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
The social media giant TikTok has become a point of focus for Republican and Democratic legislators alike. Both sides of the aisle have raised concerns over the way the app, and more specifically its Chinese parent company – ByteDance – has collected vast amounts of data on U.S. citizens. Those raising concerns include Senator Marco […]
With Republicans in the Florida Legislature having a supermajority in both chambers, House Bill 1 – the legislation measure coined the “universal school choice” bill – was sent to Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) desk. “HB 1 expands school choice to all 2.9 million school-aged children, regardless of race, income, background, or zip code, while prioritizing […]
In an unlikely partnership, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have come together to put forth legislation to “require a presidentially-appointed and Senate-confirmed inspector general to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.” This move comes in response to the recent collapses of Silicon […]
Salazar discussed human rights abuse Daniel Ortega is committing against Nicaraguan catholics.
An after-school event set to take place tomorrow at an Orlando High School featuring drag performers has been canceled after a call from the Florida Department of Education, a school spokesman has confirmed. "Donuts and Drag with Mama Rose" was advertised on the Instagram page of "Boone High's Queer and Ally Alliance". According to the […]
Update, April 4, 2023: Jeff Childers, Attorney for Dr. John Littell, filed an appeal of the decision of the American Board of Family Medicine to revoke Littell's board certification. Littell's certification was reinstated while the board considers his appeal. Childers gave a written statement to the Floridian: "We are pleased that ABFM reinstated Dr. Littell […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was interviewed by Piers Morgan and spoke on a plethora of issues such as his handling of the pandemic, President Joe Biden (D), and of course, his possible Republican nominee opponent, former President Donald Trump (R). Until now, Gov. DeSantis has not responded to any of name calling from President […]
Guillermo Smith took to social media to slam House Republicans for pursuing open carry in Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was interviewed by Piers Morgan and spoke on a plethora of issues such as his handling of the pandemic, President Joe Biden (D), and of course, his possible Republican nominee opponent, former President Donald Trump (R). According to Gov. DeSantis, he has not decided whether he will run for the […]
Donald Trump Jr. is now calling DeSantis a RINO after the Governor's response to the debacle.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) slammed Russia's "third world tactics" of intimidation.
President Joe Biden (D) has vetoed his first bill as President, more than two years after the start of his first term in office. According to Fox News, “The Republican-led legislation prevented Biden's administration from taking environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into account when making investment decisions. GOP lawmakers argue ESG is a […]
Trump signaled that the arrest is all part of an intimidation tactic against the American people.
At one of his recent town hall events in Deltona, Florida, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) spoke about his support of the Born Alive Act, a piece of legislation that looks to protect infant children that survive abortions. Former President Donald Trump (R) signed an executive order addressing this issue in the waning days of his […]
Team DeSantis argued that DeSantis “led the nation” in various ways.
Buchanan hosted key local stakeholders on Suncoast water quality, discussing ways that the state can combat the threat of red algae bloom.
Republicans have come out in support of Trump, questioning the basis of his alleged arrest.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) commented on the controversy of people not being allowed entry for protesting the players.
