Special Elections – Pictured: Florida Senate – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Cheri Alguire Following special elections in Florida next week, Republicans hope to increase their House majority by two seats, providing GOP leaders some leeway in a sharply split legislature. However, they may be waiting for the polls to conclude on Tuesday. Next week, voters will
Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a rally Florida is on the verge of becoming the first state to enact legislation that would follow the Trump administration’s plan to rename the Gulf of America. Republicans want to take the lead in complying with
Courtesy: Joe Raedle/Getty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis As his second term draws to a close, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a possible successor in 2026. Additionally, he is challenging President Donald Trump’s choice for the next governor. In response to questions from reporters in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis contended
National parks – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone Following the Trump administration’s massive cuts to the National Park Service this month, employees at a number of Florida national parks, including Big Cypress and the Everglades, were let go. Why it matters: Layoffs may result in
A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com Reuters, February 20 The state of Florida sued Target (TGT.N) on Thursday for allegedly hiding the dangers of its diversity and social efforts, which sparked a backlash from customers and a drop in the company’s stock price. In the federal court in Fort Myers,
Property Taxes – Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis Press Conference – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo By YES Market Media Though he clarified that a constitutional amendment would be necessary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supported the concept of doing away with property taxes across the Sunshine State. In response to a comment on X that called for the
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb The globe reacted when the administration of President Donald Trump declared it would impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Florida-based companies prepared for market effects, ranging from importers and exporters
Trump meets with Stanley Cup Champions – Aerial View on FLA Live Arena, formerly known as BB&T Center – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media President Donald Trump toasted the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday, largely focusing on sports and avoiding any discussion of tariffs.
Florida primary elections – Matt Gaetz – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Phil Mistry In order to replace former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the first congressional district and President Trump’s national security advisor Mike Waltz in the sixth congressional district, Florida will host two special election primaries on Tuesday. The emergency general elections, scheduled
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chastised over immigration plan – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature, which will revise immigration rules this week, chastised Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday for overriding a veto of last year’s budget. DeSantis called for a special legislative session, which the House and Senate swiftly concluded