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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 […]
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. Ibrahim, 16, was arrested for supposedly throwing rocks at Israeli settlers in the West Bank despite no evidence being presented. He has been held […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the impact of rectifications to the U.S. Census and its ramifications on the state's congressional map during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play! "I think people at home don't fully appreciate how important the census is to the future electoral power decisions of our […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) has filed legislation in the House to reform the state's minimum wage for workers, currently at $14 per hour, with provisions for different options for compensation. According to the bill, HB 221, would allow an employee to voluntarily opt out of the minimum wage requirement if they are employed in "an […]
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. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Commissioner Simpson for being "strong and highly popular" in Florida and for being an "America […]
As the Trump administration continues to ramp up its America First Agenda to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its efforts to undermine U.S. interests and national security, more and more organizations and groups like the Protecting America Initiative (PAI) are sounding the alarm about the threats that China poses against everyday Americans and […]
Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) issued a statement commending President Donald Trump’s actions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, resulting in the U.S. cutting aid funding to Colombia. “We can no longer ask taxpayers to fund foreign nations that undercut the interests and safety of America. Good to see President Trump leading with common sense,” Moody […]
Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner The Floridian has learned that the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County has secured U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to deliver the keynote speech at their 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner. READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "From air travel to main street, the Democrat shutdown is disrupting many facets of […]
Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro? As deadly military strikes continue against Venezuela-based and supported drug cartels in the Caribbean, it appears as if the Trump administration is inching closer to launching direct kinetic military actions against the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. READ MORE. The White House: "President […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated on social media that he would sign a bill on the over-the-counter sale of Ivermectin if it is passed by the Florida Legislature. "We are pushing for the Legislature to do the Ivermectin bill; I will sign it once passed," DeSantis wrote in response to an X user. Ivermectin is a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state regulators have collected nearly $1 billion in premium credits and rebates for Progressive auto insurance policyholders during a press conference in Sarasota this week. The governor, joined by Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner Michael Yaworsky, credited the refund to cost savings achieved through state litigation reforms over the […]
City of Miami residents can get a head start on their next pick for mayor with early voting beginning on Saturday, Oct. 25, and running until Sunday, Nov. 2. Voting times and locations are below: Saturdays & Sundays: 8 am – 4 pm Weekdays (M-F): 7 am – 7 pm Carrie P. Meek Senior and […]
By Steve Adelstein Every Floridian knows the fear and uncertainty that comes with hurricane season. Streets flood, power grids fail, and essential services grind to a halt. But one of the most dangerous – and least talked about – threats after a storm is what happens when wastewater systems collapse. Families can be left without […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) highlighted a staggering amount of money that went into the recent "No Kings" protests. "The 'No Kings' protest was completely organic, don't let anyone tell you otherwise," Rep. Luna sarcastically commented on social media, showing a large spreadsheet with alleged sources of funding. The “No Kings” protest was completely organic, […]
The Floridian has learned that the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County has secured U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to deliver the keynote speech at their 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner. The local GOP, which is led by Chairman Kevin Cooper, will also present Senator Cruz with the Guardian of Freedom Award. “This is a moment of celebration […]
U.S. Launches Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Submarines The U.S., in its bid to curb Venezuelan drug imports, has launched strikes on Venezuelan submarines in an attempt to cripple Venezuela’s drug cartels and put pressure on the contested Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro. READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "Social Security isn't a handout, it's an earned […]
Gimenez Accuses Marxist Colombian President Petro of Abusing Drugs Just as the Trump administration has affixed its military crosshairs on Venezuelan-backed narco-terrorist groups, could President Donald Trump target Colombia's Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who is said to be aligned with Dictator Nicolas Maduro and the very drug cartels that the U.S. War Department has been […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Burmese python removal efforts while speaking in Stuart on Tuesday, which he says has tripled due to the success of a partnership between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Python Action Team - Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program and Inversa to eradicate the invasive snake from the wild. […]
