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
Democratic gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings are in a dead heat in the primary for Florida governor, according to a recent Public Policy survey first shared through POLITICO. According to the poll's survey, both Jolly and Demings are tied at 22% for the Democratic nomination. However, a whopping 56% of primary voters remain […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Brent Wells of Oxford on 14 counts for allegedly possessing child and animal sexual abuse materials on his Snapchat account this week. “Trading in this offensive and disgusting material revictimizes the children who were forced to participate in its production and exploits helpless animals who are […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized the Biden administration for its abuse and overreach of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) while calling for future reforms in an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "What the Biden administration was doing is they were abusing the regulatory framework that the SEC […]
Florida TaxWatch, an independent government watchdog and taxpayer research institute, released its findings in a report on the fiscal and economic impact of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) on Florida's economy this week. The report showed that the university and its alumni generated $6.79 billion in economic impact and created 36,841 jobs for fiscal year 2024-25, […]
WASHINGTON—Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) expressed his support of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that classifies illicitly made fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). “I think he is right to have proclaimed fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction,” Gimenez said in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. The order, “Designating Fentanyl […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly called for several nationwide gun laws to be passed, including an assault weapons ban, tougher universal background checks, and an expansion of red flag laws, presumably following two mass shootings at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia over the weekend. "After the tragic events […]
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday. Trump accuses the British network of defamation alongside deceptive and unfair trade practices. The president filed the suit in a Miami federal court, seeking $10 billion in damages. The 33-page civil complaint accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, […]
The Figgers Foundation, a nonprofit aiming to improve education with effective technology and health-related access, announced it is rolling out a plan offering free devices, three years of internet service, and 4G LTE cell service to Floridians across 18 counties this week. The initiative, part of the foundation Florida Connect Program, aims to bring technology […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated that the state is moving forward with its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights legislation, despite a recent executive order by President Donald Trump establishing a universal AI policy for all 50 states. The governor committed to the plan during a roundtable discussion on AI at Florida Atlantic University's Wilkes Honors […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the arrest of three Orlando-area individuals on a combined 81 felony charges for possession of child pornography. The three arrested were Jorge Armando Nieto, 39, Martin Theodore Cassady, 61, and Joel Orellana, 25. “The depraved individuals who choose to engage in and trade content showing the sexual abuse of children […]
Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R), alongside Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R), introduced the “HALO Act,” which establishes criminal penalties for anyone who obstructs, threatens, or harasses federal immigration enforcement officers while they are on duty. “No member of our law enforcement should fear harassment or intimidation while doing their job of […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of an illegal alien this week for stealing and reselling trailers intended for victims who lost and were rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Ian. “This illegal alien was allowed in by the Biden administration, and he targeted critical resources during a disaster when many Floridians needed temporary […]
DORAL, Fla. – U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of military operations in Latin America, handed off command responsibilities this week. The admiral’s retirement comes amid increased criticism over the Trump administration’s actions in the region. Adm. Holsey has retired a year into his role. The posting usually lasts three to four […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular gaming company deceives parents about the safety of its platform in protecting children against sexually explicit material from child predators. Uthmeier's suit was filed in Baker County Circuit Court on Thursday, December 11. “As a father […]
WASHINGTON—The deep policy and political divide between congressional Republicans and Democrats continues, even on issues like the current war on drugs, drugs that have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. The Trump administration has been using precise military kinetic action in the Caribbean Sea against Venezuela-based drug cartels. Republican lawmakers have praised […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged his political rivals to "play the whole tape" when it comes to his stances on immigration, including birthright citizenship, chain migration, and H-1B visas, during a recent interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "Play the whole tape. Don't be 60 minutes," Donalds challenged. "Don't selectively […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Governor Ron DeSantis praised President Trump's efforts targeting Venezuelan drug cartels and his response to the recent shooting of two National Guardsmen. Over the past few weeks, the Trump administration has taken aggressive steps in response to rising domestic and international conflicts. The U.S. military has expanded across the […]
Florida Congressman Aaron Bean (R), alongside Texas Congressman August Pfluger (R), introduced the More Affordable Care Act (MACA), aiming to fix the failures of Obamacare, slash healthcare costs, and “empower families to choose the care that fits their needs.” In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Congressman Bean shed light into the failures of Obamacare […]
