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
Michael Simas, the President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, credited the state's conservative foundation, which has been established over the last fifteen years, for laying the groundwork for its current economic outlook in business and tech in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. Simas' organization is responsible for relaying advice on important […]
Florida is continuing to show its support for the men and women in blue. Speaking at a press conference in Panama City, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than 9,400 officers have been awarded recruitment bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. Gov. DeSantis issued today's round of bonuses to officers serving in […]
Rep. Byron Donalds issued a statement this week marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, detailing his efforts to combat what he describes as a resurgence of antisemitism in America. "For years, we repeated the slogan, 'Never Again,'" Byron Donalds emphasized. "For years, we treated the horrors of the […]
Michael Simas, President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, discussed the positive state of business and tech sector across Florida in a recent interview with The Floridian. The non-profit organization of chief executives is the lead engine in furthering economic growth and improving the quality of life for Floridians across the state. Under […]
Florida lawmakers stood up to express outrage after a manta ray was captured in Panama Beach. A video showed the animal being taken from the water, and the manta ray was confirmed later to have passed away in captivity after being euthanized. Manta rays are listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is once again slamming Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit for her soft-on-crime policies after a man allegedly opened fire at his ex-girlfriend in an attempt to murder her. According to Uthmeier, Worrell softened the charge of Alain Barrett from first-degree attempted murder to a second-degree […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed the Republican Party this week, claiming their “refusal to negotiate” is what is keeping the government from reopening. “You have to work today to pay your bills, yet House Republicans took another week of vacation," Schultz expressed on social media. "Republicans refuse to negotiate a deal to open […]
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the state is accepting applicants for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Regional Projects Program Services (FDACS) program this week. The initiative allocates $25 million in grant funding to support "regional, collaborative agricultural water resource solutions" to enhance water quality and quantity across the […]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson praised the efforts of the Trump administration this week for promoting healthy nutritional options for children while also warning of health concerns associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods as part of its Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. Signaling his support, Simpson also vowed to commit to the policies […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) accused Democrats of stubbornness on the government shutdown, adding that it's been a "frustrating" experience to seek cooperation. Sharing a segment of a recent interview with Fox News, Rep. Haridopolos affirmed that "House Republicans voted to keep the government open with the exact plan Democrats demanded: A short-term CR with no […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is incentivizing landowners to protect critical habitats. In mid-September 2025, it announced the results of its Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Pilot Program, a three year program funded via the America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative. The spotlight is on the Florida Wildlife Corridor. This area spans […]
Jacksonville City Councilmember Terrance Freeman is stepping up to the plate for a Republican run at the Florida House of Representatives in District 12, he announced on social media. "As a lifelong conservative, I know what’s at stake for Florida families. President Trump and Governor DeSantis need strong conservative allies fighting for us, and I […]
The Log Cabin Republicans of Miami have endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week. “On behalf of the Log Cabin Republicans of Miami, I’m honored to support Emilio T. González for Mayor,” said Joshua Brown, Chapter President of the Log Cabin Republicans of Miami. “He is the […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's plans to reduce the size of government during the shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, suggesting that overseas funding is most likely to be targeted. Rep. Haridopolos shared that he disliked using the shutdown as a means of reducing the government's size, yet "with […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —New federal rules from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect hurricane preparedness projects. The state, which has faced $110 billion in storm damages since 2020, is already facing stretched budgets. In September 2025, FEMA shortened the window for states to spend preparedness grant money from three years to one. This is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dedication of the Hulk Hogan Trail, a portion of Clearwater's popular recreational path, in honor of the late Wrestling icon who called the area home before he tragically passed away in July. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was a star with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in […]
The state of Florida has reportedly been reimbursed over $600 million by the Trump administration for the construction of "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's illegal alien detention center located in the Everglades. WPLG reporter Christina Boomer Vazquez first reported the news on Thursday, October 2nd. The money will specifically come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is the latest Republican to request that his Congressional salary be withheld during the government shutdown, which began this week. "Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and ultimately unproductive," Rep. Bilirakis said in a statement. "It is unacceptable for Members of Congress to receive a paycheck while dedicated federal workers – including […]
