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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Enters Governor Race Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is throwing his name in the race to become Florida's next governor, according to paperwork filed with the Florida Division of Elections this week. READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Mexico and Colombia have ignored their number one priority: protecting their people. A […]
Weinberger Files Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport to Donald J. Trump Trump International Airport State Rep. Meg "MAGA Meg" Weinberger (R) has filed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. Rep. Weinberger recently led the efforts to rename a Florida street after President Trump. The measure was filed […]
James Uthmeier Vows to Narrow State Insanity Defense Following Child Stabbing in Kentucky Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is vowing to reform the state's insanity defense after a man who stabbed a six-year-old child more than 20 times to death was acquitted of capital murder by reason of insanity by a Kentucky jury in 2018. […]
Chinese Mission Creep: Trump State Department Bureaucrats Appears to Back U.S. Company With Indirect Ties to CCP Are President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio going to openly support the African nation of Liberia's recent signing off on a controversial rail program with Ivanhoe Atlantic, a newly-formed American company whose parent Canadian company, […]
Jay Collins Shares Infrastructure and Economic Improvements With Evan Power Lt. Gov. Jay Collins discussed the future of the state of Florida and the possible ramifications of New York City residents migrating to the Sunshine State following the result of the city's mayoral election during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on […]
Ingoglia Highlights Achievements in First 100 Days as CFO Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia highlighted some of his accomplishments in his first 100 days as CFO in a social media post this week. Ingoglia, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is seeking a full term as CFO in the November 2026 […]
For Florida patients with chronic wounds, especially those with diabetes, vascular disease, or other complex conditions, healing isn’t simple. It often requires advanced therapies like cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products, also known as skin substitutes. These products are more than clinical innovations, and for many of my patients, they have meant the difference between amputation […]
Grand Jury Probes Hope Florida Scandal Tied to DeSantis A state grand jury convened this week to investigate the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. Hope Florida Foundation is a charity that was created under Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) administration, and First Lady Casey DeSantis has championed the charity. READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "There is nothing partisan […]
Maria Elvira Salazar and Rick Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Socialism as a Failed Ideology Rep. María Elvira-Salazar (R) and Sen. Rick Scott (R) are pushing a new resolution that condemns socialism as a failed ideology. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Democrats across the country are stepping up to open food banks, writing […]
Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Three Lincoln-Reagan Dinners all in one weekend! Real leaders don't just make […]
DeSantis Says Zohran Mamdani is Future of Democratic Party During an appearance with Jesse Watters on Fox News this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis all but anointed Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as the face of the Democratic Party if he's elected as the next mayor of New York City. READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "So many […]
Florida to Award Speech and Debate Scholarship in Honor of Charlie Kirk Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the winner of Florida's speech and debate challenge will receive a scholarship in honor of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The debate state championship will be held at New College of Florida on April 5, 2026, in Sarasota. READ […]
Republican Party of Florida to Host Legislator Appreciation Reception Featuring Top GOP Guests The Republican Party of Florida announced this week that Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison will host a legislator appreciation reception featuring several top GOP leaders at The Moon in Tallahassee on Nov. 19. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: […]
Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Anti-Tariff Ad President Donald Trump has reportedly ended trade talks with Canada this week after the Ontario government launched a $75 million ad criticizing the administration over its tariff policies. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "The America First Gala is officially SOLD OUT! Honored to take […]
James Uthmeier Investigating CDL School After Harjinder Singh Failed Exam 10 Times Before Deadly Florida Turnpike Crash Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn […]
Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Join Chairman @EvanPower & Executive Director @Billhelmich at the […]
Trump Endorses Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026 President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Every American should be alarmed that our national […]
Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner The Floridian has learned that the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County has secured U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to deliver the keynote speech at their 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner. READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "From air travel to main street, the Democrat shutdown is disrupting many facets of […]
