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Haridopolos hails milestone mission that will give scientists a new view of the universe

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held an event in Orlando to spotlight its support of U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos.

A $57.48 million federal grant will move plans for a Brightline passenger rail station in Cocoa into final design and construction, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla.

Brightline could be expanding service to the Space Coast as soon as 2030, after the city of Cocoa secured a $56.48 million federal grant for a rail station in the city.

U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) secured a $56.48 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Brightline Multimodal rail station in the City of Cocoa.

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Melbourne, announced Aug. 11 that the Cocoa Brightline Multimodal Station has secured a $56.48 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation on Aug. 11, clearing a major hurdle and pushing a passenger rail station closer to construction.That funding represents the bulk of what will ultimately pay for the over $80 million station near Clearlake Road and U.S. 1, where Brightline has long owned land at the "Cocoa curve" eyed for a Space Coast stop connecting to its Orlando-to-Miami route.

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., discusses polling regarding the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' messaging ahead of midterms, the stalled CLARITY Act and the Space Ready 2.0 Act aiming to modernize NASA infrastructure on 'Mornings with Maria.'

We are halfway through 2026, and one thing is clear: we are delivering results for Florida's 8th Congressional District.

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos tallied more than $680,000 in fundraising in the second quarter. That brings the freshman Congressman’s total fundraising to more than $2.3 million.

New polling shows U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos holding a 9-point lead over Democratic challenger Jennifer Jenkins, with the Republican incumbent’s advantage widening substantially after voters receive additional information about both candidates.

Mike Emanuel interviews Florida Rep. Mike Haridopolos about President Donald Trump's Fourth of July speech. Haridopolos discusses American opportunity, space exploration and critiques Democratic Party's political direction. (Courtesy: Freedom 250)

We are halfway through 2026, and one thing is clear: we are delivering results for Florida's 8th Congressional District.

Today, I can say without hesitation, that millions of hardworking Americans in my district and across the United States are taking home bigger paychecks because of that vote.

A $1 million federal investment will help fund a $20.8 million project to retrofit the failing sewage system in the Ixora Park community, protecting the Indian River Lagoon.

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Melbourne, played a role in securing the funds, part of a $37.43 million total Port project to expand cargo handling capacity, particularly transportation fuels, which account for more than 50% of the Port’s annual total cargo.

“Port Canaveral truly appreciates the support of Representative Haridopolos who was instrumental in securing this essential funding. This investment further strengthens our role as an economic engine for Central Florida and provides consumers and businesses with efficient, cost-effective and reliable access to critical fuel products,” Captain John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO.

America’s long-awaited return to Earth’s closest neighbor with the Artemis II launch on Wednesday is just a first step towards transforming the moon into a gateway for deep space exploration, a key lawmaker has revealed.

Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R., Fla.) is praising President Trump’s TrumpRx initiative as a major step toward lowering prescription drug prices, telling the Washington Reporter the program is delivering on a long-promised goal in Washington.

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., says students being allowed to skip classes for May Day protests is ‘despicable’ on ‘The Evening Edit.’

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, representing Florida's 8th Congressional District joins Balance of Power to discuss the ending of the DHS shutdown as well as the ongoing war in Iran and the future of space exploration.

The funding is part of a larger Canaveral Port Authority objective of expanding infrastructure at the hub costing about $37M.

For more than 60 years, Florida’s Space Coast has served as America’s launchpad to the stars. From the early days of the space race to today’s new generation of missions, this coastline is where bold ideas are transformed into reality.

Congress is all in on NASA’s new vision to build up infrastructure on the lunar surface, according to Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), who chairs the House space subcommittee.

At a Feb 17 press conference at Titusville High School, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida was the No. 1 state for workforce education, meeting a goal his administration set in 2019. The governor was joined by Education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced $1.75 million in federal funding Wednesday afternoon for the Scaife Family Sea Turtle Care Complex at Brevard Zoo, marking a major investment in marine wildlife rehabilitation and conservation on Florida’s Space Coast. The new Scaife Family Sea Turtle Care Complex will be a 12,873-square-foot facility featuring approximately 10,000 square feet of indoor exhibition, rehabilitation, and veterinary space.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos, seen here with Shanon Gann, sea turtle program manager, visited the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo in Viera on Feb. 18 to announce $1.75 million for the Scaife Family Sea Turtle Care Complex that will be at the zoo’s future Bowen Aquarium, being built at Port Canaveral. The federal funding is secured as part of the year’s Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations.

Florida’s 8th Congressional District is a lot more than rockets, runways, and record-breaking launches. It is about the communities behind the countdown clocks — the families, workers, and innovators who call the Space and Treasure Coasts home.

U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced that several high-priority projects across Florida’s Space Coast will receive significant federal funding following passage of a major appropriations package in Congress aimed at strengthening public safety, education, environmental protection, and scientific research.

"A former Teacher, successful Businessman, and now, as U.S. Congressman, Mike has strongly served his Community with a career 'loaded up' with accolades and wins," Trump continued, adding, "In Congress, he is fighting tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment."

In a social media post Saturday, he called the former Florida Senate President an “America First Patriot who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida’s 8th Congressional District.”

VERO BEACH — Piper Aircraft Inc., the largest private employer in Indian River County, stood to lose more than 1,000 jobs because of tariffs threatened against Canada. Some two-thirds of its workforce could have been laid off.

It was an exciting time in an otherwise bleak few years for the Viera Elementary fourth grader. In June 2022, after having trouble seeing, Vivian was diagnosed with DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), a rare, aggressive pediatric brain cancer. Vivian’s mom Brittany Sleeth said doctors told her this past November that her little girl had “a couple more months left … if that.”

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos walked along the beach at Beachcomber Lane with Indian River County and Indian River Shores officials Tuesday. He viewed the recent Sector 4 dune-renourishment project, and assessed the current status of beaches across the county.

Congress began grappling in earnest with the future of NASA’S Artemis program last week amid indications the moon may lose out to Mars under President Trump’s new administration.

Backlash to Elon Musk's DOGE surprises me. Shouldn't we all want government efficiency and less wasteful spending?

In what can only be seen as a major positive for the Space Coast, the county's own freshman congressman, Mike Haridopolos, has been tapped to chair the congressional Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest political headlines.

Freshman U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Indian Harbour Beach, listed securing our borders, maintaining space superiority and fixing the economy as among several top goals during a video call with me this week.

President Donald Trump has the opportunity to make the deal of the century in the Arctic, Rep. Mike Haridopolos explains. Here's why it's needed.

The House Financial Services Committee has chosen leadership with an eye toward digital asset regulation. Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the new appointments Thursday (Jan. 9), promising to "right-size the regulatory system for particularly community banks,"...

The Space Coast's incoming congressman, Mike Haridopolos, has been appointed to serve on two high-profile committees — the House Financial Services Committee and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.

Florida Republican Congressman-elect Mike Haridopolos gained a seat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the upcoming 119th Congress this week.

China's desire to dominate space at the expense of the United States is no secret. The Chinese Communist Party has telegraphed its intentions, and our own intelligence community has issued glaring warnings that we would be wise to heed.

Mike Haridopolos will replace the retiring Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) after the incumbent encouraged the GOP political consultant and educator to take his place in Florida’s 8th District. Haridopolos has a political history in the Sunshine State, serving in both the state House and Senate. Haridopolos even served as the president of the state Senate for two years.

Republican Congressman-elect Mike Haridopolos said he believes President-elect Donald Trump, with new allies across government, will have an even more effective administration in his second term, in an interview with Drew Steele on Florida’s Voice Radio.

The latest US elections have highlighted a significant presence of Greek American voices in the House of Representatives, as several community leaders express their contentment with the growing influence of the diaspora in American politics. A total of six Greek American candidates secured seats in Tuesday's election, with three re-elected and three others elected for the first time.

Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, wins the Eighth District in Florida. Race called by the Associated Press.

After a nearly-12-year political hiatus, Republican Mike Haridopolos decisively won his bid to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, receiving more than 60% of the vote for Florida's 8th Congressional District.

Mike Haridopolos is officially headed to Congress. Per early vote returns, the Indian Rocks Beach Republican won 62.25% in Florida's 8th Congressional District, according to final unofficial results. That means he has beaten Democrat Sandy Kennedy, and will succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bill Posey.

Republican, Mike Haridopolos spoke Wednesday after winning the U.S. House District 8 election against Democrat, Sandy Kennedy.

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, won his election to Congress Tuesday night in District 8. District 8's seat was previously held by Bill Posey, a Republican, who announced his retirement and threw his support behind Haridopolos.

Congressional hopeful Mike Haridopolos has contributed more than $325,000 to elect Republicans across the country, even though he is not even in Congress yet. Haridopolos, who is all but certain to succeed Rep. Bill Posey (R., Fla.) next year, has raised around $2 million this cycle, which he has used to expand the House GOP majority.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Mike Haridopolos for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida’s 8th Congressional District.

With no other high-profile candidates, Haridopolos swatted away anti-establishment opposition. Haridopolos secured more than 72% of the vote, according to unofficial election results. Meanwhile, John Hearton won under 22%, and 6% of voters backed Joe Babits, who dropped out last week...

Republican Mike Haridopolos won by a landslide in one of Brevard County's most anticipated primary races for Florida's 8th Congressional District. Haridopolos was the clear favorite among Republicans in Brevard winning the primary with more than 70% of the vote. He gave a speech...

Former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos secured the Republican nomination for Congressional District 8 and is set to advance to the November general election. He defeated Joe Babits and John Hearton in the primary on Tuesday and will move on to face the Democratic nominee...

The field for Congressional District 8 was narrowed Tuesday night. The district covers Brevard County and Indian River counties and part of Orange County. Republican Mike Haridopolos and Democrat Sandy Kennedy won their respective primaries for the seat. Mike Haridopolos...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos of Indian Harbour Beach in a local three-candidate Republican primary for Congress, calling Haridopolos "a proven conservative leader."

A poll found the former Florida Senate President with 56% support. None of his challengers even hit double-digit support.​ Mike Haridopolos is well on his way to victory in the GOP Primary this month, if poll results obtained by Florida Politics are any indication.

The Mike Haridopolos for Congress campaign released poll results on Thursday showing Haridopolos with a commanding lead in the District 8 Republican primary scheduled for August 20. The results show Haridopolos as the clear frontrunner, leading the ballot with 56% compared to 6% for John Hearton and 4% for Joseph Babits and 33% undecided.

U.S. House of Representatives hopeful Mike Haridopolos (R) stood alone in defiance when asked if he would support the Right to Contraception Act during WESH 2’s CD 8 Republican primary debate. His opponents, John Hearton and Joe Babits raised their hands in support of the pro-abortion measure when asked if they would vote for the bill.

In an interview with The Capitolist, former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos discussed how his past legislative experiences inform his approaches to fiscal responsibility, immigration reform, environmental protection, and the space industry as he bids for a seat in Congress. Haridopolos, who served as Senate President...

U.S. Term Limits is proud to announce that Mike Haridopolos, the leading candidate for Congress in Florida’s 8th District, has signed the U.S. Term Limits Pledge. By signing, Haridopolos pledges that “as a member of Congress I will cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits Amendment of three (3) House terms and two (2) Senate terms and no longer limit.” If elected to Congress...

Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer and Elise Stefanik all joined Speaker Mike Johnson in backing his candidacy. The entire Republican leadership team in the U.S. House is endorsing former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos for Congress.

In a pivotal moment for Florida conservatives, Congressman Bill Posey has announced his retirement from Congress, paving the way for a new era of leadership. As the Sunshine State bids farewell to a stalwart defender of conservative values, all eyes turn to the campaign of Mike Haridopolos, a champion of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty.

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos received endorsements on Friday from prominent House Republican leaders for his congressional campaign. The endorsements include Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairman Elise Stefanik. Friday’s announcement follows an earlier endorsement from US House Speaker Mike Johnson.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey tossed his support behind former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos in his congressional bid for District 8. Haridopolos kicked off his campaign in April to coincide with incumbent Republican Rep. Bill Posey opting to retire and backing Haridopolos.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The U.S. House of Representatives Republican leadership team, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Republican Conference Chairman Elise Stefanik, have endorsed Brevard County’s Mike Haridopolos for the District 8 House seat, according to the Haridopolos campaign.

United States Senator Rick Scott formally endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos on Monday in his bid to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Haridopolos served as the Florida Senate President from 2010 to 2012 under Scott’s gubernatorial administration. In his campaign announcement last week, he emphasized his commitment...

The top Republican in the House backed the former Florida Senate President to succeed Bill Posey. Congressional candidate Mike Haridopolos now boasts the support of arguably the most powerful member of Congress.

Florida's senior Senator served in the Florida Legislature with the Indian Harbour Beach Republican. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is endorsing former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos’ bid for Congress. Rubio, a former Florida House Speaker, praised the Indian Harbour Beach Republican’s record in Tallahassee.

The former Florida Senate President filed about an hour before the deadline. Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has jumped into a race in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. The surprise late entry came after U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, a Rockledge Republican, already qualified...

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced ...