Florida
The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These are stories focused on Florida and the politics involved
During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the historic dismissal of Mayorkas’ impeachment trial, Mayorkas appeared in front of the upper chamber for questioning. “Secretary Mayorkas, you’re the first cabinet official to be impeached in our country’s history. I think it’s […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is calling out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for allegedly disregarding federal law concerning Florida’s child health care program, “Kidcare.” Rep. Castor alleges that the State of Florida disenrolled over 22,000 children from the program. The Florida congresswoman called the program a “vital reform” that the Florida governor is rejecting. “Governor DeSantis […]
The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke...READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis:Â "We're not playing those games in Florida. [Satanism] is not a […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The Governor is full of shit for saying that," said Chris Cano, Executive Director for the Suncoast Chapter of NORML—a non-profit […]
As the state grows redder by the hour, and as Democrat influence dwindles by the second, Florida Democrats are looking for Floridians to run for office.
Dozens of US Senators have backed a newly introduced bill that aims to counter the reported rise of antisemitic incidents across America's college campuses. The Antisemitism Awareness Act, jointly introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) would codify antisemitism definitions for the purposes of Federal education regulations. According to […]
Hours after refusing to comment on whether sanctions would be renewed, the US State Department has announced its decision to return oil sanctions on Venezuela. “After a careful review of the current situation in Venezuela, the United States determined Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap […]
One of those amendments is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years old and older.
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) helped deliver the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. Congressional Republicans from both chambers including Rep. Lee and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a press conference following the historic event. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) slim majority of 51 Democrats in the upper […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis fears Florida's proposed recreational marijuana amendment will not only cause the state to smell like pot but is too "over-broad" and will allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The marijuana [amendment]  is written so broadly, you are not going to be able to restrict where people use […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis blasted Florida's abortion ballot initiative, telling onlookers the amendment is deceptive, illegal, and a money-making scheme. "The [abortion] amendment is written very deceptively to try to trick as many people to vote for it as possible," DeSantis said at a Wednesday morning press conference. "One of the things that amendment […]
By Mayor Steve Bovo The Biden administration’s direct-flight parole-and-release program was created to mitigate the challenges of illegal border crossings by facilitating an alternative entry of ineligible individuals directly into the U.S. However, this initiative has effectively led to an open border policy, unleashing numerous challenges and hardships on communities throughout Florida. In effect, the […]
DeSantis To Sign Legislation Letting Florida Imprison and Deport Illegal Immigrants Governor Ron DeSantis said he would sign a bill allowing Florida officials to imprison and deport illegal immigrants, saying the states must step up to the federal government's "violation"...READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis:Â "Florida mourns the loss of former Governor and U.S. Senator […]
The White House has refused to reveal whether lifted oil sanctions for Venezuela will be renewed as the deadline to make such a decision nears. President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to not reinstate oil sanctions imposed on Venezuela during President Donald Trump’s term. Biden lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gold sectors in exchange […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he would sign a bill allowing Florida officials to imprison and deport illegal immigrants, saying the states must step up to the federal government's "violation" of immigration laws. "I support it. They say the federal government is supreme when it comes to immigration, which is fine...but we have laws […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—On the 63rd anniversary of the tragic Bay of Pigs invasion, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring school instruction on the history and evils of communism beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. "We're gonna tell the truth about communism in the state of Florida. We're gonna tell the truth about […]
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced that has led a 23-state coalition to combat President Joe Biden’s (D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Title VI regulations relating to “race conscious environmental justice.” AG Moody believes the federal agency should be taking its orders from the Legislative Branch rather than the race-centered issue. “The […]
Potential Wasserman Schultz Challenger Bryan Leib Accuses Her of Turning Back on Israel Has Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) turned her back on the State of Israel? While she has been markedly supportive of the Jewish State Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), AKA the Iran Nuke Deal....READ MORE President Joe Biden: "If Trump's stock […]
