National Politics

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to improve airline transparency surrounding delayed flights. Simply put, Rep. Lee's Frequent Logistics Information for Grounded and Held Travelers (FLIGHT) Act requires airlines to announce to passengers when a flight is delayed by more than 15 minutes and then provide further information […]

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said she was "cautiously optimistic" about avoiding a government shutdown at the end of the month in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, further chastising Democrats as wanting President Donald Trump to fail more than they want the United States to succeed. Host Maria Bartiromo began by noting that […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution advancing the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, which bans members of Congress and their families from owning, buying, or selling stocks and bonds. In addition to the complete ban on engaging in the stock market within six months of enactment (or two years in more complex […]

Albritton Pressured Collins to Drop Agriculture Commissioner Bid, Sources Say Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two...READ MORE   FL Rep. Allison Tant: "Due to Labor Day, we will only have office hours on […]

Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would rescind the Biden Administration's mandate giving preference to electric and hybrid military vehicles. The original EV mandate, signed by President Biden in 2021, aimed to gradually transition all military vehicles to alternative fuel sources by 2035, a goal […]

The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police has closed its criminal probe into Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) for allegations of domestic violence that began in February. As The Floridian previously reporte, Rep. Mills was accused of physically assaulting Sarah Raviani during an alledged heated argument. However, Raviani herself denied that an attack took place, and Rep. Mills said […]

Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) discussed the possibility of a continuing resolution (CR) being passed as Congress returns from its August recess to avoid a government shutdown in September during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling a CR "devastating." As Rep. Diaz-Balart explained, a continuing resolution means "that we cannot do any real […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent federal ruling on the operation of the Everglades Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz, in an interview with FOX Business. When asked whether the facility will cease operations, Uthmeier said, “This is mission ongoing” as he intends to appeal the ruling. “We believe we're right on […]

FL Republican to File Bill Publicizing Anti-Depressant, Hormone Use of Mass Shooters A Florida Republican wants to make public whether mass shooters, terrorists, or "unprovoked" attackers ever took antidepressants or hormones, he announced Thursday...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Tomorrow morning, I will be filing a special rule in the House of Representatives to call […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spent August visiting the nations of Japan and the Philippines to discuss continued strategies against China, while also meeting with U.S. servicemen deployed to both countries. Sen. Scott described meeting with Japanese and Philippine leaders, including Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, key stakeholders in the region, and the U.S. Ambassadors […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), alongside his wife Ann, announced that he will donate a portion of his Senate salary to go towards the upkeep and continuation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sen. Scott had been donating a portion of his salary towards the museum since he took office in 2019 to “teach […]

After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. Gov. DeSantis recently expressed his support for a mid-census redraw of the congressional lines because he feels that Florida was cheated […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) blasted Democrats and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for their supposed willingness to shut down the government in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Several Republican lawmakers previously told host Maria Bartiromo that a continuing resolution (CR) is likely to be the vehicle through which the government remains […]

Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is introducing legislation that provides flexibility to veterans who hold professional licenses, allowing them to more easily secure employment after military service. As Rep. Patronis explained, under current law, veterans and their spouses with medical, engineering, or other licenses must receive approval from state and local professional authorities to practice their […]

'Don't Lie': DeSantis, Ingoglia Subpoena Orange County Employees Over Alleged DEI Cover-Up Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity...READ MORE   FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "WE THREATENED THEM TO STOP PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND IT […]

Florida Representative Kathy Castor (D) released a statement pressing the Trump administration to release a Palestinian-born Floridian held captive on Israeli soil. “I urge the Trump Administration to do everything in its power to obtain the release of Mohammed Ibrahim - a child, an American citizen, and Floridian,” she said. I am deeply concerned about […]

Cracker Barrel and the marketing team that decided to change their traditional, long-standing logo, have cracked under immense public pressure. Also, it didn't help the embattle restaurant chain that President Donald Trump also chimed in and that the company's stock lost $94 million in one day. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) praised President Donald Trump for removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while criticizing the current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. “After years of no accountability under Jerome Powell’s tenure at the [Federal Reserve], [President Trump] is doing the right thing to hold people accountable, protect American families, and restore trust in […]