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Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court’s order to close "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention facility located in the Everglades. "The mission continues on immigrant enforcement. The media was giddy that somehow Alligator Alcatraz was "shutting down," DeSantis said. "And we […]

The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the promotion of Molly Best from Deputy Secretary to Press Secretary and Casey Smith as its new Director of External Affairs on Thursday. The additions of Best and Smith follow a previous announcement by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to his team last month. Molly Best Molly Best has […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a pretty straight answer in the world of politics when asked if he's supporting former Republican House Speaker Paul Renner in his run for Florida at a press conference on Wednesday. Renner announced his decision to run in an exclusive interview with The Floridian today. "Governor of what? Oh, look, I'm […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a new Florida MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] commission during a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday. In another major development, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced an end to vaccine mandates in the state. The commission, according to DeSantis, will recommend state-level integration of MAHA principles, an […]

Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) is getting behind fellow U.S. Rep. and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds for governor. Rep. Bean is the latest in a long line of congressional support for the prospective Donalds, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). "Thank you @AaronPBean for your support!" Donalds said. […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the progress of Florida's crackdown on illicit fentanyl during a news conference in Orlando on Monday. The powerful opioid caused over 48,000 American deaths in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including many here in the state. "I don't think there's anybody in Florida that has […]

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced he's making a run for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026 on Tuesday. Ingoglia, appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July, has been probing local counties and municipalities over questionable spending habits in a DOGE-esque [Department of Government Efficiency] crackdown almost immediately since assuming […]

To no one's surprise, the Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate over the weekend. Sen. Moody, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January, is the only major republican currently in the race. "Ashley Moody has been a champion for Florida," Florida […]

Are the Florida State Seminoles Back? Gov. DeSantis Says Yes What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama ...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis—The U knocks off #6 Notre Dame — congrats! With USF beating Boise State […]

What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday. Gov. DeSantis, a Florida State fan, reacted to the upset after the victory. "What a difference a year makes […]

Albritton Pressured Collins to Drop Agriculture Commissioner Bid, Sources Say Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two...READ MORE   FL Rep. Allison Tant: "Due to Labor Day, we will only have office hours on […]

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two Republicans familiar with the matter. When Albritton caught wind earlier this year that Collins was considering a bid for the Cabinet position –which Albritton has long […]

'Don't Lie': DeSantis, Ingoglia Subpoena Orange County Employees Over Alleged DEI Cover-Up Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity...READ MORE   FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "WE THREATENED THEM TO STOP PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND IT […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged Orange County employees not to lie to his DOGE task force as questioning ramps up, threatening at an Orlando press conference to […]

Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) has formally endorsed Republican Jon Maples in his bid for Florida House District 87, the Maples campaign announced on Wednesday. Maples, a career financial planner, outlined his plans if elected to the seat in an interview with The Floridian back in May. Like Weinberger, Maples has described himself as […]

DeSantis: Florida Didn't Initially Have Probable Cause to Arrest Harjinder Singh When undocumented truck driver Harjinder Singh killed three Floridians in a traffic accident, highway troopers didn't immediately arrest him because they didn't have probable...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, I was proud to announce significant progress on two critical infrastructure projects in the Tampa […]

When undocumented truck driver Harjinder Singh killed three Floridians in a traffic accident, highway troopers didn't immediately arrest him because they didn't have probable cause, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. Florida Highway Patrol had to conduct an investigation to determine what actually occurred because all of the witnesses were dead, DeSantis said at a Tampa […]

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Flag Burning, Includes One-Year in Jail President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prosecute individuals who burn the American flag. The order, which includes a one-year prison sentence for an offense, defies decades...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, I had the honor of accepting the James V. Day […]