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 Congressman Greg Steube (R) was featured in an interview on the Benny Show, where he called upon the Senate to break the filibuster that is halting the SAVE Act (H.R.22) from passing as a law. “The only way this passes the Senate is if it does away with the filibuster. I've been calling on […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week that 47 additional charges have placed on a Hernando County man already accused of capital sexual battery on a child under twelve. Nathan Douglas Holmberg, 36, was indicted on 25 original charges, including seven counts of capital sexual battery, in November 2025. “This monster committed the most […]
The Republican Governors Association shared an announcement this week highlighting that GOP Governors make up nine of the 10 best states to start a business in America for 2026, with Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis at No. 1. "New businesses mean job growth, competitive wages, and a stronger economy," the Republican Governors Association shared on […]
Former congressman Chris Collins (R-NY) is seeking a return to office in Florida, aiming to fill Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) 19th Congressional District seat in a growing Republican primary field. Collins is buying in big, with a six-figure media investment across the district, including 15-second and 30-second ads set to air during NFL playoff coverage […]
The Republican Party of Florida slammed Democrat Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) as a "far-left crazy person" after announcing her run for U.S. Senate this week, calling her bid "doomed" out of the gate. Through a release, the GOP critcized Rep. Nixon for a history of radical stunts, divisive extremism, and threats to Florida's public education, security, […]
Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) announced her run for U.S. Senate by leaning into Florida's affordability crisis in a campaign advertisement launch this week. "Corrupt politicians in DC are working for greedy corporations instead of fighting for the rest of us, all while things get more expensive and our paychecks stay the same," Nixon said. "Enough […]
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced a $6.3 million available grant through Florida's Future Forests Program and the Enhancing Gulf Waters Through Forested Watershed Restoration (RESTORE) program to support state forests for landowners this week. According to a Department of Agriculture release, the cost-share programs will "improve forest health […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reiterated his plea to narrow the state's insanity defense statute after Ahmad 'Jihad' Bojeh, previously acquitted of several violent crimes on grounds of insanity, was charged with killing three U.S. tourists in Osceola County near Kissimmee last weekend. "This guy, literally named Ahmad 'Jihad' Bojeh, shoots three tourists after being […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $20 million in LINE (Linking Industry to Nursing Education) funding to support nursing education, including scholarships, and workforce needs during a press conference at St. Petersburg College's Caruth Health Education Center this week. Specifically, the funding includes $14.5 million to state colleges and private postsecondary institutions and $6 million […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement this week of Republican nominee Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87. "Jon Maples brings real-life experience, strong values, and a deep commitment to Florida families," Uthmeier wrote in a social media post. "He understands the challenges facing our state and is ready to […]
Over the weekend, a group of controversial streamers filmed themselves partying in Miami Beach. While partying at the nightclub Vendôme, the nightclub played Kanye West’s “Heil Hitler,” which has drawn condemnation from Miami Beach officials. Clavicular, Nick Fuentes, Myron Gaines, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Sneako, and Justin Waller – who all regularly stream and share […]
The Florida Council of 100 (FC100) released Resilience Reimagined: Modern Policy and Innovation for a Stronger Florida, which outlines the state's future economic competitiveness and quality of life in the face of potential severe weather. Specifically, the report details challenges and opportunities to "modernize infrastructure, streamline recovery, strengthen building standards, and advance resilience-focused innovation" to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) made a friendly wager ahead of the College Football National Championship between the #10 Miami Hurricanes and the #1 Indiana Hoosiers on Monday night in Miami Gardens. Gov. DeSantis has offered stone crabs and key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab if the Hooisers win, and […]
Journalist and activist Laura Loomer is alleging that a tragic shooting in Kissimmee was an act of jihadist terrorism, claiming that Fox News's coverage of the attack is obscuring the motive by calling it "senseless." As Fox News described, a man named Ahmad Jihad Bojeh shot and killed three men staying in a rental home […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) joined President Donald Trump for the unveiling of "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard" during a ceremony at Mar-a-Lago last week. "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard now stands as a permanent reminder for courage, leadership, and unapologetic patriotism," Weinberger said. "I'm proud to have played a role into make that […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests this week of two Venezuelan illegal aliens accused of an organized retail theft scheme targeting Ulta Beauty stores across the state. According to the attorney general, Willy Jesus Diaz Pelayo and Maikol Eduardo Garcia Sanchez allegedly stole perfumes and colognes, which they hid in their pants, from […]
Boca Raton markets itself as a city defined by professionalism, transparency, and public safety. Yet a growing zoning dispute over a proposed freestanding emergency room is prompting residents to ask whether the city’s decision-making process is working as intended and if there are problems in City Council. The project in question was proposed […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed several bills aimed at improving public safety, strengthening accountability, and protecting vulnerable Floridians to start the 2026 legislative session this week. From protecting Florida jobs and improving health care outcomes to strengthening public safety and standing up for families, the Florida House hit the ground running," Speaker Danny Perez […]
