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Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) warned that the government shutdown could extend into Thanksgiving or even longer during a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. "I am hearing that we potentially might not be back until even around the Thanksgiving timeframe or after that," Rep. Luna informed over the weekend. She called it "unfortunate […]
60 Florida sheriffs have endorsed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia in his bid for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026, his campaign announced this week. “The state of Florida has benefited from conservative leadership that has backed the blue and passed some of the toughest anti-crime laws — undoubtedly making our state stronger,” […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the winner of Florida's speech and debate challenge will receive a scholarship in honor of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The debate state championship will be held at New College of Florida on April 5, 2026, in Sarasota. Speaking at New College, Gov. DeSantis detailed that the following prizes would be […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) received a letter from Qatar's Ambassador to the United States, Meshal Hamad Al Thani, after he appeared on independent journalist Laura Loomer's podcast denouncing the country's influence in the U.S. Loomer shared the letter on X, writing, "Qatar thinks they can silence our legitimate and accurate criticism of state sponsors of […]
The Republican Party of Florida announced this week that Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison will host a legislator appreciation reception featuring several top GOP leaders at The Moon in Tallahassee on Nov. 19. The list of guests includes: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) Republican National […]
Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Anti-Tariff Ad President Donald Trump has reportedly ended trade talks with Canada this week after the Ontario government launched a $75 million ad criticizing the administration over its tariff policies. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "The America First Gala is officially SOLD OUT! Honored to take […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Mike Haridopolos's (R-FL) 2026 reelection campaign. In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Rep. Haridopolos as "an America First Patriot who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida's 8th Congressional District!" "A former Teacher, successful Businessman, and now, as U.S. Congressman, Mike has strongly served his Community with […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) appeared in a Fox News segment this week where he discussed his push to move generic drug production back to the U.S., as over 90% of U.S. pharmaceuticals originate from countries such as India and China. “Eighty percent of our generic drugs are manufactured in China. Now, number one, China […]
James Uthmeier Investigating CDL School After Harjinder Singh Failed Exam 10 Times Before Deadly Florida Turnpike Crash Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) predicted that his colleague Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) bill cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers is going to be a party-line vote. In September, Rep. Donalds introduced the Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act, which requires all weigh […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn while driving a semi-truck on Florida's Turnpike back in August, failed his CDL test 10 times over […]
The University of Florida has been named the No.1 college by City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute. The 2025 rankings included Florida State at No. 7 and the University of Miami at No. 52. For its findings, the Manhattan Institute analyzed 68 factors across multiple categories, including return on academic investment, curriculum rigor, […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) has joined several other Florida Republicans in refusing his congressional salary as the government shutdown drags on, admitting that "we cannot afford to play these games with the livelihoods of hardworking Americans." Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) was one of the first members of Congress to ask that her paycheck be withheld […]
Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Join Chairman @EvanPower & Executive Director @Billhelmich at the […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expected to charge an illegal alien with battery on a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper (FHP) and resisting arrest with violence after an incident during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, he announced. “Florida will not tolerate violent criminals—especially those who shouldn’t even be in our country—attacking our law enforcement […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for an investigation into crime allegations made against former President Joe Biden and the Biden family. The Florida Republican raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. “The American people deserve to know the truth about the Biden crime family […]
Trump Endorses Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026 President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Every American should be alarmed that our national […]
In recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed how President Donald Trump could end the Russia-Ukraine War, expressing optimism in his ability to do so. The White House recently issued new sanctions on Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, evidently out of frustration with the Kremlin's […]
