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
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) expressed his support for a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November to slash property taxes while swiping at the media and Democrats. "I support any tax or fee cut and I am going to be voting for it," Scott shared on social media this week. "The media […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)  reaffirmed his support for the Florida Legislature’s property tax amendment after reports indicated that Scott expressed concern over its effect on public services. “I support any tax or fee cut, and I am going to be voting for it,” Sen. Scott asserted, arguing that “the media wants to divide Republicans.” Sen. […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced another $8.5 million in awards to four law enforcement agencies to help boost immigration enforcement and its duties while speaking at a press conference in Naples this week. “Florida’s law enforcement officers work tirelessly to ensure that we are a law-and-order state," Ingoglia said in a release. […]
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart believes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a strong chance to prevail against any Democratic challenger should he decide to run for president in 2028. The South Florida Representative told The Floridian that despite rumors and hopes that the Secretary and former Florida Senator will run for president, he knows that […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he has arrested 49 individuals as part of an alleged drug organization for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Volusia, Flagler, Saint Johns, Marion, and Orange counties while speaking during a press conference in Palm Coast this week. “This joint investigation dismantled a criminal organization that pumped deadly fentanyl […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia recently released a campaign ad highlighting his work as the state's fiscal watchdog in his bid for a full term in office this November. Ingoglia became CFO after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in July 2025. The "Watchdog" ad leads with Gov. Ron DeSantis praising CFO Ingoglia […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) shares her excitement and gratitude over her recent appointment to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, acknowledging that it is a significant privilege to serve as a South Florida Representative on the panel. Rep. Wasserman Schultz has left a deep footprint in Western Hemisphere politics, and now with a bigger […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) expressed confidence in winning the congressional seat for Florida's 20th District (FL CD 20) despite the challenges she's been facing over her pivot from FL CD 25. The Weston Democrat told The Floridian that she feels “really good” about her potential in securing the Democratic stronghold, as Florida's primary elections […]
Following alleged reports of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation and calls from political opponents to drop out of his re-election efforts, Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) has called out the rumors, deeming them false narratives. “This appears to be a desperate lie from my political opponents. I'm not aware of any DOJ investigation, […]
The Florida State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Henry Mack as the state's next education commissioner through a press announcement this week. Mack replaces Interim Commissioner of Education Paul O. Burns. “Today's appointment reflects Florida's continued commitment to educational excellence,” State Board of Education Chair Ryan Petty said. "Dr. Mack is a […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he had received from President Donald Trump. Red, White, and Blues Week The presentation was part of Pensacola's Red, White, and Blues Week, when the Blue Angels perform their famed exhibition flight show on the beach, usually held the week after […]
Amid staunch support for highly controversial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center development in the state of Florida from several prominent candidates, Republican Congressional Candidate Casey Askar affirms that he will work to “keep them out of our state.” Askar Doesn't Want Data Centers in FL During a Florida 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22) Forum, […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $24 million in awards to eight law enforcement agencies to help bolster immigration enforcement and its activities while speaking in Taveras this week. "While some other states shy away from backing law enforcement, we are all in," Ingoglia said in a release. "Florida is the most […]
Congressional candidate Ryan Elijah has called upon Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into the incumbent congressman. “It is time for Cory Mills to leave the race. Our bad headlines […]
The Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee voted in opposition to Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes on the Nov. 3. ballot, citing the measure would cut "billions of dollars from the local budgets that fund police, fire rescue, EMTs, and other essential services" for Florida, as announced by the Florida Democratic Party […]
Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday giving parents, teachers, and students relief on backpacks, school supplies, computers, and other items begins today with the new school year less than a month away. The tax holiday runs from July 20 to Aug. 20. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the latest tax holiday approved by the Florida […]
Agricultural leader and congressional candidate Ben Butler is going after career politicians who “have spent years making promises they never intended to keep," promising to clean up the messes in Congress in a new campaign ad amid his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9). “Growing up on this cattle ranch, I’ve learned […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a five-point edge over presumptive Democratic nominee David Jolly in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 46% David Jolly: 41% Other: 5% The results come after another PORL poll found […]
