Ron DeSantis
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation he signs into law, and the political maneuvering he does around the state and country. Read more here!
The Florida House of Representatives passed a $113.6 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 in the lower chamber last week. The vote was 101-4. The legislation, HB 5001, is roughly $4 billion less than Gov. Ron DeSantis's proposed budget put out in December. It is also $1.3 billion less than the current fiscal year. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced preliminary estimates from VISIT Florida indicating the state welcomed a record $143.3 million in visitors in 2025, topping its previous record of $142.9 million set in 2024. “Florida continues to set the standard as the top travel destination in the nation, welcoming millions of visitors while delivering real economic benefits for […]
The Florida Senate passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport" in the upper chamber this week. The bill passed 25-11 along party lines. Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) sponsored the Senate version while Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) championed the House bill, which passed 81-30. The […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed a joint resolution placing a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot to erase all non-school property taxes on homesteaded homes in the lower chamber this week. The joint resolution (HJR 203) passed 80-30 along party lines, with all Republicans supporting the motion and Democrats opposing it. Rep. Monique […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been ranked No. 1 in workforce education five years ahead of schedule while speaking at a news conference in Titusville this week. The governor also rattled off several accolades by the state in achieving the goal, including the following: No. 1 in talent attraction: three years in a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President James Monroe near Bahia Honda State Park as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday and the state celebration of George Washington’s birthday (Presidents' Day) during a press conference in Monroe County this week. James Monroe was America's 5th president from 1817 to 1825. Monroe County, his namesake and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an award of over $8 million to the Job Growth Grant Fund, which supports workforce and infrastructure needs in Florida's aerospace and aviation, military and defense, cybersecurity, financial services, and other industries, through a release this week. According to the governor, the award will be distributed to three different areas. Palm […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the signing of Executive Order 26-33 to help struggling Florida farmers deal with the recent effects of winter weather and continual drought on social media this week. "Today I signed Executive Order 26-33 in response to last week's winter weather event and ongoing drought conditions throughout the state," DeSantis wrote. "This […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed this week that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected Glyphosate, a herbicide commonly applied in weed control, in six of eight bread products across five national brands commonly found in grocery stores as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative. “As […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly suggested that he would not require state law enforcement to enforce the 287(g) program, which permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to work with state and local partners to arrest and remove illegal aliens from the country, in a social media post this week. "I would not, as governor, […]
Dr. David Maimon, a leading expert in uncovering fraud and scams by going covert on the dark web, discussed his day-to-day operations as an "Undercover Professor” in an interview with The Floridian this week. "I spend a lot of time upstream with criminals, meaning on their social media platforms, in their websites, in their text […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced support for the Tampa Bay Rays staying in the region by backing a proposal from team ownership to build a new stadium at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus during a press conference this week. "Baseball belongs in Tampa Bay. Baseball can succeed in Tampa Bay," DeSantis said. Governor DeSantis […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. “Blaise Ingoglia is exactly who Florida needs as its Chief Financial Officer,” AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis said. “He understands that affordability starts with discipline and accountability – at every level of […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is opting into a new tax credit scholarship program established by the Trump administration during a press conference in Valrico this week. Under the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, Floridians can receive a credit of up to $1,700 per year for contributing to the program beginning next year in […]
Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, is seeking vindication by challenging Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for her seat. In a video ad titled Patriot, Vindman calls President Trump a "wannabe tyrant," accusing his administration of unleashing "thug militias" against Americans and failing […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected arsenic in 28 of 46 candy products as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative. “Our "Healthy Florida First" initiative promotes innovation, ensures accountability, and empowers Floridians to make the healthiest choices for their […]
Reps. Dean Black (R-Jacksonville) and Debra Tendrich (D-Lake Worth) announced the launch of the Florida-Israel Policy & Exchange Initiative to strengthen and promote the relationship between Florida and Israel at the state capitol this week. “The Florida-Israel Policy & Exchange Initiative is intentionally designed to be bipartisan and interfaith,” Rep. Tendrich said in a statement […]
Those in the Vapor Products Industry are fearing the worst after RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company compelled the International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate Heaven Gifts, the owner of both Geek Bar and Elf Bar, along with other products distributed by RZ Smoke Inc in Suffield, Connecticut, Punta Gorda, Florida's SAFA Goods LLC, and the Houston-based […]
