Tampa Bay
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in the Tampa Bay area.
Newly resurfaced footage of Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly’s 2016 congressional debate leaves voters questioning the former Republican’s current stance on U.S. relations with the Communist Cuban regime. Prominent Cuban exile and radio host Ninoska PĂ©rez CastellĂłn recently commented on a video of former Congressman Jolly, then-Republican Representative for Florida’s 13th District, endorsing opening a […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) recently celebrated the Pentagon’s decision to station a new Air National Guard Squadron in Florida, touting her role in the matter. I am happy to announce that I have successfully secured a Special Tactics Squadron (STS) at MacDill Air Force Base! Thank you to @SecWar for making this happen. I […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 Midterms, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Democratic Party and several television (TV) stations to prevent the use of the controversial $10 million Hope Florida scandal in rival campaign ads. The Highlands County circuit court filing challenges a 30-second campaign ad, paid […]
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida has endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon. The group has also endorsed 24 Republican congressional challengers ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. “On behalf of Florida small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have […]
Starting Sept. 30, 2026, new Floridian drivers and those renewing their driver’s licenses will be seeing a revamped design on their identification cards. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recently announced it will be issuing a newly designed Florida driver's license and identification card. The new look aims to honor the […]
Ellen Gustafson, co-founder and executive director of We the Veterans and Military Families, recently took the time to highlight the “Unsung Heroes” of American Elections – U.S. Veterans. During the 10th annual Military Influencer Conference (MIC) in Tampa, Fla., Gustafson hosted a panel titled “The Unsung Heroes: How Veterans Show Up for American Elections,” where […]
Thousands of veterans have gathered in Tampa to attend the annual Military Influencer Conference (MIC). The city is hosting the event for the first time, during a special milestone as the conference celebrates its 10th anniversary. “Since 2017, MIC has brought together service members, veterans, military spouses, entrepreneurs, creators, employers, nonprofit leaders, healthcare leaders, government […]
Ashley Hermann, a "proud Democratic Socialist," according to her campaign website, is running to fill the Florida House District 69 seat, which represents much of Hillsborough County near Tampa. The seat is currently held by state Representative Danny Alvarez (R-69), who is running for reelection and will face off against Hermann in the general election […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is urging Florida residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses as cases rise statewide. “PSA: Florida Health officials are warning residents as locally acquired dengue cases rise across Tampa Bay,” Congresswoman Luna wrote on X. “As of September 1, [2026], 33 locally acquired cases have been reported in the Tampa […]
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) endorsed Republican Florida State Representative Danny Alvarez Sr. in his reelection campaign for Florida House District 69, which covers much of Hillsborough County near Tampa, Wednesday. In an X post announcing the endorsement, Sen. Scott wrote Rep. Alvarez "is a fighter for Florida families and the conservative values that keep our […]
Floridians, set your alarms, because the annual Perseid meteor shower will peak on the evening of Aug. 12, 2026, until the early morning hours of Aug. 13, 2026. This year, the astronomical event’s peak coincides with the lunar cycle’s new moon phase, meaning that there will be virtually no moonlight in the night sky during […]
The wait for Florida’s Primary Elections is approaching its end as voting is set to begin on Aug 18, 2026. For some, the countdown has officially lapsed as several counties across the Sunshine State have begun early voting for the General Election’s runners-up. Starting Aug. 3, 2026, voters in Bradford, Calhoun, Hendry, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Miami-Dade, […]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026. The Trump administration’s revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for both groups comes after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to rescind TPS from the minority groups fleeing […]
Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June 26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco for Florida's Senate District 21 seat in a social media post this week. "Today I am happy to endorse Sheriff @ChrisNocco for Senate District 21! He has done a great job as Pasco Sheriff, stands fully behind our property tax elimination efforts, and will […]
Democrat Brian Nathan upset Republican Josie Tomkow to win the Senate District 14 special election on Tuesday night. Below is the result with 95% of ballots reporting (per270towin) Brian Nathan - 50.3% Josie Tomkow - 49.8% Turnout was under 30%, according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. VoteHub projects Brian Nathan to win the […]
Florida Rep. Kathy Castor (D) issued a statement during an appearance on WFLA, the MSNBC affiliate news channel for the Tampa Bay area, where she accused the GOP of refusing to negotiate terms to reopen the government, which has led to cuts to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. “MYTH-BUSTERS: Republican Health Care Crisis Edition. […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) recently urged the reinstatement of Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Gordon in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had been leading the prosecution of Leo Govoni, who is accused of embezzling from medical trust funds. As WFLA described, Govoni and his accountant, John Witeck, were arrested and indicted in late […]
