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
Representatives Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) are spearheading a recent letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with several other Florida Democrats, urging Lutnick to reverse recent cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) as hurricane season begins. According to the letter, NOAA has laid off […]
The recent ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump has collapse after Iran reportedly violated the terms by firing missiles at Israeli residential areas. In the early hours of Tuesday, June 24, missile fire from Iran struck a civilian building in Be’er Sheva, Israel, violating a ceasefire deal that […]
MIAMI – Internet personality and retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Phil Ehr has announced his candidacy for Florida’s 28th Congressional District in the 2026 gubernatorial elections, aiming to unseat Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez and help Democrats regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. In an interview with The Floridian, Ehr criticized Gimenez as being […]
The US Department of Education (DOE) recently referred its investigation into the New York Department of Education (NYDE) for banning mascots celebrating Native American history to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecution. The DOE investigated NYDE after the latter commanded the Massapequa School District to eliminate its ‘Chiefs’ mascot based on its association […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently undermined Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear weapons development programs after the US voiced continued hope for negotiations. Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel as a response to Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. The attacks followed weeks of stagnating US-Iran negotiations after the […]
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned leaders of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a Mexican-based violent gang also recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), for trafficking Fentanyl. The sanctions follow President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to combat central and South American criminal networks’ operations in the US. Treasury credits CJNG […]
A newly introduced bill, if enacted, would cap the number of foreign students American universities are permitted to enroll. S.2111, introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and currently being considered by the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, limits the number of foreign students who may enroll in a university under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). […]
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens. Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is supporting amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill that would allegedly prevent Democrat-run states from taking advantage of Florida in the distribution of Medicaid benefits. The measure recently began its Senate journey following its passage in the House of Representatives and includes a variety of policies including no taxes on […]
MIAMI – U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, (R-FL), released a press conference after leading a Congressional oversight fact-finding mission of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities within the Federal Department of Corrections in the City of Miami. Rep. Gimenez conducted the visit after receiving reports that alleged inhumane conditions at FDC Miami. “Reports claimed that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rubén Marinelarena Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bipartisan bill called the Continuing High-Quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons of Interest through National Training Updates (CHECKPOINT) Act. The act aims to modernize and improve U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints by formally codifying the Checkpoint Program Management Office to oversee performance, […]
The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. “President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” reads a White House press release. “A pledge he […]
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-FL) accused the Trump administration of imposing recent travel bans against Haitians out of prejudice rather than protection. "I have one simple question: Where is the data? What evidence shows that Haitians pose a threat to national security? There is none. No facts. No justification. Just a sweeping, baseless ban rooted […]
Florida lawmakers have expressed support for Israel as it continues its efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel, killing and injuring civilians. Iran’s attacks are a retaliation against Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. While Iran has claimed its attacks against Israel […]
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced Monday that there were zero instances of blocked roads or property damage from the weekend's "No Kings Day" protests across the state. The FDLE also praised demonstrators for staying peaceful, a contrast to recent protests in Los Angeles. "ZERO blocked roads. ZERO property damage. While other states […]
US-based oil refinery company CITGO appears to have been involved in a recently exposed corruption and fraud scheme orchestrated by the leadership of Spain’s Socialist Party. Spanish government investigators recently released phone call audio and recorded conversations demonstrating Socialist party officials conspired with private businessmen to obtain large sums of cash in exchange for political […]
Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel. Iran’s attacks are a retaliation against Israel’s recent attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. Israel condemned Iran’s attacks. “Israeli civilians are currently being targeted by the Iranian regime,” reads an IDF statement. “The world cannot stay silent.” While Israel’s missile defense system, colloquially known as […]
President Donald Trump warned Iran that Israel would repeat its recent attacks at a larger scale if Iran continues refusing to negotiate an end to its nuclear development programs. Israel recently struck key Iranian nuclear development facilities and personnel, weakening Iran’s capability to obtain nuclear weapons - a goal Iran has been steadfastly working towards […]