State & Local

Florida gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins slammed businessman James Fishback for what he calls a continued use of "disgraceful" antisemitism in his own campaign bid in a social media post this week. "Leftist media clearly wants Fishback to be the candidate as they know he will get crushed by any Democrat," Collins wrote. […]

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate this week. Moody, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January 2025, is the only major Republican currently in the race. AIF is proud to endorse Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign advertisement highlighting his endorsement from President Donald Trump on social media this week. "I will defend your constitutional rights against any threat," Donalds says before cutting to a voiceover noting President Trump's endorsement. I’m proudly endorsed by President Trump. As Governor, we will remain […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been ranked No. 1 in workforce education five years ahead of schedule while speaking at a news conference in Titusville this week. The governor also rattled off several accolades by the state in achieving the goal, including the following: No. 1 in talent attraction: three years in a […]

In a social media post, Palantir Technologies, the American software and services company, announced that it is moving its headquarters from Denver, Colorado, to Miami, Florida. In 2020, the company relocated its headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to Denver, Colorado. We have moved our headquarters to Miami, Florida. — Palantir (@PalantirTech) February 17, 2026 Founded […]

Uncle Luke ran the rap game in the 80s as part of the rap group 2 Live Crew, but his latest venture is entering the political game. Luther Roderick Campbell, better known as "Uncle Luke," has announced his candidacy for Florida's 20th Congressional District. In a statement shared on social media this week, the rapper […]

Family courts are among the most consequential parts of Florida’s judicial system. Every day, they make decisions that permanently shape children’s lives, determine parental relationships, and impose long-lasting financial and emotional consequences on families. For many parents, these rulings come at their most vulnerable moments. Floridians should reasonably expect transparency and accountability from such an […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President James Monroe near Bahia Honda State Park as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday and the state celebration of George Washington’s birthday (Presidents' Day) during a press conference in Monroe County this week. James Monroe was America's 5th president from 1817 to 1825. Monroe County, his namesake and […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on Florida's recent green Iguana purge following a winter snap that left the cold-blooded reptiles stunned and immobilized while speaking during a press conference in the Florida Keys this week. "The iguanas were falling from the trees like we've never seen before. We think that there were tens of thousands of […]

Floridians enjoying the long Presidents' Day weekend can feel pretty good at the pump compared to this date last year, according to AAA. As of Monday, Feb. 16, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Sunshine State was $2.86, down 17 cents from 2025. However, the price was up a tad from […]

President Donald Trump has cancelled a tax credit for car manufacturers that incentivizes them to install an automatic start/stop feature in vehicles. This move from the Trump administration is part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This “auto stop-start” feature shuts off gas engines when cars are idle, such […]

Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation prohibiting the federal government from contracting with businesses that have refused to serve federal law enforcement. The Halting Inappropriate Limits Targeting Officers Now Act (HILTON Act) prohibits the government from entering into contracts for covered services like food, lodging, transportation, vehicle rental, healthcare, and other services if a business […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 51 individuals, including some allegedly involved with the Valentine Bloods gang, in a sophisticated drug operation out of Central Florida that included the seizure of over 70 pounds of meth and 10 pounds of fentanyl during a news conference this week. “This was a highly organized, […]

The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill 112-1 this week to designate the American flamingo as Florida's state bird and the Florida scrub jay as the state's songbird. The lone 'No' vote was from Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola). Under the bill, HB 11, the American flamingo would replace the northern mockingbird as Florida's official […]

Broward County amassed an estimated 700 million dollars in economic impact from sports and entertainment events in 2025, according to data collected by Oxford Economics, Simpleview, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. "In case you were wondering, the economic impact on sports tourism in @browardinfo county is really powerful. Adds jobs, dollars and […]

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Rep. James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) in his State Senate District 22 bid, announcing the support through a release this week. “James Buchanan has free enterprise in his blood and entrepreneurialism in his DNA, making him a natural choice for the Florida Chamber to endorse as Senate District 22’s next […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against several individuals accused in an organized theft operation across Orange, Broward, Polk, Osceola, St. Lucie, and Volusia counties during a press conference this week. Alayn Espinosa Lopez, Yerrison Perez, Yasser Mederos Garcia, Alexis Suarez Hernandez, Alejandro Valdes, and Arley Osmany Hernandez Relova were charged with Grand Theft […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an award of over $8 million to the Job Growth Grant Fund, which supports workforce and infrastructure needs in Florida's aerospace and aviation, military and defense, cybersecurity, financial services, and other industries, through a release this week. According to the governor, the award will be distributed to three different areas. Palm […]