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Orlando: The Top Summer Destiniation in the U.S.? Good news for Disney goers. A recent study by WalletHub determined Orlando as the No. 1 travel spot in the United States for 2025, beating out 99 other metro areas in cost and convenience, affordability, and number of attractions and activities..... READ MORE Rick Scott: We cannot put […]
Hero Cop, Jammed Gun Saved Lives During FSU Shooting, Indictment Reveals 3 minutes and 3 seconds. That's how long it took for a deranged gunman to murder 2 and wound 5 others at Florida State University (FSU) on April 17, 2025.... READ MORE Rick Scott: We cannot put American tax dollars or Americans’ safety […]
DeSantis: Term Limits for Thee, but not for me? Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to the Buckeye State Tuesday, where he met with Ohio House and Senate lawmakers to advocate for congressional term limits for members of Congress. But while he advocates for term limits, wouldn't a First Lady Casey DeSantis gubernatorial term in office constitute a third term in […]
Byron Donalds: From Holding a Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican […]
Extended Legislative Session Begins After the Florida Legislature failed to come to terms on a state budget during the annual 60 day legislative session, lawmakers will now go into overtime (extended session) to try to get the task done. But even with the extra time, lawmakers will not tackle the budget until they are good […]
IRON CURTAIN:Venezuela’s Maduro Signs Strategic Pact with Putin as U.S. Pressure Mounts Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro signed a strategic partnership treaty with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, May 7th, strengthening ties between the two nations as the United States prepares to reimpose its "maximum pressure" policy on Venezuela... READ MORE Rick Scott: Tomorrow, Putin will bring Xi & […]
It Just Keeps Getting Uglier: Gov. DeSantis and Speaker Perez Just Can't Make it Work Whether its on the issues of sales tax, property tax, or illegal immigration, Governor Ron DeSantis and Speaker Daniel Perez just can't seem to get along. During a recent press conference Miami and Tampa, Gov. DeSantis used his bully pulpit […]
Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo... READ MORE Jay Collins: I served 23 years, most of […]
President Donald Trump (R) has appointed Jackie Schutz Zeckman to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, a prestigious body that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and promotes awareness of the Holocaust and the fight against antisemitism.
University of Florida and Hiring a DEI President The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president...READ MORE FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Congratulations @IleanaGarciaUSA, @KevinSteeleFL, and the […]
***UPDATE-The poll results mentioned in the "X" post are not official and cannot be substantiated as being completely accurate. With the Florida Legislature at an impasse this legislative cycle, and as First Lady Casey DeSantis still thinking about a gubernatorial run in the 2026 midterm elections, a new public opinion poll commissioned by the Conservative […]
Bad Blood Between DeSantis and Florida Legislature Spills Over Into Overtime Can it get any uglier in the 2025 Legislative session between lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis? Probably. Lawmakers are now going into overtime because they just can't seem to come together and get anything done. Lawmakers are now going to convene on May 12 […]
Florida's 2025 Ping Pong Legislative Session to go Into Overtime With just a day left in a meandering Session, the Florida Senate is forcing the House into limited options on a bill overhauling the petition process: consider the Senate version, try to push their own version through, or buck the governor and let the measure […]
Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security advisor Mike Waltz (R) and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration.
ADVANTAGE BYRON DONALDS: Will the Turmoil in the Florida Legislature Affect the 2026 Governor's Race? The Florida House and Senate cannot come to terms on just about anything, but with that said, the 2026 gubernatorial race could be Rep. Byron Donalds to lose.... READ MORE Rep. Randy Fine—110 years ago today, my grandmother […]
BUST: Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers, U.S. Customs Seize 1150 Pounds of Drugs in Miami-Dade The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced it assisted U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday in seizing over 0.5 tons of narcotics in the waters off Miami-Dade County.... READ MORE Bilirakis Celebrates Passage of TAKE IT […]
Senate Forwards Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Concealed Carry Rights The Florida Senate passed a bill 33-3 on Monday that would allow certain correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers. ... READ MORE Drivers fined for driving past a school bus in Polk County pay […]
If he Runs for Governor, Will More Floridians Stick With Jason Pizzo Despite Leaving Democratic Party The Broward County Fraternal Order of Police recently stated that it's standing by Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) despite his decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as an Independent... READ MORE Jay Collins -As someone who’s worn […]
