Florida Republicans

Florida Republicans are trying for the fourth year in a row to ban political flags atop government buildings, including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners.

Rep. Berny Jacques is trying again to pass his bill expanding E-Verify compliance to all private employers.

Republicans in Florida say the latest fundraising figures shows its growing strength and broad support leading up to the 2026 election cycle, and dominance over Democrats.

Last year, as Democrats were dealt big setbacks in federal races nationwide, a small crop of well-funded candidates in Florida picked up 15 school board seats that had been targeted by conservative groups in competitive counties. Now, the obscure organization that backed those Florida candidates is planning a substantial expansion to cover more than half the country.

Miami-Dade Republicans and others are pressing for Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody to resign from office after his remarks following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

"A trailblazer for the Florida GOP, Wiles has been the strategic force behind some of the most consequential political victories in recent American history — from Senator Rick Scott’s rise to the presidency of Donald J. Trump," RPOF said in a statement.

With House Speaker Daniel Perez pointing to an “age of disruption,” Florida Republican legislative leaders opened the 2025 session on Tuesday by voicing support for digging into government spending.

The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to support strong conservative candidates against defiant legislators.

State Rep. Hillary Casel on Friday became the second House Democrat to switch her party affiliation since the November elections, further adding to Republicans’ supermajority.

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Joseph Cannon, a Cedar Key clam farmer, reflects on the damage from Hurricane Helene.

The ousted former chair of the Florida Republican Party was previously cleared of the rape accusation.