Florida Regions
The victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after elections.
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel as the first tally of the vote was 216-215-3. However, with Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX) changing their votes for Speaker […]
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could be a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the […]
The Florida scrub jay could be one step closer to becoming the official state songbird now that the leading opponent of the idea has hung up her guns in the decades-old fight to replace the mockingbird. Marion Hammer, a former Florida president of the National Rifle Association, told The Floridian on Friday that she’s stepping […]
State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) is making it a top priority to restore funding for the arts.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is celebrating a legislative victory as her DISPOSE Act was signed into law.
Randy Fine Calls for Expulsion of 'Muslim Terror' Non-Americans after New Orleans Attack Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We mourn the passing […]
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming President Joe Biden’s policies for permitting the wave of attacks unfolding across the US. Mass shootings and car explosions in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and New York, some of which are being investigated as acts of terrorism, prompted President Trump’s comments. “With the Biden “Open Border’s Policy” I said, many […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) released a statement regarding the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack was carried out by a Texas native and Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He fatally sped down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck brandishing an ISIS flag, leaving 15 people dead and 30 injured, per Reuters. The Florida representative said […]
Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve terror attack in New Orleans. Sen. Fine, a Republican, claimed that "Muslim terror" is not rare in the religious group. He lambasted the […]
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF. The attacks follow recent […]
New Year’s Eve festivities did not halt conflict in the Middle East, as Hamas fired rockets into Israel during the evening of the last day of the year. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas fired two rockets into civilian areas of Southern Israel. “Hamas continues to threaten our civilians and just fired 2 […]
Responding to the attacks, GOP officials are now warning that the U.S. is being “targeted” by terrorists.
President-elect Donald Trump is saying that illegal immigration was the cause behind the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating as an "act of terrorism." The attack occurred in the early hours of January 1st when a man in military gear slammed his pick-up truck into pedestrians celebrating New […]
State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members. Republicans have embraced the Florida lawmaker, but Democrats are now decrying her time in office. The latest remarks come from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who’s accusing state Rep. Cassel of “deceiving” Floridians. The state […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed how she has handled climate change and building the area's sustainable future after her first term in a video response on Tuesday. "We have the first in the world Chief Heat Officer and part of her responsibility is to develop a tree plan so we can grow more […]
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed […]
