DeSantis is being considered by Trump to be the defense secretary. What political ramifications does it have for Florida?

Posted on by Chris J. | 2579 Views | 27 min read

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb The potential departure of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from Tallahassee to lead the Department of Defense is causing political upheaval in the Sunshine State. According to three people familiar with the matter,

DeSantis is tasked by Trump with selecting Florida’s next U.S. Senator

Posted on by Melissa P | 6074 Views | 22 min read

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb With the responsibility of selecting Rubio’s Senate successor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again found himself in the national spotlight following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary

Matt Gaetz of Florida resigns from his House position after being appointed attorney general by Trump

Posted on by Simcha K | 6157 Views | 26 min read

Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for

Trump may be searching locally for candidates for his next administration

Posted on by Mike D. | 5391 Views | 33 min read

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump Donald Trump, the incoming president, is hiring. Florida appears to be a prime location for hiring for a second Trump administration. Florida has grown in importance in Trump’s political landscape. Trump’s campaign was managed by top Florida operatives, and the state has only grown more red since

DeSantis abandons the contentious state parks proposal in response to political and public outcry

Posted on by Melissa P | 11571 Views | 18 min read

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Following significant political and public outcry, Gov. Ron DeSantis is rescinding his administration’s plans to add golf courses, pickleball courts, and 350-room hotels to Florida state parks, at least for the time being. DeSantis made his first comments since the state’s intentions

DeSantis plan to create state parks faces another obstacle with the withdrawal of a golf course backer

Posted on by Krystal S | 22914 Views | 18 min read

Governor of Florida at Ron DeSantis Press Conference – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by YES Market Media Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop public parks with commercial endeavors, such as golf courses, pickleball courts, and massive hotels, is facing strong resistance from all political stripes. However, a major backer has stepped out, putting the plan on hold.

Marco Rubio is the second senator from Florida to support Trump over DeSantis

Posted on by Chris J. | 6263 Views | 8 min read

Senator Marco Rubio — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Crush Rush Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida, backed former President Trump on Sunday, rejecting Ron DeSantis, the governor of his state, in the 2024 presidential contest. “When Trump was in WH I achieved major policies I had worked on for years (like expanded Child Tax Credit

Democrat Charlie Crist will face Ron DeSantis in race for Florida governor

Posted on by Krystal S | 17472 Views | 12 min read

Charlie Crist speaks to a crowd in St. Petersburg, Fla. after winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida – Image Courtesy: Daylina Miller/WUSF The votes are in! According to a race call by the Associated Press, longtime politician and Democrat Charlie Crist has won the primary for Florida’s governor and will face Republican Governor

Florida Senators Want to Extend Daylight Savings Time in the U.S.

Posted on by Melissa P | 22209 Views | 16 min read

Image by giselaatje from Pixabay  Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott want to extend Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. until November 7th, 2021. The two senators introduced legislation on Wednesday, September 16th that could keep the United States on Daylight Savings Time through the 7th of November of next year because of the

Florida Lawmakers Want To Expand ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law

Posted on by Chris J. | 16204 Views | 14 min read

Florida lawmakers want to expand the “red flag” gun law that allows for the temporary removal of guns in the possession of people deemed a threat to themselves or others.