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Florida has officially repealed its nearly 60 year old Business Rent Tax (BRT). It was the only state with such a tax which required companies to pay sales tax on their commercial leases. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law earlier this year as part of a $1.3 billion tax relief package. The repeal […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Lake County Commission this week for approving the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in honor of the late conservative activist. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. "Lake County’s dedication of the highway represents the first county to memorialize Kirk in the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." Released by Byron War Room on X, the 48-second spot begins with Jolly saying, "I find this a very rational democratic environment. This is a very rational Democratic Party right […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. “Since I’ve been Governor… we will have paid off 50 percent of [Florida’s debt] just since 2019,” DeSantis declared during […]
Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits. “House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs, and […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has endorsed County Commissioner Eileen Higgins for mayor of Miami. The announcement comes one day after Higgins participated in a six-person debate for the city's top job in November's election. "Eileen Higgins delivers for the people - plain and simple. I've watched Eileen take on tough challenges and turn […]
KPMG has announced the appointment of Savannah Jefferson as Director. The firm promoted several team members in its Tallahassee government services practice, as it grows its footprint in Florida. Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis. In this role, she oversaw statewide outreach and stakeholder engagement. She previously led […]
Republican candidate Maria Zack edged out Bill Reicherter with nearly 53% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special Election primary this week. Reicherter received 47% of the vote with 2,679 votes cast. The percentage was larger than the raw vote might indicate, with Zack clipping Reicherter by 159 votes. "Congratulations to our […]
The Florida Council of 100’s Q3 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index shows top executives’ expectations for sales, investment, and hiring over the next six months. This quarter’s survey polled 123 CEOS between September 9 to September 15 and shows how Florida's leaders are looking forward to their economic opportunities. “Florida’s economy is on the rise, […]
Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) is looking to make a political comeback in the sunshine state. Will Florida voters get him back in Congress? After being voted out of the House in 2022, Rep. Cawthorn set his sights on Florida, and he has just announced that he will run for Florida's 19th congressional […]
Republican candidate Ralph Massullo breezed past Anthony Brice to win the Senate District 11 primary with nearly 80% of the vote on Tuesday night. Brice received roughly 20% of the 28,322 votes cast. "Congratulations @RalphMassullo on securing the Republican nomination for State Senate District 11," the Florida GOP shared on social media. "Well deserved and […]
Various members of Florida’s congressional delegation have sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging approval of Florida's Hospital Directed Payment Program (DPP) Year 5. The reason for urgent approval request is for Florida to secure a stable financial outlook for hospitals that serve millions […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against seven defendants for allegedly stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot during a press conference in Tallahassee this week. The bust, which crossed multiple states, was led by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. “This operation is the result of a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with members of his Florida cabinet, passed an agenda item to designate a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower this week. “Having the Trump Presidential Library in Miami will be good for Florida, for the city, and for Miami Dade […]
GAINESVILLE, Fla- Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the University of Florida’s Hamilton Center this week to formally announce UF’s new interim president, Dr. Donald Landry. Landry served as the dean of the Columbia University medical school for 20 years. During his remarks, DeSantis praised the university and other state schools for their policies on free […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted seven Florida institutions inside the top 100 of public universities in America during a news conference at the University of Florida in Gainesville this week. The recognition fortifies the state's No. 1 spot among higher education institutions in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report. “Florida has held the […]
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing two bicameral bills, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2025 and the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act. The first bill, the Flood Insurance Transparency Act, reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by requiring the program to publicly […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milan Orbis has collected and submitted enough verified petitions to qualify for the 2026 ballot in her reelection bid, her campaign announced this week. The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, led by Alina Garcia, confirmed the announcement through Orbis' team. "I am deeply grateful to the residents of District Six for […]
