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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 […]
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack announced several leadership and organizational changes to strengthen collaboration and efficiency in the agency's ongoing commitment to education and workforce development. “As Florida continues to lead the nation in education, our organizational structure must support effective collaboration, informed decision-making, and exceptional service to Florida’s students, adult learners, families, and education […]
Floridians looking to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend at the beach or at a BBQ can expect a bit more pain at the pump compared to this date last year, according to AAA. As of Sept. 4, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Sunshine State was $3.95, up 81 cents […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Angie Nixon for Senate Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon shared that she has received... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "We are TIED at 41% in the battle for FL-9! For years, we’ve delivered. Proud to have strong bipartisan support in Central Florida, the Heartland and the Coast. Let’s keep it going!" […]
House Votes Down Resolution to Cap Number of Supreme Court Justices The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "Congratulations to Robert People on winning the Democratic nomination for Congressional District 15! An Army veteran with a dedication to public service, Robert […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced she will be filing a bill to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to Florida in an effort to boost the state's aerospace sector. The pledge comes after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy earlier this month. “The newly established United States Space […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) announced she will be introducing a companion bill to Sen. Ashley Moody’s (R-Fla.) recent mail-in ballot legislation. The “Ballots by Election Day Act” – originally introduced by Sen. Moody on July 15, 2026 – seeks to amend the “Help America Vote Act of 2002.” “This is something that we’ve done in […]
A week after Democrat Michelle DeJesus's decision to drop out of the Florida House District 38 race, citing family issues, a new candidate launched his campaign for the Orlando area seat. Attorney and Central Florida native Nik Dean launched his campaign for the seat Monday, after DeJesus announced her withdrawal from the race. “Helping people […]
Scott Singer, the former Boca Raton Mayor and Republican contender for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25), has been endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC). “As a Jewish Republican and longtime member of Republican Jewish Coalition leadership, I am deeply honored to receive the organization’s endorsement,” Singer expressed. “For years, the RJC has […]
Trump Announces Florida Republican General Election Endorsements With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election... READ MORE. Broward GOP: "The Democrat Party has imploded and no longer represents the common will of the American people." Rep. Laurel Lee: "Victims of serious crimes deserve lasting protections, security, and confidence that our justice […]
Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Proud to give @ryanelijah my endorsement for FL CD-7!." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "I’ve been asked about racist Loomer like 15 times on the hill this week. Zero times about how @AshleyMoodyFL […]
The U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted a resolution to denounce socialism “in all its forms,” including the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA). Eight House Democrats crossed party lines to join Republicans in favor of the resolution’s approval, resulting in a vote of 220-192. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) were among the […]
With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election, President Donald Trump has issued his endorsements for Florida’s Republican congressional challengers. President Trump announced his endorsements for: Ryan Elijah (FL CD 7) Casey Askar (FL CD 22) Scott Singer (FL CD 25) Mike Beltran (FL CD 14) Dan Green (FL CD 9) […]
Laurel Lee Celebrates Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act's Passage Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of her bipartisan and bicameral bill that... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: ".@BayCountySO Sheriff Tommy Ford is doing a great job keeping his community safe and I’m so proud to have his support!." Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: ".@RepHaridopolos says […]
Florida Could Decide if Republicans Retain their Majority in Congress With Republicans at risk of losing their slim congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections... READ MORE. Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Hey @JamesUthmeierFL you’re asking Floridians for their vote. We’re asking you for answers. So debate me." Lieutenant Governor […]
Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently issued a statewide ban on automated license plate recognition (LPR) systems, including Flock Safety Cameras, on state roadways. “While Florida law limits the issuance of permits for LPR systems to law enforcement agencies, the recent exponential increase in deployments along our roadways, coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data […]
