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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: "Raúl Castro is indicted. Cuba is next!" […]
Just hours after the Department of Justice indicted former Cuban President Raúl 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 Raúl Castro on Murder and Conspiracy Charges A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted Raúl 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 Raúl 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 […]
Businessman, Veteran Casey Askar Announces Run for Congress in Florida's 22nd District The 2026 midterm elections have Democrats hoping to defeat Republicans and regain control of Congress... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "I grew up a minister's son and my Christian faith is at the center of my life. As your next Governor, I […]
Jay Collins Outlines 'Florida Families First' Education Plan While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The Florida Dream is real. The California Nightmare is too." Florida GOP: "Happy Birthday, Congressman @RepGregSteube!" Senator Ashley Moody: "Florida has shown the rest of the country […]
U.S. Intelligence Points out That President Milei's Argentina is Working With Communist China The China threat is real... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "My American Families Gas Tax Relief Act (H.R. 8795) not only pauses the federal gas and diesel tax for 120 days but also grants the Treasury Department enforcement authority to ensure […]
Members Only: Thomas Massie's Explicit 'Full Groin Patdown' Messages Leaked On the eve of the contentious Kentucky primary elections... READ MORE. Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters: "I've been a Chairman at every level, from local to national, and I've never seen Republicans dominating on voter registration like we are now." […]
DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "What an insane thing to say. It is crucial that we put our security above such hyperbolic rhetoric. When I was leading the Florida House as Speaker, we […]
