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Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) called out Mexican President Claudia Shienbaum Pardo and the Mexican government for sending oil to Cuba. Rep. Gimenez said that Mexico is considering ending its oil agreement with Cuba, but the Congressman wants that process expedited, calling Mexico “afraid” of a U.S. response in the form of new trade deals. […]
The Florida Democratic Party slammed the retirement of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) this week as a sign of things to come for the GOP as Democrats look to take back the House in the 2026 midterms. “After two decades of rigging our tax codes to favor billionaires and corporations, Vern Buchanan is leaving Washington. […]
The Trump administration is touting immigration victories as ICE amasses controversy over its operations in Minnesota. Some Republicans, however, are warning that the Trump administration’s dispatch of ICE could come back to haunt the GOP in the 2026 election. State Senator Ileana Garcia (R-FL), who co-founded Latinas for Trump, has suggested that the Republican Party […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has announced his retirement, adding that he will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms. The Florida Republican said that it was "time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter." "Serving the people of Southwest Florida has been the honor of my lifetime," said Rep. Buchanan in a statement. "Every […]
In what appears to be a runaway train of campaign momentum, two more Florida Sheriffs from Okaloosa and Madison County have endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds' campaign for governor in the 2026 midterm elections. Sheriff Eric Aden (Okaloosa) and Sheriff David Harper (Madison) have join Calhoun County Sheriff Michael Bryant, Franklin County Sheriff AJ Smith, Jefferson […]
DeSantis's Executive Office Goes Dark After Pushaw/Fishback Scandal After coming clean of her personal and advisory relationship with gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, Christina Pushaw is expected to keep her job according to a source close to the Executive Office. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "I continue to be briefed on irregularities in Florida's current […]
TALLAHASSEE— The 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary election is in full swing, and while Rep. Byron Donalds holds a staggering $40 million+ fundraising advantage over the entire field of gubernatorial candidates, former Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner, has ramped up his online digs at the Trump-endorsed candidate. Call it a Hail Mary pass or whatever, […]
Alexander Vindman Challenges Ashley Moody for her Seat Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, is seeking vindication by challenging Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for her seat. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "In this moment, we must choose […]
During an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara put a real-world "face" on the current environment in Venezuela, even after the arrest of socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro by the Trump administration. Carbonara, who's running against U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's 25th district, discussed his conversation with "Jane Doe," a […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the possibility of the United States blockading Cuba to force the collapse of its longstanding Communist regime in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. Host Elizabeth MacDonald questioned if Mexico would be willing to cooperate with the United States on this goal. Rep. Steube posited that the U.S. would […]
By Nick Orlando, Executive Director of the Florida Smoke Free Association Florida is already grappling with a flood of unregulated disposable vapes, and pretending otherwise jeopardizes our youth. The Florida Smoke Free Association stands firmly behind SB 980 because it delivers what Florida needs: real, enforceable safeguards. This isn’t about inviting new products; it’s about […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, after he announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate this week. In a release, the Republicans blasted Vindman as a "traitor" and a "puppet" for then-California […]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rep. Josie Tomkow (R-Polk City) in her special election bid for Senate District 14 this week. "The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Josie Tomkow as Senate District 14's next state senator because of her proven record of defending free enterprise in Florida during her time in the Florida House," […]
Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, is seeking vindication by challenging Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for her seat. In a video ad titled Patriot, Vindman calls President Trump a "wannabe tyrant," accusing his administration of unleashing "thug militias" against Americans and failing […]
TALLAHASSEE— After coming clean of her personal and advisory relationship with gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, Christina Pushaw is expected to keep her job according to a source close to the Executive Office. “We don’t know what to do with her,” said the source. Pushaw, who is close to the DeSantis family, fell on her sword […]
By Jeffrey Mazzella In recent elections, voters have made it clear that they prefer leaner government, free markets, and policies that reflect core American values that foster innovation. In other words, precisely those principles that have solidified Florida as an economic juggernaut. As state policymakers seek to improve healthcare affordability, they must therefore avoid overshooting […]
Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent: 'I Would Have Done the Same Thing' The recent shooting of left-wing activist Rene Good at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has all-but decided the nation, pressing lawmakers, including gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R), to take a position on the ongoing […]
'Leadership Matters:' Paul Renner Underscores Experience as Combat Veteran in Gubernatorial Bid Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) emphasized the importance of his military service in his bid for governor during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Florida grows, our responsibility is to […]
