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Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "On behalf of Miami-Dade’s nearly 3 million residents, we thank Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a lifetime of extraordinary service." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Another Sine Die, another strong budget secured. […]
DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Speaker, I stood with Gov. DeSantis to stop big banks from targeting conservatives, secure our elections, and protect girls' […]
After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) has announced the latest hat she'll wear – that of a retiree. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives' 17th district in 2011, Rep. Wilson soon represented the 24th district since 2013, and she hasn't stopped since. During remarks shared […]
Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Attorney General Florida AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced its unanimous endorsement... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Any of the candidates running for the Republican nomination are light years better than Temu […]
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Announce Reelection Bid in Florida's 25th Congressional District He's finally in! Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) has finally announced... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Congress has an insider trading problem." Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Would you join me in wishing my longtime friend, colleague, and an outstanding Secretary of […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges to three individuals connected in an organized retail theft scheme targeting hardware stores across Florida through a press release this week. According to the attorney general, Johnny Batista, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, and Roberto Aldana Ferrera allegedly committed smash-and-grab burglaries of high-end merchandise at Ferguson Waterworks, Grainger, Electric City, Sewell’s […]
The Republican Party of Florida officially endorsed Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign for commissioner this week. "A lifelong conservative leader, farmer, and former President of the Florida Senate, Commissioner Simpson has built a record of results fighting for Florida families, protecting agriculture, defending constitutional freedoms, and keeping Florida the nation's leading […]
Online Betting Site Has Kevin Steele Winning Republican Congressional Race in CD 14 The Republican congressional primary race in Florida's 14th District could come down to who is the most loyal supporter of President Donald Trump, as both former Rep. Mike Beltran and current Rep. Kevin Steele... READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis—No national car tax both […]
DeSantis Signals Support of Gas Tax Holiday Despite Skepticism of Results Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he would be in favor of a gas tax holiday if... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Senator @AshleyMoodyFL secured $1.5 BILLION in FEMA disaster recovery funding for Florida ahead of hurricane season." Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "[DeSantis] LITERALLY can’t run faster […]
Wasserman Schultz Runs for Congress in CD 20, Stiff Arms Racially-Driven Pushback From Black Democrats In a short congressional reelection video filled with constituent testimonials... READ MORE. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "I'll continue to use my seniority in Washington to make Broward a safer, less expensive place to live, raise a […]
Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative leadership and more than two decades of military service through a release this week. “I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins to be our next governor," Garrison said. "As a strong conservative, Jay Collins is […]
DeSantis Appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers)... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "One thing is perfectly clear: the Cuban Regime is flat on its back." Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Proud to have @GwenGraham’s endorsement in our campaign for […]
'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams 'Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "My time in the Navy taught me the meaning of strength and resilience. Those values are the foundation of my campaign for Governor, […]
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for being a failure to the state of Florida as Senator in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "It's important to note that Ashley Moody has failed our state. She failed our state, because first of all, she's frankly, she's nowhere to be found," […]
'People Want a Better Florida': Angie Nixon Looks to Improve Affordability, Defeat Alexander Vindman Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) emphasized fixing the state's affordability crisis... READ MORE. Renner War Room: "Byron Donalds trades stocks more often than he shows up to vote in Congress." Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "RaĂşl Castro is indicted. Cuba is next!" […]
Just hours after the Department of Justice indicted former Cuban President RaĂşl Castro on criminal charges in Washington, D.C., Florida lawmakers gathered to celebrate the indictment as a victory for justice and accountability. President Castro, who served as the defense minister at the time, is accused of ordering the Cuban air force to shoot down […]
U.S. Indicts RaĂşl Castro on Murder and Conspiracy Charges A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted RaĂşl Castro and five others over a fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago.... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Thomas Massie's anti-Semitic diatribes are pathetic but not surprising. Completely unbecoming of a Member […]
A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted RaĂşl Castro and five others over a fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. Castro, who served as the former president and defense minister of Cuba, has been indicted on murder and conspiracy charges in the deaths of four people in 1996. After the capture of […]
