Anastasios Kamoutsas Calls for Leadership, Accountability in State Education Leaders

Anastasios Kamoutsas Calls for Leadership, Accountability in State Education Leaders

Michael Costeines
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November 4, 2025
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas discussed his oversight of the state education system, including recent misconduct in Alachua and Leon counties, in a discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play! Kamoutsas, appointed to the position in June, spoke to Power about an offensive remark made by an Alachua County school member […]
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Jimmy Patronis Introduces Bill Prioritizing Critical Infrastructure Projects

Jimmy Patronis Introduces Bill Prioritizing Critical Infrastructure Projects

Grayson Bakich
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November 3, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced legislation prioritizing federal highway projects critical to civil and national defense. Rep. Patronis's Warrior Road Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to compile a list of the three most important highway and infrastructure projects nationwide — those roads most critical to ensuring the rapid and efficient movement of military […]
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Carlos Gimenez Expects Byron Donalds' Anti-Illegal Trucker Bill to Pass Through Party-Line Vote

Carlos Gimenez Expects Byron Donalds' Anti-Illegal Trucker Bill to Pass Through Party-Line Vote

Grayson Bakich
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October 24, 2025
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) predicted that his colleague Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) bill cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers is going to be a party-line vote. In September, Rep. Donalds introduced the Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act, which requires all weigh […]
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Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro?

Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro?

Javier Manjarres
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October 22, 2025
As deadly military strikes continue against Venezuela-based and supported drug cartels in the Caribbean, it appears as if the Trump administration is inching closer to launching direct kinetic military actions against the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. Both President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have accused Dictator Maduro of heading up the "Cartel […]
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Byron Donalds Vows to End Illegal Immigration 'Once and For All'

Byron Donalds Vows to End Illegal Immigration 'Once and For All'

Grayson Bakich
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October 21, 2025
In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Varney & Co., Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) vowed to end illegal immigration "once and for all" in response to a new report about deportation numbers. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report from late September revealed that approximately 400,000 illegal aliens have been deported and an estimated 1.6 million […]
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Brian Mast Says Democrats Denying Illegal Aliens Receive Healthcare Are 'Lying'

Brian Mast Says Democrats Denying Illegal Aliens Receive Healthcare Are 'Lying'

Grayson Bakich
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October 20, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently declared on X that any Democrat who is denying that illegal aliens receive healthcare via Medicare and Medicaid is "lying." Republicans have long argued that Democrats have sought $1.5 trillion in extra spending on top of the continuing resolution (CR) to provide healthcare coverage to illegal aliens, which Democrats have […]
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Uthmeier Sues California, Gov. Newsom Over State's Sanctuary Policies

Uthmeier Sues California, Gov. Newsom Over State's Sanctuary Policies

Michael Costeines
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October 16, 2025
The Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced it is suing the State of California and Gov. Gavin Newsom over its sanctuary state policies involving undocumented immigrants, saying it has harmed states like Florida from protecting its residents. The filing comes after a deadly crash involving an Indian national, who allegedly made an illegal […]
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Scott Franklin Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA Prioritization of Florida Farmers

Scott Franklin Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA Prioritization of Florida Farmers

Grayson Bakich
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October 8, 2025
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the prioritization of Florida farmers. "Reports indicate that USDA is preparing between $10 - $14 billion in economic assistance for producers struggling due to losses from collapsing foreign markets, tariffs, and record input costs,' Rep. Franklin's letter reads. […]
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State Education Official Rebukes Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Over Conduct

State Education Official Rebukes Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Over Conduct

Megan O'Neill
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October 8, 2025
Florida Department of Education Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas addressed the Alachua County School Board directors this week over conduct concerns. Kamoutsas criticized Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain for “repeated lapses in professionalism and conduct” that, he argued, “have officially brought negative attention to the school district because of [her] selfish acts.” […]
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Florida Gets Reimbursement From Trump Administration for Alligator Alcatraz

Florida Gets Reimbursement From Trump Administration for Alligator Alcatraz

Michael Costeines
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October 3, 2025
The state of Florida has reportedly been reimbursed over $600 million by the Trump administration for the construction of "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention center located in the Everglades. WPLG reporter Christina Boomer Vazquez first reported the news on Thursday, October 2nd. The money will specifically come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
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DeSantis announces Interim UF President, Warns Against Protesters

DeSantis announces Interim UF President, Warns Against Protesters

Megan O'Neill
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September 30, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla-  Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the University of Florida’s Hamilton Center this week to formally announce UF’s new interim president, Dr. Donald Landry. Landry served as the dean of the Columbia University medical school for 20 years.  During his remarks, DeSantis praised the university and other state schools for their policies on free […]
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Darren Soto Calls on Trump Administration to End Tariffs Over Farming Industry Concerns

Darren Soto Calls on Trump Administration to End Tariffs Over Farming Industry Concerns

Adrian Morgade
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September 27, 2025
Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) called out the Trump administration’s controversial tariffs, claiming that it is harming the farmers and the U.S. farming industry. “Here’s an idea! How about just ending the tariffs instead???" Rep. Soto questioned. "Farmers would rather sell their crops than have a handout.” Rep. Soto’s comments come after President Donald Trump […]
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UCF Reaches Preeminent University Status

UCF Reaches Preeminent University Status

Megan O'Neill
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September 25, 2025
The University of Central Florida is now considered a preeminent university and joins the ranks of other state schools such as Florida International University, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida. The designation allows it to qualify for more research funding and resources to help attract top talent, faculty […]
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DeSantis Highlights Florida's Lead on School Choice Options at FIU

DeSantis Highlights Florida's Lead on School Choice Options at FIU

Michael Costeines
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September 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed Florida's leadership in school choice during a press conference at Florida International University (FIU) this week. "We believe, regardless of where you're from, regardless of how much money your parents have, regardless of your ethnic heritage, regardless of whether you're male or female, that you have an ability to succeed if […]
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Greg Steube Calls ‘Green New Deal’ a Scam

Greg Steube Calls ‘Green New Deal’ a Scam

Adrian Morgade
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September 24, 2025
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) called the Biden administration’s “Green New Deal” (GND) a scam, citing that it has “wasted taxpayer dollars.” Steube unloaded on the environmental effort on social media, asserting that “there is no bigger scam in history." "Biden burned hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars on left-wing pet projects. All we got […]
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Jimmy Patronis Slams Conservative Censorship From Alphabet

Jimmy Patronis Slams Conservative Censorship From Alphabet

Grayson Bakich
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September 23, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has issued a response to Alphabet, the company that runs Google and YouTube, admitting that the Biden Administration pressured them to censor conservative opinions. Fox News provides more details, describing how the Biden Administration requested that Alphabet permanently ban content creators such as FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, podcaster Steve Bannon, and […]
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Díaz-Balart Secures Funding to Boost South Florida Healthcare

Díaz-Balart Secures Funding to Boost South Florida Healthcare

Adrian Morgade
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September 23, 2025
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) announced that he secured funding after a House committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. “I am proud to have successfully secured critical funding that directly benefits families in Collier and Miami-Dade counties.” Rep. Díaz-Balart said. The LHHS bill will […]
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Laurel Lee Discusses the Federalization of AI Regulations

Laurel Lee Discusses the Federalization of AI Regulations

Grayson Bakich
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September 19, 2025
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed the need for a federal standard on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent House Judiciary hearing. Rep. Lee asked hearing witness Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, to elaborate on the reference he made to Louis Brandeis's "laboratories […]
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