Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) filed a bill on Tuesday that would allow off-duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons or firearms at athletic events. Under Jeff Holcomb's bill, HB 1021, Florida's concealed carry laws would be modified to permit active sworn law enforcement officers to carry weapons or firearms at any school, college, or […]
House Republican Lauren Melo (R-Naples) thanked former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo after she endorsed Melo for her Senate District 28 on Saturday. "I am humbled by former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s endorsement of my candidacy for Senate District 28. She has served our community with strength, and leaves behind an impactful legacy. I am grateful […]
Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) filed a bill on Monday that would require all private employers in Florida to use E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of potential new hires, thus ensuring that only legal U.S. citizens can work in the country. Berny Jacques' legislation, HB 955, specifically would remove previous stipulations for smaller private companies and […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared Monday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) encountered just 200 aliens at the southern border on Saturday, the lowest single apprehension day in over 15 years. Speaking with Greta Van Susteren on NewsMax, Kristi Noem credited an advertisement run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) telling illegal […]
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried didn't mince words on Monday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a state version of Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). “Ron DeSantis needs to shut his damn mouth,” Fried said in a news release. “Republicans have been in total control of Florida’s government for nearly 30 years, and […]
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo recently joined The Katie Phang Show on MSNBC to talk about the state's recent green light on a package of anti-immigration measures, which among other things includes the death penalty for illegal immigrants who commit capital crimes. "The Supreme Court well settled in 1976 in Woodson vs State, it's […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Monday boasted a new addition to Florida highways with its 'Gulf of America' billboard after President Donald Trump ordered the name change of the former Gulf of Mexico on his first day in office. "Well it's a nice little billboard, I love the elephant that's reclining there on its […]
MIAMI—Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal enjoyed a widely successful 20-year career in mixed martial arts (MMA), but his next fight might bring the biggest challenge in his life. Jorge Masvidal, 40, is putting down his MMA gloves for now and exploring a run at the Florida State Senate. A Cuban American born in Miami, Masividal […]
Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with a statue in the National Garden of American Heroes, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. President Donald Trump announced the tribute during a Black History ceremony at the White House. Kobe Bryant will join late boxing star Muhammad Ali and civil rights and […]
House Democratic Rep. Angela "Angie" Nixon (D-Jacksonville) didn't appear thrilled after Florida Congressman Byron Donalds asserted that he would keep "Florida Great" after President Donald Trump endorsed his potential run for governor. "No thanks. Florida isn’t great right now. Folks are suffering. You’ll only make it worse for hard working Floridians. Please just go away," […]
House Republican Juan Porras (R-Miami) praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for endorsing Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for governor. Pretty common for an endorsement, right? Except Juan Porras also jabbed at Florida's current governor in the process. "@ByronDonalds is a proven conservative fighter who will put Florida first. With President Trump’s endorsement, it sends a […]
Florida Reps. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Chase Tramont (R-Port Orange) filed a bill Thursday that would safeguard the integrity of the state's electoral system while ensuring the opportunity for eligible voters to participate. “Florida’s elections are for Floridians—period. This bill defends our sovereignty by ensuring that only citizens have a voice in our state’s future. […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power mocked Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday for vetoing a bill that aimed to speed up ballot counting in the state. "Arizona had the chance to have Florida’s gold standard of election laws, but radical Democrat Katie Hobbs vetoed it," Power said. Why would you be opposed to quickly […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway to the State Immigration Enforcement Council on Wednesday. "I am humbled and grateful to be appointed by @GovRonDeSantis to serve alongside other law-enforcement executives to ensure the strongest illegal immigration measures are in place to foster safe communities and safe streets!! Thank you for your […]
Florida might be known for its warm weather and pristine beaches, but residents seem to feel financially distressed by its high costs. According to a study from WalletHub, four Florida cities were named in the top 10 for having the most financial distress in America. The list woefully named Jacksonville in second place, Orlando in sixth […]
A Florida lawmaker filed legislation that would order a study on eliminating property taxes in the state. Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) championed SB 852 on Tuesday. Under SB 852, the Office of Economic and Demographic Research “shall conduct a study to establish a framework to eliminate property taxes." The bill further calls to “replace […]
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 air or refrain from airing certain political advertisements. Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) filed the bill on Wednesday. Under SB 852, an elected official may not use their position […]
Florida lawmakers filed bills on Wednesday that would add protections for minors on social media platforms against online predators. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia filed SB 866 in the Senate while Rep. Michelle Salzman filed HB 743 in the House. According to a release, both lawmakers seek to "disable end-to-end encryption and other data encryption features on […]