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 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) by praising his conservative record, private-sector experience, and vision for Florida’s future through a press statement this week. “Byron Donalds has a rock-solid conservative record in the Florida House and Congress, and his time in the […]
A bombshell website linking Florida Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser's tenure as vice chancellor of Keiser University to the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] could be setting off fireworks in the District 22 race heading into the July 4th weekend after a snoozefest of a start last month. The website, called "Keiser Loves China," attacks Mrs. […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) for re-election to House District 94 by praising her leadership as a "conservative fighter" through a social media post this week. "I’m proud to endorse @megforFlorida for reelection to the Florida House," Scott wrote. "Meg is a conservative fighter who knows how […]
The U.S.’s 250th birthday is mere days away, and all of Florida is getting ready to celebrate the nation’s biggest milestone. If you’re looking for plans on what to do for Independence Day, don’t worry, The Floridian’s got you covered. Miami-Dade County Dade-County residents can experience the nation’s Semi-Quincentennial in Tropical Park, Coral Gables’ Biltmore […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Naples man on several felony counts for possessing child pornography, soliciting a minor or person believed to be a minor for unlawful sexual conduct using computer services or devices, and transmission of child sexual abuse materials [CSAM] by an electronic device or equipment using Snapchat […]
Florida is booming, but a toxic financial crisis is brewing right beneath our feet. For decades, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used at airports, military bases, and fire training centers has been quietly contaminating our public drinking water sources with PFAS—the notorious synthetic "forever chemicals." Now, federal and state regulators are cracking down. The cost for […]
As the state of Florida braces for the Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2026, President Donald Trump announced the approval of more than $400 million in Disaster relief for the Sunshine State. “I am pleased to announce that the Great State of Florida has been approved to be given $415.9 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared that he has been endorsed by Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) in his run for governor through a post on social media this week. "Sam Garrison and @JimBoydFL are proven conservative leaders, and I'm honored to earn their endorsement […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and Trump ally Casey Askar affirms that “he is stepping up to fight” for the U.S. against “new threats” in a new campaign ad titled, “Worth Fighting For.” “America is worth fighting for. Just ask Casey Askar,” the ad asserts, highlighting the Naples Entrepreneur’s time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “As […]
Congressional candidate and ‘OG Trump Conservative’ Chris Collins immediately responded to President Donald Trump’s call to end Birthright Citizenship via legislation following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against the president’s executive order seeking the same measure. “President Trump is right: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship left the fight to Congress – and […]
Following his interview with The Floridian, Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matter” anchor, Ryan Elijah, elaborated on some of the key issues that he and his campaign are passionate about. Circling back on one of his campaign’s biggest priorities, – Affordability – Elijah honed in on what it can take to make sure that hope […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph affirmed that “Haitians want to go back to Haiti,” addressing the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program. The U.S. Army Combat Veteran spoke with The Floridian about his views on the significant decision, which now puts […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph spoke with The Floridian about his views on the backlash received by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (DWS) during the Urban League of Broward County Forum following her reelection campaign announcement in Florida’s 20th Congressional District (FL CD 20). “The [U.S.] Constitution is clear. Any […]
State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-28) has endorsed businessman Casey Askar in his bid to be the Republican nominee for Florida's 22nd Congressional District race. What Passidomo is Saying State Sen. Passidomo lauded Askar as "having lived in Collier County for more than 25 years." She further noted that "Casey will ensure our community is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 which includes $1.56 billion for boosting teacher pay, $665 million for Everglades restoration, $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and other cancer-related initiatives, and more while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. "If you just kept […]
Amid the run-up for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s (FL CD 7) Republican Primary Election, congressional candidate and former Orlando news anchor Ryan Elijah spoke with The Floridian to address voter concerns, driving home the major topics that he strives to tackle once elected. “People have told me that we need to do ‘voice of leadership,’ […]
Hollywood - Republican Congressional candidate Casey Askar highlighted his business background in his pitch to win the District 22 GOP primary while speaking to The Floridian during the Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. "I would do exactly what I've done my entire career is build jobs and create opportunity. […]
Businessman Jorge Martinez, one of several Republican challengers to Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) for Florida's redrawn 9th Congressional District, discussed his Cuban roots, the threat of socialism, and the United States' relationship with Latin America in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying the U.S. has "taken their eye" off this part of the world. […]
