna V. Eskamani: "This is devastating. Rest in Power @DollyParton, thank you for inspiring generations to lead with love, creativity, and togetherness." Former Florida Speaker of the House Paul Renner: […]
Democratic nominee for Florida governor David Jolly said he would issue an immediate moratorium on data centers in Florida if elected governor in November. He criticized Republican nominee and Rep. Byron Donalds for his support for data centers in the past. Voters are speaking up. As Governor, I'll issue an immediate moratorium on data centers. […]
Byron Donalds Selects Bryan Avila as Running Mate in Governor's Race Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Jewett: "Your home, your money, your freedom, not theirs. Vote for me in November." Congressional Candidate Scott Singer: "Results aren't a talking point to me. They're […]
A new poll conducted by Echelon Insights suggests that voters in Florida overwhelmingly support approving the updated flu vaccine schedule ahead of the season to ensure vaccines are available as soon as possible. By the Numbers Echelon Insights conducted a poll of 600 likely Florida voters between August 4th and August 6th, asking whether they […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the rescue of 163 children ranging from 2 months to 17 years old as part of Operation Statewide Shield while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. Operation Statewide Shield is the largest child recovery operation in Florida history. “Many of these kids have been victimized by those […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of an Ohio man for threatening to kill Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) and his family. According to the criminal complaint, 26-year-old Alex Justin Miller of Columbus, Ohio, was charged with interstate transmission of a threat to injure after sending Rep. Fine a threat to kill via e-mail. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced Sen. Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah Gardens) as his choice for lieutenant governor while speaking at the Freedom Tower at Miami-Dade College in Miami today. "Brian Avila is the son of Cuban exiles who fled communism so their children could live in freedom," Donalds said. " We didn't […]
Democratic Gadsen County Sheriff Morris Young announced his endorsement of Republican Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia by praising his commitment to safety and supporting law enforcement through a press statement this week. “Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia understands that supporting law enforcement isn’t a partisan issue; it’s about the safety of our communities,” Sheriff […]
