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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —New federal rules from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect hurricane preparedness projects. The state, which has faced $110 billion in storm damages since 2020, is already facing stretched budgets. In September 2025, FEMA shortened the window for states to spend preparedness grant money from three years to one. This is […]

DeSantis Announces Florida Cuts State Debt in Half Since 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The Shutdown is stopping […]

Donalds Ad Criticizes David Jolly for 'Rational' Democratic Party Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." READ MORE. State Rep. Juan C. Porras: "While the competition is still deciding who is at the top of the ticket, […]

As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without? The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to keep the government running until November 21, 2025. However, it still requires additional support in the Senate, where only two Democrats and one […]

Florida has officially repealed its nearly 60 year old Business Rent Tax (BRT). It was the only state with such a tax which required companies to pay sales tax on their commercial leases. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law earlier this year as part of a $1.3 billion tax relief package. The repeal […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. “Since I’ve been Governor… we will have paid off 50 percent of [Florida’s debt] just since 2019,” DeSantis declared during […]

Ingoglia Torches Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "Democrats shut down the government because they expect you to pay […]

KPMG has announced the appointment of Savannah Jefferson as Director. The firm promoted several team members in its Tallahassee government services practice, as it grows its footprint in Florida. Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis. In this role, she oversaw statewide outreach and stakeholder engagement. She previously led […]

Biggest Winners and Losers in Miami's Fiery Mayoral Debate The Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami hosted a high-stakes mayoral debate moderated by CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We cannot allow our citizens to be driven out of their homes by property taxes..." Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Good Morning! […]

The Florida Council of 100’s Q3 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index shows top executives’ expectations for sales, investment, and hiring over the next six months. This quarter’s survey polled 123 CEOS between September 9 to September 15 and shows how Florida's leaders are looking forward to their economic opportunities. “Florida’s economy is on the rise, […]

Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) is looking to make a political comeback in the sunshine state. Will Florida voters get him back in Congress? After being voted out of the House in 2022, Rep. Cawthorn set his sights on Florida, and he has just announced that he will run for Florida's 19th congressional […]

Byron Donalds Recognized Among TIME Magazine's 100 Rising Stars Congressman Byron Donalds (R) might not be Florida's governor yet, but he is being recognized on Time Magazine's "100 Next" list of most influential rising stars in America. Rep. Donalds is the only Florida politician on the list, which was released this week. READ MORE. Attorney […]

DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Approve Land for Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with members of his Florida cabinet, passed an agenda item to designate a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower this week. READ MORE. Republican Attorneys General Association: "RAGA has […]

GAINESVILLE, Fla-  Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the University of Florida’s Hamilton Center this week to formally announce UF’s new interim president, Dr. Donald Landry. Landry served as the dean of the Columbia University medical school for 20 years.  During his remarks, DeSantis praised the university and other state schools for their policies on free […]

President Donald Trump (R) attempted to raise morale this week as he addressed the Department of War in Quantico, Virginia. In true Trump fashion, the President bounced around from topics like tariffs, the military, ongoing wars, and even President Joe Biden (D). The President commented on military retention efforts, noting that under President Biden, "we […]

DeSantis Touts Seven Florida Institutions Among Top 100 in America Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted seven Florida institutions inside the top 100 of public universities in America during a news conference at the University of Florida in Gainesville this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "In-state tuition has not gone up a penny since I've been […]

Florida Republicans Condemn Attack on Latter-Day Saints Church Florida Republicans released multiple statements condemning an attack on a Latter-Day Saints Church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Law school does not need to be three years. One year is probably enough, but definitely no more than two years." Rep. Byron Donalds: […]

Evan Power Blasts Nikki Fried for Inability to Define 'Woman' Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed his party counterpart, Florida Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, for refusing to empower women during a news conference in Clay County. READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Hey folks. One of the things I've pledged to do as Florida Governor […]