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
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals accused in an organized retail theft and racketeering scheme of stolen merchandise from several popular retailers across the state. “This criminal enterprise systematically stole from Florida retailers and exploited homeless people from shelters to convert stolen merchandise into gift cards,” Uthmeier said in a press […]
As congressional candidates gear up for the 2026 midterm primary elections, one candidate who might have to answer for his past position on illegal immigration is Republican congressional candidate and former State Representative George Moraitis (R). Moraitis is running on immigration issues such as securing the nation’s borders, backing border patrol, removing undocumented individuals, and […]
The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida has endorsed the team of David Jolly and Gwen Graham for Florida Governor and Florida Lieutenant Governor. In a statement posted on social media, the caucus, which seeks to engage Hispanic communities with the values of the Democratic Party, argued that the duo will “offer Florida the experienced, principled […]
Incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and Former TV Anchor Ryan Elijah’s ongoing feud remains front and center as the two go at it on social media over the alleged Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the incumbent Representative. Following the ‘Boogie Woogie’ FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate in New Smyrna Beach, Elijah began posting several […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) has received the endorsement of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) in his bid to represent Florida's redrawn 25th Congressional District. Scalise on Singer "Scott Singer is exactly the kind of proven conservative leader we need fighting alongside us in Congress," said Rep. Scalise in a statement. "As mayor […]
Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) joined Republican lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after invoking the Fifth Amendment during a committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic. In an 8-5 party-line vote, Republican lawmakers on the committee voted […]
New Smyrna Beach – Despite being in the spotlight for ongoing controversies and facing increased scrutiny from congressional challengers for not dropping out of the race, incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) showed up to the highly anticipated congressional debate for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s Republican Primary in an effort to defend his seat for the upcoming […]
New Smyrna Beach – Tensions were high throughout the highly anticipated congressional debate among Republican primary candidates in Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7) as incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) faced off against former Orlando Matters host Ryan Elijah, business leader Sarah Ulrich, and veteran Michael Don Johnson. Throughout the debate, candidates took the opportunity […]
New Smyrna Beach — Republican congressional candidates in District 7 gave their picks in the governor's race during a hotly contested debate moderated by The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres in front of a live audience last night. The debate featured Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), former Fox 35 Anchor Ryan Elijah, businesswoman Sara Ulrich, and veteran […]
As Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) gears up to debate against his Republican opponents tonight, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) have endorsed one of his opponents. On social media, Reps. Luna and Haridopolos released a joint statement, making it clear that they're backing Ryan Elijah in the upcoming race for CD7. […]
Dan Franzese has taken the lead in the Republican primary race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25) in a surprise turn of events, according to a new poll by McLaughlin & Associates. The self-proclaimed “problem solver” and “consensus builder” has gained significant support from Republican voters expected to participate in the concurrent Florida […]
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, […]
Republicans continue to extend their lead in the state of Florida, adding another 38,545 registrations in July to Democrats' 24,463, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. The month gave Republicans a +14,082 margin. "Other" jumped 6,066. Florida Voter Registration Update - August 2026 pic.twitter.com/IB0IBAKSjx — Michael […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) introduced two new bills aimed at limiting immigration enforcement operations amid her unannounced visit to a Broward County immigrant detention facility. No PREJUDICE Act The Broward County Representative recently introduced the No PREJUDICE (No Person’s Race, Ethnicity, Job, or Use of Dialect or Inflection is Cause for Enforcement) Act. The legislation seeks to […]
Former Democratic State Sen. Annette Taddeo fired back at Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for "acting tough" following an ad touting his politically incorrect approach to public service was released earlier this week in his bid for a full term. "Look at Blaise pretending to be tough. Dude, I cuss in English and Espanol. […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) shared he's willing to provide Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier with a "mountain of evidence" to assist in potential prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic while speaking on The Benny Show with conservative personality Benny Johnson this week. "I don't know right offhand what the […]
Incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) has received endorsement from one of the nation’s leading safety groups as she seeks reelection in Florida’s newly drawn 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Brady PAC, the political action group of Brady: United Against Gun Violence, has endorsed the veteran congresswoman for her unwavering advocacy for gun violence prevention […]
The heat between prominent Republican candidates for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) continues to ramp up less than three weeks into the primary election, as candidate Ryan Elijah and incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) exchange words on social media. Rep. Mills fired back at Elijah’s recent post showing the results of a Casselberry […]
