/tags/florida-republicans Florida Republicans en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-29/politifact-fl-fact-checking-florida-republicans-sunshine-state-showdown Florida Republicans billed their party’s June 27 gathering in South Florida as the "Sunshine State Showdown." But for U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the event’s headliner and GOP frontrunner for governor, it was less of a confrontation and more like a friendly chat. Here, we fact-checked some of the speakers’ remarks. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-29/politifact-fl-fact-checking-florida-republicans-sunshine-state-showdown Samantha Putterman and Amy Sherman | Politifact /government-politics/2026-06-29/at-fl-gop-summit-republicans-invoke-fear-of-democratic-socialists-to-inspire-troops ‘They are anarchist psychos who want to destroy this country,’ U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody declares during Sunshine State Showdown. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:08:33 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-29/at-fl-gop-summit-republicans-invoke-fear-of-democratic-socialists-to-inspire-troops Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-04-28/floridas-redistricting-fight-puts-ron-desantis-back-in-the-republican-spotlight Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida. His proposal aims to give Republicans four more seats, equivalent to the expected Democratic gains in Virginia. With his second term ending, this is a key moment for DeSantis to show he could still be a future national leader for his party. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:42:34 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-28/floridas-redistricting-fight-puts-ron-desantis-back-in-the-republican-spotlight Bill Barrow | Associated Press /government-politics/2026-03-05/miami-republicans-denounce-local-gop-groups-racist-whatsapp-conversations The chats reportedly featured Miami-Dade County Republican Party members and contained hundreds of uses of the n-word and many other instances of antisemitic slurs, replete with references to Nazi Germany. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:46:27 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-05/miami-republicans-denounce-local-gop-groups-racist-whatsapp-conversations Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2025-11-10/florida-republicans-try-again-to-ban-political-pride-flags-on-government-buildings 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. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:09:41 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-10/florida-republicans-try-again-to-ban-political-pride-flags-on-government-buildings Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-10-17/florida-e-verify-for-all-employers Rep. Berny Jacques is trying again to pass his bill expanding E-Verify compliance to all private employers. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-17/florida-e-verify-for-all-employers Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-10-14/florida-gop-reports-massive-fundraising-haul-in-latest-quarter 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. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:55:58 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-14/florida-gop-reports-massive-fundraising-haul-in-latest-quarter SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /government-politics/2025-09-22/the-obscure-liberal-group-seeking-to-curb-republican-downballot-dominance 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. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-22/the-obscure-liberal-group-seeking-to-curb-republican-downballot-dominance Nick Corasaniti | The New York Times /government-politics/2025-09-12/miami-dade-republicans-demand-palmetto-bay-councilman-resign-for-remarks-on-kirk-assassination 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. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:14:52 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-12/miami-dade-republicans-demand-palmetto-bay-councilman-resign-for-remarks-on-kirk-assassination Diego Perdomo, Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2025-07-29/susie-wiles-trump-statesman-of-the-year "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. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-29/susie-wiles-trump-statesman-of-the-year SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff