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
As Hurricane Ian has left millions without power across the state of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has intervened with the media to stop the politicization of the storm. However, some Democratic talking heads have been quick to make it political, including Charlie Crist. Earlier this month, Gov. DeSantis sent 50 undocumented immigrants from Texas […]
While being interviewed on MSNBC (considered by most a left-leaning network), news host Hallie Jackson spoke to gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist (D-FL) to talk about Hurricane Ian. At the beginning of the interview, Jackson mentions to the audience that Crist was Governor of Florida during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 (he was Governor from 2007-2011). Interestingly […]
In an exclusive interview with the Floridian, DeSantis shared that he has assessed damages in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, providing insight on what the next steps are.
Since the 2022 midterm elections began, Republicans have promised to hold the Biden administration accountable. In particular, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) has pressed on investigating the President's son Hunter. On Wednesday, Gaetz is that much closer to bringing this investigation into reality. Speaking with Dr. Sebastian Gorka at the Capitol, the two discuss how and […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R)Â has joined others to provide an update on Hurricane Ian.
Francis Suarez announced that the City of Miami would be resuming its normal operations.
President Joe Biden asked if former Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R) was present at a White House food insecurity conference on Wednesday, but she wasn't because Congresswoman Walorski passed away last month. Addressing a non-partisan group of legislators and government officials, President Joe Biden was listing off the legislators who were present and who have tirelessly […]
As Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida and on its way to the Carolinas, a bipartisan delegation has sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) calling for a Major Disaster Delegation would support the response and recovery to all those affected by the state. Florida’s three biggest statewide elected officials (Gov. Ron DeSantis – R-FL, […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has provided an update, thanking 26 states for extending support as Florida continues to face hurricane Ian.
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Press Office has officially requested President Biden approve Major Disaster Declaration and commit himself to 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Ian’s disastrous consequences. "Florida is ready to respond. We have fleets of highwater vehicles, 42,000 linemen, 7,000 National Guardsmen and 179 aircraft prepared to help," stated Gov. DeSantis. The request […]
Election Day is getting closer by the minute and congressional candidates are making strides to get every last vote they can, whether that means going door-to-door, sending out mail, or completely erasing former views on your campaign website. Democrat Alan Cohn (D) has done the latter. Cohn is a candidate for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, […]
Despite Hurricane Ian being the biggest news in Florida this week, there is still time for midterm election coverage. District 35 for the Florida House has just generated its own share of news. On Monday, Democratic nominee Rishi Bagga tweeted a response to an attack mailer put out by his Republican opponent Rep.Fred Hawkins. Bagga […]
Politico has seemingly politicized Hurricane Ian as it closed in on Florida. A few short hours after the post was published, a reporter at Gov. DeSantis' press conference last night decided to politicize it again. The journalist says concern raises over Florida's supposedly "lax" hurricane response, which DeSantis immediately shuts down. "Stop politicizing it," he […]
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall on the Western Coast of Florida, Democrats throughout the state have used the impending catastrophe to criticize Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration. Democrats are accusing DeSantis’ alleged unpreparedness in the face of the hurricane and his administration’s policies that, as Democrats see it, will exacerbate the storm’s potential damages. Senate candidate […]
With the idea of China as a threat on the mind of everyday Americans, many were worried when they first heard of the news that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have been buying up plots of land within the United States. Some have even asked, “Why isn’t the federal government doing anything about it?” Well, […]
With the economy taking center stage in the political debate, Rubio’s reelection team is directing blame to Demings.
Ahead of Hurricane Ian's landfall in Florida, Politico's Matt Dixon says this is Ron DeSantis' first hurricane as Governor. Dixon anticipates to see how this storm "will affect Florida's already faltering property insurance market." Additionally, Dixon says while DeSantis gave three briefings Monday, "he has not, however, put himself out into the public as much […]
The Cuban government has recently voted to legalize same-sex marriage in the island nation. This new measure is just one of 400 articles that reform Cuba's long-standing laws. Additional changes include the allowance of same-sex adoption, surrogate pregnancies, and redefining grandparents' rights in regards to grandchildren. Support comes from Raul Castro's daughter and Fidel's niece […]
