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Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing two bicameral bills, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 and the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act. The first bill, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act, reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by requiring the program to publicly […]
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R) announced his cosponsorship of Florida Rep. Randy Fine’s (R) “No Shari’a Law Act”. The bill aims to restrict all aspects of Shari’a Law from influencing judges to rule based on the laws of the U.S. Constitution, rather than the laws of religion. “Proud to be an official co-sponsor of HR […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milan Orbis has collected and submitted enough verified petitions to qualify for the 2026 ballot in her reelection bid, her campaign announced this week. The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, led by Alina Garcia, confirmed the announcement through Orbis' team. "I am deeply grateful to the residents of District Six for […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced he has picked up the endorsement of 15 Florida sheriffs in his run for governor. The support includes law enforcement officials in the South Florida community, as well as others across the state. They include: Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters Collier […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez plans to eliminate Florida's so-called “real estate death tax" as part of his tax reform agenda if elected mayor in November. Gonzalez's announcement, which he lists as a top priority, follows a series of plans laid out in previous months to replace current Mayor Francis Suarez. “For too many families […]
Evan Power Blasts Nikki Fried for Inability to Define 'Woman' Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed his party counterpart, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, for refusing to empower women during a news conference in Clay County. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Hey folks. One of the things I've pledged to do as Florida Governor […]
Florida Republicans released multiple statements condemning an attack on a Latter-Day Saints Church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. At 10:30 am on Sunday, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford was accused of ramming his truck into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Police claim Sanford then exited his vehicle and began shooting at churchgoers, and […]
Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) called out the Trump administration’s controversial tariffs, claiming that it is harming the farmers and the U.S. farming industry. “Here’s an idea! How about just ending the tariffs instead???" Rep. Soto questioned. "Farmers would rather sell their crops than have a handout.” Rep. Soto’s comments come after President Donald Trump […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State of Florida are partnering to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel reimbursement checks to use in their duties in combating illegal immigration. The announcement, made on Friday alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, comes after President Donald Trump authorized DHS to enforce federal immigration laws through its 287(g) […]
Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell of Refusing to Prosecute Two Sexual Predator Cases 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. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I believe in Florida's future. That […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed his party counterpart, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, for refusing to empower women during a news conference in Clay County. "This is a party that one: she can't define who a woman is, supported the Supreme Court nominee who couldn't define who a woman was. And today, made fun […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
