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Ocasio-Cortez Open to Campaign in Florida for Democratic Socialists Angie Nixon and Pia Dandiya WASHINGTON,D.C.— Progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) may be heading down to Florida to... READ MORE.         Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Maduro may be gone, but the system he built didn’t disappear with him." Florida GOP: "Florida showed […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed optimism Republicans can still maintain control of Congress as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policies become more engrained on American voters ahead of the November midterm. "This is a different midterm than the normal ones because yes, they're swings back and forth - you don't […]

DeSantis Awards $5K in Recruitment Bonuses to 1,500 New Police Officers Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to... READ MORE. Florida GOP: "David Jolly has no principles. Only a new party." Florida Democrats: "This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the culture, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino communities across Florida." Lieutenant […]

DeSantis Criticizes GOP Endorsement of Amendment 1 The Florida Republican Party announced its endorsement of... READ MORE.         Florida GOP: "The Florida GOP has officially endorsed Amendment 1. This amendment will help strengthen Florida’s rainy day fund so the state can handle storms, downturns, and other emergencies without raising taxes or raiding […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of Florida's ongoing commitment to backing the blue while speaking at a press conference at the Pasco Sheriff's Office Training Facility in Land O' Lakes in Pasco County this week. The bonuses include 38 new officers in Pasco […]

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) formally endorsed Amendment 1 to strengthen Florida’s rainy-day fund and Amendment 3 to cut property taxes for homesteaders through a press release this week. “Floridians work hard for what they have. Government should not spend it all and then come back for more,” Florida GOP Chair Evan Power said. […]

Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "David Jolly's insurance "plan" needs $30 BILLION he doesn't have. That means if Florida gets hit by a storm, YOU pay." Rep. Greg Steube: "Since when does a school counselor have more control […]

DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while... READ MORE.         State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Thank you, @GlobalTaxIcon Julio Gonzalez, for your endorsement, unwavering support, friendship, and mentorship. I’m truly grateful to have you in my corner!" Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "My office […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while speaking at a press conference at the Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland this week. The holiday began on Sept. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. "Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on firearms, ammunition, a wide range of hunting, fishing, and […]

As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters? Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as... READ MORE.   Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I spent more than two decades serving this country, and one lesson has never changed: peace requires strength." Florida GOP War Room: "AOC. Angie Nixon. Maxwell […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat through a post on social media this week. "Happy to support Alex Rizo for Florida Senate, district 39," DeSantis wrote. "As a member of the FL House, Alex has worked hard to advance policies that have made […]

Florida Officials Commemorate Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE.         Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "25 years ago, our nation faced one of the most heinous tragedies in our history. I still remember every detail of that day." Rep. Anna Paulina […]

Several Florida elected officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), paid tribute on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that resulted in the death of 2,977 people. "25 years later, the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 seem both raw and distant," DeSantis wrote on social media. "On the one hand, […]

DeSantis Announces Implementation of Anti-Communism Education Standards in Schools Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "The best memories do not pull us backward. They remind us what is worth carrying forward." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Charlie understood that our freedoms are only as strong as our willingness to […]

Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to... READ MORE.         Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "While Republicans hold Trump-palooza to stroke one corrupt man’s ego, Democrats are organizing and sharing our plans to lower housing, healthcare, food […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of Florida's anti-communist education standards to teach students about the history and horrors of communism while speaking during a press conference at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami this week. The announcement comes after Gov. DeSantis signed a bill in 2024 requiring Florida schools to teach […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project to divert harmful discharges, including algal blooms away from the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River lagoon while speaking at a press conference in Palm City this week. The project, which began in 2023, cost over $50 million to complete. […]

Many might associate the Amendment 2 ballot initiative designation with the 2024 push to make hunting and fishing by traditional methods a constitutional right in Florida. Still, it means something different this midterm season. Amendment 2 would exempt tangible personal property on agricultural land from property taxes. The exemption would apply to farm equipment, like […]