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TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at calling a special legislative session on property taxes while indirectly throwing shade at House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) for trying to "screw voters over" to avoid the subject during Florida's regular legislative session in an inclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres this week. "The regular session […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis is not planning on endorsing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as his successor anytime soon, saying the congressman's position on a past public safety policy during his time in the Florida House is not in line with his conservative agenda, and he doesn't appear to be any closer to endorsing his Lt. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intention to call a special legislative session on congressional redistricting in the spring of 2026 during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. “Yeah, yeah, so we’re going to redistrict. The issue is that there is a Supreme Court decision that we are waiting on - […]

On the heels of announcing his 2026 gubernatorial bid, James Fishback is hitting the ground running. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Fishback discussed his vision for Florida, promising to build off the accomplishments of Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am running to succeed Governor DeSantis, who is the greatest Governor in the history of […]

Florida Tourism Provides $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 in Tax Savings From 2024 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. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "What is the ROI on attending college? Bloomberg has a tool […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

'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 […]

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 […]