State & Local
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level
The Republican Party of Florida released a campaign ad slamming Democratic candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez for being soft on crime and public safety in his bid for Florida Attorney General. The ad, titled "Dangerous," was shared on social media. "Jose Rodriguez wants to be Florida's attorney general, our top cop. But when every Republican and […]
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 […]
Florida officials celebrated President Donald Trump’s approval of critical disaster assistance for Floridians affected by Hurricane Isaias. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) confirmed the president's Major Emergency Disaster Declaration, thanking him and Gov. Ron DeSantis for their leadership and for working with him to receive the aid. Great news for Florida! President Trump has approved critical […]
Meta Platforms faces heavy scrutiny after Democratic candidate for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Angie Nixon, revealed it suspended one of her campaign’s social media accounts just a week ahead of the 2026 Midterm election. The page in question was Nixon's LatinosConAngie Instagram account, a campaign page focused on building support among the nation's Latino community. […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Jeffthe Arisda for arson and attempted murder over his alleged involvement in a North Miami Beach residential structure fire resulting in $120,000 damages through a release this week. According to a witness, Arisda was "acting aggressively" collecting piles of napkins and […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced several defendants have been charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering for allegedly transporting thousands of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico through El Paso, Texas to the Tampa Bay area for distribution as part of a Sinaloa Cartel-linked enterprise. The attorney general made the announcement while speaking at […]
The Trump administration’s recently announced $193.7 million in rural healthcare funding across Florida is under scrutiny after reports claim the state will lose an estimated $14 billion in Medicaid funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Healthcare non-profit Protect Our Care accused the White House of misleading Floridians through its recent announcement of […]
Democratic challenger for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Angie Nixon, and CBS News are facing heavy scrutiny after the outlet published an interview clip of Nixon’s views on Cuba. In the original post, CBS News published a video clip of Nixon, captioned: “Asked whether Cuba is a dictatorship, Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, who is […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the arrest of nearly 50 foreign nationals involved in election fraud crimes, including six legal residents in Florida. “The Justice Department announced charges involving 48 aliens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes,” a DOJ […]
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University (FAMU) that injured 12 people, including six children. A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting near FAMU that injured 12 people. This is heartbreaking on every level. Families are hurting, lives have […]
After nearly a year in exile, Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado returned to Caracas amid the nation’s U.S.-led regime transition. The Nobel laureate announced her return on X, writing, "I am here. With you." ¡Este dĂa lo vamos a recordar siempre! Juntos alcanzaremos la Libertad. 🇻🇪 https://t.co/WTpT1LChYl — MarĂa Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 26, […]
Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez believes the Republican Party can fend off a Democratic “Blue Wave” and stay strong heading into the 2026 Midterm elections. In a segment with Fox News, Suarez discussed the political landscape, including Congressman Donalds’ gubernatorial run, the shift in Hispanic voters, and the Democratic Party’s increased popularity. Suarez Believes Donalds […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly criticized Republican challenger Byron Donalds' loyalty to President Donald Trump amid high gas prices due to the Iran War in a campaign ad released this week. The 30-second "Daddy's Back," ad was shared on Jolly's social media page. Rep. Donalds referenced the phrase prior to Trump's second presidential inauguration in […]
With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Donald Trump has arrived in Fort Myers to rally the Republican base as the party fights to secure control of Congress in the upcoming 2026 Midterm elections. Rally Will Be Held in Alico Arena The midterm rally will take place at Alico Arena at Florida Gulf […]
David Jolly, the Democratic challenger for Florida’s gubernatorial seat, recently criticized his opponent, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), over conflict-of-interest concerns tied to reports about his wife’s private companies. “Today’s reporting makes it clear that Byron and Erika Donalds have an obvious conflict of interest in how taxpayer money is used to benefit for-profit charter school […]
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) awarded Congressman Mario DĂaz-Balart (R-Fla.) the 2026 Champion of Freedom Democracy Award at Miami's historic Freedom Tower. “The award recognizes his dedication to human rights, steadfast advocacy for democracy worldwide, and enduring support for those striving to build freer, more just communities," a spokesperson for NED wrote. “For more […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has revoked the citizenship of a Cuban native after being found guilty of concealing and lying about their criminal record during their naturalization process. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denaturalized Milagros Marileisis Acosta Torres. According to the DOJ's press statement, Acosta Torres was part of […]
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has endorsed Republican Scott Singer in his congressional bid for Florida's 25th District (FL CD 25) against incumbent Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz. "We need people in Washington who know how to govern and aren't afraid of the Radical Left, which is why I support Scott Singer for Congress," the Jewish-American media […]
