Miami-Dade

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers state, national, and local politics, including Miami and Miami-Dade County politics.
The City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) has been the political punching bag for every media outlet in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, especially the Miami Herald. While Mayor Suarez has not made it easy on himself by engaging in some questionable business dealings, offering much political fodder for his opponents and media outlets to […]
The state of Florida has often claimed political and legislative victories over other major states such as New York and California. However, Floridians are becoming increasingly concerned about affordable housing throughout the state. In a recent public opinion poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy between December 16 through December 20 of last year on Florida's […]
With the recently-released Netflix mini-series “Griselda” bringing back memories of Miami’s “Cocaine Cowboy” era that plagued the county, where law enforcement appeared inadequate to deal with the drug cartels and gangs, this coming November voters in Florida’s largest county will vote in a new sheriff. The last time Miami-Dade had an elected Sheriff was back […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A new Republican-backed bill altering cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees is dividing conservative voters. Despite passing its first committee unanimously, Florida citizens worry about unequal benefits and slowed pension funding. HB 151, proposed by Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Coral Gables), aims to reset the annual COLA to 3 percent for all retired […]
It is no secret that Florida continues to grow at a breakneck pace.. However, many would be shocked to learn where in Florida is growing the fastest. According to recent numbers, the Palm Bay-Melbourne area has taken over as the fastest-growing region to move to, with Ocala placing second. U-Haul published a report based on […]
**UPDATE—Mayor Levine Cava's office has changed the online press release to read "Israel" and not "Gaza Region" after our story broke The horrific attack by the Hamas terror group in Israel on October 7th that left 1,400 Israelis, Americans, and foreigners dead, and resulted in the kidnapping of over 240 civilians, has been widely condemned […]
Florida continues to demonstrate its commitment to America's ally Israel as they battle Hamas. Just recently, eight of Miami Beach's Fire Rescue have volunteered to serve two weeks in the Jewish State as first responders. X (formerly Twitter) account Israel in Miami posted pictures and footage of the sendoff ceremony presided over by Miami Beach […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has issued a statement after 17 Chinese nationals were apprehended in Florida’s 28th District, the area he represents in Washington. The 17 Chinese nationals landed in Key Largo by boat. They were undocumented, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). “Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Border […]
In the aftermath of the devastating attack led by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging the Biden Administration to to identify and expel foreign nationals on U.S. soil who endorse, support, or participate in pro-Hamas activities. Last week, the world was paralyzed with disbelief and despair as reports of […]
Reps. Carlos Gimenez and Maria Salazar caution that the U.S. withdrawing support from Ukraine could strengthen China's global position. In a recent appearance on Fox News, Gimenez delved deep into the nuances of the current U.S. foreign policy concerning Ukraine. While the ongoing debates surrounding President Biden's strategy have been a frequent topic of discussion, […]
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) congratulated State Representative Daniel Pérez for being selected as the next Speaker of the Florida House. Both State Rep. Perez and U.S. Rep. Gimenez graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. Rep. Gimenez stated, “I rise today to honor and congratulate […]
While coverage of the migrant and border crisis is focused primarily on the U.S.-Mexico border, many migrants also come by sea, Florida being a common destination. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) joined the U.S. Coast Guard to witness what he called "the forgotten invasion." "In Washington, people are always talking about the U.S. Mexico Border but […]
As China continues to seek and establish global dominance, Republicans continue to criticize the lack of response from the Biden Administration, considering the Chinese are in talks with Cuba to establish a spy base on the island. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently appeared on NBC, where he stated Biden "is asleep at the wheel." "My […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently appeared on Trinity's Huckabee, where he briefly discussed his background as the son of Cuban exiles and how he and thousands of others like him appreciate the United States. "Governor @HuckabeeOnTBN: “I’ve never met a group of people who love this country more, who have a greater understanding of what […]
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration officially filed a complaint with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) against the Hyatt Regency Miami for hosting a drag show with children present. In addition to the complaint, they have also pulled the liquor license of the establishment. The Floridian initially […]
Republicans in Congress continue to push for action regarding Cuba. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), a long-time crusader for Cuban freedom, reintroduces the DEMOCRACIA Act in the Senate, while Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart introduce its House counterpart. In his press release, Sen. Scott calls Cuba "the root of instability […]
Politics in Miami-Dade County, or as we like to call it, ”Arroz Con Pollo” politics, is not business as usual as is the case in other Florida counties. Things in the Miami boogie down are done a lot differently. Cronyism runs rampant in Florida’s largest county, and it appears as if a longstanding, unspoken rule […]
Earlier this week at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), several men expressed antisemitism by posting antisemitic messages as they interrupted a student event. Thankfully, no violence occurred. The University put out a statement on Twitter stating, "Florida Atlantic University believes in the freedoms provided by the First Amendment; however, we also denounce antisemitism in all its […]
