Byron Donalds Crushes Casey DeSantis in new Florida Gubernatorial POLL

Byron Donalds Crushes Casey DeSantis in new Florida Gubernatorial POLL

Daniel Molina
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May 9, 2025
A new James Madison Institute poll reveals that President Donald Trump’s (R) endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R) has dramatically shifted the dynamics of Florida’s 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary.
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Jeanette Nunez Named Sole Finalist for FIU Presidency

Jeanette Nunez Named Sole Finalist for FIU Presidency

Michael Costeines
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May 9, 2025
Interim Florida International University (FIU) President Jeanette Nunez is in line to become the school's seventh president, the school announced on Thursday. "I’m honored and humbled to move forward in the FIU presidential search process. Thank you to Chair Carlos Duart and the Presidential Search Committee for the opportunity to interview and share my vision […]
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Lawmakers Celebrate Selection of First American Pope

Lawmakers Celebrate Selection of First American Pope

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
US lawmakers are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as its 267th Pope.  Pope Leo XIV, as Cardinal Prevost will henceforth be called, was born on 14 September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA).  Upon being elected, Pope Leo XIV […]
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Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
Publicly available commercial shipping data demonstrates Red Sea shipping increased following President Donald Trump’s November 2024 election.  Red Sea shipping dramatically decreased after the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, began targeting US, Israeli, and allies' ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023, attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile attacks against US military and […]
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AFSCME Local 1907 Endorses Ralph Rosado for City of Miami Commissioner, District 4

AFSCME Local 1907 Endorses Ralph Rosado for City of Miami Commissioner, District 4

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2025
MIAMI, FL – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1907, representing hundreds of City of Miami workers, has officially endorsed Ralph Rosado for City Commissioner in District 4. AFSCME Local 1907’s endorsement underscores Rosado’s lifelong commitment to public service and his strong support for working families and the frontline workers […]
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US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
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DeSantis 'Highly Skeptical' About City of Miami's Plan to Cancel November Elections

DeSantis 'Highly Skeptical' About City of Miami's Plan to Cancel November Elections

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2025
MIAMI — During a press conference announcing his support for upcoming legislation that he said he would sign into law, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked his opinion about the City of Miami Commission’s apparent plan to cancel its November elections and extend the terms of the current mayor and commissioners until 2026. The governor […]
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Jackie Schutz Zeckman Appointed to Holocaust Memorial Council

Jackie Schutz Zeckman Appointed to Holocaust Memorial Council

Daniel Molina
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May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) has appointed Jackie Schutz Zeckman to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, a prestigious body that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and promotes awareness of the Holocaust and the fight against antisemitism.
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DeSantis Vows to Sign Statewide Fluoride, 'Chemtrail' Bans into Law

DeSantis Vows to Sign Statewide Fluoride, 'Chemtrail' Bans into Law

Liv Caputo
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May 6, 2025
Fluoridated water and Floridians' attempts to "block the sun" will both be banned in the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised on Tuesday. He referred to two controversial new bills approved by the Legislature: SB 700, which outlaws fluoride in drinking water, and SB 56, which imposes felonies for Floridians who try to alter the […]
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Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
South Florida has long stood as a bastion for Democrats in state and federal elections, however, there are signs that the dam appears to be breaking, adding credence to the notion that the party is truly dead and buried for the foreseeable future. Here is the evidence: According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of […]
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Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion International airport.  The missile attacks on the airport occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along […]
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Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison.  Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963.  President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
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Miami-Dade County Commission Set to Decide Voters’ Rights as Political Maneuvering Escalates

Miami-Dade County Commission Set to Decide Voters’ Rights as Political Maneuvering Escalates

Javier Manjarres
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May 5, 2025
Miami, FL – Tensions have blown through Tallahassee — now the question is whether they’ll spill over into Miami-Dade County. As political stakes rise, Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is shaping up to be a defining moment for a faction of Miami-Dade’s Republican elected officials — one that could ignite a broader battle for control of […]
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Miami Fraternal Order of Police Backs Ralph Rosado for Miami Commission Seat

Miami Fraternal Order of Police Backs Ralph Rosado for Miami Commission Seat

Michael Costeines
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May 5, 2025
The City of Miami Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #20 recently announced that it's backing Ralph Rosado for Miami's District 4 commission seat, which is currently vacant. The Miami FOP is one of the more respected organizations advocating for law enforcement professionals in the area. "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the […]
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Israel On Alert After Houthi Attacks Despite US Operations

Israel On Alert After Houthi Attacks Despite US Operations

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
The state of Israel is under alert as Houthi missile attacks rain down on Israeli citizens in northern Israel.  The missile attacks have occurred in the midst of daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting […]
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Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership With Ukraine

Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership With Ukraine

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships.  The Treasury Department announced the fund's creation, laying the groundwork for future US-Ukraine economic cooperation, including potential natural resources, military, and energy transactions.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked President Trump and claimed the fund’s […]
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Trump and Hegseth Warn Iran of 'Consequences' if Houthi Attacks Continue

Trump and Hegseth Warn Iran of 'Consequences' if Houthi Attacks Continue

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2025
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have jointly sternly warned Iran against continuing to finance and support terrorist group activities.  Emphasizing Iran’s support for the Houthis, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth warned Iran the US would retaliate for any support given to terror groups. The warnings add to previous threats from the US […]
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Miami-Dade County Commission to Decide on District 6 Vacancy Amid Political Rumors

Miami-Dade County Commission to Decide on District 6 Vacancy Amid Political Rumors

Javier Manjarres
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May 1, 2025
Miami, FL – The Miami-Dade County Commission is expected to take up a politically charged item on its upcoming agenda: how to fill the vacant District 6 seat, previously held by Commissioner Kevin Cabrera, who has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Panama. While the formal process is still under review, insiders indicate that Natalie Millan […]
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