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TALLAHASSEE --- Tourism in Florida during the first half of 2022 was up 20 percent from the same period last year and was higher than during the first six months of 2019, the last full year of travel before the coronavirus pandemic. Visit Florida, the state’s tourism-marketing agency, posted numbers online late Monday that estimated […]
Bloomberg, who's invested in the upcoming midterm election, criticized DeSantis, accusing him of ushering in a "woke" effort of "Republican censorship."
New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul poked at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and advised against New York Jews relocating to Florida. Hochul was signing a Holocaust education bill and was just about to introduce a Holocaust survivor to take the podium when she stated, "I just want to say to the 1.77 million Jews who […]
Florida Democrats have remained persistent in branding Governor DeSantis (R-FL),and his legislation, "far-right." Now, US Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) is calling all of gov. DeSantis's Republican voting base of support, "far-right." In a recent Tweet, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist attempted to parallel himself with the current governor by comparing their base of support. "DeSantis is only […]
While Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) is thought to be the more progressive choice for governor in the Democrat field, Commissioner Fried has taken a step back from her usual rhetoric and has adopted a more moderate approach to gun laws in Florida. Commissioner Fried has previously rivaled incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), on […]
Commenting on the IRS’ expansion, on spending, and on the tax bill, Waltz said that “Democrats have yet again failed the American people.”
FORT LAUDERDALE—Agriculture Commissioner and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried is once again asserting her opposition to any future mask and vaccination mandates, taking issue with being referred to as a lockdown extremist. During a rally her gubernatorial campaign held at an early voting location in East Fort Lauderdale, Commissioner Fried told The Floridian that if […]
Most people look forward to checking their mailboxes every day to see what may have been sent to them, but that may not be the case for controversial State Rep. Anthony Sabatini, who recently dodged a debate with six of his Republican congressional opponents in Oviedo, Florida. It’s campaign season, and just as Early Voting […]
Governor Ron DeSantis's feisty press secretary Christina Pushaw has turned in her letter of resignation and will be joining Gov. DeSantis's re-election campaign. Pushaw will serve as Director of Rapid Response. "Now, the gloves are off," stated Pushaw on Twitter in response to a tweet from FL Stand. Pushaw has been his protective shield, and […]
Governor DeSantis affirmed that what distinguishes Florida from the rest of the country is that Florida's 'a law-and-order state."
The Netflix kids’ series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous includes a kissing scene between two young girls. In the latest season of the animated series executively produced in part by Steven Spielberg, two female characters have built up tension between them throughout the series which finally culminates in the two sharing a passionate kiss on the […]
Being a state where a sizeable veteran population resides, Florida works hard to provide for former service members. Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced a five-year temporary teaching certificate program for veterans finishing their bachelor's degree. The program comes out of SB 896, which passed unanimously in the Florida House and Senate with bipartisan support. […]
Governor DeSantis argued that “we’re turning into a Banana Republic” amidst verbal jabs from Democrats.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D), who’s seeking the Democratic nomination in the gubernatorial race, held a press conference in front of the governor’s mansion.
All of Florida's congressional delegation has opened up about the recent FBI raid of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Republicans and conservatives have voiced immense criticism of the raid, and more continue to speak out. The Floridian has covered the reactions of Governor Ron DeSantis (R), Senator Rick Scott (R), […]
Marijuana legalization has increasingly become more normalized across states. Now, a new initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in 2024 has been launched in Florida. The latest pot push, which would add a Florida Constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, is currently being backed by the state's biggest medical marijuana operator, Trulieve. The effort […]
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Jay Collins (R) sat down with The Floridianlast week and spoke about his past, and his story. Growing up in difficult conditions, eating what he refers to as "wish" sandwiches, which he defines as "wish I had something else to eat" growing up, and losing his leg in combat, Collins […]
The DeSantis Administration has gone all in on countering the policies of President Joe Biden (D). While the Florida governor holds Biden accountable for the rising gas prices around the country, Florida has seen gas prices hit a five month low. For the eighth consecutive week, gas prices in Florida have fallen. In this week […]
