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Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) called out the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent rollback of power plant emission limits, emphasizing the need for reliable energy sources over power plants. “Fossil-fueled power plants are expensive, dirty, and make our communities sicker,” Rep. Castor wrote on X. “The EPA’s rollback of life-saving pollution limits is a dangerous, corrupt […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced a new project set to lay the groundwork for Congress to “reinvigorate the American Dream” amid the ongoing affordability crisis. Sen. Scott’s “Rescuing America” project will include speeches, videos, and a presentation outlining a path to ensure current and future generations will have great opportunities to live, work, and start […]
Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "David Jolly's insurance "plan" needs $30 BILLION he doesn't have. That means if Florida gets hit by a storm, YOU pay." Rep. Greg Steube: "Since when does a school counselor have more control […]
DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while... READ MORE. State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Thank you, @GlobalTaxIcon Julio Gonzalez, for your endorsement, unwavering support, friendship, and mentorship. I’m truly grateful to have you in my corner!" Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "My office […]
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly, along with his running mate Gwen Graham. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind their candidacy, and I’m looking forward to the partnership up and down the ticket,” Rep. Jeffries wrote in his endorsement. “This is […]
As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters? Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I spent more than two decades serving this country, and one lesson has never changed: peace requires strength." Florida GOP War Room: "AOC. Angie Nixon. Maxwell […]
Florida Officials Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "25 years ago, our nation faced one of the most heinous tragedies in our history. I still remember every detail of that day." Rep. Anna Paulina […]
DeSantis Announces Implementation of Anti-Communism Education Standards in Schools Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The best memories do not pull us backward. They remind us what is worth carrying forward." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Charlie understood that our freedoms are only as strong as our willingness to […]
Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to... READ MORE. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "While Republicans hold Trump-palooza to stroke one corrupt man’s ego, Democrats are organizing and sharing our plans to lower housing, healthcare, food […]
Byron Donalds Releases Ad Slamming David Jolly's 'Hurricane Tax' Plan Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad... READ MORE. Rep. Brian Mast: "I helped secure $2 billion to accelerate Everglades restoration. The 17,000-acre EAA Reservoir will store 78+ billion gallons, deliver up to 470 billion gallons […]
Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro is under renewed scrutiny after a Florida Commission on Ethics investigation found probable cause in January that Castro had a conflicting relationship involving her private business and obligations as a city official through information shared in a press release this week. According to the investigation, which began in December 2023, […]
Republicans Lose Latino Voters Across House Swing Districts A new poll reveals Republicans have lost support from Latino voters... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Karen Clay is a hero to so many. Every day of her life is spent advocating for others, specifically for the disability community and those in need of healthcare access. […]
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of... READ MORE. Libertarian Party of Florida: "US House District 25 voters have Florida Libertarian candidate Peter Jassenoff on the ballot in 2026!" Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The […]
Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez called out the United Kingdom (UK), France, and Canada for their recent economic effort against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. “UK, France, and Canada are engaging in reckless pro-Hamas, [Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions] policies against the Jewish State of Israel — which directly impacts American businesses,” Congressman Gimenez wrote […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is urging Florida residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses as cases rise statewide. “PSA: Florida Health officials are warning residents as locally acquired dengue cases rise across Tampa Bay,” Congresswoman Luna wrote on X. “As of September 1, [2026], 33 locally acquired cases have been reported in the Tampa […]
President Donald Trump praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, calling him one of the best attorney generals in the country while once again backing him in his election bid for a full four-year term. "One of the absolutely best Attorney Generals in the Country is James Uthmeier of the Great State of Florida," Trump wrote […]
Donalds Supports Local Community Control Over AI Data Centers in Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19) has continued to... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Always a pleasure to return to El Mañanero con Otaola. Between coffee and Cuban pastelitos, we talk about all the issues affecting our people in Miami: Cuba and […]
David Jolly Expresses Optimism After Another Analysis Moves Florida From 'Safe R' to 'Likely R' Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared a dose of optimism... READ MORE. State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "The fact that there has been no accountability for the theft of $10 million that should have gone towards helping […]
