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Leader Book Endorses Petition to Ban Convicted Child Sexual Abusers from Olympics Florida State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) and her advocacy group – Lauren’s Kids – are asking individuals to sign a petition calling for the International Olympic Committee to ban convicted...READ MORE Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "These Progressives don’t want a […]
Florida State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) and her advocacy group – Lauren’s Kids – are asking individuals to sign a petition calling for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban convicted child rapists from competing in the games. This call to action from Leader Book comes as Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van […]
The conversation grew tense, but Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) defended President Trump's NABJ appearance, calling the conference a "hostile environment."
During the conference, President Trump discussed a number of subjects, including inflation, the justice system, and the state of the 2024 presidential election.
The bill creates fentanyl and precursor chemical destruction facilities in three critical drug trafficking points: Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign for reelection against former Congresswoman Debbie Marcusel-Powell (D-FL) is calling out the Democrat Party for it's leniency on illegal immigration and the idea of granting citizenship to millions of undocumented persons in the United States. Sen. Scott’s campaign cited a recent CBS News/YouGov survey that found 53% of Hispanic Americans […]
Calling Maduro a "liar and a dictator," Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is calling on President Biden to respond.
State Representative hopeful Greg Folley (R-FL) has received the endorsement of former Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter. Folley – who’s running for House District 81 – has served as a Marco Island City Councilman since 2020 and held the position of Chairman in 2022 and 2023. In the endorsement, former Sheriff Hunter stated that Folley […]
Blaming the Biden-Harris Administration, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) accused the current administration for emboldening Maduro's reign.
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) was selected to serve on the Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump. The Task Force will take over all pending House committee investigations relating to the assassination plot and near-death of former President Donald Trump (R). Rep. Lee shared that the Secret Service breakdown was a […]
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – led by Commissioner Wilton Simpson (R-FL) – announced the state has issued a stop-sale order for “Diamond Shruumz” products. Some of the brand’s products have been found to contain “psychotropic components” such as O-Acetylpsilocin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Diamond Shruumz-branded […]
MIRAMAR, FL—Republican state Rep. Randy Fine announced Monday afternoon that if the city of Miramar passes its proposed Israel-Palestine ceasefire resolution, he will try to revoke the city's charter and cut its state funding. "I’m done with those who flirt with #MuslimTerror. Any city that believes it should consider supporting Hamas should not exist," Fine […]
In response to the election results, Florida Democrats have condemned the Maduro Regime, calling for "an internationally supervised recount."
As world leaders begin to reject the alleged results, citing voter fraud, Florida Rep. Mario DĂaz-Balart (R) is denouncing the "shameful power grab" by the Maduro regime.
TAMPA, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that despite his misgivings about President Biden's plan to transform the Supreme Court, he would agree to Justice term limits if similar checks are placed on Congress. "Why aren't we doing term limits for members of Congress? That's what would make the biggest difference!" DeSantis said during his Tampa […]
With the likelihood that Venezuela will continue under a communist regime, the U.S. announced that a Maduro victory raises "concerns."
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) – the Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee – has introduced the Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act alongside Representative Nanette Barragán (D-CA). The legislation would provide new resources for law enforcement officers responding to Alzheimer’s patients. The bill has received support from […]
U.S. House of Representatives hopeful Mike Haridopolos (R) stood alone in defiance when asked if he would support the Right to Contraception Act during WESH 2’s CD 8 Republican primary debate. His opponents, John Hearton and Joe Babits raised their hands in support of the pro-abortion measure when asked if they would vote for the […]
