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
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week. “I’m proud to endorse my friend @EmilioforMiami for Mayor," Scott shared on social media. "With 26 years in the Army and service at every level, Emilio will make Miami a city where families thrive, […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the prioritization of Florida farmers. "Reports indicate that USDA is preparing between $10 - $14 billion in economic assistance for producers struggling due to losses from collapsing foreign markets, tariffs, and record input costs,' Rep. Franklin's letter reads. […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has raised over $1.8 million in the first quarter as a candidate for a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. The surge gives Ingoglia, who announced his run in September, a current cash-on-hand balance of $4.6 million. “The amount of support we have received since […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has signed on to cosponsor the Pay Our Troops Act, which ensures military personnel continue to receive salaries during a government shutdown. Late last week, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) announced the bill in an X post, writing that "if our troops don't get paid, neither should Congress." "While Democrats refuse to […]
Florida Department of Education Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas addressed the Alachua County School Board directors this week over conduct concerns. Kamoutsas criticized Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain for “repeated lapses in professionalism and conduct” that, he argued, “have officially brought negative attention to the school district because of [her] selfish acts.” […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of Ashley Moody. "Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is doing a […]
Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. The poll, surveying 626 Democrats and 684 NPA's, found 93% and 96% support, respectively, from each group for […]
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 […]
