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
Reps. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) & Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill shutting down the importation of sloths into the U.S. The SLOTHS Act The Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm to Sloths (SLOTHS) Act, announced on International Sloth Day, seeks to ban imports of wild sloths used for purposes […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is using her political leverage in Miami to the fullest advantage against Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez amid U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y. )'s recent visit to Florida's 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). Eliott Rodriguez brought the man who wants to lead the socialists in Congress into a […]
Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez (R) and María Elvira Salazar (R), two Florida Cuban American lawmakers, commended the state of Florida’s recently secured arrest warrant against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The lawmakers' reactions follow Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement that the state obtained the warrant on Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) has secured endorsements from county sheriffs across Florida’s 15th Congressional District (FL CD 15) as she fights to retain her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, and County Sheriff Chad Chronister have backed Rep. Lee […]
Republican nominee for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), Ryan Elijah, was recently probed about his campaign-financing strategy after records revealed he hired a fundraising firm tied to Democratic gubernatorial runner-up and former Republican congressman David Jolly. $5,000 to Jolly's Formerly Hired Fundraising Duo According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, Elijah’s campaign paid […]
Argentina President Javier Milei has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “María Elvira is one of the continent's most outspoken and respected voices,” Milei said. “She advocates for freedom, democracy, the free market, and every person's right to prosper through their own efforts.” […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 Midterms, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Democratic Party and several television (TV) stations to prevent the use of the controversial $10 million Hope Florida scandal in rival campaign ads. The Highlands County circuit court filing challenges a 30-second campaign ad, paid […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. "I know that support isn’t a given; it has to be earned," Jolly wrote on social media. "For more than a year, we’ve traveled across our state, talking to Floridians, […]
In some part, the upcoming midterm elections are a mandate on President Donald Trump, but in Florida, the push-and-pull between conservatism and democratic socialism rages on. In a new advertisement released by the Byron Donalds campaign, Raymond Molina, a Bay of Pigs veteran, pushes back against “this new breed of Democrats,” warning that David Jolly […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida has submitted a major disaster declaration to the Trump administration following Hurricane Isaias while speaking at a press conference in Milton this week. "This is a step that we need to do in order to unlock support from FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency]," DeSantis said. "And […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book shared that she has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in her Senate District 30 bid. "With so much at stake for Florida families, we need leaders who understand the challenges facing our communities and have the experience to deliver real results," Book wrote […]
With the 2026 midterm elections less than three weeks away, Democratic challengers for U.S. House seats in Florida are raising concerns about their stance on the rising intraparty socialist movement and the candidacy of one of its leading figures for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. Congressional incumbents and candidates, including Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D), Darren Soto […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a civil lawsuit against the online chat platform Discord for allegedly misleading parents on its safety and failing to protect children from sexual predators while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. Discord does not require age verification for its users, leaving open the possibility for adults […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass his citizenship reform legislation amid recent reports claiming that birthright citizenship costs taxpayers over $150 billion annually. “Illegal aliens and their children are costing American taxpayers $150.7 BILLION every year!!” Congressman Steube wrote on X. “American taxpayers should not be forced to bankroll this broken […]
Eliott Rodriguez, the Democratic challenger for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27), has secured endorsements from two of Miami-Dade County’s top leaders. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D) and City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins (D) have officially backed the former TV News anchor’s effort against Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R). Mayor Cava: […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a landmark nationwide tax-fraud surge operation, which has resulted in 76 convictions of individuals who defrauded the federal government of more than $490 million. “The Fraud Division is resolved to protect American taxpayers from criminal actors on every frontier of fraud, including tax fraudsters seeking to steal the […]
A former staffer for Florida State Sen. Brian Nathan (D-14) has alleged that both Sen. Brian and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried are ignoring sexual assault allegations against gubernatorial nominee David Jolly (D )'s “confidante” because the party needs his money and influence. Shawna Vercher, a former campaign manager for state Sen. Nathan, accused […]
A coalition of Republican Florida lawmakers led by Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is calling on the Pentagon to increase Florida National Guard (FLNG) personnel. “In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, we saw once again just how critical the Florida National Guard is to keeping our communities safe – but while Florida’s population has grown in […]
