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Newly resurfaced footage of Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly’s 2016 congressional debate leaves voters questioning the former Republican’s current stance on U.S. relations with the Communist Cuban regime. Prominent Cuban exile and radio host Ninoska PĂ©rez CastellĂłn recently commented on a video of former Congressman Jolly, then-Republican Representative for Florida’s 13th District, endorsing opening a […]
After nearly a year in exile, Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado returned to Caracas amid the nation’s U.S.-led regime transition. The Nobel laureate announced her return on X, writing, "I am here. With you." ¡Este dĂa lo vamos a recordar siempre! Juntos alcanzaremos la Libertad. 🇻🇪 https://t.co/WTpT1LChYl — MarĂa Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 26, […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) shared he has received an endorsement from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier  in his bid for Florida's open District 39 seat. "Attorney General @JamesUthmeierFL has been a steadfast champion for law and order, conservative principles and the freedoms that make Florida great," Rizo wrote on social media. "I am honored to have […]
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded professional baseball player Andre Dawson with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor Florida's governor can give. "Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Andre 'The Hawk' Dawson the Governor’s Medal of Freedom in recognition of his distinguished baseball career, his contributions to Florida A&M […]
Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez (R) and MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R), two Florida Cuban American lawmakers, commended the state of Florida’s recently secured arrest warrant against former Cuban leader RaĂşl Castro. The lawmakers' reactions follow Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement that the state obtained the warrant on Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in […]
Eliott Rodriguez, the Democratic challenger for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27), has secured endorsements from two of Miami-Dade County’s top leaders. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D) and City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins (D) have officially backed the former TV News anchor’s effort against Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R). Mayor Cava: […]
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida has endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon. The group has also endorsed 24 Republican congressional challengers ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. “On behalf of Florida small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have […]
CORAL GABLES — New details about Commissioner Melissa Castro’s January trip to Tallahassee are raising questions about how much taxpayers paid for travel that coincided with her appearance before the Florida Commission on Ethics. The trip, which ended Jan. 28, cost $2,226.16 in all. Of that amount, Coral Gables paid $488.99 directly to vendors for Castro’s airfare and registration […]
A Miami real estate developer has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison after stealing roughly $89 million in an Investor Fraud and Tax Scheme. Rishi Kapoor, 41, pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to fail to pay payroll taxes. Money Was Used For a Yacht, a Home, and Diamonds According to […]
Starting Sept. 30, 2026, new Floridian drivers and those renewing their driver’s licenses will be seeing a revamped design on their identification cards. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recently announced it will be issuing a newly designed Florida driver's license and identification card. The new look aims to honor the […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, touting her amendment on the landmark bill which raised the limit member schools in athletic college conferences. “I’ve worked hard to improve the Protect College Sports Act,” Sen. Moody wrote on X. “Increasing the conference cap to 20 was important to our […]
Miami restaurant operators frequently describe rent as one of the biggest challenges of doing business in one of the country’s most expensive real estate markets. That makes public records surrounding Gramps Getaway’s location on Virginia Key particularly striking. Public records reviewed by The Floridian show Rickenbacker Marina reporting a “Rental Income” category to the City […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a Florida man for defrauding the government of more than $500 million in healthcare fraud. Hasan “Lucas” Seyhun, 45, of Miami, Fla., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in a nationwide scheme. Seyhun, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the plot, stole millions of […]
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz pushed back on speculation that Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes in the state, would threaten public safety in a social media statement this week. "Voters should not be led to believe that saving money on their property taxes must mean fewer deputies or weaker public safety," Cordero-Stutz […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) shared he has received an endorsement from Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia in his bid for Florida's open District 39 seat. "Proud to have the endorsement of my friend, Florida CFO @GovGoneWild Ingoglia," Rep. Rizo shared on social media. "Blaise has been a strong partner and a relentless advocate […]
Former Miami City Manager Emilio González has apparently found a new position on the long-running battle over the Virginia Key marina. Unfortunately for González, his old position is preserved in black and white. Today, González is supporting the side of longtime Rickenbacker Marina operator Aabad Melwani in the fight over the future of the City-owned […]
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association (SFLPBA) announced its endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his support of law enforcement and work protecting first responders. The SFLPBA cited Rep. Rizo's sponsorship of Florida's HALO Law, which allows first responders (police officer/firefighter/paramedic) to establish a 25-foot buffer […]
Sweetwater Mayor JosĂ© “Pepe” DĂaz announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat by praising his record of public service, commitment to community, and ability to deliver results through a press release this week. "It is both my honor and privilege to support State Representative Alex Rizo as […]
