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House Greenlights Plan to Phase Out Non-School Property Taxes, Path in Senate Unclear The Florida House of Representatives passed a joint resolution placing a constituent amendment on the November 2026 ballot... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Well isn't that nice...how many other Floridians would like an extra $100k for their […]
Republican Candidates Looking to Replace Byron Donalds in Congress Talk About Water Issue, Needs of CD 19 Voters (Part 1) The contentious congressional race to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th District comprises transplanted candidates... READ MORE. Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "The Republican Leg is about […]
NRCC Calls Moskowitz and Soto Frauds for not Calling on Cherfilus-McCormick to Quit The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is focusing its efforts on two congressional races in Florida that they feel could be in play in the 2026 Midterm elections—the districts of Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Darren Soto. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: […]
Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Anti-Tariff Ad President Donald Trump has reportedly ended trade talks with Canada this week after the Ontario government launched a $75 million ad criticizing the administration over its tariff policies. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "The America First Gala is officially SOLD OUT! Honored to take […]
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 […]
The University of Florida is the fifth-best public university in the nation, according to Forbes' 2026 list of the best colleges and universities. The Gators were also named the 30th-best university overall in the United States and earned the top spot among Florida schools. “This is proof that the University of Florida is going forward […]
After the rejection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as president of the University of Florida (UF), Republican Sen. Rick Scott, along with Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL), sent a letter to the University of Florida's board of trustees urging them to conduct a "completely open and transparent search" for a new president. […]
TALLAHASSEE—Days after Florida's top higher education board shot down a presidential finalist for the first time ever, House Speaker Danny Perez called the move "embarrassing" and preventable had a bill despised by Gov. Ron DeSantis passed the legislature. Perez, a Miami Republican who's clashed with DeSantis for months, spoke to reporters on Thursday, two days […]
DeSantis to Veto Legislature's 'Free Kill' Repeal: 'None of That is Free Lunch' Florida families still can't recover certain damages if a doctor accidentally kills some of their loved ones, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan to veto a new measure repealing the state's...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "My office was contacted by someone asking […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he trusts the Board of Governors to make the right call on the University of Florida’s embattled presidential pick, but amid mounting criticism from Trump world, he won't say what that choice should be. DeSantis's Thursday comments, where he weighed the different viewpoints on former University of Michigan president Santa Ono, […]
DeSantis Signs Law Criminalizing Revenge Porn, AI Porn Week After Trump Did the Same When high schooler Lucy Stevenson’s godbrother used AI to create an explicit video of her—based solely on a photo she posted to Instagram at 16—the Pensacola teen’s family was stunned to...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "I’m fed up. We […]
DeSantis Suggests He Would Veto Perez's Sales Tax Plan: 'Dead on Arrival' Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested on Wednesday that he would veto House Speaker Danny Perez's plan to cut sales taxes, accusing the Speaker of supporting a "Florida last" tax package...READ MORE FL Rep. Michelle Salzman: "There’s no place like home! I love being back with […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In the latest internal blow to the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration, leading Trump ally and Florida man Rep. Matt Gaetz has demanded that the "golden parachute" contract granted to embattled former UF President Ben Sasse be outlawed. Gov. DeSantis appointed Sasse to the position. This is the second time this week that Rep. Gaetz […]
After examination of its academics and research, the Florida Board of Governors has declared Florida International University (FIU) a Preeminent State Research University. Since 2013, the Florida Preeminence program rewards the state’s highest-performing public research universities based on student success and research performance metrics such as graduation rates, national rankings, faculty memberships in National Academies, […]
Following the University of Florida’s announcement of Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) being selected as the lone finalist for president of the institution, those who were opposed certainly made their voices heard, including UF alum Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). However, it is the students at the university that are making the biggest headlines. On Monday, […]
