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The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers state, national, and local politics, including Miami and Miami-Dade County politics.
Legal Reform Advocacy Group,Wants Georgia to Follow in Florida's Footsteps Blaise Ingoglia-The idea that the amount of property taxes one pays is directly connected to the price someone would pay for the home (value) is pretty ridiculous. Two people living in a $200K home, on average, use about the same amount of government […]
The Republican Party of Miami-Dade is hosting former Republican vice presidential candidate and formerAlaska Governor Sarah Palin at its First Annual Women’s History Month Liberty Breakfast on March 22nd. "Governor Palin’s groundbreaking 2008 candidacy for vice president shattered barriers for women in politics and inspired a new wave of female leadership," Miami-Dade Republican Party Chairman […]
American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the Middle East. In early January, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group. D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. […]
Ruff! Ruff! Republican Lawmaker Files Bill Protecting Against Dangerous Dogs Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting Floridians from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog.....READ MORE Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Like so many, I have always admired and respected Senator Geraldine Thompson as a powerful and brave […]
President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs. “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]
Ron DeSantis Welcomes Record 142.9 Million Visitors to Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record....READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio-@POTUS secured the release of ANOTHER U.S. citizen from Belarus, as well as two political prisoners. […]
President Donald Trump and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein recently met alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other diplomats at the White House. King Abdullah lauded President Trump, claiming he was confident the latter could bring “peace and prosperity” to the Middle East. "I truly believe, with all the challenges that we have […]
President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal with the US that would feature an exchange of rare earth metals for military support during a recent interview with FOX News. President Trump complained the US was providing an outsized amount of aid to Ukraine compared to other European countries and NATO allies. […]
Florida Republican lawmakers are denouncing the prosecution of Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe on corruption charges. President Uribe is charged with bribery and witness tampering in the first prosecution of a former president in Colombia’s history. Uribe’s prosecution has been promoted by Socialist President Gustavo Petro, whose sped up prosecutorial processes. Republicans, who have frequently […]
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker Daniel Perez and Sen. Ben Albritton have finally come to their senses and appear to be on the same page over passing strong, not-so-weak, illegal immigration legislation. Both sides called the other's immigration bill and proposal "weak." Through Rep. Mike Caruso, the sole "No" vote […]
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body. President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
MIAMI - President Donald Trump recently announced that Gadyaces “Gady” Serralta will serve as the next Director of the United States Marshals Service. "Gady is a lifelong public servant, with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience. I nominated him in my First Term to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, […]
MIAMI - Former UFC Fighter Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal shared on Saturday that he is considering a Florida State Senate run in District 39 if an opening is made available. "I believe I could make a real difference in the State Senate—particularly in fighting the child sex trafficking which we all know is happening in Miami-Dade […]
Elon Musk has announced that the Department of Government Efficiency found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent $59 Million last week to house illegal immigrants in New York City. Late last January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order creating the FEMA Review Council to optimize FEMA’s spending and management and terminate any […]
Moments after Air Force One crossed into international waters this past Sunday, as it flew President Donald Trump to Super Bowl LIX, the President signed a proclamation officially declaring the first-ever Gulf of America Day. President Trump said during his proclamation signing that the event was “even bigger than the Super Bowl.” Happy Super Bowl […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has penned a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr urging the latter to use his authority to prevent the airing of commercials from Chinese companies like Temu during the upcoming super bowl. The super bowl is set to be disputed between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs […]
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez has been selected to be the interim President of Florida International University (FIU), a move The Floridian first reported as being "imminent" after it was reported that she was on the very short list for the job. "One source close to the Executive Office in Tallahassee and two sources within the […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the middle east. Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon. While discussing the US-Israel relationship, Hegseth remarked how both states […]
