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 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 […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed plans in his $117 billion "Floridians First" budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year during a press conference in Orlando this week. "It's always good to be in a situation where we're being able to do this from a position of fiscal strength," DeSantis said. "If you look back, when I became […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the current structure of college football's name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies and players' use of the transfer portal to move to different schools in an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "This whole NIL and transfer portal has got to be worked out a little bit," DeSantis said. "If […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term in the race for Florida's CFO in 2026 this week, praising him for his commitment to fiscal responsibility, conservative leadership, and protecting state taxpayers in his support. “I'm pleased to endorse Blaise Ingoglia for the Chief Financial Officer of Florida. We've […]
Florida Congressman Byron Donalds’s (R) “Make SWAPS Efficient Act” (H.R. 1676) passed unanimously with a vote of 400-0 in the House. The bill will overhaul the state’s approval process for basic wildlife protection plans, cutting wait times from more than 18 months to just 180 days. “Currently, it takes 18+MONTHS to approve basic state wildlife […]
Republican Ralph Massullo rolled past Democrat Ash Marwah with 59% of the vote to win the Senate District 11 Special Election this week. Marwah received 41% of the vote in the essential route. "Congratulations to @RalphMassullo on his election as the next Senator for Florida’s 11th District," the Florida GOP wrote. "As a proven conservative […]
Democrat Rob Long routed Republican challenger Maria Zack with 63% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special election this week. Zack received 36% of the vote, while independent candidate Karen Yeh earned 1% in the race. "Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90," the Florida Democratic Party […]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), alongside its Florida chapter, announced it plans to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to an executive order that labeled the civil rights group as a foreign terrorist organization, calling it “defamatory and unconstitutional" in a statement this week. In their statement, CAIR National and CAIR Florida accused the […]
Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) and the House Natural Resources Committee announced the passing of H.R. 8393, or the Puerto Rico Status Act. The Puerto Rico Status Act outlines the transition and implementation of a non-territorial status for the island, whether it be statehood, Independence, or Sovereignty in Free Association with the United States, as […]
Florida Congressman Scott Franklin (R) has helped secure $1 billion in funding for specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions. He previously sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the USDA to support specialty crop farmers in the wake of unfair market disruptions. “Florida’s specialty crop producers keep America fed and our local […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state of Florida is awarding $20 million in grants for the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Projects during a press conference in North Miami Beach this week. Specifically, the grants will cover 8 projects, including six new projects in the South Florida area. The recipients include: Miami-Dade County South Beach […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) by executive order this week, effective immediately. "Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone […]
