WalletHub: Four Florida Cities in Top 10 for Financially Distressed Residents

Florida might be known for its warm weather and pristine beaches, but residents in some cities seem to feel financially distressed by its high costs...READ MORE

Jay Collins-President Trump is spot on with this one! The state of Florida has already taken steps to keep Communist China away from our farmland — and it’s time the rest of the nation follows suit.

When Florida leads, America wins!

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Orlando is my home. I’ve spent my life working for you and fighting for us. And now, I’m excited to take that fight to Orlando City Hall.

Mario Díaz-Balart-The designation of Mexican drug cartels and other dangerous gangs, such as the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, is important to our national security.

This is crucial toward dismantling their presence in the United States, and protecting our national security.

Zelenskyy Says Trump is Living in Russian "Disinformation Space," Trump Calls Him "Dictator" in Return—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

WalletHub: Four Florida Cities in Top 10 for Financially Distressed Residents—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida might be known for its warm weather and pristine beaches, but residents seem to feel financially distressed by its high costs.

Sen. Jonathan Martin Files Bill to Eliminate Property Taxes Statewide—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Steube Says Reconciliation Bill Will 'Work Itself Out'—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

DeSantis Clashes With Fine, Brushes Off ‘Bigot’ Remarks Against Embattled UWF Appointee—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Gov. Ron DeSantis implored Floridians to stop and think before they listen to what Sen. Randy Fine has to say about his new appointee...

Rubio, Waltz, and Witkoff Meet Top Russian Officials in First US-Russia Summit Since Ukraine Invasion—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy Ambassador Steve Witkoff...

Florida Democrats File Bill to Repeal Six-Week Abortion Ban, Return to Pre-Dobbs Era—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida Democrats filed a bill Tuesday aimed at repealing the state's controversial six-week abortion ban and restoring abortion policies to...

Smith Files Bill to Ban Elected Officials Over Political Ad Influence—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A bill was filed in the Florida Senate that would prohibit elected or appointed officials from using their power to influence or intimidate a broadcaster to...

US Military Rescues Iranian Sailors as US-Iran Tensions Flare—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US military has reportedly rescued mariners from Iran who emitted a distress call after their ship began to sink in the Arabian Gulf. The Iranian-flagged...

Ingoglia, Salzman File Bills Adding Protections for Minors on Social Media—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida lawmakers filed bills on Wednesday that would add protections for minors on social media platforms against online predators. Sen...

Mills, McCaul Introduce Bill to Protect State Department from Enemy Drones, Surveillance—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representatives Cory Mills and Mike McCaul have introduced legislation authorizing the State Department to implement countermeasures...

Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' Amidst War Negotiations—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—President Donald Trump released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations...

Jeanette Nunez Reappointed to Chair of Space Board Florida—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Jeanette Nunez was reappointed as Chair of the Space Board Florida Board of Directors by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a release.

DOGE, Musk Look to Fire Thousands of IRS Agents and Usher in Trump's 'Golden Age'—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Florida Bill Would Reform State's Minimum Wage System—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Sen. Randy Fine Files Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campus—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Promises made and promises kept. State Senator Randy Fine has followed through with his commitment to file legislation that would extend concealed...

'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—A new bill removing obstacles that might block President Donald Trump from erecting Florida's first presidential library flew through its first...

Fine Files Guns on Campus Bill After 'America Chose to Protect Muslim Terror'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida college students could carry their concealed guns onto campuses and into dorms if a new bill filed Tuesday passes, prompted by a rise in antisemitism...

Warning Label Would go on Food and Drinks with Synthetic Dyes—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A Florida bill filed on Friday would require a warning label to be displayed on the packaging of food and drinks that contain synthetic dyes. The bill was filed...

Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia, Meets With Crown Prince Hours Prior to Crucial US-Russia Negotiations—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Saudi Arabia in anticipation of high-stakes negotiations with...

US Military Kills Top Al Qaeda Commander—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din after US Central Command conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. CENTCOM...

Registered Nurses Would Have More Freedom Under Florida Bill—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists by allowing them to perform their...

Scott Co-Sponsors Bilirakis Companion Bill Requiring AM Radio in New Cars—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Over the weekend, Senators Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, Ed Markey, and 48 other senators introduced the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act...

Pizzo Files Bill Requiring Companies Use E-Verify to Confirm Employee Eligibility—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo has filed a legislative measure that would...

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DOGE, Musk Look to Fire Thousands of IRS Agents and Usher in Trump's 'Golden Age'

As the Trump administration continues to mow down the excess spending within just about every government agency and firing apparent non-essential workers, there is no bigger agency that Americans would like its clock to be cleaned than the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).... READ MORE

Registered Nurses Would Have More Freedom Under Florida Bill—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists by allowing them to perform their...

Sen. Jason Pizzo-My bill requiring all Florida employers use E-Verify is up - encourage your State Senator to join as a co-sponsor.

Senator Randy Fine-Happy President’s Day to the man Making America Great Again, @realDonaldTrump!

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-As we honor past leaders who confronted adversity with honesty & courage, the current president disdains truth & couldn’t care less how you make ends meet. So this Presidents Day, I’ll fight to help you and curb Trump’s worst impulses.

Blaise Ingoglia-"They're developing AI to one day detect cancer cells in human beings," said Ingoglia. "You're going to tell me it wouldn't be able to detect a firearm that's being carried by a law-abiding citizen?

Jeanette Nunez Reappointed to Chair of Space Board Florida—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Jeanette Nunez was reappointed as Chair of the Space Board Florida Board of Directors by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a release.

DOGE, Musk Look to Fire Thousands of IRS Agents and Usher in Trump's 'Golden Age'—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Florida Bill Would Reform State's Minimum Wage System—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Sen. Randy Fine Files Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campus—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Promises made and promises kept. State Senator Randy Fine has followed through with his commitment to file legislation that would extend concealed...

'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—A new bill removing obstacles that might block President Donald Trump from erecting Florida's first presidential library flew through its first...

Fine Files Guns on Campus Bill After 'America Chose to Protect Muslim Terror'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida college students could carry their concealed guns onto campuses and into dorms if a new bill filed Tuesday passes, prompted by a rise in antisemitism...

Warning Label Would go on Food and Drinks with Synthetic Dyes—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A Florida bill filed on Friday would require a warning label to be displayed on the packaging of food and drinks that contain synthetic dyes. The bill was filed...

Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia, Meets With Crown Prince Hours Prior to Crucial US-Russia Negotiations—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Saudi Arabia in anticipation of high-stakes negotiations with...

US Military Kills Top Al Qaeda Commander—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din after US Central Command conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. CENTCOM...

Registered Nurses Would Have More Freedom Under Florida Bill—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists by allowing them to perform their...

Scott Co-Sponsors Bilirakis Companion Bill Requiring AM Radio in New Cars—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Over the weekend, Senators Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, Ed Markey, and 48 other senators introduced the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act...

Pizzo Files Bill Requiring Companies Use E-Verify to Confirm Employee Eligibility—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo has filed a legislative measure that would...

Florida Bill Would Ensure Transparency by Foreign Actors who Engage in State Election Process—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A Florida bill would ensure transparency by requiring lobbyists to disclose their funding sources by foreign actors of foreign principals who engage in the state's election process.

Trump Shares Poll Showing Donalds as Leading Gubernatorial Candidate in 2026—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) leading a poll for the 2026 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary in 2026.

Haridopolos Torches 'Nonsensical' Democrats Opposing DOGE—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) dismissed the "nonsensical" arguments Democrats made against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, adding, "They are just upset that they lost the majority."

Burmese Python 'Hot Spot' Detected in Palm Beach County—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The Burmese python is one of the more high-profile invasive species in Florida and it appears to be getting more comfortable in other parts of the state.

Dìaz-Balart, Moskowitz Introduce School Safety Act—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers composed of Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) and Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D)...

Transgender Individuals Banned From Joining Army—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US Army has banned transgender individuals from joining in accordance with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order mandating the same.

Rubio's Visit To Israel Signals Radical Shift in US Middle East Policy—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Former DeSantis Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, Sworn in as FL Attorney General—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, has officially been sworn in as Florida's newest Attorney General. The Florida governor shared that Uthmeier was "a bulldog" within his administration.

Florida Bills Would Seek Death Penalty for Crimes Committed at President of the United States—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Two Florida lawmakers filed bills that would seek the death penalty for crimes committed against the President of the United States and other heads of state.

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Pizzo Files Bill Requiring Companies Use E-Verify to Confirm Employee Eligibility

With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo has filed a legislative measure that would require companies to use E-Verify, regardless of their size...READ MORE

FL Sen. Jay Collins: "President Trump is spot on with this one! The state of Florida has already taken steps to keep Communist China away from our farmland — and it’s time the rest of the nation follows suit. When Florida leads, America wins!"

Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Media outlets are saying that firing immigration “judges” makes no sense if the Trump administration wants record deportations. But these are likely open borders “judges” who would inhibit deportations; replacing them with “judges” who will swiftly enforce the law will benefit the mission."

Rep. Darren Soto: "Thrilled to see the I-4 Expansion construction will be expedited! We helped secure this $3.4 Billion project through Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties to improve commutes for Central Florida."

FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "The Governor and the Florida Legislature just finished its THIRD special session this year (on your dime) not to handle property insurance or housing, but something only 9% of Floridians cared about."

Sen. Randy Fine Files Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campus—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Promises made and promises kept. State Senator Randy Fine has followed through with his commitment to file legislation that would extend concealed...

'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—A new bill removing obstacles that might block President Donald Trump from erecting Florida's first presidential library flew through its first...

Fine Files Guns on Campus Bill After 'America Chose to Protect Muslim Terror'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida college students could carry their concealed guns onto campuses and into dorms if a new bill filed Tuesday passes, prompted by a rise in antisemitism...

Warning Label Would go on Food and Drinks with Synthetic Dyes—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—A Florida bill filed on Friday would require a warning label to be displayed on the packaging of food and drinks that contain synthetic dyes. The bill was filed...

Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia, Meets With Crown Prince Hours Prior to Crucial US-Russia Negotiations—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Saudi Arabia in anticipation of high-stakes negotiations with...

US Military Kills Top Al Qaeda Commander—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din after US Central Command conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. CENTCOM...

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Scott Co-Sponsors Bilirakis Companion Bill Requiring AM Radio in New Cars—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Over the weekend, Senators Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, Ed Markey, and 48 other senators introduced the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act...

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Juice is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Liv Caputo,  and Daniel Molina

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The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD) after US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. 

CENTCOM forces struck Northwest Syria, targeting and killing a HaD senior finance and logistics official.

"We will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists in order to defend our homeland, and U.S., allied, and partner personnel in the region,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.

President Donald Trump commended General Kurilla and CENTCOM for their successful mission. 

“Congratulations to CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla, and the US warfighters who dealt Justice to another Jihadi threatening America and our allies and partners,” said President Trump. 

The US has been waging a silent war against Al Qaeda and its affiliates who have resurged across the Middle East following the Taliban’s recuperation of control over Afghanistan.

Nearly four years have passed since the Taliban’s shocking return to power.

A celebratory parade boasting the millions of dollars in US equipment they were able to scavenge from abandoned US military assets was held during the three year anniversary celebrations of their return.

Last August, CENTCOM reported its forces killed Al Qaeda leader Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki in a targeted strike.

Al-Makki was a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian chapter of Al Qaeda.

According to CENTCOM, “Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki was a Hurras al-Din Shura Council member and senior leader responsible for overseeing terrorist operations from Syria.”

HaD, designated a terrorist organization by President Donald Trump in 2019, advocates attacks against the US, Israel, and the West.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) explains some of Hurras al-Din’s terror tactics include kidnapping, small arms attacks, and car bombs.

HaD is estimated to number over 2,000 fighters.

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed precision strikes against several terrorist operatives in Syria over the weekend. CENTCOM’s strikes parallel Israel’s expanded offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. 

CENTCOM reported its strikes killed 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior leaders of ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate.

According to CENTCOM, the strikes form part of the US’ broader initiative to counteract destabilizing terrorist cells across the Middle East. 

“These strikes against leadership and operatives of ISIS and the Al Qaeda affiliate, Hurras al-Din, represent CENTCOM's commitment to the enduring defeat of terrorist organizations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility and our support to regional stability," said CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla.

No civilians were harmed during the strikes. 

While continuing to fight Hamas in Gaza, Israel has recently shifted military assets to Northern Israel to diminish Hezbollah’s capacity to inflict harm on Israeli civilians. 

Over the last few days, Israel has eliminated crucial Hezbollah weapons’ stockpiles and killed senior Hezbollah leaders, including its top leader Hassan Nasrallah. 

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported on their contra-Hezbollah operation’s success via X. 

An IDF infographic outlines Israel’s surgical excision of Hezbollah main leadership while the IDF underscored its commitment to “continue operating to dismantle the capabilities of the Hezbollah terrorist army.”

DISMANTLED: Hezbollah’s Missiles and Rockets Force. IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated commanders and infrastructure over the last week.

During an airstrike in Beirut on Saturday, Eid Hassan Nashar, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Medium-Range Rocket Unit, was eliminated.… pic.twitter.com/x8zaWsLK0j

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 30, 2024

Further East, Israel also struck terrorist Houthi positions in Yemen. 

Since Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Houthi forces have executed daily drone attacks against ships believed to have direct or indirect links to the US, Israel, or any of their allies.

Houthi attacks have sunk commercial vessels, disrupting international trade lines and risking catastrophic environmental maritime disasters. 

As the anniversary of the October 7th attacks nears, Houthi forces have pledged to increase the rate and severity of their attacks against Israel and its allies.

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The US military is reporting its Navy ships patrolling the Middle East recently rescued Iranians stranded in the ocean.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) notified the public that US Navy ships rescued several Iranian mariners on August 23. 

“Aiding distressed mariners is a mission that our strike group will always stand ready to support,” said Rear Admiral Christopher Alexander.

Sailors assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group rescued two Iranian civilian mariners under distress in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations (AOR). Read the full release here: https://t.co/IOCPHjhZq7 pic.twitter.com/lGlTI7t40o

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 29, 2024

Paradoxically, such Navy ships rescued the Iranian civilians while actively fighting Iranian-backed Houthi and Al-Qaeda terrorists. 

Indeed, the US executed strikes against Iranian-linked terrorists on August 23, the same day they rescued the Iranian sailors.

CENTCOM reported its forces killed Al Qaeda leader Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki in a targeted strike on August 23. 

Al-Makki was a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian chapter of Al Qaeda.

According to CENTCOM, “Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki was a Hurras al-Din Shura Council member and senior leader responsible for overseeing terrorist operations from Syria.”

Meanwhile, CENTCOM forces have continued striking Houthi terrorist assets daily, with the latest strike occurring yesterday, August 29th. 

Houthi forces have executed drone attacks against ships believed to have direct or indirect links to the US, Israel, or any of their allies since Hamas’ October 7th attacks.

Given a third of the global container shipping trade traverses the region targeted by the Houthis, their strikes have increased shipping costs, consequently raising prices for consumers.

Conservative lawmakers have criticized President Joe Biden’s administration's Houthi policy. 

US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questioned Biden’s decision to remove the Houthis from the US’ official terrorist shortlist and termination of military support for allies’ anti-Houthi operations.

Rubio accused Biden of executing ineffective military responses that embolden the Houthis and ultimately endanger Americans.

“When our country’s enemies go unpunished for attacking Americans and paralyzing the global economy,” said Rubio. “We are inviting them to continue their reckless, unchecked aggression to see what else they can get away with.”

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