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Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) criticized European countries for their lax policies on immigration and heightened restrictions on speech and expression. Rep. Donalds expressed his concern with the current political climate in Western Europe, claiming that "political correctness is killing Europe.” “Speech is monitored/criminalized, invasions of illegal aliens go unchecked, and national pride & flags […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) has endorsed Republican candidate Yoni Anijar in his bid for House District 100, calling Anijar the fighter the Broward County district needs. "Yoni Anijar is the America First conservative we can trust to champion common sense and stand up against the radical left's insanity," Weinberger shared on social media. […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis, alongside Lt. Gov Jay Collins, commended Florida law enforcement officers for conducting an undercover operation to target the illegal sale of nitrous oxide in the state during a press conference in Orlando. Spearheaded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT), the initiative […]
Trump Declares Antifa A Terrorist Organization in Executive Order President Donald Trump has officially declared Antifascist Action, better known as "Antifa," a domestic terrorist organization via an executive order issued Monday night. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Next week, the Florida Cabinet will vote to dedicate land at Miami Dade College to house the […]
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans in Florida and across the country are positioning themselves for what will be a pivotal election cycle. With control of Congress, state legislatures, and governors' mansions at stake, three major factors stand out as crucial for Republican strategists and voters alike: redistricting battles, economic conditions, and the future […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) called the Biden administration’s “Green New Deal” (GND) a scam, citing that it has “wasted taxpayer dollars.” Steube unloaded on the environmental effort on social media, asserting that “there is no bigger scam in history." "Biden burned hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars on left-wing pet projects. All we got […]
DeSantis Announces Proposal for Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Miami-Dade Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to propose a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County near the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library at the upcoming Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on Sept. 30, his office announced this week. […]
Florida International University (FIU) has been named among the fifty best public universities in America, according to a U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week. FIU ranked 46th overall, powered by an eleventh-place honor for best value, sixteenth for innovation, and forty-fifth for veterans among public universities. “FIU is on a clear path […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is throwing his support behind Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for the city's job in November. The move arguably marks the biggest endorsement in the race for Gonzalez, who is set to face 12 other mayoral candidates in the field. "I am pleased to endorse Colonel Emilio Gonzalez […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) announced that he secured funding after a House committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. “I am proud to have successfully secured critical funding that directly benefits families in Collier and Miami-Dade counties.” Rep. Díaz-Balart said. The LHHS bill will […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) has successfully secured $11 million worth of funds to be used towards the Miami-Dade and Collier County police departments ahead of the 2026 G20 Summit and FIFA World Cup. "As our community prepares to host some of the world's largest global events, such as the G-20 Summit in Doral and […]
Nancy Mace Accuses Cory Mills of 'Stolen Valor' The rivalry between South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace (R) and Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) continues as Rep. Mace is accusing Rep. Mills of "stolen valor." READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "What a great showing of support for Charlie at his memorial service. Just shows his impact […]
Keiser University has been named one of the top universities in America for advancing social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges rankings list. The honor marks the sixth consecutive year the Fort Lauderdale-based school has been recognized in the top 50 in the Social Mobility category, which spotlights universities that […]
Uthmeier Launches Citizen-led Portal to Combat Political Violence Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of a portal to combat violent extremism during a press conference at Valencia College in Orlando. The announcement comes after several instances of political violence across the country in recent months. READ MORE. Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Good […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is already looking ahead to what could potentially be the biggest college football game in the state of Florida in more than a decade. With the Miami Hurricanes beating the Florida Gators 26-7 and on a bye this week, and Florida State with one more game this week against Virginia, the two […]
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., announced a congressional investigation into the Palisades wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 31 people. The inquiry will focus on water resources available during the fires. California Gov. Gavin Newsom previously signed a $2.5 billion relief bill. Following the bill’s passage, the […]
With prejudice against Israel and antisemitism rising across the globe, President Donald Trump named Yehuda Kaploun, an Orthodox Jewish businessman, as the country's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism in April. In an exclusive interview, Kaploun spoke to The Floridian on the nomination. "The president called me late April and asked me if I […]
The rivalry between South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace (R) and Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) continues as Rep. Mace is accusing Rep. Mills of "stolen valor." The heated exchange began after Rep. Mills joined three other Republicans in voting against Rep. Mace's resolution to censure Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D). In a video posted on […]
