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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign through a post on social media this week. "From 2019-2023 the FL Department of Agriculture was plagued by poor leadership. Since taking office in 2023, @WiltonSimpson has rejuvenated the agency and responded admirably to natural disasters such as this […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick on Thursday during a campaign rally at Florida International University, multiple sources told Axios this week. Graham, who served District 2 from 2015 to 2017, is the daughter of former Florida Democratic governor Bob Graham, who […]
Polk State College District Board of Trustees announced Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the sixth president of Polk State College by a 5-0 vote this week. Kamoutsas, currently Florida's Commissioner of Education, will take over for Interim President Anne Kerr beginning on July 6. "We are confident in Mr. Kamoutsas's leadership experience and vision moving forward," […]
DeSantis Details Preparedness Plan for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several preparations for Floridians to protect their families, homes, and businesses... READ MORE. Evan Power for Congress: "Democrats are running scared and pushing fake polls because they know I'm the clear frontrunner in this race – the only candidate who has […]
Rep. Chris Collins Says His Primary Opponents 'Only Know how to Lose,' He Knows How to Win Marco Island—Former Congressman Chris Colllins (R) has landed a broad political body blow... READ MORE. Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Arizona political tourist @AVindman cannot even condemn someone having a Nazi tattoo." […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several preparations for Floridians to protect their families, homes, and businesses with the start of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season beginning this week while speaking at a press conference in Orlando. The governor's Five Steps to Hurricane Preparedness includes: Know Your Home, Know Your Zone - Floridians should know their home's risks and […]
The Florida Legislature largely passed Gov. Ron DeSantis's proposal to phase out homestead property taxes during the state's special legislative session this week. The vote on HJR 1F was 75-26 in the House and 30-9 in the Senate. Rep. Tobin "Toby" Overdorf (R-Palm City) led the resolution in the House while Sen. Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah […]
Congressman Jimmy Patronis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (F-FL) announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "60% of homestead properties will be completely exempt from property taxes under the new Save Our Homes, yet the remaining local government revenue would be the equivalent of […]
Casey Askar Scores Congressional Endorsement From Rep. Gus Bilirakis Businessman and U.S. Marine veteran Casey Askar has landed the endorsement of Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R)... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Today marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Floridians know better than anyone the risks these storms can bring." […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat in a social media post this week. "Today I am happy to endorse Sheriff @ChrisNocco for Senate District 21! He has done a great job as Pasco Sheriff, stands fully behind our property tax elimination efforts, and will […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several counties' homestead property tax exemptions under the initial $250k limit through a series of social media posts. Florida's special legislative session to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Save Our Homes" proposal to phase out homestead property taxes begins today. Florida took in about $32 billion in property taxes in 2019. That […]
Frederica Wilson Announces Retirement from Congress After donning many hats in the U.S. House of Representatives... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "On behalf of Miami-Dade’s nearly 3 million residents, we thank Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a lifetime of extraordinary service." State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Another Sine Die, another strong budget secured. […]
DeSantis Highlights Success of Illegal Alien Operations with Florida Law Enforcement Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "As Speaker, I stood with Gov. DeSantis to stop big banks from targeting conservatives, secure our elections, and protect girls' […]
The Everglades Trust, a non-profit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades, thanked the State Legislature for including $638 million in restoration to the wetland as part of its 2026-27 fiscal year (FY) budget it passed in Tallahassee on Friday. The funding includes completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), widely known […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations while speaking alongside Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) officers at a press conference in Davie this week. Operation Sandhill Sentinel A joint operation involving Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Florida National […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he would be in favor of a gas tax holiday if the Florida Legislature agrees to it during the course of budget and tax discussions in special session. “If they put it in the tax package, I’ll happily sign it,” DeSantis said while taking questions at a press conference in Jacksonville […]
DeSantis Appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers)... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "One thing is perfectly clear: the Cuban Regime is flat on its back." Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Proud to have @GwenGraham’s endorsement in our campaign for […]
'She Failed our State': Angie Nixon Slams 'Rubber Stamp' Ashley Moody Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) blasted Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "My time in the Navy taught me the meaning of strength and resilience. Those values are the foundation of my campaign for Governor, […]
