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
Gun Owners of America Florida State Director Luis Valdes announced his endorsement of Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO through a press statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia has repeatedly demonstrated that he is willing to stand with Florida’s gun owners when it matters most," Gun Owners of America […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
Most School teachers or educators pride themselves on their spelling and grammatical bona fides because they can, but other so-called teachers, not so much. Enter Democratic congressional candidate Elizabeth Holmes, who according to her campaign website, has been an "English and Exceptional Student Education teacher in Palm Beach County public schools" for 15 years. Holmes' […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new program focused on connecting Florida seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities with local churches as part of Hope Florida’s CarePortal through a press release this week. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for churches to provide companionship and support to seniors in the community. “Every […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has endorsed State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) in her bid to oust Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). State Rep. Nixon announced her candidacy in January, vowing to fight for working families. She has served in the Florida House since 2022, but to defeat Senator Moody, State Rep. Nixon must first defeat her […]
A vast majority of Florida voters would green light a measure to slash property taxes under a proposed constitutional amendment on November's general election ballot if it were held today, according to a Sachs Media poll. The survey, when respondents were shown through the "Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes" amendment, found 64% of […]
It's time to hunt. The 2026 Florida Python Challenge, an opportunity for professionals and novices to catch the invasive Burmese python in the Everglades, is set to begin from July 10 to July 19. "The Florida Python Challenge™" is an effort to increase awareness about invasive species and the threats they pose to Florida’s ecosystems. […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass several bills that seek to crack down on scammers “who defraud and exploit Americans.” “Whether it’s in the form of phone calls or sophisticated cybercrime, scammers are running rampant through our country,” Sen. Scott warned. “Criminals are weaponizing new technologies like artificial intelligence to swindle […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) shared she has been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) for re-election to House District 94 through a social media post this week. “Florida needs leaders who don’t back down from a fight, and Meg Weinberger is one of them," Mast said. "Meg is a conservative who understands […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Georgia woman on racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and fraud charges for her involvement in defrauding several popular off-price retailers, including for over $50,000 in Florida, through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Santina Green, also known as Santina Hill, pled […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it has not sanctioned any special election U.S. Senate or gubernatorial debate following the August primary for the general election despite multiple reports of dates set for both races in October at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). "To be clear: the Republican Party of Florida has not sanctioned or […]
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds can add a few more endorsements to the list. Sens. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) and Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) announced their endorsement of Donalds by praising his long history of conservative leadership through a pair of statements this week. “Byron Donalds commitment to our conservative movement and Constitution […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is continuing to drive home to voters that he's the right man and the right leader to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis and his conservative agenda once he leaves office in January. "Very simply, people don't want to go backwards," Renner said in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. "They […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently shared that he has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL). "@AshleyMoodyFL is a dedicated public servant for our state and unwavering champion of freedom," Donalds wrote on social media. "She knows what it takes to stand up to the radical left and deliver real […]
The Palm Beach Police Benevolent Association (PBA or PBCPA) Inc. announced its endorsement of Florida congressional candidate Belinda Keiser in her District 22 bid by praising her commitment to law and order through a press statement this week. “Belinda Keiser is a strong law and order conservative who understands the importance of protecting and supporting […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) by praising his conservative leadership for the agricultural community through a press statement this week. "Byron Donalds is a trusted conservative who will always put Floridians first. Byron stands with our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities,” Simpson said. “He […]
By Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) A year ago today, I stood on the House Floor and cast one of the most consequential votes of my career. When the Working Families Tax Cuts passed in the early morning hours—with the landmark No-Tax-On Tips provision at its heart—I thought of every bartender, server, waitress, and delivery driver […]
