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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $20 million in LINE (Linking Industry to Nursing Education) funding to support nursing education, including scholarships, and workforce needs during a press conference at St. Petersburg College's Caruth Health Education Center this week. Specifically, the funding includes $14.5 million to state colleges and private postsecondary institutions and $6 million […]

The not-so-secret relationship between members of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Executive Office (EOG) and controversial gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has been confirmed by Christina Pushaw, the apparent mastermind behind the plot to undermine Rep. Byron Donalds' 2026 gubernatorial aspirations. What has come to light is nothing less than a complete shit show or dumpster fire […]

The Florida House of Representatives passed several bills aimed at improving public safety, strengthening accountability, and protecting vulnerable Floridians to start the 2026 legislative session this week. From protecting Florida jobs and improving health care outcomes to strengthening public safety and standing up for families, the Florida House hit the ground running," Speaker Danny Perez […]

Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis Announce First Carbon Ion Therapy Program at Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, announced that Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic will be launching the first carbon ion therapy program in the United States during a press conference this week. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "A shared Judeo-Christian worldview is what […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, announced that Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic will be launching the first carbon ion therapy program in the United States during a press conference this week. “Our administration is committed to fighting cancer by making targeted investments in innovative therapies that have the potential to save lives," DeSantis […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court while speaking at a news conference at Seminole High School this week. Tanenbaum is a judge for the First District Court of Appeals and a former general counsel for the Florida House of Representatives. Adam Tanenbaum graduated first in his […]

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. […]