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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 an exclusive interview with the Floridian, Rep. Donalds questioned President Biden's ability to lead the country, warning that it's "not a good look."
Chinese ‘fast-fashion’ brand SHEIN is again at loggerheads with US lawmakers following reports the former intends to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). SHEIN had previously attempted to enter the US stock market through an initial public offering (IPO). However, SHEIN halted the operation after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the company […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the national flag to be flown at half-staff Wednesday to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting by an Islamist-connected murderer, who claimed the lives of 49 victims. On June 12th, 2016, Orlando's LGBTQ nightclub drew over 300 partiers for its Latin Night—including 29-year-old Omar Mateen. Twice investigated […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on News Nation to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his approach to the war in Ukraine. First, the Florida congressman says that he’s been hesitant to send taxpayer funds to the European nation because he believes the Biden administration has not set forth a clear objective to win against […]
Trump Campaign Responds to Hunter Biden Guilty Verdict Hunter Biden was served a guilty verdict on 3 federal gun charges. Biden now faces up to 25 years in prison. President Joe Biden (D) has issued a response to the verdict, accepting it and noting that he will...READ MORE Congressman Mike Waltz: "HUGE! @EmbryRiddle and […]
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Amidst a looming—and dramatic—sheriff election, interim Police Chief Richard Del Toro is innocent of alleged Hatch Act violations, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel told him in a letter, prompted by their months-long investigation kickstarted by an anonymous January complaint. “This letter is in response to a complaint the U.S. Office of […]
The Trump campaign has now responded to the verdict, dismissing it as a "distraction" and calling for further investigation into the Biden family.
As the reality of recreational marijuana being legalized in the state becomes clearer, Florida Republicans are doing everything they can to make sure that November 5th results in striking it down. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has launched his “Florida Freedom Fund” political committee, which will campaign against the abortion and marijuana ballot initiatives. Florida’s […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) blasted President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for greenlighting programs for foreign groups using American taxpayer monies. He even claims that the President has sent billions to a terrorist organization over the last three years. In a recent blog post, Rep. Mast scolded President Biden and his “lackadaisical approach” to […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Former three-term Congressman Alan Grayson, a Democrat, dropped out of the U.S. Senate race on Friday where he planned to challenge incumbent Republican Rick Scott. Now, he's setting his sights on a state race—Senate District 25. Grayson was among four other Democrats who qualified for the national race, including former one-term Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has shared that he will be voting against legalizing recreational marijuana.
The US House of Representatives has approved Representative Greg Steube’s (R-FL) bill banning the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from using its resources to aid illegal immigrants. Representative Steube’s legislation was an amendment to a broader bill on military funding. Steube’s move was incited by VA officials admitting they assisted illegal immigrants process their medical […]
Florida International University has become a leading patent producer after faculty inventors have been recognized for receiving over 80 patents this past year. According to the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association, FIU has now entered the top 25 U.S. utility patents granted among U.S. public universities. Within this past year, FIU […]
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are pushing back against the Federal Reserve’s recently published enforcement policy for rules on illicit trading by Federal Reserve Bank officials. The Fed has been conducting a years-long review of its rules after various top Fed officials were forced to resign due to questionable trading practices. […]
Former President Donald Trump held a Sunday rally in Las Vegas where he shared his plans to reach the Hispanic community by launching a new campaign entitled “Latino Americans for Trump,” a shift from the original “Latinos for Trump” to emphasize that Latinos are American. “In 2020, we got more votes from Hispanic Americans than […]
Florida State House District 94 hopeful Meg Weinberger (R) appeared on Real America’s Voice’s “American Sunrise” after she received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump (R). “MAGA Meg” as President Trump referred to her, has entered the political realm while working in multiple fields helping those who need assistance, including abused animals (such as […]
The US military has resumed its Gaza humanitarian airdrop operations following the collapse of the temporary offshore pier constructed nearly a month ago. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the humanitarian airdrop, which included “life-saving humanitarian assistance.” According to CENTCOM, over 10 metric tons of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) were delivered while the US has […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida corrections officials announced Monday that they will jumpstart an oddly dark yet seemingly ingenious method of solving cold case homicides: giving prisoners playing cards. These are not normal playing cards; each card will be marked with a photograph of a murder victim or missing person, tell their story, and give information on how […]
