Trump Challenges 'Crooked Joe' to Debate 'Any Time, Anywhere'

Trump Challenges 'Crooked Joe' to Debate 'Any Time, Anywhere'

Daniel Molina
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April 12, 2024
President Trump has now challenging 'Crooked Joe' to a debate, saying he's available "anytime, anywhere."
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EXCLUSIVE: Transgender Candidate Runs For Republican-Held Florida House Seat

EXCLUSIVE: Transgender Candidate Runs For Republican-Held Florida House Seat

Liv Caputo
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April 12, 2024
TAMPA, FL—Florida's Ashley Brundage (D) could be the state's first transgender lawmaker, announcing Friday her candidacy for Tampa Bay's Republican-held House District 65 seat. "The historic nature is not lost on me, and I know my identity, background, who I am, and how I live my life as a person is going to be forefront […]
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Tom Leek Makes Major Donation to RPOF

Tom Leek Makes Major Donation to RPOF

Jim McCool
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April 11, 2024
Florida State Rep. Tom Leek (R-FL) contributed $25,000 to the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), a move that bolsters support for Chairman Evan Power (R) in Republicans state-wide. In recent years Leek gained notoriety by passing legislation on hot button issues in the state legislature.  Rep. Leek passed bills relating to emergency management and in […]
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Castor Introduces Legislation to Protect American Privacy Amidst FISA Bill Troubles

Castor Introduces Legislation to Protect American Privacy Amidst FISA Bill Troubles

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced two bills and endorsed another regarding American data and its privacy. The congresswoman announced these pieces of legislation a day before she voted against the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's (FISA) Section 702 bill which was killed by 19 Republicans. The final tally was 228 votes against and 193 votes […]
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Moskowitz Says Abortion Ballot Initiative Failure 'Not Foregone Conclusion'

Moskowitz Says Abortion Ballot Initiative Failure 'Not Foregone Conclusion'

Grayson Bakich
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April 11, 2024
Florida's abortion law is set to be on the ballot in November, but Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently suggested the pro-abortion side of the initiative will fail. However, in a comment to The Floridian, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) predicted the measure would be far closer, "right on the cusp," and, "I don’t think that’s a foregone […]
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Bidenomics Under Scrutiny With Latest Inflation Report

Bidenomics Under Scrutiny With Latest Inflation Report

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2024
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) Summary has given reason for many to question President Joe Biden’s economic policy.  The CPI’s announcement of a higher-than-expected inflation rate has resulted in the Federal Reserve reportedly reversing plans to cut interest rates in the coming months.  The Fed had been hoping to […]
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Bipartisan Minor Internet Protections KOSA Bill Working Through House

Bipartisan Minor Internet Protections KOSA Bill Working Through House

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2024
US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently filed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to strengthen protections for minors surfing the internet.   If passed, KOSA would require online platforms frequented by minors to execute a series of actions geared towards protecting minor users. Namely, KOSA would require such platforms implement design features to mitigate and prevent […]
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Trump Rails Against Arizona Abortion Ban

Trump Rails Against Arizona Abortion Ban

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2024
President Trump is now speaking out against Arizona's decision to uphold an abortion ban based on a 19th-Century law.
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16 Cuban Refugees Discovered in Key West Waters, Promptly Returned to Cuba

16 Cuban Refugees Discovered in Key West Waters, Promptly Returned to Cuba

Liv Caputo
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April 10, 2024
KEY WEST, FL—Florida Fish and Wildlife intercepted and repatriated 16 Cuban refugees attempting to reach the U.S. three miles south of Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West. The 16 potential immigrants came from Cuba, which is just 90 miles south of the Southernmost Point of the continental United States. They were aboard a chug—a type […]
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McCarthy Calls out 'Truth' Behind Him Losing Speaker Role

McCarthy Calls out 'Truth' Behind Him Losing Speaker Role

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2024
The "Truth," Rep. McCarthy says, is because Rep. McCarthy didn't interfere in the investigation.
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Morning Consult Poll Shows Trump Over Biden With all Voters

Morning Consult Poll Shows Trump Over Biden With all Voters

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2024
A new Morning Consult poll indicates that President Trump is leading President Joe Biden (D) with all voters.
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Last Squeeze?—4.11.2024—INTERVIEW: Florida's First Transgender State Candidate–ABORTION, ABORTION, ABORTION—More...

Last Squeeze?—4.11.2024—INTERVIEW: Florida's First Transgender State Candidate–ABORTION, ABORTION, ABORTION—More...

Liv Caputo
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April 10, 2024
Moskowitz Says Abortion Ballot Initiative Failure 'Not Foregone Conclusion' Florida's abortion law is set to be on the ballot in November, but Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently suggested the pro-abortion side of the initiative will fail. However, in a comment to The Floridian...READ MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FIRST TRANSGENDER CANDIDATE Our interview will be posted in […]
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House Passes Salazar's Bill Protecting Migratory Birds

House Passes Salazar's Bill Protecting Migratory Birds

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2024
The House has passed Rep. Salazar's bipartisan bill to protect migratory birds in Miami throughout the Americas. 
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Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian this week to discuss Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has delayed the trial by deciding to send the articles of impeachment next week instead of sending them Wednesday. Sen. Scott provided what he believes to be ample evidence that this […]
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'Florida Has a First Amendment Problem': Judge Blocks Pronoun Law From Applying to a Trans Teacher

'Florida Has a First Amendment Problem': Judge Blocks Pronoun Law From Applying to a Trans Teacher

Liv Caputo
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April 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A federal court ruled that a transgender teacher's First Amendment rights were violated by a 2023 law requiring educators to provide pronouns that are consistent with their biological sex. This preliminary ruling, however, does not apply statewide. It only addresses the two plaintiffs, transgender Hillsborough County teacher Katie Wood, and nonbinary educator AV Schwandes, […]
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Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke with The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres regarding one of his recreational hobbies: the sport of basketball. He also called out his colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ)  and Marco Rubio (R-FL) for not accepting the challenge of facing him on the hardwood. “I play hoops, as you know. Every week. I’m going […]
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Laurel Lee Pushes Bill to Combat Domestic Violence

Laurel Lee Pushes Bill to Combat Domestic Violence

Jim McCool
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April 10, 2024
This week, US Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALONS) Stories Act to spur up training for domestic violence awareness. 25% of women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetimes. In the United States, three women are killed each day by an intimate partner. […]
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'The Manifestation of Evil': DeSantis Signs 5 Bills Targeting Pedophiles

'The Manifestation of Evil': DeSantis Signs 5 Bills Targeting Pedophiles

Liv Caputo
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April 10, 2024
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL—Five new bills cracking down on pedophiles were signed into law Wednesday, which increase penalties for child groomers, provide funds for catching online molesters, and create new training requirements for law enforcement officers. "In Florida, we stand for the wellbeing and the innocence of our children," Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a Saint […]
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