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 Senate Passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' to Help Players With Financial Assistance The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to allow K-12 head coaches to use up to $15,000 personal funds... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "Gas prices are skyrocketing and Florida has one of the biggest spikes across the […]
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to allow K-12 head coaches to use up to $15,000 personal funds to support their players with food and travel services, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation needs to get through the season in the upper chamber this week. Known as the Teddy Bridgewater Act, the vote […]
State Rep. Meg Weinberger (R) gave every single member of the Florida House of Representatives (both Republican and Democrat) a legislative session-ending gift, but it appears as if not every lawmaker welcomed the gesture and cut up the gifted socks that were dropped off to lawmakers. What's worse, the socks were returned to Rep. Weinberger's […]
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) is endorsing 16 members of Congress for reelection in the upcoming 2026 midterms, including Representatives Randy Fine (R-FL), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Craig Goldman (R-TX). Rep. Fine, known as the "Hebrew Hammer," has been a strong supporter of sustaining the United States' relationship with Israel and a fierce critic of […]
New revelations surrounding the City of Miami’s actions against the historic Little Havana venue Ball & Chain, first reported by The Miami Herald, are raising renewed questions about the role of senior city officials and the potential financial consequences for Miami taxpayers. According to the reporting, the legal battle tied to the city’s enforcement actions against Ball & […]
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), and the University of Miami all received "A" grades from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their efforts to combat antisemitism. Notably, FIU's grade was before an anti-Semitic and racist group chat, which included FIU's Turning Point chapter president, was exposed by The Floridian earlier this month. The […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Alexander Hamilton as part of 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Alexander Hamilton in White Springs near the Suwannee River... READ MORE. Rep. Jared Moskowitz: “South Florida's communities are strengthened every day by women who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others.” Republican […]
Sydney Gruters, Wife of RNC Chairman Joe Gruters, to Run for Congress TALLAHASSEE— The Republican congressional primary race to replace retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) appears to be over before it even begun... READ MORE. State Rep. Juan Porras: "Last year Miami-Dade County faced a $400 million deficit. To close the […]
President Donald Trump is heading to Hebron, Kentucky, in an effort to address economic concerns regarding the current U.S. conflict with Iran and to promote Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) current opponent for the 2026 Kentucky Republican Primary amid the midterm elections. President Trump visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to tour the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Thermo Fisher […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Alexander Hamilton in White Springs near the Suwannee River as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Hamilton County this week. Hamilton was a founding father and the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington from 1789 to 1795. Hamilton also founded […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate and former Speaker Paul Renner (R) is pitching his resume in a new political advertisement released this week as he looks to build momentum for his 2026 Republican primary campaign. The 30-second spot mentions Speaker Renner's time in the Florida Legislature and support of Gov. Ron DeSantis's agenda, whom he is seeking […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Mar. 11 the reopening of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Global Entry travel program, following its temporary pause in February amid the federal agency’s shutdown over funding. "We are working hard to alleviate the disruptions to travelers caused by the Democrats' shutdown," a DHS spokesperson stated, confirming […]
Ahead of a visit to Hebron, Kentucky this week, President Donald Trump is predicting that Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will lose his Congressional re-election bid. President Donald Trump issued a statement over Truth Social criticizing Rep. Massie, but a recent Republican Liberty Caucus index indicates clashing perspectives on “America First.” “I predict that ‘Representative’ Thomas […]
Boca Raton voters emphatically rejected a referendum Tuesday on the One Boca redevelopment project, which would have authorized a public-private partnership for a nearly century-long lease of 7.8 acres to redevelop part of the city-owned government campus. Voters rejected the idea by nearly 75% or 3-to-1, a move that could be seen as a rebuke […]
The recent racist and antisemitic WhatsApp group chat created by Miami GOP Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal—a graduate student at Florida International University (FIU)— is being investigated local police and college police, and now we have learned that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), are also looking into […]
With the 2026 midterms looming closer, Representative Darren Soto's (D-FL) 9th Congressional District seat is considered vulnerable, and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is accusing him of being "out of touch" and working against the interests of Florida farmers. Rep. Soto's district, which includes Osceola and Polk Counties, is a major agricultural zone, with […]
TALLAHASSEE— The Republican congressional primary race to replace retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) appears to be over before it even begun, as Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters's wife Sydney is said to be locked into running for the soon-to-be open congressional seat. A source close to Florida Republican politics and attached to the […]
Florida Senate Clears 'Medical Freedom Act,' Over-the Counter Sale of Ivermectin The Florida Senate passed a bill creating a "conscience exemption" for vaccine requirements... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: “Democratic Socialists have seized control of the Democrat Party and are pushing a radical Communist agenda.” Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Florida can never be a […]
