by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2024
Not that we needed any further reminders that 2024 is an election year, but Republican U.S. Representative Brian Mast is doing his part, just in case. Over the last week or so, the South Florida Congressman has gone on a bit of a rampage accusing the federal...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 25, 2024
Wow, you really have to hand it to the public relations firm helping Brightline spin the media. Four days ago, a story appeared in an obscure South Florida blog claiming that Brightline can’t keep up with demand. As a longtime Brightline doubter, that caught my...
by Brian Burgess | Feb 29, 2024
Despite conservative frustration with heavy-handed content moderation by big social media companies, Republicans must come up with better solutions than government oversight In an era where the internet serves as the forefront of public discourse, the Supreme...
by Brian Burgess | Jan 7, 2024
In the high-stakes courtroom of Florida politics, the Sunshine State’s most famous superlawyer, John Morgan, is once again posturing as if giving serious thought to the idea of running for political office. With an ego at least as big as his waistline, Morgan...
by Capitolist Staff | Jan 3, 2024
While Caden DeLisa manages day-to-day newsgathering operations, Capitolist founder Brian Burgess will return to his original role as publisher Happy New Year. With the arrival of 2024, The Capitolist is delighted to announce some big changes to its editorial team....
by Brian Burgess | Dec 26, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign dominated Florida’s political landscape, influencing state and national politics. Florida’s property insurance crisis escalated, affecting homeowners and sparking legislative debates. The state’s...