Florida Legislature

The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These stories are focused on Florida and the inner workings of the Florida Legislature
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore in hosting a “hands-on, healthy cooking class” in Orlando as part of the Hope Florida initiative. This mentorship program has touched the lives of hundreds of youth making their way […]
In April, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) joined Florida State University in suing the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC, the conference FSU plays in) by filing her own suit against the league after a North Carolina judge concluded that FSU waived its “sovereign immunity” by being a part of the ACC. In an attempt to […]
MILWAUKEE, WI—At a breakfast hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis on the third day of the Republican National Convention, DeSantis revealed that he hopes President Biden becomes the Democratic nominee. Why? Because he thinks his presidency resembles the movie "Weekend at Bernie's", a 1989 comedy where two friends drag their dead employer "Bernie" around town, pretending […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—After a bullet came within a "quarter of an inch" of killing former President Donald Trump in an assassination attempt Friday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis has joined a chorus of congressional voices demanding an investigation into the Secret Service and its security protocols. "Biden tells us to trust the bureaucracy to investigate the assassin's […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The fifth and final American detained for ammunition possession in the Turks and Caicos Islands has been released with a $1,500 fine; a far superior judgment to the 12-year mandatory sentence the native Floridian could have faced. "This outcome proves once again that under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida is looking out for its citizens […]
FORT PIERCE, FL—Businessman Anthony DiFrancesco has filed a defamation lawsuit against Richard Del Toro, the Port St. Lucie Chief of Police and candidate for county sheriff, for calling DiFrancesco a "felon" in a July attack advertisement. On July 3rd, Del Toro's political committee, Friends of Richard Del Toro, created a website—www.shadysheriff.com—to attack his opponent in […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a sudden twist in the days leading up to the Republican National Convention, Governor Ron DeSantis will now be given a speaking slot at the Milwaukee event; a far cry from a report two days ago alleging the Florida Governor would simply be attending. "I will confirm a change in schedule that means […]
AVENTURA, FL—During a meeting to continue smothering antisemitism in Florida, centrist Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo said city commissioners opposing support for Israel would "suffer the consequences," as they would lose his state-level support for what he views as being on the wrong side of history. In other words, commissioners from cities he represents should side […]
DORAL, FL—Former President Donald Trump, accompanied by prominent Republicans like Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, and the shortlisted Sen. Marco Rubio, will host a campaign rally at his flagship golf resort Tuesday night in Doral amidst rising voices wondering who his Vice Presidential pick will be. The Trump rally—which will double as a fundraiser—began […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) provided a short essay on social media to commemorate the United States of America’s independence from Britain nearly 250 years ago. The Florida governor emphasized the notion that the rights enshrined in the Constitution come from a Higher Power, not the government itself, among other points. 248 years ago, 56 men […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that he awarded over $12 million in funding to four separate government entities concerning aviation and defense. Three projects will be funded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, including the establishment of a new major at Pensacola State College, and infrastructure for DeFuniak Springs and Jackson County. The funding […]
The most coveted endorsement in Republican political politics is that of former President Donald Trump, and Anthony Aguirre, who is running for Florida’s 94th State House seat, is using the former president; 's name and likeness to try to convince voters that President Trump is supporting his campaign. One little snag in Aguirre’s campaign efforts […]
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Computer and Communications Industry Association’s (CCIA) censorship case concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The high court sent both bills down to the lower courts to be adjudicated further. In short, the respective bills do not allow big […]
WYNWOOD, FL—As it turns out, the freedoms promised in Governor DeSantis' "Free State of Florida" don't extend to food—at least that's what tech company UPSIDE Foods told The Floridian at their first (and last) cultivated meat event before the Governor's statewide ban takes effect. "I don't know that there's anything less American than the government […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the State of Florida is “fighting back” against President Joe Biden (D) and his political infrastructure agenda by self-funding its transportation improvements. With less help from the federal government, Gov. DeSantis’ office stated that these projects are “fully funded and ahead of schedule” and will add capacity to the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—On the heels of Florida authorities denying the fast-fashion, Chinese-owned company Shein access into its retail federation, another Chinese business tied to the Communist Party of China (CCP)—featured no less than six times during the Super Bowl—has been sued by Arkansas for breaching customer data. And now, Florida Lawmakers want to take action. "The […]
AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he vetoed $32 million from the state's budget because he doesn't want money going toward things the government can't control, such as the "sexual" and "inappropriate" Fringe Festival. "This is money that would go and—we didn't have control over how it was being given, so you have your tax dollars […]
AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced his latest attack on "wokeness" Thursday morning with the Florida Department of Transportation's new website: roadsarenotforpolitics.com. "I'm pleased to announce that today, to make clear where Florida stands, the Florida Department of Transportation is launching a dedicated portal that will highlight for folks the politicization of the Biden transportation department […]
