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Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of DOGE for Florida Government

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Florida State Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which will work to further eliminate...

Florida Daily3 days ago

Florida Government & Politics

DOGE for Florida? State Rep Files Bill to Create FLOGE

UPDATE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Florida State Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which will work to further eliminate...

Florida Daily4 days ago

Florida Government & Politics

Trump Endorses Byron Donalds for Next Florida Governor

Despite the fact that Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) hasn’t officially launched a gubernatorial campaign, President Donald Trump has endorsed him to be the Sunshine...

Florida Daily5 days ago

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis: ICE Will Train FWC, FDLE, State Guard for Efficient Deportation of Illegal Immigrants

Governor Ron DeSantis has instructed Florida law enforcement to create additional agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Florida DailyFebruary 19, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Appoints James Uthmeier As Florida Attorney General

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, as the new attorney general. Uthmeier, 37, was sworn in during...

Florida DailyFebruary 18, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Announces Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement, Firefighters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.— Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in...

Florida DailyFebruary 14, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Cracking Down On Illegal Vapes

Florida Retail Federation President and CEO Scott Shalley recently shared vital information on the Florida crack-down of illegal vapes flooding in from China. Florida...

Florida DailyFebruary 13, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Commun⁠i⁠ca⁠t⁠⁠i⁠ons Serv⁠i⁠ces Tax is One of The Worst In The Nation

A new summary by the James Madison Institute’s (JMI) Dr. Edward Longe says Florida’s Communication Services Tax (CST) is a “digital tax trap” that...

Ed DeanFebruary 10, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

A Flurry of Florida Property Tax Reforms Being Proposed

Last week, Florida Gov. DeSantis said he was looking at making property taxes an issue in the 2026 state election. This one would include...

Ed DeanFebruary 10, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Wants More Funding for ‘My Safe Florida Home’ Program to Reduce Home Insurance Costs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to clear the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program’s backlog, asking the Florida Legislature for enough funding to eliminate the waiting list. The...

Florida DailyFebruary 8, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Tax Cuts, Raises for Cops, Everglades Restoration Funding Included in Governor DeSantis’ Budget

The new budget laid out by Gov. Ron DeSantis for fiscal years 2025-26 kicks off with tax cuts again for Floridians. One of the...

Florida DailyFebruary 5, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Port St. Lucie Councilman Anthony Bonna Launches Bid for State House

Below is a press release from Port St. Lucie Councilman and Republican State Committeeman Anthony Bonna regarding the launch of his campaign for state representative in...

Florida DailyFebruary 5, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Proposes Florida State Budget for 2025-26

TALLAHASSEE – Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. DeSantis’ proposed budget, titled the “Focus on...

Florida DailyFebruary 3, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis Discusses Illegal Immigration Bills with Florida Law Enforcement Leaders

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted two separate roundtable discussions with law enforcement leaders from various agencies across the state. DeSantis also presided...

Florida DailyJanuary 30, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Migration To Florida Looks to Benefit Republicans Over the Next Several Years

Even though it’s five years away, the 2030 census may show more residents from blue states are moving to Florida and Texas, where the...

Ed DeanJanuary 22, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Democrats File Tax Exemption Bill for Disabled Ex-Servicemembers

Typically, Republican lawmakers file tax exemption bills, but two Democrats are leading the charge with their own proposals for the upcoming Florida State Legislative...

Ed DeanJanuary 20, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Lists Proposals for Florida’s Special Session on Illegal Immigration

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for a Special Legislative Session in Florida. During a press conference, DeSantis asserted that...

Florida DailyJanuary 16, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Gov. DeSantis or Florida Legislators, Who Will Have the Final Say on Special Session?

State-elected Republicans are pushing back at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after stating they, not the governor, will make the final decision on whether a...

Ed DeanJanuary 16, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Voting Guide for Upcoming Election Primaries

The incoming Trump administration has been choosing elected officials from Florida to serve in their cabinet, such as Senator Marco Rubio (R) for US...

Ed DeanJanuary 14, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Calls for Special Legislative Session on Illegal Immigration & Condo Crisis

Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session of state legislators to assist the incoming Trump administration’s plans to combat illegal immigration....

Florida DailyJanuary 13, 2025

Education News

America First Policy Institute Welcomes Erika Donalds as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced that Erika Donalds, a prominent advocate for education reform and dedicated community leader, will join AFPI as...

Florida DailyJanuary 6, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Who is Manny Diaz Jr.? Learn More About Florida’s Commissioner of Education

Manny Díaz Jr. was born on March 2, 1973, in Hialeah, Florida, and he’s a well-known figure in the state’s education and political scene....

Florida DailyJanuary 3, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

The Top Stories About Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody in 2024

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a native of Plant City, became one of the nation’s most popular state AG’s after multiple lawsuits against the...

Florida DailyDecember 29, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

The Most Popular Stories About Ron DeSantis in 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to make headlines well after he dropped out of the Republican Presidential Primary. Below is a list of the...

Florida DailyDecember 23, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Makes 63 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 63 appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. See the commission appointments, below. Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Daniel Nordby, of...

Florida DailyDecember 22, 2024

Florida governor Ron DeSantis standing at a podium with a sign that reads Purple star schools

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis Announces More Purple Star School of Distinction Designations for Florida Schools

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida received the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their exceptional...

Florida DailyDecember 17, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Gunster Launches Arrow Group, Creating New Voice in Government Affairs

Gunster is pleased to announce the next phase of its strategic growth in government affairs and public policy through the addition of lobbyists and...

Florida DailyDecember 17, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida May Get 50 New Judges

Calling it an increased workload on circuits and county courts, the Florida Supreme Court is recommending the state add 50 new judges. The state...

Ed DeanDecember 16, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Commission for Independent Education

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment two individuals to the Commission for Independent Education and the reappointment of three commissioners. Gov. DeSantis appointed Joseph Battista...

Florida DailyDecember 14, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Awards 17 Florida Communities the Rural Infrastructure Fund for Infrastructure Improvements

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new funding for infrastructure development across 17 different communities throughout the state. Below is an official statement from DeSantis’...

Florida DailyDecember 8, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Report: Trump Considering Ron DeSantis to Replace Hegseth for Defense Secretary

President-Elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement nominee for US Secretary of Defense, according to an article in...

Florida DailyDecember 3, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Awards Additional $2.1 Million to Florida Military-Supporting Infrastructure

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. The...

Florida DailyDecember 1, 2024