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
Wildfires burning across the Florida-Georgia border have intensified, resulting in increased efforts and advisories being exhausted across the state. 38 Florida counties are under burn bans, and most inland zones within the state are under Red Flag advisories from the National Weather Service, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Despite the unclear start of […]
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power responded to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) over threats that Democrats will go after Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature proceed with redrawing the state's congressional map during an expected special session next week. “Hakeem Jeffries is like a schoolyard bully who […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature move ahead with redrawing its congressional map during an expected special session next week. "If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime pick-up opportunities for Democrats, just as […]
A new poll by Echelon Insights shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and four-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll, on behalf of NetChoice, found Rep. Donalds at 49% and Jolly at 43%, with 8% undecided. In the other matchup, […]
Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit. In a statement shared on social media, the Florida Democrat announced that she was resigning from office to avoid “these political games.” “This was not a fair process,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said, noting that “the Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform for allegedly providing "significant" advice to a 20-year-old gunman charged with killing two people at Florida State University (FSU) in April 2025 "The communication between the shooter and ChatGPT revealed that the chatbot advised the shooter on what type of […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced on social media that he has been endorsed for a full term in his current position by every previous Republican CFO in Florida's history. The CFO's are Tom Gallagher (2003-2007), Jeff Atwater (2011-2017), and Jimmy Patronis (2017-2025), who currently represents Florida's 1st congressional district. Democrat Alex Sink is […]
Beneficiaries of Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer be able to buy "junk food" items using SNAP benefits, effective Monday. Implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the new policy seeks to promote healthier food options for low-income households while banning unhealthy products using benefits, including the following: Soda […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan for allegedly breaking state election laws over a re-election launch video released this month. According to the RPOF, the complaint accuses Deegan's campaign of violating Chapter 106 of the Florida Statutes […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute and its Climate Judiciary Project for allegedly violating Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. "The Climate Cartel is trying to hijack our judicial system to accomplish their net-zero carbon agenda," Uthmeier said. "But the Courts are not the place to […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced a comprehensive outline of his "Florida First Affordability Plan" to address the affordability crisis fueled by soaring property taxes and wasteful government spending while on his affordability tour in Jacksonville. "Today is Tax Day, a day when families across this country are writing checks to the government, and […]
In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations, and a possible federal conviction for fellow Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R), Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) shared that he is not expecting to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives despite alleged ethics allegations. According […]
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "Blaise Ingoglia has demonstrated steadfast leadership and a clear commitment to protecting Florida’s taxpayers,” Mast said. “His record of fiscal discipline, integrity and accountability makes him exceptionally well-qualified to serve […]
The White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that more than 53 million Americans have claimed at least one of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. “Under President Trump, we uphold the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded, not punished with tax hikes, and the results of this tax season prove […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport in honor of former Florida State (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as part of a sweeping transportation bill while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport is now official,” Governor DeSantis said. “Coach Bowden was a college football legend, and it is […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the recovery of $5.4 million in cryptocurrency for victims in a "romance-turned-investment scam" from six Florida counties and Massachusetts while speaking in Ocala this week. The return, led by the Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit (CFEU) with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, is the largest amount of crypto […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $1.4 million in awards to several Florida fire departments for upgrades to equipment, supplies, and training to protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials while speaking in Bradenton this week. As CFO, Ingoglia is also Florida's Fire Marshal. "As State Fire Marshal, it is a privilege to support Florida's […]
While Wrestlemania 42 is one week away, the political world could get some early action, as Hunter Biden has challenged Eric Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. to a “cage match.” As America prepares to celebrate its 250th year of Independence, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026. The mixed martial […]
