Last Squeeze🍊— 11.25.2025 — DeSantis Presses Legislature Over Inhumane Dog Breeders — Florida Republicans Call out Jared Moskowitz Over Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indictment — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 11.25.2025 — DeSantis Presses Legislature Over Inhumane Dog Breeders — Florida Republicans Call out Jared Moskowitz Over Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indictment — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 25, 2025
DeSantis Asks Legislature to Clamp Down on Inhumane Dog Breeders Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to provide stronger protections for dogs and other pets by cracking down on puppy mills and irresponsible breeders during a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove this week. READ MORE. Rep. Byron […]
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Florida Tourism Provides $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 in Tax Savings From 2024

Florida Tourism Provides $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 in Tax Savings From 2024

Michael Costeines
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November 25, 2025
Florida continues to be a popular destination spot for out-of-state travelers, according to VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study released this week. The report, announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis, found the Sunshine State generated $133.6 billion in economic impact in 2024 and saved state Households nearly $2,000 each in taxes, reaffirming Florida's position […]
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DeSantis Asks Legislature to Clamp Down on Inhumane Dog Breeders

DeSantis Asks Legislature to Clamp Down on Inhumane Dog Breeders

Michael Costeines
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November 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to provide stronger protections for dogs and other pets by cracking down on puppy mills and irresponsible breeders during a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove this week. "Many breeders take care of their animals and treat them with dignity and respect, […]
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Operation Dirtbag: A Blueprint for Keeping America Safe

Operation Dirtbag: A Blueprint for Keeping America Safe

Opinion
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November 24, 2025
The hardest part of being a foster mom isn’t the late nights or the paperwork—it’s realizing how close so many children came to real danger before someone stepped in. You start to understand the gap between what the system promises and what it actually delivers. I’ve helped kids piece their lives back together after adults […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 11.21.2025 — Jay Collins Takes Dig at 'H1-Byron' — James Uthmeier Launches Organized Retail Theft Taskforce — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 11.21.2025 — Jay Collins Takes Dig at 'H1-Byron' — James Uthmeier Launches Organized Retail Theft Taskforce — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2025
Jay Collins Takes Direct Digs at Byron Donalds, Calls Him 'H1-Byron' Lt. Gov. Jay Collins finally mentioned Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), calling him "H1-Byron" in a response to The Floridian's request to name Donalds on social media this week. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "FYSA: @SpeakerJohnson has been supportive of […]
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DeSantis Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Offshore Drilling Plan

DeSantis Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Offshore Drilling Plan

Michael Costeines
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November 21, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the Department of the Interior to roll back plans for offshore drilling on Florida's coast while speaking in Crystal River this week, saying the initiative would universally weaken protections under a 2020 executive order. The request follows a plan by the Trump administration to open offshore drilling beginning in 2029 and […]
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DeSantis Cautions Against Artificial Intelligence and Its Effect on Jobs

DeSantis Cautions Against Artificial Intelligence and Its Effect on Jobs

Michael Costeines
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November 20, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pumping the brakes on the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying the growing technology could pose a threat to jobs across the country, including right here in the Sunshine State, while speaking at the Florida Rural Economic Summit in Ocala this week. "A lot of people are saying that, as AI advances, […]
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Pair of Firefighters Associations Endorse Blaise Ingoglia in CFO Bid

Pair of Firefighters Associations Endorse Blaise Ingoglia in CFO Bid

Michael Costeines
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November 18, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has picked up a pair of endorsements from Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County and the Hernando County Professional Firefighters in his election for a full term as CFO in 2026. "Your advocacy for and understanding of public safety issues is commendable. You have demonstrated strong leadership qualities […]
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Donald Trump Endorses Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor

Donald Trump Endorses Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor

Michael Costeines
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November 17, 2025
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump made the biggest announcement of the Miami mayoral race by endorsing Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor. While Gonzalez has picked up several other endorsements, the president's nod is the most significant boost to his campaign in the closing weeks of the race. "It is my great honor to endorse […]
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Scott Jewett Announces ‘Libertarian 2.0’ bid for Florida Governor

Scott Jewett Announces ‘Libertarian 2.0’ bid for Florida Governor

Daniel Molina
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November 17, 2025
At a time when 62% of U.S. adults argue that Republicans and Democrats are doing a poor job, suggesting that a third party is necessary in the political discourse, voters could be averting their eyes to Independent and Libertarian candidates. In Florida, as the race for Governor becomes more tense, Scott Jewett has announced his […]
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JUICE🍊— 11.17.2025 — Byron Donalds Polling High in Florida Governor Primary — Phillip Levine Urges Democrats to Embrace 'Democratic Capitalism' After Mamdani's Win — and More...

JUICE🍊— 11.17.2025 — Byron Donalds Polling High in Florida Governor Primary — Phillip Levine Urges Democrats to Embrace 'Democratic Capitalism' After Mamdani's Win — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 17, 2025
Poll Shows Byron Donalds With Large Lead in Florida Governor Primary It might be several months until the Florida gubernatorial primary, but a recent poll shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with an already commanding lead in the Republican field. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Giving the left any ground on immigration is a […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 11.14.2025 — DeSantis Expected to Call Special Session to Redraw Florida's Congressional Map — Did Jay Collins Take Political Swipe at Byron Donalds? — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 11.14.2025 — DeSantis Expected to Call Special Session to Redraw Florida's Congressional Map — Did Jay Collins Take Political Swipe at Byron Donalds? — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 14, 2025
'Stay Tuned': DeSantis Poised to Call for Special Session to Redraw Florida's Congressional Districts It appears as if the "All eyes are on DeSantis, who can call for a special session at any moment" statement I made a couple days back about Governor Ron DeSantis calling for Florida's congressional lines to be redrawn may come […]
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James Uthmeier Touts Florida's Removal of Criminal Alien Pedophiles

James Uthmeier Touts Florida's Removal of Criminal Alien Pedophiles

Michael Costeines
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November 14, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent success of Operation Criminal Return, a sting by the state targeting criminal alien sexual predators, while speaking with Laura Ingraham on Fox News this week. Highlighting its success under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the federal government, the attorney general accused Democrats of allowing the problem to […]
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Swipe at Donalds? Jay Collins Jabs at Congress for Being Influencers, Not Legislators

Swipe at Donalds? Jay Collins Jabs at Congress for Being Influencers, Not Legislators

Michael Costeines
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November 14, 2025
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins criticized members of Congress for prioritizing media appearances instead of passing legislation in a social media post this week. The post follows growing speculation on his own run for governor against Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is arguably the Republican favorite in the race. "Let’s face it. Most members of Congress […]
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JUICE🍊— 11.14.2025 — Byron Donalds Calls for Capping Legal Immigration — Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow — and More...

JUICE🍊— 11.14.2025 — Byron Donalds Calls for Capping Legal Immigration — Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 14, 2025
Byron Donalds Suggests Capping Legal Immigration, Abolishing H-1B Visa Program Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) wants to curb legal immigration and abolish the H-1B visa program, arguing instead that the American education system needs to be reformed to fit jobs for the future. READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "Today, building on @POTUS's […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 11.13.2025 — DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators — Florida Republicans Praise End to Government Shutdown — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 11.13.2025 — DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators — Florida Republicans Praise End to Government Shutdown — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 13, 2025
DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators Under Operation Criminal Return Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Operation Criminal Return, an initiative targeting criminal alien sexual predators and offenders in an effort to improve public safety in a post on social media this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Operation Criminal Return […]
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DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators Under Operation Criminal Return

DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators Under Operation Criminal Return

Michael Costeines
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November 13, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Operation Criminal Return, an initiative targeting criminal alien sexual predators and offenders in an effort to improve public safety in a post on social media this week. The 10-day operation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Florida law enforcement agencies, resulted in the apprehension of 230 […]
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Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow in SD 14 Special Election

Florida Senate Leaders Endorse Josie Tomkow in SD 14 Special Election

Michael Costeines
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November 13, 2025
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton (R), along with top state Sens. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City), formally endorsed Rep. Josie Tomkow in her special election bid for Senate in District 14. The seat is up for grabs after the appointment of Jay Collins as lieutenant governor by Gov. Ron DeSantis in August. […]
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