South Florida

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers reportedly captured the largest panther in state history last week. The panther was spotted in a tree at the Tarpon Blue Ag Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. After being safely removed from the tree, department officers said the big cat weighed 165 pounds. […]

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - House Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso (R- Delray Beach) announced on Monday he was removed as chair of the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee by Speaker of the House Danny "Daniel" Perez. Caruso mentioned his vote against the "TRUMP Act" for his ouster. Moreover, he was the only Republican House member to vote […]

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reacted on Friday after the Trump administration revoked a Biden-era decision that protected roughly 600,000 people from Venezuela from deportations. "Time and again, we have stood with the Venezuelan community as they rallied against the brutal Maduro regime," Cava said. "Now is not the time to turn […]

Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered the United States after President Joe Biden’s tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal.  The legislation follows reports alleging some of the Afghani refugees who entered the US as part of post-withdrawal refugee relief efforts were improperly vetted.  President […]

House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) recently told The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law.  President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major tax reform law, in 2017. The TCJA mainly reduces personal income and corporate taxes among other regulatory […]

Former Broward County Commissioner and School Board Chair Torey Alston has been named the next President of Broward College. He was unanimously selected by the school's board of trustees. Alston also served on the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) Board of Trustees and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools leadership team. President Alston thanked the […]

Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Chair and immigration attorney Laura Kelley has released a video directed toward illegal immigrants should they encounter the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With President Donald Trump (R) facilitating raids against illegal immigrants across the country, the Miami-Dade County Democrat Chair reminds migrants to know their rights should they encounter […]

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines (AA) flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the […]

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]

Journalist and activist Laura Loomer posted a video to X (formerly Twitter) claiming Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans in the United States have no criminal record, which earned a response from the Florida Congresswoman. "WATCH: Republican Congresswoman Maria Salazar @RepMariaSalazar Claims ILLEGAL Aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm.  Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity.  President Donald Trump’s appointment […]

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The commemorative day is meant to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims […]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights.  President Trump had levied tariffs on Colombia after President Petro prevented two illegal immigrant repatriation flights from landing in Colombia.  “Petro’s denial of these flights has […]

TAMPA, Fla. - Former Florida Republican Sen. George LeMieux has been named Chair of the Florida Council of 100 (FC 100) for the next two years, the council announced Monday. "I'm honored to be elected Chair of the Florida Council of 100 and am excited to see what we will accomplish," LeMieux said in a […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote.  Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]

Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]