State & Local

In American politics, both political parties claim to be the party of science and claim to be the party that fights for the average Joe, and both parties claim to be the party that supports Israel and the Jewish community the most. What is constant in these three examples is that both parties manage these […]

Now that the general election race has been solidified in Florida’s 49th District for the State House, the incumbent Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-FL) is starting to ramp up defensive rhetoric towards his opponent, Susan Plasencia (R), sister of former state Rep. Rene Plasencia (R-FL). As election day draws nearer, expect attacks from all sides […]

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a speech in Fort Lauderdale to 100 pastors and faith leaders this week about the threat that Marxism poses to the American way of life. As The Floridian covered yesterday, Sen. Rubio discussed the harm "woke" culture has inflicted on American society, namely in schools and in the military. Additionally, […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— At a campaign speech featuring 100 pastors and faith leaders on Thursday, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) highlights the threat today's "insane" and "woke" culture poses against the American family. "The battle we have now is not that. This is not between the left and the right. This is not between conservatives and […]

In an effort to be more transparent with the American people and to secure confidence in their investments, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) have both reached across the aisle to introduce the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge and Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act. The bill is designed so that […]

On Wednesday, August 31st, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced his resignation from his seat in Florida’s 13th Congressional District, effective immediately. The “Staff for the Office of the 13th Congressional District of Florida” will continue to supply services for constituents up until January when the new candidate is sworn-in next year. This move will allow […]

As the United States reckons with the recent 1-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, many Republicans have called out President Joe Biden (D) for his lack of acknowledgement of the event in which 13 U.S. Service Members lost their lives. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) was not the first to condemn the President’s failure […]

First Lady of the state of Florida Casey DeSantis officially announced the amplification of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, which is intended to target the elderly community with support and increased assistance for those in need. In 2021, the Mrs. DeSantis launched Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative with the […]

A few months ago, the United States saw a spike in vandalism against pro-life facilities such as crisis pregnancy centers after the leaked Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Now, there has been an episode of vandalism in Seminole County, Florida, at the Seminole County GOP office, just days after President Joe Biden (D) […]

Barely a week after winning the Democratic primary for Governor, Charlie Crist (D) continues to alienate Floridians. As we have covered, Crist called Ron DeSantis (R) a fascist whose supporters have "hate in their hearts" and does not want their vote. Saturday, Rep Crist picked Karla Hernandez-Mats, an apparent Fidel Castro sympathizing, pro-lockdown teacher union […]

It seems as though Charlie Crist (D) isn't too keen on winning the appeal of Floridan voters. On Thursday, Rep. Crist flat-out called Governor Ron DeSantis (R) a fascist and said that his supporters have "hate in their hearts," adding that he didn't want their votes. Now, his new running mate may just sink his […]

Friday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent out a press release regarding the one-year anniversary of the 13 service members who died in Kabul during the attempted evacuation of the U.S. military from Afghanistan. The attempted withdrawal was supposed to bring the United States out of the area peacefully for the first time since 9/11 but […]

With China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) becoming more and more of a threat every day to Americans, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce, Peggy Gustafson, “urging oversight of the agency’s grants process regarding the CHIPS and Science Act” looking to ensure that […]

Yesterday, President Joe Biden (D) made an announcement stating that his administration would be paying tens of thousands of dollars of student loan debt to individuals using taxpayer dollars. Republicans have jeered this decision, while some Democrats have applauded it. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is not a fan. Rubio’s challenger in November, Rep. Val Demings […]

If any of The Floridian's readership frequently drives on Florida's toll roads, you can breathe a bit easier now. On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is implementing a new "SunPass Savings" program beginning September 1st. This six-month initiative is estimated to save users $38 million, and DeSantis is calling on the State Legislature to "take […]

All throughout the Sunshine State, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration has designated over $56 million for 20,000 acres for natural conservation. More than 98% of the land is within Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, which is a series of lands that are interworking and are integral to the sustainability of the state’s ecosystem. “Acquiring lands […]

On Monday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) announced his intention to introduce the Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act. With the President Joe Biden (D) announcing today that the administration will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt, many Republicans, including the Florida Senator, have come out saying that forgiving college […]

Anna Paulina Luna has once again won her hotly contested primary election, and will now face off with Democrat Eric Lynn in the November general election. After the dust settled, Luna crushed her four Republican opponents, outlasting Attorney Kevin Hayslett by 10 percentage points and Amanda Makki by 27 percentage points. While Luna has received […]