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
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation codifying President Donald Trump's moratorium on drilling for oil off the Florida coast into law. During his first term, President Trump issued a moratorium on drilling, leasing, seismic testing, and exploration on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts (along with the Straits) until 2032, a move that has […]
Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) recently sent out a memorandum designating the final interim committee week for the chamber as “Artificial Intelligence Week" to look over the growing effects of AI on the state. "We all recognize that AI may open new economic vistas," Perez wrote. "At the same time, we see stories […]
Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ record on crime and public safety is drawing increased scrutiny as Miami’s mayoral race intensifies. Throughout the campaign, Higgins has kept an unusually low profile on her voting history and ideological leanings, even as concerns mount about her long-standing alignment with far-left criminal justice policies. Higgins has often presented herself as a […]
The Republican Party of Florida congratulated Samantha Scott on winning the Special Election for House District 52 after her opponent, Democrat Pamala Kaye Bivins, withdrew from the race this week. “The people of Sumter and Hernando counties are very fortunate to have a leader like Samantha Scott who will fight for their best interests in Tallahassee,” […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced endorsements from 12 additional sheriffs this week, bringing his total to 27, in his run for governor. “Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds is a leader who understands what it takes to keep Florida safe," Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson wrote. "He’s unapologetically pro-law enforcement and has the backbone […]
Florida-based financial services firm Amscot announced a new partnership deal with Green Dot Corporation, bringing simpler and modern banking services to underserved communities. The new partnership will bring with it full-service demand deposit accounts, an in-network secured credit card, access to over 25,000 free ATMs, and technology infrastructure to modernize banking with Amscot, which is […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has picked up a pair of endorsements from Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County and the Hernando County Professional Firefighters in his election for a full term as CFO in 2026. "Your advocacy for and understanding of public safety issues is commendable. You have demonstrated strong leadership qualities […]
A groundbreaking research project by Demotech has uncovered a covert, tech-enabled litigation machine that is destabilizing U.S. insurance markets and worsening the financial fallout for storm-stuck homeowners. The “tech-enabled litigation instigation” model has allegedly been operating since 2017, redirecting property owners away from legitimate claims handling and into costly and unnecessary litigation. According to Demotech […]
March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization supporting the health of moms and babies, recently hosted a special Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Care Kit Distribution Event in partnership with Aetna Better Health of Florida as part of World Prematurity Day at HCA Brandon. According to March of Dimes, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Distribution Kits provide […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the rescue of 122 children in what is being called the largest child-recovery operation in American history during a press conference in Tampa this week. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Home for the Holidays," spanned across Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and several other states over two weeks. "Protecting […]
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump made the biggest announcement of the Miami mayoral race by endorsing Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor. While Gonzalez has picked up several other endorsements, the president's nod is the most significant boost to his campaign in the closing weeks of the race. "It is my great honor to endorse […]
At a time when 62% of U.S. adults argue that Republicans and Democrats are doing a poor job, suggesting that a third party is necessary in the political discourse, voters could be averting their eyes to Independent and Libertarian candidates. In Florida, as the race for Governor becomes more tense, Scott Jewett has announced his […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent success of Operation Criminal Return, a sting by the state targeting criminal alien sexual predators, while speaking with Laura Ingraham on Fox News this week. Highlighting its success under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the federal government, the attorney general accused Democrats of allowing the problem to […]
It might be several months until the Florida gubernatorial primary, but a recent poll shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with an already commanding lead in the Republican field. The poll, conducted by Victory Insights, found Rep. Donalds with 45% support for the job, with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner well behind at 2.7%, […]
After Zohran Mamdani’s (D) November 3rd victory to become New York City’s next mayor, Democrats contend with the growing influence of democratic socialism in the party. Democrats like former Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine (D) are now calling out the rise of democratic socialism, calling on Democrats to take a stand and embrace “democratic capitalism.” […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Operation Criminal Return, an initiative targeting criminal alien sexual predators and offenders in an effort to improve public safety in a post on social media this week. The 10-day operation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Florida law enforcement agencies, resulted in the apprehension of 230 […]
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton (R), along with top state Sens. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City), formally endorsed Rep. Josie Tomkow in her special election bid for Senate in District 14. The seat is up for grabs after the appointment of Jay Collins as lieutenant governor by Gov. Ron DeSantis in August. […]
As City of Miami voters take a closer look at County Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ record, a clear pattern emerges, not of leadership as she claims, but of systematically weakening independent agencies and shifting financial burdens onto everyday transit users. Her role in gutting the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) is only the most recent example […]
