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'Baseball Belongs in Tampa Bay': DeSantis Backs Keeping Rays in Region Gov. Ron DeSantis announced support for the Tampa Bay Rays staying in the region by backing a proposal from team ownership to build a new stadium at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus during a press conference this week. READ MORE. […]
Rick Scott Slams Schumer for Calling 'Save Act' a 'Racist' bill Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) slammed New York Democratic Senator and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for his statement on the ‘SAVE Act.’ READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis: "I am drafting an executive order to overrule Punxsutawney Phil, declare an end to winter, and let […]
A very short flight from my home in the Florida Keys, the world’s deadliest animal has taken more than 30 lives in Cuba since December — most under the age of 18. Mosquitoes carrying dengue and chikungunya are responsible for those deaths. The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel warning to Cuba. And as Floridians know all […]
Greg Steube Earns Top Florida Score in Republican Liberty Caucus's 2026 Liberty Index Evaluation The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) released findings from its 2026 Liberty Index this week, which evaluates Congressional Republicans' advancement of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, fiscal responsibility, and "America First" policies based on their votes in 2025. READ MORE. Paul […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis For too long, tax season has been synonymous with confusion, stress, and wasted time. Families braced for complicated forms, surprise bills, and an IRS process that felt designed to trip people up rather than help them succeed. As Americans embark upon tax season this year, they will notice that era is […]
Florida GOP Says Alexander Vindman Used Arizona Address to Run for Senate The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed senatorial candidate Alexander Vindman for supposedly using an Arizona address to file for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida. READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Nikki Fried: "Yea cause all the fraud is in […]
DeSantis Announces Presidents' Day as State Holiday for 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will recognize President George Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day) as a state holiday as part of "America 250" during a news conference in Vero Beach this week. READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "The United States is […]
María Elvira Salazar’s DIGNITY Act Secures 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (R) DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has secured 35 cosponsors, with 4 recently agreeing to sign on to the bill, aiming to modernize the U.S. immigration system. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "This is why we need an AI Bill […]
Trump Bashed the 'Green New Deal' Initiatives, But not Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer When Progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) introduced her "Green New Deal (GND)" legislative framework to combat climate change, little did she and House Democrats know that the now-scrapped legislative measure would play a role in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly […]
By Commissioner René García Human trafficking is a grave crime against human dignity and a reality that affects communities around the world, including our county. As the Commissioner for Miami-Dade’s District 13 and a former Florida State Senator, I have dedicated years to foster institutional partnerships and secure resources that strengthen our community’s response and […]
DeSantis Joins into Federal Education Tax Program to Expand School Choice Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is opting into a new tax credit scholarship program established by the Trump administration during a press conference in Valrico this week. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "'Never again' is more than just a slogan. 'Never again' is […]
Majority of Florida Sheriffs Back Byron Donalds for Governor In what appears to be a runaway train of campaign momentum, two more Florida Sheriffs from Okaloosa and Madison County have endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds' campaign for governor in the 2026 midterm elections. READ MORE. State Senator Ileana Garcia: "Every time I […]
DeSantis's Executive Office Goes Dark After Pushaw/Fishback Scandal After coming clean of her personal and advisory relationship with gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, Christina Pushaw is expected to keep her job according to a source close to the Executive Office. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "I continue to be briefed on irregularities in Florida's current […]
Alexander Vindman Challenges Ashley Moody for her Seat Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, is seeking vindication by challenging Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for her seat. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "In this moment, we must choose […]
By Jeffrey Mazzella In recent elections, voters have made it clear that they prefer leaner government, free markets, and policies that reflect core American values that foster innovation. In other words, precisely those principles that have solidified Florida as an economic juggernaut. As state policymakers seek to improve healthcare affordability, they must therefore avoid overshooting […]
Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent: 'I Would Have Done the Same Thing' The recent shooting of left-wing activist Rene Good at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has all-but decided the nation, pressing lawmakers, including gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R), to take a position on the ongoing […]
'Leadership Matters:' Paul Renner Underscores Experience as Combat Veteran in Gubernatorial Bid Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) emphasized the importance of his military service in his bid for governor during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Florida grows, our responsibility is to […]
Florida Named Best State to Start a Business in America The Republican Governors Association shared an announcement this week highlighting that GOP Governors make up nine of the 10 best states to start a business in America for 2026, with Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis at No. 1. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "There […]
