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Rare Failure: Fine’s Gun Bill Killed By Fellow Republican, Absent Lawmakers Because two Republicans stepped out, and a third voted “no,” a conservative Florida gunbill that would have allowed guns on school buses and in university dorms died in its first Senate committee on Tuesday....READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Musk and Trump are coming for your […]
By Dr. Timothy Beard and Chancellor Ray Rodrigues Florida’s higher education system isn’t just excelling, it’s leading the charge. Across the state, institutions are driving groundbreaking innovation, shaping the workforce of tomorrow, and powering economic growth. At the heart of this success is Florida A&M University (FAMU) — a powerhouse among Historically Black Colleges and […]
Holocaust Memorial Unveiled in Florida, Survivor Presented With Medal of Freedom TALLAHASSEE—Florida became only the second state in the union to unveil a Holocaust memorial. Governor Ron DeSantis, along with First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a ceremony of the ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-We’ve made Florida a model for common-sense conservation, investing nearly $2.9 billion in […]
Poll: Casey DeSantis Slightly More Popular Than Byron Donalds A recent public opinion poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly more popular than Florida Congressman Byron Donalds. ...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio-The United States will not tolerate any third-countries or their oil companies producing, extracting, or […]
2024 was a Master class in the damage an unchecked federal bureaucracy can do. In case after case, we saw federal prosecutors target Republican leaders in an effort to deny them an electoral victory.
The Dominican Republic is a vital partner to the United States, playing a crucial role in hemispheric affairs, trade, and joint efforts to combat illegal drugs and migration. Given the significance of this relationship, the role of the U.S. Counsel General in the Dominican Republic is more than just a diplomatic position—it is one that […]
Founders 'Put Article V in For a Reason': DeSantis Enlists Idaho in Battle for Balanced Budget Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged the Idaho state legislature to approve a resolution demanding Congress call a never-before-seen convention to amend the U.S. Constitution. DeSantis, who...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "I joined Governor Brad Little in Idaho today to urge […]
Dismantling the Department of Education Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education. ...READ MORE Keister U Capitol Day TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – On Thursday, March 27, Keiser University will kick off its annual Capitol Day events with an 8:30 AM press conference. The presser occurs during Keiser […]
Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor Bid? 'We'll See', First Lady Says Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis sidestepped a Friday question about whether she will run to succeed her husband as governor, telling onlookers at a conservative conference...READ MORE FL Sen. Randy Fine: "I spent my career as a small businessman, and I am […]
Florida Bill Expanding Wrongful Death Law to Fetuses Advances, Sparking IVF and Abortion Debate TALLAHASSEE—A Florida bill expanding the state’s wrongful death act to fetuses passed its first House committee on Thursday, sparking a debate on IVF procedures and causes of action against Floridians who help women get abortions. ...READ MORE Byron Donalds-.@usedgov has FAILED. […]
After Uthmeier Refuses to Defend Parkland Law, House Advances Gun Buying Age Repeal Days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that he would not defend a contentious law banning under-21-year-olds from buying firearms, a House committee on Thursday...READ MORE FL Sen. Randy Fine: "I spent my career as a small businessman, and I […]
House GOP Prepares to Impeach Judge Blocking Trump's Gang Deportations Some Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing for the impeachment of District of Columbia District Court Judge James Boasberg after he issued rulings to block President Donald...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Credit due where it’s deserved, many people don’t know this but […]
FL Bill Scrutinizing ‘Chemtrails’, Banning Weather Altering, Advances: ‘Like I was Being Assaulted’ Floridians planning to modify the weather could be slapped with a $100,000 fine, according to a new bill targeting geoengineering and alleged “chemtrails” advancing through...READ MORE FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "I'm late posting this, but it was joy to see Lt. Gov […]
After DeSantis Veto, New Anti-Hemp Bill Cracking Down on ‘Wild West’ Industry Advances Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill cracking down on hemp and delta-8 products, a new, more severe version unanimously passed its first Senate committee hearing on Monday...READ MORE FL Sen. Jay Trumbull: "Open communication and transparency are key to addressing the challenges […]
Cory Mills Reiterates Alleged Incident and Pending Divorce are Politicized Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian about the recent allegations against him and his personal life, reiterating that the issue was a "personal matter...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio-We have sent 2 dangerous top MS-13 leaders plus 21 of its most wanted back to face […]
State Launches Portal to Report LEO Violations of Immigration Law State Board of Immigration Executive Director Larry Keefe announced Thursday the creation of the "Law Enforcement Company Dashboard", which will allow Florida law enforcement officials to report...READ MORE Sen. Ashley Moody: "The HALT Fentanyl Act has PASSED! The fentanyl crisis has torn communities and families […]
Tallahassee Lawmakers Shouldn't Pass the Buck Over Protecting Kids Online In recent years, it’s become undeniable that large social media companies like Facebook and TikTok have had a harmful effect on children across the country. Mental health issues linked directly to dangerous online content are on the rise, and more than a third of teens report that social media […]
First Illegal Alien Charged Under New State Immigration Law Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, in partnership with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, arrested and charged an illegal alien on Wednesday for unlawfully reentering the state after he was previously...READ MORE FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "I am proud to carry HB 1139, a bill to repeal […]
