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Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Lake County Commission this week for approving the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in honor of the late conservative activist. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. "Lake County’s dedication of the highway represents the first county to memorialize Kirk in the […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. “Since I’ve been Governor… we will have paid off 50 percent of [Florida’s debt] just since 2019,” DeSantis declared during […]
Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits. “House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs, and […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has endorsed County Commissioner Eileen Higgins for mayor of Miami. The announcement comes one day after Higgins participated in a six-person debate for the city's top job in November's election. "Eileen Higgins delivers for the people - plain and simple. I've watched Eileen take on tough challenges and turn […]
Ingoglia Torches Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "Democrats shut down the government because they expect you to pay […]
KPMG has announced the appointment of Savannah Jefferson as Director. The firm promoted several team members in its Tallahassee government services practice, as it grows its footprint in Florida. Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis. In this role, she oversaw statewide outreach and stakeholder engagement. She previously led […]
Biggest Winners and Losers in Miami's Fiery Mayoral Debate The Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami hosted a high-stakes mayoral debate moderated by CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We cannot allow our citizens to be driven out of their homes by property taxes..." Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Good Morning! […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement after Senate Democrats voted "no" on the continuing resolution passed by Republicans in the House of Representatives, which caused a government shutdown. "America deserves cooperation, not a government shutdown," Rep. Buchanan said in a statement. "Unfortunately, Democrats chose to put partisan demands ahead of responsible governing, forcing a […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. The probe comes as the state looks to inject a Constitutional Amendment on Property Tax relief for Floridians on the November 2026 ballot. Ingoglia, appointed as […]
Republican candidate Maria Zack edged out Bill Reicherter with nearly 53% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special Election primary this week. Reicherter received 47% of the vote with 2,679 votes cast. The percentage was larger than the raw vote might indicate, with Zack clipping Reicherter by 159 votes. "Congratulations to our […]
The Florida Council of 100’s Q3 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index shows top executives’ expectations for sales, investment, and hiring over the next six months. This quarter’s survey polled 123 CEOS between September 9 to September 15 and shows how Florida's leaders are looking forward to their economic opportunities. “Florida’s economy is on the rise, […]
Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) is looking to make a political comeback in the sunshine state. Will Florida voters get him back in Congress? After being voted out of the House in 2022, Rep. Cawthorn set his sights on Florida, and he has just announced that he will run for Florida's 19th congressional […]
Republican candidate Ralph Massullo breezed past Anthony Brice to win the Senate District 11 primary with nearly 80% of the vote on Tuesday night. Brice received roughly 20% of the 28,322 votes cast. "Congratulations @RalphMassullo on securing the Republican nomination for State Senate District 11," the Florida GOP shared on social media. "Well deserved and […]
Various members of Florida’s congressional delegation have sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging approval of Florida's Hospital Directed Payment Program (DPP) Year 5. The reason for urgent approval request is for Florida to secure a stable financial outlook for hospitals that serve millions […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez announced his "Miami Conservation Policy" in an effort to protect the city's environment while being prudent in keeping government lean and accountable in his latest agenda to voters on Tuesday. "Miami's future depends on how we protect our water, our neighborhoods, and our natural beauty," Gonzalez said. "This plan makes […]
Byron Donalds Recognized Among TIME Magazine's 100 Rising Stars Congressman Byron Donalds (R) might not be Florida's governor yet, but he is being recognized on Time Magazine's "100 Next" list of most influential rising stars in America. Rep. Donalds is the only Florida politician on the list, which was released this week. READ MORE. Attorney […]
DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Approve Land for Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with members of his Florida cabinet, passed an agenda item to designate a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower this week. READ MORE. Republican Attorneys General Association: "RAGA has […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against seven defendants for allegedly stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot during a press conference in Tallahassee this week. The bust, which crossed multiple states, was led by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. “This operation is the result of a […]
