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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced "hundreds" of illegal aliens will be arriving at the state's new detention center in the Everglades, which has become known as "Alligator Alcatraz." "Alligator Alcatraz will be checking in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens tonight. Next stop: back to where they came from," Uthmeier said.  The attorney […]

Gruters: DeSantis' CFO Pick Irrelevant Because of Trump's 'Golden Ticket' Endorsement Florida Sen. Joe Gruters knows that Gov. Ron DeSantis won't pick him to be the state's next chief financial officer, but he says that doesn't matter. Gruters, 48, believes that President Donald...READ MORE   Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Florida should be a solar energy mecca. Yet Republicans' […]

OCHOPEE—Despite the rocky, "work-in-progress" relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his potential successor, Rep. Byron Donalds, the top Republicans are both demanding the Key West City Commission bend the knee. Their comments to The Floridian came at the grand opening of Alligator Alcatraz, the state's new migrant detention facility, a day after Key West commissioners voted to […]

OCHOPEE—Miles from civilization in the heart of Florida’s swampland, President Donald Trump joined forces Tuesday with Gov. Ron DeSantis for the grand opening of  “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial Everglades detention camp. The Florida powerhouses kicked off the event with a tour of the new migrant detention facility before sitting down for a roundtable discussion. Hosted […]

HOLLYWOOD - Channeling former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail, Democrat-turned-Republican David Jolly emphasized "change" in his pitch to Florida voters, particularly those affected by the state's affordability crisis in his bid for governor. "What I do know is we are in the midst of a national change environment, and we're in the midst […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]

After the rejection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as president of the University of Florida (UF), Republican Sen. Rick Scott, along with Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL), sent a letter to the University of Florida's board of trustees urging them to conduct a "completely open and transparent search" for a new president. […]

Donalds Ad Blasts David Jolly for Endorsing Democratic Agenda Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "These ICE goons are completely out of control. Arresting US Citizens, elected officials, and terrorizing […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he mounts a bid for governor. "Somehow, Democrats have to change their values in '26, or change who they are - that's wrong," Jolly said to Hopium Chronicles […]

Massive 'No Kings' Protest in Miami Filled With Anarchists, Socialists, and ANTIFA MIAMI—The dark, anti-America Leftist movement waved their flags of dissent this weekend against the "Facism" that President Donald Trump and the federal government has allegedly propagated against illegal immigrants. The No Kings rally was filled with anarchists and socialists... ...READ MORE   FL Division […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) mocked Senator Alex Padilla's (D-CA) detainment by Secret Service agents in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying he "wanted to make a name for himself." As host Laura Ingraham described, Sen. Padilla tried to crash a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles before […]

TALLAHASSEE—David Jolly, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, believes that the wealthy independents eyeing Florida’s top job won’t jump into the 2026 race—as long as he plays his cards right. And the Republicans comparing him to an off-brand Charlie Crist? “They’re playing checkers. I’m playing chess," said Jolly. In an exclusive sit-down interview with The […]

A new poll of Florida likely voters found that Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is holding a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly for the governor's mansion. According to Victory Insights, the Republican frontrunner holds 36.7% support to the Democratic newcomer's 31.4%, a lead of 5.3 points. Jolly, a former Republican, […]

Who is Thomas Gudinas? Rapist, Murderer Set to be DeSantis's Seventh Execution of the Year In the early morning hours of May 24, 1994, Rachelle Smith walked out of Orlando's Barbarella nightclub and headed toward her car, parked in a nearby lot. 20-year-old Thomas Lee Gudinas was watching...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Happy to welcome […]

Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) resolution to rename the House of Representatives Press Gallery after abolitionist Frederick Douglass has passed with unanimous support. Rep. Donalds introduced the bill in February on Douglass's birthday (Feb. 14th), finding cosponsors in Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and John James (R-MI). In […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) weighed in on the Senate's ongoing discussion of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by the House in late May during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "Republicans need to decide what we really want to do." The discussion began with the Wall Street Journal noting that Senate […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hailed a federal appeals court ruling denying a drag show performance from taking place outdoors at Naples Pride Fest and forcing it to be 18 and older this weekend. "An appeals court has officially DENIED a drag show from taking place next to a popular children's playground […]

Europeans Continue to Favor Murderous Cuban Regime U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) slammed the European Union and its head foreign affairs official, Kaja Kallas on social media Thursday for its embracing of the Communist Cuban regime... READ MORE     Ron DeSantis: Florida is home to over 50,000 firefighters, and we are grateful for their courageous service to our communities. […]