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Florida Republicans Maintain Large Registration Advantage Over Democrats into 2026 The Republican Party of Florida is heading into the New Year with a sizeable advantage over its Democratic counterparts, according to the Florida Division of Elections. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "This is why I sought and achieved the repeal of in-state tuition for illegals […]
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Postpones Arraignment Until January 20 Last month, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was indicted on charges alleging she stole millions in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, and her arraignment has been postponed until January 20, 2026. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "Not in my Florida! I protected Florida from red light cameras, and […]
By Frank De Varona In Florida, in 2023, the discussion over frivolous lawsuits and the impact they were having on our auto, home, and medical malpractice insurance was a raging debate. Our insurance market was in crisis. Many people were even losing their policies. The answer seemed to lie in one key area: lawsuits. Florida […]
Florida Set to Launch Online Animal Abuse Registry Through 'Dexter's Law' The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is set to launch its new online animal abuse registry on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, which will allow Floridians to publicly see individuals within the state convicted of animal cruelty. READ MORE. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "I'm […]
Eileen Higgins Nominates James Reyes for Miami City Manager Chief of Public Safety James Reyes is set to become the next City Manager for the City of Miami, pending approval from the City Commission. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback: "Florida *was* the Citrus Capital of the World. I'm running for Governor to put Florida […]
Byron Donalds Mocks Idea of Democrat 'Rebrand' Ahead of Midterms Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) ridiculed the idea of a Democrat "rebrand" heading into the November 2026 midterms during an interview on Fox News this week. READ MORE. Rep. Vern Buchanan: "Thanks to @SpeakerJohnson's leadership, @HouseGOP delivered real results in 2025: lower […]
James Fishback Pledges Return of Nativity Scenes on Government Property Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) vowed to bring back nativity scenes to government property to honor the birth of Jesus Christ if elected to the governor's mansion this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "You would think with all the technological innovations over the […]
Miami International Airport Making Big Changes, New Concourse Coming Soon ¡Feliz Navidad! The Miami International Airport (MIA) is actively trying to shake the "Third World airport" label it was recently tagged with when we reported on some glaring and decades-long aesthetic issues, putting together a comprehensive makeover plan that appears to address a significant portion […]
James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Florida Man in Virginia on Human Trafficking Charges Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Florida man in Virginia on human trafficking charges this week. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Soft on crime policies don't work. In Florida we will prosecute to the fullest and seek […]
Florida Gas Prices Down Heading Into Christmas Compared to 2024 Floridians hitting the road can expect cheaper gas prices ahead of the Christmas holiday compared to the same time last year, according to AAA. READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "My sympathies go out to @BenSasse and the entire Sasse family. Please keep them in your […]
Luna Backs Targeting Drug Cartels of Venezuela, Terrestrial Targets but Only if its Intelligence-Backed With President Donald Trump announcing that he would look to target drug cartels on land, lawmakers like Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R), who support direct targeting of Venezuelan drug cartels in open waters, are saying that they would support direct […]
Cory Mills Calls for Department of War to Prioritize American Companies in Defense Contracting Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies with defense contracts. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Releasing habitual criminals instead of holding them accountable is a hallmark of the leftist approach to crime. […]
Joe Gruters Wants to Ban Smoking and Vaping Marijuana Products in Public Areas Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill to ban the smoking or vaping of marijuana products in certain public places last week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Make the universities liable for student loans. Will see a change in behavior very quickly." […]
Ryan Chamberlin Files Bill Jump Starting Elimination of Property Taxes Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) filed three pieces of legislation in the House to replace property taxes with a sales and use tax, as well as several consumption-based surtaxes this week. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "I am the first and only TPUSA alum to […]
Byron Donalds Campaign Boasts $40M War Chest For Gubernatorial Bid U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reportedly raked in $40 million for his Florida gubernatorial bid since launching his run in February, the Donalds campaign announced in a confident, year-end memo this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Home sales will increase when prices fall. […]
DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida stands firm for […]
Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, […]
David Jolly and Jerry Demings in Dead Heat for Democratic Nomination, but There's a Catch (POLL) Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Oliver Larkin: "Jared Moskowitz was […]
