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Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Landmark Redistricting Decision The Florida Supreme Court sided with Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday in a landmark congressional redistricting case, ruling that the U.S. Constitution outweighs a citizen-led state amendment...READ MORE FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "My team attend the Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan Workshop, joining […]
Trump vs. DeSantis II (Ingoglia vs. Gruters) After a nasty 2024 presidential primary election that saw now-President Donald Trump crushing Gov. Ron DeSantis to win the Republican presidential nomination, the bad blood between the two men had somewhat calmed, until now—Enter Blaise Ingoglia and Joe Gruters. President Trump and Gov. DeSantis have been cordial since, […]
Proxy War Begins: DeSantis Appoints Blaise Ingoglia Chief Financial Officer Gov. Ron DeSantis picked state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia on Thursday to be Florida's new chief financial officer, bypassing Donald Trump's endorsed candidate ahead of the 2026 race...READ MORE Sen. Ashley Moody: "The University of Michigan has received tens of millions of dollars in foreign […]
Nothing to Lose: Democrats Continue Complaining About 'Alligator Alcatraz' Florida Democratic Representatives Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Maxwell Frost, and Jared Moskowitz, along with a bipartisan Florida legislative delegation, launched an investigation into inhumane conditions at the newly opened detention center in the Everglades...READ MORE Jay Collins—We’re more than just a city — MilitaryBay is a thriving community […]
Paul Renner Told DeSantis He Wants to Run for Governor Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner told Ron DeSantis that he wants to run for govueernor, according to two sources familiar with the race. Renner, now on the state's higher education...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "There was a piece of legislation that would’ve been […]
DeSantis Celebrates as Florida's Economy Ranks #1 for Third Consecutive Year Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday celebrated Florida having the No. 1 economy in America for the third year in a row, according to a CNBC report...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—One year ago, President Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. He’ll never stop fighting to put […]
Florida Supreme Court Transfers Democrats' Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit to Lower Court The Florida Supreme Court on Monday sent to a lower court a Democrat-led lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over lawmakers' access to Alligator Alcatraz...READ MORE Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Heads up! Heavy rain is on the way. Some areas could see up to 5 […]
Donalds Calls Relationship With DeSantis 'Work in Progress,' But Drama Could be Brewing Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) isn't "hugging it out" with Gov. Ron DeSantis amid tensions just yet, calling his relationship with the governor a "work in progress...READ MORE Rick Scott—31 years ago, the Castro regime sank the “13 de Marzo” […]
Florida Lawmakers Sue DeSantis in State Supreme Court to get Alligator Alcatraz Entry Five Florida lawmakers are suing in the state Supreme Court to force Gov. Ron DeSantis to let them access the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility at any time...READ MORE FL Rep. Jason Shoaf: "Thank you to all who came out and supported […]
Supreme Court Won't Undo Lower Court's Block on Florida Immigration Law In a one-sentence order, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider the Florida attorney general's request to reinstate parts of a controversial new immigration law that...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Suspending 6 secret service agents for 10-42 days without pay is […]
Some Petition Gatherers Don't Have to be Citizens, Florida Residents, Judge Rules Some petitioners pushing to legalize recreational marijuana, expand Medicaid, or ensure clean water access in the state constitution don't have to be Florida residents or U.S. citizens...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Neville Singham— the billionaire communist with ties to the CCP, who […]
Key West in the Crosshairs: Commissioners Vote to Keep Agreement With ICE Following Uthmeier Warning Key West City Commissioners voted 4-2 on Tuesday in favor of keeping the city's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—"We've prevented and ended a war between India and Pakistan, NATO is now […]
Key West in the Crosshairs: Commissioners Vote to Keep Agreement With ICE Following Uthmeier Warning Key West City Commissioners voted 4-2 on Tuesday in favor of keeping the city's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio—"We've prevented and ended a war between India and Pakistan, NATO is now […]
Key West to Introduce Resolution Taking Legal Action Against DeSantis Over ICE Partnership The Key West city commission will consider a Tuesday motion to take legal action against Gov. Ron DeSantis for requiring local police to take on some federal immigration duties...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "Please join me in welcoming Ajay Kumar to our team […]
Key West to Introduce Resolution Taking Legal Action Against DeSantis Over ICE Partnership The Key West city commission will consider a Tuesday motion to take legal action against Gov. Ron DeSantis for requiring local police to take on some federal immigration duties...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "Please join me in welcoming Ajay Kumar to our team […]
Gruters vs. Ingoglia: Rumble in Florida's Political Candyland One of the worst-kept secrets in Florida politics is Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to appoint Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to replace former chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis, who vacated the position when he became a U.S. Congressman in Florida's 1st District. Sen. Joe Gruters will... ...READ MORE Debbie […]
Gruters vs. Ingoglia: Rumble in Florida's Political Candyland One of the worst-kept secrets in Florida politics is Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to appoint Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to replace former chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis, who vacated the position when he became a U.S. Congressman in Florida's 1st District. Sen. Joe Gruters will... ...READ MORE Debbie […]
DeSantis Asks Elon Musk for Political Help Though Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't like Elon Musk's new political party, he hopes the tech billionaire will throw his weight behind two potential constitutional amendments limiting...READ MORE Rep. Randy Fine: "Republicans, under the leadership of President Trump, have cut more federal spending than any administration in decades. But there is […]
