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DeSantis Praises Economy, Education, and Other Achievements in Final State of the State Address Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I've worked alongside the best Governor in Florida history to […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis' job approval is holding steady at 50% with Florida voters to start his final year in office, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida poll released this week. While the governor's ratings are still fairly high for a public official in his second term, his approval numbers are the lowest since a 45% rating […]

DeSantis Jeered by Florida Democrats for Calling Mamdani a 'Marxist Mayor' During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a “Marxist mayor.” READ MORE. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "If 7 […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. "Seven years ago, I stood on the steps of the old Capitol building to articulate a new vision, launch a bold agenda, and make a promise to produce big results. […]

TALLAHASSEE— During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a “Marxist mayor.” Gov. DeSantis remark was made as he dressed down the current Progressive Democratic “ideologies” across the country, and […]

In a press conference in Davie this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a series of insurance rate deductions primarily for policyholders of Citizens Property Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort. According to the governor, the average rate deduction will be 8.7% statewide, with even bigger decreases in South Florida. Reductions for homeowners in South […]

ODESSA—Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead.  The bid ends months of speculation by Lt. Gov. Collins, who enters the Republican gubernatorial primary […]

The Republican Party of Florida announced its unanimous endorsement by the State Executive Committee of Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term as attorney general in the November 2026 election. “James Uthmeier represents the very best of our party and our movement,” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said in a release. “He earned the trust […]

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is pumping the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to call for a special legislative session from April 20th to 24th to change Florida's congressional map, stating there is no "ongoing work" for the plan in a memo to senators this week. "As I’ve previously stated, there is no ongoing […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special legislative session on congressional redistricting will run from April 20th to April 24th during a press conference at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee this week. The governor foreshadowed his intention to call for a special session on redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian in December. "I am […]

President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Republican Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87 on Truth Social this week. "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Jon Maples, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Florida's 87th State House District," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Jon is […]

'Warren Buffet on Steroids': DeSantis Calls for Transparency on Congressional Stock Trading Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his call to ban congressional stock trading through a proposal by the Florida Legislature that would ask state congressional candidates, when they qualify for federal office, if they intend to trade individual stocks while they're in Congress. READ MORE. […]

U-Haul Report: Florida Second Among States for In-Migration in 2025 Florida continues to be a top moving destination for Americans, ranking second among all states for in-migration for 2025, according to a report from the U-Haul® Growth Index. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "While we can totally be [sic] get behind Congressional […]

Florida continues to be a top moving destination for Americans, ranking second among all states for in-migration for 2025, according to a report from the U-Haul® Growth Index. The Sunshine State was also in the top five in 2023 and 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida's popularity on social media. "2025 U-Haul report shows people […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to indirectly call out Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) when talking about Congressional stock trading during a press conference this week. “It’s really odd. You'll have people get elected to Congress having never shown any investment acumen ever in their life, and then all of a sudden they […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his call to ban congressional stock trading through a proposal by the Florida Legislature that would ask state congressional candidates, when they qualify for federal office, if they intend to trade individual stocks while they're in Congress. The governor requested the call while speaking at a press conference in Clearwater, alongside […]

DeSantis Slams 'Yoke' Maduro Regime in First Comments Since Dictator's Capture Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his first remarks since the apprehension of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro by U.S. military forces over the weekend while speaking at "Deportation Depot" in Sanderson this week. READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Do Nothing Republicans let healthcare costs rise and […]

Byron Donalds Hauls $45M in 2025, Over $13M in Q4 for Gubernatorial Bid Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) raised a whopping $45 million in 2025, including $13.1 million in the fourth quarter, according to his campaign and political action committee Friends of Byron Donalds. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Maduro's regime profited from […]