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Former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins has announced that she is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Jenkins, arguably becomes the most recognizable Democrat in the race as she looks to defeat Republican Ashley Moody for the seat next fall. "We've let MAGA extremists and out-of-touch billionaires take over our country, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated after Florida was ranked number one in “Education Freedom” for the fourth year in a row by the Heritage Foundation. The honor, released last week, praised Florida for having an expansion of school choice and support of parental rights in taking the top spot again. “In Florida, we are committed to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free. READ MORE.
DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Great to be in Plant […]
If you're looking to ride off into the sunset, you might want to think about heading to the Sunshine State. Florida, according to a report by WalletHub, has been ranked the best state to retire in 2025. READ MORE.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be full steam ahead on another illegal alien detention center staying open for business, just hours after a court ruled the original one could remain open. The governor, speaking on Fox News to Sean Hannity, said Florida's "Deportation Depot" would remain operational after opening last month. “We’re not only doing […]
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:Â "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 […]
