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DeSantis Signs Bills Banning DEI, Carbon Taxes by Local Governments Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Hakeem Jeffries personally worked to block a bipartisan ban on insider trading, voted to block the release of the congressional slush fund, and told Swalwell to drop out of […]
Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' Over Redistricting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Individuals should be required to disclose whether or NOT they are dual citizens when they file to run for office. You can't […]
Republican Hilary Holley defeated Democrat Edwin Perez to win the House District 51 special election on Tuesday night. Below is the result with 95% ballots reporting (per 27otowin): Hilary Holley - 54.8% Edwin Perez - 45.2% HD 87 covers part of Polk County in Central Florida. The district was previously represented by Josie Tomkow, who […]
Conservative Group Launches Ad Campaign Thanking AG Uthmeier for Protecting Floridians from Chinese Threat A conservative nonprofit organization is launching a new advertising campaign in Florida's capital and Tampa Bay area... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: “I’ve directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to work with our federal, state, and law enforcement partners […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Icon Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of civil rights leader Frederick Douglass while speaking in St. Augustine this week... READ MORE. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart: "I proudly display the 'Maduro Captured' poster in my D.C. office. Drug kingpins and narcoterrorists […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson this week announced the state has approved the preservation of more than 2,800 acres of working agricultural land to help fuel food and timber production across the state. “These Rural and Family Lands Protection Program easements represent a lasting investment in Florida’s future, and I was proud to support their […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the state's agricultural sector suffered more than $3 billion in estimated losses following two freezes around New Year's Eve and in January into February, according to a recent release. The full report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Florida Census of Agriculture, USDA Market News, UF-IFAS Preliminary […]
City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela Pays Close to a Quarter Million Dollars in Taxpayer Funds to Communications Aide Recent public records received from the office of Miguel Gabela, and reflected in documents provided in response to a public records request, show that nearly a quarter million dollars in taxpayer funds have been paid to […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced this week that Florida Farmers can soon apply for more than $600 million in grant assistance from the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program following impacts from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, which included 2024 storms Milton and Helene. “I want to thank President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will recognize President George Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day) as a state holiday as part of "America 250" during a news conference in Vero Beach this week. America 250 culminates with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "Our state offices will […]
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced a $6.3 million available grant through Florida's Future Forests Program and the Enhancing Gulf Waters Through Forested Watershed Restoration (RESTORE) program to support state forests for landowners this week. According to a Department of Agriculture release, the cost-share programs will "improve forest health […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week. Part of the acquisitions also includes the Florida Forever and the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the governor's office added. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to provide stronger protections for dogs and other pets by cracking down on puppy mills and irresponsible breeders during a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove this week. "Many breeders take care of their animals and treat them with dignity and respect, […]
Byron Donalds Suggests Capping Legal Immigration, Abolishing H-1B Visa Program Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) wants to curb legal immigration and abolish the H-1B visa program, arguing instead that the American education system needs to be reformed to fit jobs for the future. READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "Today, building on @POTUS's […]
DeSantis Announces Removal of 230 Illegal Alien Child Predators Under Operation Criminal Return Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Operation Criminal Return, an initiative targeting criminal alien sexual predators and offenders in an effort to improve public safety in a post on social media this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Operation Criminal Return […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently announced a plan led by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to build a new interdiction station just south of the Alabama border on U.S. Highway 231 to enhance the state's ability to intercept agricultural pests, apprehend dangerous food products, and identify possible criminal activity on semi-trucks using […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Congressional Democrats for allegedly blocking federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), an issue in part that has kept the government shutdown for over a month. The Governor also applauded the state's work under Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for mobilizing efforts to provide food assistance to needy Floridians. "I'm […]
Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Join Chairman @EvanPower & Executive Director @Billhelmich at the […]
