President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2025
President Donald Trump recently arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of his second term. President Trump’s decision to pick Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited mirrors that of his first administration, where he similarly chose Saudi Arabia as his first destination.  Besides Saudi Arabia, […]
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'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Miami-Dade Seventh Grader, Speaker Perez Says

'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Miami-Dade Seventh Grader, Speaker Perez Says

Liv Caputo
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May 13, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—As Florida Republicans battle each other and the clock to pass a state budget before it's too late, hurling bitter insults for the better part of a month, House Speaker Danny Perez on Tuesday compared Gov. Ron DeSantis to a South Florida seventh grader. Perez's jab came at a Tuesday press avail minutes after House […]
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Byron Donalds Holds Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly

Byron Donalds Holds Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly

Javier Manjarres
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May 13, 2025
MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican voters, legislators, and dozens of Miami-Dade Counties Republican grassroots activists attended to see possibly the next governor of Florida speak, speak English that is […]
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Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently spoke to Florida business leaders at an exclusive event of the Economic Club of Miami.  During the event, which featured dozens of CEOs, venture capitalists, tech pioneers, and other business leaders, Donalds shared his vision for Florida’s economy and the economic policies he would pursue were he elected as Florida’s […]
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Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Michael Costeines
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May 12, 2025
Two South Florida congressional leaders from either side of the aisle are teaming up to protect one of America's most important resources. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) want to preserve the Everglades, Florida's marquee gem, by securing funding to protect its drinking water, wildlife, and bolster it from extreme weather events […]
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Miami Young Republicans Back Jose Regalado for Miami Commission Seat

Miami Young Republicans Back Jose Regalado for Miami Commission Seat

Michael Costeines
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May 12, 2025
The Miami Young Republicans have endorsed Jose Francisco Regalado for City of Miami Commissioner, District 4. "As Miami faces critical decisions about safety, infrastructure, and accountability, the Miami YRs are standing behind a proven public servant who embodies steady, solutions-focused leadership," the Miami Young Republicans said. The Miami Young Republicans (MYR) added Regalado's "executive experience […]
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Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
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Miami Police Union Endorses Rosado for City Commission, Not Regalado

Miami Police Union Endorses Rosado for City Commission, Not Regalado

Javier Manjarres
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May 12, 2025
In yet another bizarre twist in Miami politics, candidate Jose Regalado is telling voters he’s endorsed by the Miami Police — despite the fact that the union representing City of Miami police officers, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), has officially endorsed his opponent, Ralph “Rafael” Rosado, in the District 4 race. Regalado has been […]
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DeSantis Weighs in on Jacksonville Gun Registry Controversy, Calls for 'Accountability'

DeSantis Weighs in on Jacksonville Gun Registry Controversy, Calls for 'Accountability'

Michael Costeines
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May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted Friday to the news of an ongoing investigation into whether Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and city officials allegedly kept an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings "Having a gun registry is unlawful, and it is a violation of people's Second Amendment rights," DeSantis said. There needs to […]
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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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Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry Demands Apology from Donna Deegan After Blaming him for Gun Registry List

Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry Demands Apology from Donna Deegan After Blaming him for Gun Registry List

Michael Costeines
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May 9, 2025
Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is demanding an apology from current Mayor Donna Deegan after she attempted to "shift blame" to the former administration over her alleged policy of keeping an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings. "In her zeal to attack a Conservative Republican and deflect accountability, Donna Deegan has […]
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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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Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Wednesday after a State Attorney investigation and subpoenas to Jacksonville leaders revealed that Deegan's office was allegedly keeping an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings. “It should be no surprise to anyone that liberal Donna Deegan is now under investigation […]
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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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