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Miami-Dade County Affirms No Business Will Be Done With Cuba Amid Its Reforms Miami-Dade County’s (MDC) Office of the Tax Collector is joining... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Voters have been short-changed this election cycle with zero debates that featured the 3 main candidates for Governor." Senator Rick Scott: "Hasan […]
Cattle rancher and Republican candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9), Ben Butler, recently celebrated his endorsement from Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.). The incumbent Congresswoman’s endorsement comes just a week before Florida’s primary election. “Florida needs more fighters in Washington who aren’t afraid to stand up to the establishment and put America […]
Miami-Dade County’s (MDC) Office of the Tax Collector is joining the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Cuba by ensuring that the communist-led nation’s attempts to remain in power through economic reforms do not succeed. In a video statement on X, MDC Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez affirmed that despite Cuba’s recent free-market overhaul, U.S. individuals and […]
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) posted a shocking image containing an antisemitic hate crime against the incumbent Representative. Amid early voting for Florida’s primary elections, Rep. Fine posted an image of one of his campaign’s yard signs defaced with a spray-painted swastika symbol. The vandalized yard sign was found at the Wickline Senior Center Early Voting […]
Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases Ad Attacking David Jolly on Transgender Issues Friends of Byron Donalds, a political committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "After 10/7/23, the @nytimes issued dozens of corrections for incorrect and biased pro-Hamas coverage. As a trustee over FL’s retirement fund—a NYT stockholder—we are […]
Dan Green Backed DeSantis Over Trump During 2024 Presidential Election Republican congressional candidate Dan Green, who is running to replace Democratic Rep. Darren Soto... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The future of the conservative movement is strong!." Senator Ashley Moody: "Come November, Florida will reject the radical candidates and policies that […]
Just two weeks after the Trump Administration rescinded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants across the country, South Florida has begun to feel the adverse effects of the protections’ end, impacting several industries across the state. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Recent reports indicate that as of July 27, 2026 – the day Haitian TPS was […]
Trump Signs New Orders Cracking Down On Birth Tourism Since his first day back in office, President Donald Trump has sought to place limitations on... READ MORE. Rep. Cory Mills: "Honored to receive the endorsement of @VFAFWarroom." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Thank you for your confidence, Gov. DeSantis." State Senator Lauren Book: "Your voice matters. […]
(POLL) Byron Donalds With Commanding 31-Point Lead in Republican Primary Race A new poll by the James Madison Institute survey shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a massive lead over... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "I helped build the free state of Florida alongside Governor DeSantis." Lieutenant Governor Jay […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals accused in an organized retail theft and racketeering scheme of stolen merchandise from several popular retailers across the state. “This criminal enterprise systematically stole from Florida retailers and exploited homeless people from shelters to convert stolen merchandise into gift cards,” Uthmeier said in a press […]
As congressional candidates gear up for the 2026 midterm primary elections, one candidate who might have to answer for his past position on illegal immigration is Republican congressional candidate and former State Representative George Moraitis (R). Moraitis is running on immigration issues such as securing the nation’s borders, backing border patrol, removing undocumented individuals, and […]
The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida has endorsed the team of David Jolly and Gwen Graham for Florida Governor and Florida Lieutenant Governor. In a statement posted on social media, the caucus, which seeks to engage Hispanic communities with the values of the Democratic Party, argued that the duo will “offer Florida the experienced, principled […]
Incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and Former TV Anchor Ryan Elijah’s ongoing feud remains front and center as the two go at it on social media over the alleged Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the incumbent Representative. Following the ‘Boogie Woogie’ FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate in New Smyrna Beach, Elijah began posting several […]
DeSantis Highlights Florida's Top Position in Education Ahead of School Year Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's top spot in several education accomplishments... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The enthusiasm we’re seeing on the ground in Florida is off the charts. Early voting is underway in key counties — make your plan to vote!" Attorney General […]
The 'Boogie Woogie' Showdown: The FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate New Smyrna Beach – Tensions were high throughout the highly anticipated congressional debate... READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Thank you, @sophaller for STANDING UP for FEMALE ATHLETES. She’s right — men do NOT belong in women’s sports." Attorney General James […]
Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) joined Republican lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after invoking the Fifth Amendment during a committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic. In an 8-5 party-line vote, Republican lawmakers on the committee voted […]
New Smyrna Beach – Despite being in the spotlight for ongoing controversies and facing increased scrutiny from congressional challengers for not dropping out of the race, incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) showed up to the highly anticipated congressional debate for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s Republican Primary in an effort to defend his seat for the upcoming […]
New Smyrna Beach – Tensions were high throughout the highly anticipated congressional debate among Republican primary candidates in Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7) as incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) faced off against former Orlando Matters host Ryan Elijah, business leader Sarah Ulrich, and veteran Michael Don Johnson. Throughout the debate, candidates took the opportunity […]
