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
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) wants to curb legal immigration and abolish the H-1B visa program, arguing instead that the American education system needs to be reformed to fit jobs for the future. "We have the talent, but the talent hasn't been trained right in our education system," Donalds emphasized during an […]
The longest government shutdown in American history has finally come to an end with a House vote on the new continuing resolution (CR), passed by the Senate. The final vote was 222 in favor and 209 against, with six Democrats voting yea alongside Republicans. Notably, two Republicans voted nay, along with 207 Democrats. President Donald Trump […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently announced a plan led by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to build a new interdiction station just south of the Alabama border on U.S. Highway 231 to enhance the state's ability to intercept agricultural pests, apprehend dangerous food products, and identify possible criminal activity on semi-trucks using […]
Two Florida lawmakers have filed legislation in the House and Senate to ban certain political flags, including Pride and Black Lives Matter banners, from being flown above government buildings. Sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough (R-Jacksonville) and Rep. David Borrero (R-Hialeah), SB 426/HB 347 would prohibit flags showing political, ideological, gender, racial, or sexual orientation depictions […]
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) endorsed Emilio Gonzalez for Miami mayor while speaking at the 2025 Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner this week. The backing follows an endorsement last month from Sen. Ted Cruz, who also attended the dinner. "Emilio, you are the candidate to lead Miami into the future," Donalds wrote on social media. "You […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an indictment by a Hernando County grand jury against Nathan Douglas Holmberg on accusations of capital sexual battery on a child under twelve during a press conference this week. Speaking in Brooksville, Uthmeier said Holmberg, 36, engaged in sexual abuse with a three-year-old and multiple other children in Hernando […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that he is launching an investigation into multinational banking firm JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) over alleged claims of collaborating with the Biden administration’s DOJ to de-bank Florida-based Trump Media Group right before the business went public. Uthmeier issued a statement in which he called out the banking firm for unlawfully providing […]
Florida is the sixth-best state in the United States, thanks in part to high marks in economy and education, according to a 2025 Best States ranking by U.S. News and World Report. Specifically, Florida ranked first in the economy and second in education among all states per the report. It also placed ninth in fiscal stability, […]
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is throwing his support behind Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor, adding to a trove of endorsements for the representative as he continues to solidify the Republican coalition in his bid. "Byron Donalds is exactly the kind of strong conservative leader Florida needs," Cruz said. "He has never shied away […]
The special election in early April for Florida’s 6th congressional district saw Rep. Randy Fine (R) emerge as Rep. Mike Waltz’s (R) successor. As a member of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Fine now looks to the 2026 midterm election, but his Republican challenger Aaron Baker is ready to unseat him. In an exclusive interview with […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan for the state to have more authority over its recreational red snapper fishery while speaking in Fernandina Beach this week. The proposal, submitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, would allow Florida to manage red snapper in state and federal waters […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed the potential for healthcare costs to increase in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, urging Republicans to "think outside the box" for a solution. President Donald Trump recently suggested that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could be paid directly to Americans, a proposal Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) dismissed […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is criticizing his opponent, Eileen Higgins, for remaining silent as Miami-Dade County considers appointing a replacement for her District 5 commissioner seat instead of holding an election to let voters decide. “Higgins was reelected just last year, then immediately turned her back on voters to chase another office and left […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) switched her party affiliation from Democratic Party to the Republican Party last year. In an interview with former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman on Standpoint with Gabe Groisman on social media, Rep. Cassell cited the Democratic Party's lack of support for Israel as a determining factor. "My mom was a […]
Texas Congressman Chip Roy (R) has announced his endorsement for Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) for Governor, joining a growing list of prominent conservatives backing Donald's Campaign. Roy's endorsement adds to the momentum building around Donalds, who has already secured support from 17 members of Florida's congressional delegation, 15 Republican sheriffs, 75% of the Republican […]
James Uthmeier Files Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood Over Deceptive Marketing Practices Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Today in the state of Florida it is […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) celebrated the reinstatement of furloughed federal employees to process agricultural visas in a recent statement, sharing that "food security is national security." With the government shutdown nearing 40 days, many federal employees have been furloughed, including those who process H-2A visas. These visas are temporary admissions of foreign agricultural workers for […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. “It is vile that Planned Parenthood cares more about lining their pockets than providing women with factual information about the health risks of chemical […]
