Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is throwing his support behind Miami mayoral candidate and fellow Cuban Emilio Gonzalez in his election bid. The senator's backing is arguably the highest-profile out-of-state endorsement for Gonzalez as he looks to take over Florida's second-largest city from Mayor Francis Suarez after the race concludes in just three weeks. “It […]
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) is endorsing fellow state congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in his bid to become governor in next November's election. "Byron Donalds will be an outstanding America First Governor for all Floridians. I have seen first-hand Byron's commitment to commonsense conservative leadership and his ability to get things done," […]
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the state's largest police union, is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026. “Blaise Ingoglia has proven time and again that he stands with the men and women who wear the badge," Florida FOP Shawn Dunlap said in a […]
Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) has filed legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for Floridians to purchase a firearm of any kind in the state from 21 back down to 18 years old. The bill, HB 133, would amend Florida law to lower the minimum age at which a person can […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Inogoglia announced that his Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight has uncovered $1 billion in wasteful and excessive spending by counties and cities across the state. Ingoglia, who became CFO in July, began his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) style tour in early August. He detailed his findings in an […]
John D. Smith, who appeared on the popular business reality show Shark Tank, is gearing up for another challenge, and it's not facing off against Mark Cuban or Kevin O'Leary. The Orlando native announced he's running for Florida's chief financial officer position against Blaise Ingoglia in a recent campaign video posted on social media. “My […]
Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) filed a bill this week in the legislature to make the American flamingo the official state bird and designate the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. Under SB 150, the American flamingo would replace the northern mockingbird as the official state bird of Florida. The mockingbird has been the […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez announced his plans to make Miami the marquee hub for cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation technology industries as he approaches the home stretch in his run for mayor. “Miami has long been the gateway to the Americas and a crossroads of international business. Our growth in blockchain, cryptocurrency, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier continues to direct sharp criticism at Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell over her soft-on-crime policies. This time, his comments are over a plea deal that gave a man convicted of child molestation 15 years of probation instead of a lengthy prison sentence. On an X post, Uthmeier shared that Peter […]
Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) was formally elected to serve as Florida's next Speaker of the House for the 2026-2028 term in the lower chamber this week. Speaking to House members, Rep. Garrison cautioned the Republican Party not to become complacent, despite the GOP having a supermajority in the chamber. The split is currently 86 […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) has filed legislation in the Florida Legislature to prohibit courts and agencies from using Shari’a Law. The bill, HB 119, was symbolically filed almost two years to the day of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, which left 1,200 Israelis dead. Shari'a law is Islam's legal system […]
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week. “I’m proud to endorse my friend @EmilioforMiami for Mayor," Scott shared on social media. "With 26 years in the Army and service at every level, Emilio will make Miami a city where families thrive, […]
The Paul Renner for Governor campaign announced it has raised $3.7 million in just 35 days for its candidate, Paul Renner, in his Florida gubernatorial bid. Renner, the state's former Republican Speaker of the House, filed to run for governor just last month. "Paul Renner's unprecedented $3.7 million haul in just 35 days sends a […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has raised over $1.8 million in the first quarter as a candidate for a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. The surge gives Ingoglia, who announced his run in September, a current cash-on-hand balance of $4.6 million. “The amount of support we have received since […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of Ashley Moody. "Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is doing a […]
Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. The poll, surveying 626 Democrats and 684 NPA's, found 93% and 96% support, respectively, from each group for […]
Michael Simas, the President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, credited the state's conservative foundation, which has been established over the last fifteen years, for laying the groundwork for its current economic outlook in business and tech in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. Simas' organization is responsible for relaying advice on important […]
Florida is continuing to show its support for the men and women in blue. Speaking at a press conference in Panama City, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than 9,400 officers have been awarded recruitment bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. Gov. DeSantis issued today's round of bonuses to officers serving in […]
