BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Daniel Molina
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April 21, 2026
Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit. In a statement shared on social media, the Florida Democrat announced that she was resigning from office to avoid “these political games.” “This was not a fair process,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said, noting that “the Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s […]
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Florida Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename

Florida Pilot Sues Over Palm Beach Airport's Trump Rename

Joseph Quesada
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April 20, 2026
A Federal Aviation Administration-licensed pilot (FAA) is suing the state of Florida, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) over the state’s recent bill approving the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. George W. Poncy Jr., an 83-year-old pilot and resident of Palm Beach County, filed […]
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Veteran and Congressional Candidate Keith Gross Backs Trump's 'America First' War Against Iran

Veteran and Congressional Candidate Keith Gross Backs Trump's 'America First' War Against Iran

Javier Manjarres
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April 19, 2026
Panama City—Republican businessman Keith Gross is trying to position himself as the clear frontrunner in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) in Florida's 2nd District, pressing the 'America First' agenda and his past military service as potential advantages in the contentious primary race. A recent Pew Research survey found that […]
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Cuba: Closer Than Ever to Freedom

Cuba: Closer Than Ever to Freedom

Opinion
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April 18, 2026
By René García In homes across Miami-Dade, generations have carried the weight of exile, a quiet but unshakable longing for a homeland taken by tyranny. I grew up surrounded by it. As a first-generation American of Cuban descent, I was raised on stories of sacrifice. Our parents and grandparents didn’t leave Cuba because they wanted to; they left […]
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Miami Commission Confirms New Bayfront Trust Director Amid 70% Salary Spike and Questions Over Outside Payments

Miami Commission Confirms New Bayfront Trust Director Amid 70% Salary Spike and Questions Over Outside Payments

Javier Manjarres
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April 18, 2026
The City of Miami Commission has approved Raul Miro as Executive Director of the Bayfront Park Management Trust, following an item sponsored by Miguel Angel Gabela, who also serves as Chairman of the Trust. While the approval formalizes Miro’s leadership of one of the city’s most visible public assets, it is the circumstances surrounding his compensation and outside financial […]
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Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video

Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video

Michael Costeines
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April 17, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan for allegedly breaking state election laws over a re-election launch video released this month. According to the RPOF, the complaint accuses Deegan's campaign of violating Chapter 106 of the Florida Statutes […]
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Republican George Moraitis Qualifies for Congressional District 23 Ballot

Republican George Moraitis Qualifies for Congressional District 23 Ballot

Michael Costeines
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April 16, 2026
Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis announced he has collected the required number of voter petition signatures to qualify for the District 23 election in November. "This is a testament to the thousands of voters across CD 23 who believe it's time for real leadership in Washington," Moraitis said in a campaign statement. "Neighbors across the […]
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Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations

Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations, and a possible federal conviction for fellow Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R), Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) shared that he is not expecting to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives despite alleged ethics allegations. According […]
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Congressman Brian Mast Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Congressman Brian Mast Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 15, 2026
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "Blaise Ingoglia has demonstrated steadfast leadership and a clear commitment to protecting Florida’s taxpayers,” Mast said. “His record of fiscal discipline, integrity and accountability makes him exceptionally well-qualified to serve […]
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More Than 53 Million Americans Have Claimed Trump Administration's Working Families Tax Cuts

More Than 53 Million Americans Have Claimed Trump Administration's Working Families Tax Cuts

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
The White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that more than 53 million Americans have claimed at least one of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. “Under President Trump, we uphold the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded, not punished with tax hikes, and the results of this tax season prove […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.13.2026 — Donalds Comes Out Swinging on Immigration, Bashes 'Losing Big' Opponents — Renner Adds $1M to Gubernatorial Campaign — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.13.2026 — Donalds Comes Out Swinging on Immigration, Bashes 'Losing Big' Opponents — Renner Adds $1M to Gubernatorial Campaign — and More...

Staff Report
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April 13, 2026
Byron Donalds Dismissed Edited Immigration Video of Him, Says his GOP Opponents are 'Losing Big' (VIDEO) During a campaign stop at the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds was asked about a recent edited video making the rounds on social media where it appears he gave […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.13.2026 — Lt. Governor Collins Raises $2.2M — Ted Yoho Endorses Paul Renner — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.13.2026 — Lt. Governor Collins Raises $2.2M — Ted Yoho Endorses Paul Renner — and More...

Staff Report
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April 13, 2026
Lt. Gov Jay Collins Appears on par With DeSantis' 2018 Gubernatorial Fundraising in Q1 Lt. Governor Jay Collins has raised roughly $2.2 million in his first official fundraising reporting cycle of the 2026 midterm elections... READ MORE. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: "Nearly 50 years ago, Congress passed the Taiwan Relations Act, the bipartisan cornerstone of the […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.10.2026 — Ingoglia Awards $1.4M to Protect Firefighters — American Airlines Resumes Flights to Venezuela — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.10.2026 — Ingoglia Awards $1.4M to Protect Firefighters — American Airlines Resumes Flights to Venezuela — and More...

Staff Report
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April 10, 2026
Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1.4M to Protect Firefighters from Cancer-Causing Chemicals Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $1.4 million in awards... READ MORE.         Rep. Byron Donalds: "I do not support amnesty, and I’ve never co-sponsored H.R. 4393, the ‘Dignity Act.' I have a 100% rating from Numbers USA, because of […]
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American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

Joseph Quesada
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April 10, 2026
American Airlines announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela “as soon as April 30,” amid pending government approvals and security measures. The airline’s proposal includes “daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas, Venezuela (CSC).” “American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress […]
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Hunter Biden Challenges Trump Sons to 'Cage Match'

Hunter Biden Challenges Trump Sons to 'Cage Match'

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2026
While Wrestlemania 42 is one week away, the political world could get some early action, as Hunter Biden has challenged Eric Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. to a “cage match.” As America prepares to celebrate its 250th year of Independence, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026. The mixed martial […]
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Sen. Moody and Rep. Bean Announce National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act

Sen. Moody and Rep. Bean Announce National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act

Joseph Quesada
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April 10, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a new bill designating the only National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Museum and Memorial in the U.S., located in Jacksonville, Fla., as a National Landmark. U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), the House sponsor and original proponent of the legislation, joined Sen. Moody at the former Naval Air […]
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Austin Rogers Raises $725K for Congressional War Chest

Austin Rogers Raises $725K for Congressional War Chest

Grayson Bakich
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April 9, 2026
Austin Rogers, who is one of several Republicans competing to fill in the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd Congressional district seat, has managed to collect $725,000 in campaign funding in just over two months after filing to run on January 29, 2026. Rogers, a former general counsel to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), personally supplied […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.9.2026 — State Department Praises Milei Over Infrastructure Overhaul — Trump Lashes at NATO Over Iran Conflict — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.9.2026 — State Department Praises Milei Over Infrastructure Overhaul — Trump Lashes at NATO Over Iran Conflict — and More...

Staff Report
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April 9, 2026
U.S. State Department Praises Milei's Argentina for Excluding Chinese State-Owned Companies From Infrastructure Bids The U.S. State Department has responded to The Floridian's request for comment to Secretary Marco Rubio... READ MORE.         Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "#SOSCuba The regime in Havana is at its weakest point. President Trump has a historic opportunity […]
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