Florida Regions

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed a double-header of government appointments, revealing that his Chief of Staff James Uthmeier will succeed Ashley Moody as Florida's Attorney General once she leaves office to become a U.S. Senator. The sequence of musical chairs began in November when President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio. Moody, 49, will take over the remaining two years of Rubio's term after he leaves the upper chamber to become the next Secretary of State. "I'm proud to […]

MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez blasted President Joe Biden and his administration on Wednesday for removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST). "Joe Biden just gave a massive gift to the Cuban dictatorship—relief from sanctions and a free pass for their crimes," Saurez said. "His cowardice in the face of […]

Rubio, Bondi Shine During Senate Confirmation Hearings Senate Democrats tried their best to derail Senator Marco Rubio and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi during their Senate confirmation hearings, but those efforts never took off. Sen. Rubio is well respected and liked by many of his Democratic colleagues, so expect him to cruise into the […]

As a handful of Floridians are about to begin service inside The West Wing for the incoming Trump administration, a familiar last name is heading back to Washington. Caroline Wiles, daughter of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) campaign manager and current White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has accepted a position with the prominent lobbying […]

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal brokered by President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s teams.  President Biden announced the deal, which President Trump claimed “could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November.” Biden explained his team worked with Trump to represent the United States as “one […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava commended the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. "Over a year after the horrific acts of terror inflicted on Israel, and following months of terrible violence, we welcome the news that a ceasefire was reached and the remaining hostages […]

'Surprised' by GOP Pushback, DeSantis Cranks Up Pressure for Illegal Immigration Special Session Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on Florida lawmakers to convene a special session addressing illegal immigration, prompted by criticism from within that his plan...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Americans have given President Trump a mandate to secure the southern […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday not to ask or answer questions, but to introduce former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) to those on the dais. Former AG Bondi served in the position during Sen. Scott's tenure as the Governor of Florida (2011-2019) and now awaits […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on Florida lawmakers to convene a special session addressing illegal immigration, prompted by criticism from within that his plan was "premature" and lacked specifics. At a press conference in Winter Haven, DeSantis said he was "surprised" top Republican lawmakers had published a letter Monday night condemning […]

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced hours of questioning from Republican and Democrat Senators in the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. “USA, USA, USA,” chanted Hegseth’s supporters as he entered the confirmation hearing.  Hegseth has recently enjoyed a groundswell of conservative support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  However, Hegseth […]

A Florida Democrat filed a new bill Monday to ban state agencies from using taxpayer money to fund campaigns influencing proposed amendments, inspired by the DeSantis administration's controversial use of public funds to combat two ballot items. Tina Polsky, a state Senator from Boca Raton, told The Floridian that her bill is a direct response to reports […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State House Republican Reps. David Borrero and Berny Jacques recently filed a bill to prohibit the display of flags on government and public school property that portray political, racial, or LGBTQ imagery. House Bill 75 would ban governmental agencies, local governments, or other units of local governments from flying such flags. The bill […]

Florida State Senator Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) has filed his first legislation in the upper chamber in honor of the late Daytona Beach Police Department officer Jason Raynor. He was killed in 2021 in the line of duty. The bill will be named the “Officer Jason Raynor Act,” and intends to mandate that those who […]

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on the legislative branch to renew President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). AFP describes this bill as "a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year." The group also describes this campaign as the "largest effort […]

Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight behind the Florida Governor...READ MORE Speaker Mike Johnson Announces that US Flags to Flown at Full-Staff during President Trump’s Inauguration After flags were lowered to honor the death […]

President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight behind the Florida Governor in his call for a special session. The special session, which DeSantis announced would be held at the end of the month, is supposed to bolster Trump's efforts to squash illegal […]

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo, seen as a potential gubernatorial candidate in 2026, is unfazed by who Republicans may select as their nominee after Gov. Ron DeSantis' term ends. When asked whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz or current Rep. Byron Donalds—both of whom have toyed with the idea of running for governor—would be the […]