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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass several bills that seek to crack down on scammers “who defraud and exploit Americans.” “Whether it’s in the form of phone calls or sophisticated cybercrime, scammers are running rampant through our country,” Sen. Scott warned. “Criminals are weaponizing new technologies like artificial intelligence to swindle […]
A federal appeals court struck down parts of Florida’s “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act,” deeming the law’s effort to censor public higher-education instruction a violation of the First Amendment. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction against the bill, calling […]
Byron Donalds Mocks James Fishback: 'He's in Single Digits and He's not Real' Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) threw a... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "Florida is the launchpad for America’s future in space—but our infrastructure must keep pace." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "David Jolly admitted he voted for Andrew Gillum […]
Republican Congressional Candidates Hope Endorsements Will Help Them Win on Election Day With absentee ballots about to drop in Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Grateful to join Embrace Families at Main Street High School's Community Food Distribution event. It’s an honor to be part of a community that makes a […]
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]
Byron Donalds Adds Endorsement from Ashley Moody in Governor Bid Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently shared... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Even Stalin smiled once in a while. I don’t care how nice @davidjollyfl tries to sound. Socialism cruelly promises everything and delivers the same result: higher taxes, more […]
Paul Renner Pitches Himself as DeSantis' Successor: 'People Don't Want to Go Backwards' Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is continuing to drive home to voters that... READ MORE. Evan Power for Congress: "We are in a battle for our nation. You don’t have to question where I will stand in […]
Wilton Simpson Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "The most dangerous place in Washington is between Byron Donalds and a TV camera." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of @FLRising, the state's largest membership-based […]
Blaise Ingoglia Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Robotaxi is now in Miami. Waymo is as well." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Jay Collins had his Biden moment last night. Instead of making a serious argument, he […]
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a landmark package bill aimed at “better protect[ing] children and teenagers from the growing dangers they face online,” such as social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots. House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) commemorated the […]
By Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) A year ago today, I stood on the House Floor and cast one of the most consequential votes of my career. When the Working Families Tax Cuts passed in the early morning hours—with the landmark No-Tax-On Tips provision at its heart—I thought of every bartender, server, waitress, and delivery driver […]
Florida Prepares to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday The U.S.’s 250th birthday is mere days away, and all of Florida is getting ready to... READ MORE. State Rep. Angie Nixon: "You deserve a senator who answers to Florida, not to whoever writes the biggest check. That's why I don't take corporate PAC or AIPAC money. […]
Belinda Keiser Attacked Over Having Deep Business Ties to Communist China — A bombshell website linking Florida Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser's tenure as... Rep. Byron Donalds: "I’m honored to have @GovGoneWild’s endorsement and proud to have him in this fight." State Rep. Berny Jacques: "Yesterday our great Attorney General and […]
The U.S.’s 250th birthday is mere days away, and all of Florida is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s biggest milestone. If you’re looking for plans on what to do for Independence Day, don’t worry, The Floridian’s got you covered. Miami-Dade County Dade-County residents can experience the nation’s Semi-Quincentennial in Tropical Park, Coral Gables’ Biltmore […]
DeSantis Implements State Law Combatting Terrorist Organizations, includes Tren de Aragua Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation allowing Florida law enforcement to.... READ MORE. This week, Aetna Better Health of Florida donated funds to Children’s Home Society of Florida during a special check presentation at Miami’s Caribbean K–8 Center, a Title I Community Partnership […]
Majority of Trump Republicans Running for Congress in Florida's 22nd District Supported Democrats Delray Beach— The 2026 Republican primary midterm elections will be defined by... READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "The Democrat Socialists are targeting Florida! Is this what weak Hakeem meant by extreme warfare." Rep. Cory […]
Byron Donalds Addresses Affordability, AI Data Centers in New Campaign Ads Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Desantis & Republicans run around yelling government waste - DOGE or our idiot CFO calls it FAFO. Florida is so expensive because these corrupt politicians […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and Trump ally Casey Askar affirms that “he is stepping up to fight” for the U.S. against “new threats” in a new campaign ad titled, “Worth Fighting For.” “America is worth fighting for. Just ask Casey Askar,” the ad asserts, highlighting the Naples Entrepreneur’s time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “As […]
