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James Uthmeier Continues Cracking Down on Illegal Voting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a Canadian citizen living in Melbourne for allegedly illegally voting in seven general elections over a span of two decades, including the 2024 general election... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Frost: Staycations can be fun, but they shouldn't be […]
Hillary Clinton Influencing Florida's 2026 Midterm Election Progressive Democrats like Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz could influence Florida's midterm elections...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Florida launched the first space race, and our story isn’t over yet. My Space Race policy will bring NASA home, expand our launch capacity, […]
The heat between prominent Republican candidates for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) continues to ramp up less than three weeks into the primary election, as candidate Ryan Elijah and incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) exchange words on social media. Rep. Mills fired back at Elijah’s recent post showing the results of a Casselberry […]
Byron Donalds Shoots Hoops, Talks Affordability Plan in Latest Ad Friends of Byron Donalds, a political committee supporting... READ MORE. Rep. Cory Mills: "I’m proud to deliver results for the people of Florida’s 7th District and I promise to keep fighting everyday in Congress for you!." Rep. Byron Donalds: "While Ron DeSantis kept Florida […]
Paul Renner Highlights Public Service, Conservative Resume in Statewide Ad Friends of Paul Renner, a political committee supporting Renner's campaign... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "I enjoyed meeting with local physicians, nurses, and other health care leaders during my recent roundtable discussion. Hearing directly from some of the dedicated professionals who […]
Three schools in Florida will install pepper-spraying drones during the upcoming 2026-27 academic year as part of a new measure to deter school shooting attacks. The State of Florida, alongside Colorado and Georgia, will be the first to integrate drones from Campus Guardian Angel – a commercial brand and service by Mithril Defense. According to […]
Byron Donalds Slams 'Pretty Far-Left' David Jolly After Frost Endorsement Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I’m grateful to have Congressman Maxwell Frost’s (@MaxwellFrostFL) endorsement and his recognition that this campaign is built on hearing from people and turning those conversations into action, including my […]
Florida's Republican Race in CD 22 Filled With Sexual Assault Claims, Love for Communist China, and Illegal Websites With mail-in ballots in the wind and early voting just two weeks away... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Florida deserves a new generation of leadership focused on solving problems instead of fueling […]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026. The Trump administration’s revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for both groups comes after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to rescind TPS from the minority groups fleeing […]
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced they've filed a motion this week in defense of Florida's SAVE Act through multiple releases this week. The SAVE Act, or HB 991, would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in the state and keep noncitizens off voter rolls. […]
Byron Donalds Looks to Remove Ultra-Processed Foods from Schools, Test Water Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored by Governor DeSantis’ confidence in me, but most importantly, I’m proud of what he and I have accomplished together for the people of Florida." Governor […]
Paul Renner Discusses State's Affordability Crisis, Solutions in Seven-Figure Ad Buy Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "I spent my career in business and finance, in the real economy, where you have to make a payroll and balance a budget and live […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) shared that she has received several law enforcement endorsements, including from Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, in her District 27 re-election bid. "Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar has been a strong and reliable fighter for law enforcement in South Florida. She understands that keeping our communities safe means making sure the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced an initiative to remove ultra-processed food, artificial dyes, and harmful additives out of school meals, as well as test water at school and at home to improve children's health. The initiative, known as Healthy Florida Healthy Families, aims to remove ultra-processed foods and additives from […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins Alonzo Mourning To Announce OYC Expansion in Broward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Byron Donalds sure has a lot to say about data centers coming to Florida. Maybe the millions pouring in from the industry have something to do with […]
Byron Donalds Attacks David Jolly as 'Radical Liberal,' Likens to Zohran Mamdani Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "One year of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and counting—and it is clear that Floridians are thrilled about the major wins we secured." Attorney General James Uthmeier: […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)  reaffirmed his support for the Florida Legislature’s property tax amendment after reports indicated that Scott expressed concern over its effect on public services. “I support any tax or fee cut, and I am going to be voting for it,” Sen. Scott asserted, arguing that “the media wants to divide Republicans.” Sen. […]
Election Forecaster Moves Florida from 'Safe R' to 'Likely R' in Governor's Race Larry Sabato, a popular political scientist and election forecaster... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "In the Free State of Florida, we understand that economic freedom is the foundation of prosperity. That’s why I was proud to establish the Adam Smith Center […]
