State & Local

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court while speaking at a news conference at Seminole High School this week. Tanenbaum is a judge for the First District Court of Appeals and a former general counsel for the Florida House of Representatives. Adam Tanenbaum graduated first in his […]

The Miami-Dade Republican Party announced this week that it raised $203,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, its highest fundraising quarter in a non-election year in the party's history, according to a party release. "This milestone is about more than just dollars raised -- it's about confidence in our mission, momentum, and leadership," Miami-Dade GOP […]

Florida gas prices have been plummeting by double digits recently, with some areas reporting prices as low as $2.52 per gallon. But even after a recent surge, prices have since fallen to under $3.00 across Florida for regular-grade gasoline. Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) fully attributed the falling gas prices to President Donald Trump, simply […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis' job approval is holding steady at 50% with Florida voters to start his final year in office, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida poll released this week. While the governor's ratings are still fairly high for a public official in his second term, his approval numbers are the lowest since a 45% rating […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. "Seven years ago, I stood on the steps of the old Capitol building to articulate a new vision, launch a bold agenda, and make a promise to produce big results. […]

TALLAHASSEE—Ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session in Florida,  Rep. Neal Dunn’s (R-FL) announced that he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair Evan Power could be inline to replace him. Speaking to reporters at the Florida Capitol, the RPOF chair shared his intention to run for […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Bloods gang leader linked to several violent crimes across the state during a news conference in Winter Haven this week. Hernando Thompson, Jr., figurehead of the Blood-affiliated “Sex Money Murder” gang, was found guilty of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and directing criminal gang activities in […]

ODESSA—Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead.  The bid ends months of speculation by Lt. Gov. Collins, who enters the Republican gubernatorial primary […]

KPMG Florida, a major accounting firm providing audit and tax services to businesses worldwide, announced last week that it received a national Gold Award from the Brandon Hall Group for its training and learning work with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) during disaster response operations. According to a release, the Gold Award specifically […]

The Republican Party of Florida announced its unanimous endorsement by the State Executive Committee of Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term as attorney general in the November 2026 election. “James Uthmeier represents the very best of our party and our movement,” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said in a release. “He earned the trust […]

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that an additional 58 state lawmakers and leaders have endorsed his bid for a full term as CFO, bringing the total number to 72, in a campaign release this week. “Floridians deserve a CFO who is laser-focused on protecting every dollar of the people’s money,” Ingoglia said in a […]

Rolling Loud, the popular hip-hop music festival, is rolling to Orlando this year, citing accessibility concerns. Matt Zingler, the Rolling Loud co-founder and co-CEO, told The Miami Herald, "With Orlando, we're able to be more accessible for fans, expand our footprint, and think long-term." In 2018, the Hard Rock Stadium hosted the three-day festival. Prior […]

Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) announced a $5 million personal investment this week into his statewide campaign to become Florida's next chief financial officer (CFO), saying the contribution underscores his "commitment to fighting for Florida families and bringing real accountability to state government" through a campaign release. “Florida families deserve leaders who are personally invested […]

Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) filed a bill in the House this week to provide more transparency and guardrails for state courts to identify funding of cases and prevent conflicts of interest, including from possible foreign interference, during legal proceedings. The bill, Basabe says, intends to make sure lawsuits are driven by "justice, not money […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special legislative session on congressional redistricting will run from April 20th to April 24th during a press conference at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee this week. The governor foreshadowed his intention to call for a special session on redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian in December. "I am […]

When Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro was captured during the meticulously planned U.S. Military 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' there was no one happier to see the oppressive strongman taken into custody than Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Well, the Venezuelan people were probably the happiest considering the years of oppression they endured under Maduro and his regime. […]

President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Republican Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87 on Truth Social this week. "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Jon Maples, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Florida's 87th State House District," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Jon is […]

Florida continues to be a top moving destination for Americans, ranking second among all states for in-migration for 2025, according to a report from the U-Haul® Growth Index. The Sunshine State was also in the top five in 2023 and 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida's popularity on social media. "2025 U-Haul report shows people […]