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 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 […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) mocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's massive $127 billion city budget in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., pointing to it as another example of Democratic fiscal irresponsibility. Mayor Mamdani unveiled the budget this week, announcing that it would require a city property tax hike of nearly 10%. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) lauded Florida as the "best state in America" for several Conservative cornerstones and values during a recent speaking appearance for his gubernatorial campaign. Rep. Donalds, who entered the race in February 2025, outlined Florida's blueprint in protecting life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness for its […]
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) recently made headlines by sharing inflammatory remarks on social media, and the criticism from both sides of the aisle is mounting. In a Facebook post, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who endorsed Rep. Fine for Congress last month, has announced that he is rescinding his endorsement. Sheriff Chitwood's endorsement first came […]
In a social media post, Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) criticized Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for supplementing his nearly $150,000 yearly salary with a lucrative $100,000 gig as an adjunct law professor at the University of Florida (UF). The gig requires that he teach for two hours a week. "The unelected AG, @JamesUthmeierFL, says his […]
The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus voted this week to designate Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) as its next Senate Democratic Leader for the 2028-2030 legislative term. “I could not be more thrilled for my friend and a fierce fighter for all Floridians, Sen. Shevrin Jones, as he assumes this mantle of leadership in the […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins slammed businessman James Fishback for what he calls a continued use of "disgraceful" antisemitism in his own campaign bid in a social media post this week. "Leftist media clearly wants Fishback to be the candidate as they know he will get crushed by any Democrat," Collins wrote. […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate this week. Moody, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the post in January 2025, is the only major Republican currently in the race. AIF is proud to endorse Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) for […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign advertisement highlighting his endorsement from President Donald Trump on social media this week. "I will defend your constitutional rights against any threat," Donalds says before cutting to a voiceover noting President Trump's endorsement. I’m proudly endorsed by President Trump. As Governor, we will remain […]
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 […]
In a social media post, Palantir Technologies, the American software and services company, announced that it is moving its headquarters from Denver, Colorado, to Miami, Florida. In 2020, the company relocated its headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to Denver, Colorado. We have moved our headquarters to Miami, Florida. — Palantir (@PalantirTech) February 17, 2026 Founded […]
Uncle Luke ran the rap game in the 80s as part of the rap group 2 Live Crew, but his latest venture is entering the political game. Luther Roderick Campbell, better known as "Uncle Luke," has announced his candidacy for Florida's 20th Congressional District. In a statement shared on social media this week, the rapper […]
Family courts are among the most consequential parts of Florida’s judicial system. Every day, they make decisions that permanently shape children’s lives, determine parental relationships, and impose long-lasting financial and emotional consequences on families. For many parents, these rulings come at their most vulnerable moments. Floridians should reasonably expect transparency and accountability from such an […]
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 commented on Florida's recent green Iguana purge following a winter snap that left the cold-blooded reptiles stunned and immobilized while speaking during a press conference in the Florida Keys this week. "The iguanas were falling from the trees like we've never seen before. We think that there were tens of thousands of […]
Floridians enjoying the long Presidents' Day weekend can feel pretty good at the pump compared to this date last year, according to AAA. As of Monday, Feb. 16, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Sunshine State was $2.86, down 17 cents from 2025. However, the price was up a tad from […]
President Donald Trump has cancelled a tax credit for car manufacturers that incentivizes them to install an automatic start/stop feature in vehicles. This move from the Trump administration is part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This “auto stop-start” feature shuts off gas engines when cars are idle, such […]
