South Florida
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Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis announced he has collected the required number of voter petition signatures to qualify for the District 23 election in November. "This is a testament to the thousands of voters across CD 23 who believe it's time for real leadership in Washington," Moraitis said in a campaign statement. "Neighbors across the […]
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has fired back at fellow GOP Texas Congressman Brandon Gill over his remarks on the Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act (DIGNIDAD). “The Dignity Act is mass amnesty and would constitute a terrible betrayal of our voters,” Rep. Gill claimed in […]
U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) spoke with Fox News to discuss the Cuban government’s recent pardon and release of over 2,000 prisoners amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. “The regime in Havana is on the brink. Thanks to President Trump’s & Sec. Rubio’s leadership, the dictatorship is weaker than ever before,” the Congressman captioned in […]
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar called on the agency to resume processing citizenship applications and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants while maintaining enhanced security screening procedures. According to a media release from the Representative’s Office, Congresswoman Salazar outlined three specific requests in […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. "America’s greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It’s an honor to recognize President Trump’s lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in […]
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday the arrest of an elections volunteer for allegedly stealing sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. John D. Panicci, 59, of Lake Worth, was arrested on Mar. 28, 2026, and charged with theft after the Elections Office reported that sensitive computer […]
A group of Sunny Isles Beach leaders announced their endorsement of Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) for another term in House District 106 this week. “I appreciate how responsive and welcoming you have been in your tenure, and for that reason, you may include me among your endorsements. Best of luck to you,” Sunny Isles […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian's Publisher Javier Manjarres, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) commented on the current relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, declaring that Venezuela has to "transition towards democracy." It has been nearly three months since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his […]
Florida Congressman Mario DĂaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, discussing the Trump administration’s recent efforts to pressure the Communist government in Cuba. Rep. Diaz-Balart, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, touched on the potential for a U.S. government-backed regime transition […]
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in an upset victory to win the House District 87 special election on Tuesday night. Below is the result with 95% of reporting (per 270towin) Emily Gregory - 51.2% Jon Maples - 48.8% Voter turnout was under 30%, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. VoteHub […]
Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) shared his support for the Chilean government's decision to withdraw its backing for the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as Secretary-General of the United Nations (U.N.). “In the United States Congress, we know that Michelle Bachelet is little more than a mouthpiece for the dictatorships and socialist regimes […]
According to public records, President Donald Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s special election despite his public outcry against the voting method and his efforts to restrict the practice. Records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections show that President Trump voted by mail in a special election for Florida’s 87th district statehouse […]
Florida Supercon 2026 returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its 20th anniversary. From July 10 through 12, Miami Beach will be buzzing with celebrities, vendors, and costumed fans for a vibrant mix of experiences. Founded in 2006, the must-attend event is for fans of pop culture, comics, and all things creative. It features […]
Congressional candidate and Mayor Scott Singer (R-Boca Raton) announced several endorsements in his bid to take over U.S. Rep Jared Moskowitz's (D-Fla.) seat in the upcoming 2026 Midterm elections. In a press release issued on Mar. 19, Mayor Singer revealed that Deerfield Beach Mayor Todd Drosky and City Commissioner Michael Hudak, Highland Beach Mayor Natasha Moore, […]
Rep. MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) shared her dissent for the Iranian judiciary's execution of a 19-year-old Iranian wrestling national champion, in a social media post via X, reposting Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad’s report on the matter. In her social media post, Rep. Salazar expressed that “for decades, Iran has waged a brutal campaign against its […]
The race to become the next mayor of the Town of Surfside is heading to a runoff after candidates failed to reach the necessary 50%-plus-1 threshold to win the race outright this week. Former Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger received 49.3% of the vote, Vice Mayor Tina Paul received 36.4%, and Mark Blumstein received 14.3% of […]
The Florida Legislature passed a bill on Thursday requiring state residents to prove their U.S. citizenship to register to vote or bring photo ID to voting centers. The bill is similar to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which has reached a buffer among federal lawmakers. Senate Bill 1334 (SB 1334) requires election officials […]
Boca Raton mayoral candidates Andy Thomson and Mike Liebelson are in the midst of a recount to become the city's next mayor, with Thomson holding a razor-thin 5-vote edge over Liebelson as of Tuesday night. Here are the results as of 10 pm: Thomson: 7,560 votes (39.64%) Liebelson: 7,555 votes (39.61%) Fran Nachlas: 3,957 (20.75%) […]
