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DeSantis Jeered by Florida Democrats for Calling Mamdani a 'Marxist Mayor' During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a “Marxist mayor.” READ MORE. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "If 7 […]
The Republican Party of Florida announced its unanimous endorsement by the State Executive Committee of Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term as attorney general in the November 2026 election. READ MORE.
Jay Collins Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "GOP FLIP in Orange County: Windermere […]
Ben Albritton Reiterates Senate Not Working on Congressional Redistricting Despite Governor's Call Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is pumping the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to call for a special legislative session from April 20th to 24th to change Florida's congressional map, stating there is no "ongoing work" for the plan in a memo […]
Carlos Gimenez Says Cuba is ‘Very Close’ to Collapse Following Maduro’s Arrest Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) appeared on a FOX News interview where he discussed Cuba’s financial and economic position after losing support from Venezuela, following former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest. READ MORE. Rep. Cory Mills: "Proud to support the blue and our […]
Rolling Loud Rolls out of Miami and into Orlando Rolling Loud, the popular hip-hop music festival, is rolling to Orlando this year, citing accessibility concerns. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "I have formally made a motion to subpoena Neville Singham, an American billionaire with ties to the CCP, and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of ADL, […]
RFK Jr.'s New Food Pyramid Prioritizes 'Real Food' Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new recommendations promote consuming whole foods, proteins, and healthy fats. READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "The video evidence is clear: An ICE agent murdered a woman […]
DeSantis Announces Special Legislative Session on Congressional Redistricting in April Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special legislative session on congressional redistricting will run from April 20th to April 24th during a press conference at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee this week. READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "The @FloridaGOP is made up […]
Payback: Secretary Marco Rubio's 'Maximum Pressure' Against the Maduro Regime When Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro was captured during the meticulously planned U.S. Military 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' there was no one happier to see the oppressive strongman taken into custody than Secretary of State Marco Rubio. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "This was […]
'Warren Buffet on Steroids': DeSantis Calls for Transparency on Congressional Stock Trading Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his call to ban congressional stock trading through a proposal by the Florida Legislature that would ask state congressional candidates, when they qualify for federal office, if they intend to trade individual stocks while they're in Congress. READ MORE. […]
U-Haul Report: Florida Second Among States for In-Migration in 2025 Florida continues to be a top moving destination for Americans, ranking second among all states for in-migration for 2025, according to a report from the U-Haul® Growth Index. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "While we can totally be [sic] get behind Congressional […]
DeSantis Slams 'Yoke' Maduro Regime in First Comments Since Dictator's Capture Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his first remarks since the apprehension of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro by U.S. military forces over the weekend while speaking at "Deportation Depot" in Sanderson this week. READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Do Nothing Republicans let healthcare costs rise and […]
Byron Donalds Hauls $45M in 2025, Over $13M in Q4 for Gubernatorial Bid Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) raised a whopping $45 million in 2025, including $13.1 million in the fourth quarter, according to his campaign and political action committee Friends of Byron Donalds. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Maduro's regime profited from […]
True leadership is measured by clear thinking and honest direction. The public response to recent events in Venezuela shows something else: repetition without substance. Across offices and platforms, the messaging is nearly identical. The same openings. The same moral framing. The same cautions. Different names attached, but interchangeable language. This is not consensus. It is […]
Trump Orders U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela, Captures Maduro During a White House press conference on December 3, 2025, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for striking alleged Venezuelan drug boats, commenting that the strikes would “start very soon on land.” In the middle of the night, the U.S. did exactly that, launching military strikes […]
DeSantis Announces $209 Million in Funding to Boost Rural Health Care Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the State of Florida has been awarded $209 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "The 'warmth' of collectivism that always requires coercion and force. How many dead over […]
Trump Vetoes Bipartisan Bills That Spark Outrage President Donald Trump issued the first two vetoes of his second term in office this week. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "We are fighting to put hardworking Floridians FIRST and THE BEST IS YET TO COME." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "We could make the new year, even happier […]
DeSantis Appoints Former Florida Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer to New College Board of Trustees Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed former University of Florida and Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Homeowners are basically forced to pay rent to […]
