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The US Army has banned transgender individuals from joining in accordance with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order mandating the same.  “The USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” announced the Army via X.  The ban comes […]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel has underscored a shift in the US’ foreign policy priorities for the Middle East.  Secretary Rubio’s messaging and travel itinerary symbolized clear departures from the foreign policy strategy of former President Joe Biden’s administration. First, Rubio’s arrival to Israel was paralleled by the delivery of heavy […]

Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, has officially been sworn in as Florida's newest Attorney General. The Florida governor shared that Uthmeier was "a bulldog" within his administration. With a bit of sarcasm, Gov. DeSantis shared the role of Chief of Staff under his leadership is so hectic and fast-paced that a […]

Legal Reform Advocacy Group,Wants Georgia to Follow in Florida's Footsteps     Blaise Ingoglia-The idea that the amount of property taxes one pays is directly connected to the price someone would pay for the home (value) is pretty ridiculous. Two people living in a $200K home, on average, use about the same amount of government […]

Protecting Americans Consumers Together (PACT) is a legal reform advocacy group that is looking to make the legal system more affordable, accessible, and transparent for everyday Americans. Lauren Zelt, PACT's Executive Director, spoke to The Floridian regarding the advocacy group's mission concerning legal (especially "tort") reform. These reforms, PACT believes, will save Americans upwards of hundreds or […]

American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the Middle East.  In early January, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group.  D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday applauded the drastic decrease in the number of Florida abortions, prompted by the governor's efforts to enact and keep a six-week ban on the procedure afloat. Although a majority of Floridians voted to overturn the six-week abortion ban, which took effect in May, it ultimately failed at the ballot box […]

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to relinquish the United States' dependence on Chinese-made batteries and "address the national security concerns regarding cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and domestic manufacturing of this technology." Additionally, the bill would bar the Department […]

Ruff! Ruff! Republican Lawmaker Files Bill Protecting Against Dangerous Dogs Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting Floridians from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog.....READ MORE   Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Like so many, I have always admired and respected Senator Geraldine Thompson as a powerful and brave […]

President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs.   “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year and slamming the door on a bout of ferocious infighting between him and GOP legislative leaders. The package, which includes two stringent bills and a resolution urging federal assistance, is a compromise between DeSantis and […]

New Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's (R) FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during a Judiciary Committee hearing and defended his appointment to the position if confirmed. Patel's nomination, similar to the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, has been met with harsh criticism by a majority of Senate Democrats. […]

Ron DeSantis Welcomes Record 142.9 Million Visitors to Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record....READ MORE   Secretary Marco Rubio-@POTUS secured the release of ANOTHER U.S. citizen from Belarus, as well as two political prisoners. […]

Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against New York State and its top political officials for refusing to comply with the federal government’s immigration enforcement measures.  Included in the suit are New York Governor Kathleen Hochul, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Department of […]

MIAMI - While the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk have been the talk of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, the State of Florida has already been putting ideas in place to reduce wasteful spending. "Florida Laura [Ingraham] we are very lean. We were kinda DOGE before DOGE was cool," […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Former House Speaker Paul Renner was appointed to the state university system's Board of Governors by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Paul Renner, 57, served as House Speaker for the 2022-2024 legislative term. During that time, Renner, a Republican, represented House District 19 which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns County. […]

MIAMI - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record. “The results are clear—Florida is the best place to visit, live, and do business,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press release. “Another record-breaking […]

TALLAHASSEE—A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and will head to the Senate Floor for a final vote. The 51-page measure, sponsored by Republican Senators Randy Fine and Joe Gruters, repeals a 2014 bipartisan law that allowed certain undocumented high school graduates to […]