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HOLLYWOOD - Channeling former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail, Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly emphasized "change" in his pitch to Florida voters, particularly those affected by the state's affordability crisis in his bid for governor. "What I do know is we are in the midst of a national change environment, and we're in the midst […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday praised President Donald Trump's "decisiveness" in furtively bombing three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, cautioning that the Islamic nation may be attracted to mutually assured destruction. DeSantis's comments came at a Clearwater press conference Monday, days after Trump authorized the largest B-2 bomber strike in U.S. history to […]

Florida is putting a stop to gift card scams with a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. The law, under SB 1198, will establish gift card fraud in Florida Statutes and make it a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian […]

DeSantis Greets Second Israeli Evacuation Flight, Over 300 Americans Brought Home Gov. Ron DeSantis greeted roughly 160 Americans evacuated from Israel on Friday, revealing that the rescue efforts were likely the "most challenging" the state's emergency response team...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Welcome home to those rescued from the escalating Iranian attacks against Israel. The mission has […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis greeted roughly 160 Americans evacuated from Israel on Friday, revealing that the rescue efforts were likely the "most challenging" the state's emergency response team has ever dealt with. DeSantis spoke at an early morning press conference at the Tampa airport Friday morning, just hours after the second evacuation flight out of Cyprus […]

Uthmeier Suggests New 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE Detention Facility in Everglades Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hopes to convert an old Everglades airport into the "Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility for captured migrants in the state illegally...READ MORE   Sen. Rick Scott: "The Big Beautiful Bill is a big opportunity to undo Democrat spending sprees, reckless […]

City of Miami Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution on Wednesday to allow the Miami Police Department to join a Section 287(g) Task Force in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. Commissioners Miguel Angel Gabela, Joe Carollo and Ralph “Rafael” Rosado voted for the resolution. Commissioners […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hopes to convert an old Everglades airport into the "Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility for captured migrants in the state illegally. Uthmeier posted a one-minute video to his social media account on Thursday, pitching "Alligator Alcatraz" as the state's sixth migrant detention facility in partnership with the federal Immigration […]

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Legislature sent Gov. Ron DeSantis a severe new bill on Wednesday allowing Florida prosecutors to sentence human traffickers to death if they've exploited a young child or someone with mental disabilities. DeSantis already pledged at a press conference last week to sign the bill, SB 1804, into law. The measure, which takes effect […]

DeSantis Arranges Rescue Flights for Jewish-Americans Sheltering in Cyprus Gov. Ron DeSantis arranged for four planes to evacuate to Tampa 1,500 young Jewish-Americans taking shelter in Cyprus, prompted by the burgeoning—and bloodying—six-day airstrike...READ MORE   Rep. Randy Fine: "A local reporter just asked what I would say to foreign students afraid of returning to Florida Universities. I say […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the eighth death warrant of 2025, tying the Florida record for most executions carried out in a year if all goes according to plan. DeSantis set Michael Bernard Bell's execution date for July 15, just weeks after rapist and murderer Thomas Gudinas is set to die on June 24. DeSantis quietly […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis arranged for four planes to evacuate to Tampa 1,500 young Jewish-Americans taking shelter in Cyprus, prompted by the burgeoning—and bloodying—six-day airstrike war between Israel and Iran. The 1,500 participants of a Birthright Israel trip fled to Lanarca, Cyprus from Israel on a 13-hour journey aboard the Crown Iris cruise ship on Tuesday, […]

Rep. Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) shared Tuesday some of Broward County's hopeful budget appropriations after the Florida Legislature finally approved a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year last night. If approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Broward could receive more than $3 million. "Late last night, we approved the state budget—including over $3.2M for […]

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had approved sending up to 700 military personnel from the Department of Defense (DOD) to Florida, Louisiana, and Texas to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "These service members, drawn from all components and operating in a Title 10 duty status, will provide […]

Donalds Ad Blasts David Jolly for Endorsing Democratic Agenda Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "These ICE goons are completely out of control. Arresting US Citizens, elected officials, and terrorizing […]

TALLAHASSEE—An hour before midnight on the 105th day of session, the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year, putting the much-anticipated kibosh on a drawn-out standoff between Republican leaders. The near-unanimous vote across both chambers Monday night after 11 p.m. saved the Florida government from a partial shutdown, which would […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Otto Aviation, a Texas-based company specializing in sustainable aviation, will be relocating its headquarters to Jacksonville's Cecil Airport. The move comes as the company plans to develop its next-generation business jet, the Phantom 3500. The governor shared the big announcement while on an international trade and business development mission […]

Florida Senator Jay Collins to Help Evacuate Americans from Bomb-Barraged Israel A top Florida Republican in contention to be the next Lieutenant Governor has flown to Israel to help evacuate trapped Americans, prompted by the barrage of bombs exchanged between...READ MORE   Sen. Rick Scott: "Think about this: Florida has roughly 4 million more residents than […]