Florida Politics

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit during a news conference in Orlando for not prosecuting a pair of child predator cases. Uthmeier's remarks came during the state's crackdown on soft-on-crime policies alongside U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) and members of the Florida Highway Patrol. Specifically, […]

MIAMI — Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a transformative expansion of Success Academy Charter Schools to Miami on Thursday, powered by a landmark $50 million donation from Citadel CEO and philanthropist Ken Griffin — his largest-ever commitment to educational opportunity in Florida. Joined by Griffin, Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, and Florida […]

Juan Porras Files Bill to Designate Avenue Near FIU After Charlie Kirk Rep. Juan Porras is looking to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a Conservative icon who promoted free-market ideas on college campuses across the country, with a road bearing his name near Florida International University (FIU). READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Our […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) have joined together to introduce the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act,” prohibiting all Iranian officials from entering the U.S. “As President Trump and his administration have taken decisive action to secure our border and protect the American people, the SEVER Act […]

Florida Republican Voter Registration Advantage Hits 1,400,000 As Florida Democrats continue to push back against both the Trump and DeSantis administrations over their crackdown on illegal immigration and tariffs, Republicans in Florida continue to add to their already staggering voter registration advantage. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated […]

Rep. Juan Porras (R) is looking to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who promoted free-market ideas on college campuses across the country, with a road bearing his name near Florida International University (FIU). The Miami representative filed House Bill 33 in the Florida Legislature to recognize Kirk for his principles on […]

The University of Central Florida is now considered a preeminent university and joins the ranks of other state schools such as Florida International University, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida. The designation allows it to qualify for more research funding and resources to help attract top talent, faculty […]

Rep. Kathy Castor (D) believes Americans should have safety nets to secure their homes and health, and she's calling out the Trump administration for its cuts to rental assistance programs and housing programs. Rep. Castor voted against policies that increased health care premiums for Floridians and eliminated the ACA tax credit program. "Understand how important […]

Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power laughed at the notion of Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon jumping into the Florida Senate race on Thursday. The Republican chairman shared a political message apparently associated with Nixon, saying the Jacksonville representative is considering a run for the seat. "I needed a good laugh today, looks like @AngieNixon wants to […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed Florida's leadership in school choice during a press conference at Florida International University (FIU) this week. "We believe, regardless of where you're from, regardless of how much money your parents have, regardless of your ethnic heritage, regardless of whether you're male or female, that you have an ability to succeed if […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to prevent a government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria. Haridopolos believes that Democrats are "upset there is actually good news out there." Given that there are two legislative days left to vote on a continuing resolution (CR), host […]

As Florida Democrats continue to push back against both the Trump and DeSantis administrations over their crackdown on illegal immigration and tariffs, Republicans in Florida continue to add to their already staggering voter registration advantage. Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power has just announced that the Republican registration in the state has hit […]

Florida Congressman Brian Mast (R) appeared in an interview with FOX News’ “Faulkner Focus” criticizing Democrats' inaction on crime and pushback on mobilizing the National Guard to aid law enforcement in U.S. cities. “They [Democrats] always make big promises. They don't do anything about it. Now you have a president who's saying, I'm taking this […]

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying, "the UN has not been here for America for decades." Steube reiterated his support for potentially withdrawing from the organization altogether, noting that President Trump has not been commended once for […]

Trump Targets Drug Networks That Serve as Maduro's Financial Backbone President Donald Trump announced unprecedented military action against Venezuelan drug trafficking networks during his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday, declaring that targeting these operations makes strategic sense for protecting Americans and cutting off the primary revenue source sustaining Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime. READ MORE. […]

Jay Collins is 'Getting Close' to Making Gubernatorial Decision This week, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) held a joint press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis (R) to discuss Florida’s drug-prevention efforts. During the press conference, Lt. Governor Collins acknowledged the support behind a potential gubernatorial run, and he expressed that he’s “getting really […]

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) railed against proposed cuts to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in a recent address to constituents. In August, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration to cut $2 billion in research grants through the NIH, which began in February. This, […]

Florida leaders are enthusiastically endorsing Republican George Moraitis in his campaign for a congressional seat. Moraitis, born in Fort Lauderdale, served in the Navy and attained the rank of lieutenant commander. He previously served as a state representative from 2010 to 2018. U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is among his supporters. “As a fellow veteran, conservative […]