Florida Politics
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 Politics, and all its media, political pundits, lobbyists, elected officials, and issues.
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Congress can be a very frustrating place, but today, […]
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Congress can be a very frustrating place, but today, […]
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214. All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor. The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision and passage of the bill. President Donald Trump will now review […]
Florida Democratic lawmakers will conduct an "official legislative visit" at Alligator Alcatraz, the state's controversial migrant detention facility, amid safety concerns. State Senators Shevrin Jones and Carlos Guillermo Smith, together with state Reps. Anna Eskamani, Angie Nixon, and Michele Rayner, plan to inspect the Ochopee center Thursday afternoon. The safety visit comes a day after […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Democratic resistance to the "Big Beautiful Bill" as deliberations continue and their "Project 2029" agenda in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing them to the Soviet Bolsheviks by saying they have "gone back to the Soviet playbook of 1917." Rep. Haridopolos specifically called out the rhetoric […]
MIAMI—A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill. At least, that’s what the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a Thursday morning court filing, so far contradicting Gov. […]
By Lt. Col Dan Johnson Every July, as we pause to celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended. In today’s world of growing geopolitical instability, defense demands investment in the tools, technologies, and capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and our adversaries at bay. The F-35 […]
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As of July 2, Iran's airspace has partially reopened,” announced the State Department. The airspace reopening follows a ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump. Israel and Iran exchanged heavy […]
U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) and other state congressional lawmakers are urging the federal government to give Florida and other coastal states more control over red snapper fishing in the South Atlantic. In a post, Rep. Rutherford argued federal limits on the snapper are too strict and out of touch compared to what fishermen are […]
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: First Illegal Aliens Arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced "hundreds" of illegal aliens will be arriving at the state's new detention center in the Everglades, which has become known as "Alligator Alcatraz...READ MORE Rep. Carlos Gimenez—FOR MIAMI, NO TAX ON TIPS IS HUGE! […]
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: First Illegal Aliens Arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced "hundreds" of illegal aliens will be arriving at the state's new detention center in the Everglades, which has become known as "Alligator Alcatraz...READ MORE Rep. Carlos Gimenez—FOR MIAMI, NO TAX ON TIPS IS HUGE! […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced "hundreds" of illegal aliens will be arriving at the state's new detention center in the Everglades, which has become known as "Alligator Alcatraz." "Alligator Alcatraz will be checking in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens tonight. Next stop: back to where they came from," Uthmeier said. The attorney […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) blasted Democratic rhetoric surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, including the new "Alligator Alcatraz" in southern Florida, during a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, asking where their sympathy for victims of illegal alien crime is. Host Harris Faulkner shared a pair of tweets from the House Homeland […]
Gruters: DeSantis' CFO Pick Irrelevant Because of Trump's 'Golden Ticket' Endorsement Florida Sen. Joe Gruters knows that Gov. Ron DeSantis won't pick him to be the state's next chief financial officer, but he says that doesn't matter. Gruters, 48, believes that President Donald...READ MORE Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Florida should be a solar energy mecca. Yet Republicans' […]
Gruters: DeSantis' CFO Pick Irrelevant Because of Trump's 'Golden Ticket' Endorsement Florida Sen. Joe Gruters knows that Gov. Ron DeSantis won't pick him to be the state's next chief financial officer, but he says that doesn't matter. Gruters, 48, believes that President Donald...READ MORE Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Florida should be a solar energy mecca. Yet Republicans' […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his extreme leftwing positions in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity, saying he makes "[former Mayor Bill] de Blasio look like Ronald Reagan." Gov. DeSantis noted that de Blasio's term as Mayor "sparked an absolute flow out of New York City, and […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Tuesday praised a federal ruling blocking the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for 520,000 Haitian migrants living in the U.S. "Today's ruling blocking the Trump administration's to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is a vital victory for our community as well as […]
OCHOPEE—Despite the rocky, "work-in-progress" relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his potential successor, Rep. Byron Donalds, the top Republicans are both demanding the Key West City Commission bend the knee. Their comments to The Floridian came at the grand opening of Alligator Alcatraz, the state's new migrant detention facility, a day after Key West commissioners voted to […]
