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
Miami, FL – The Miami-Dade County Commission is expected to take up a politically charged item on its upcoming agenda: how to fill the vacant District 6 seat, previously held by Commissioner Kevin Cabrera, who has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Panama. While the formal process is still under review, insiders indicate that Natalie Millan […]
The leaders of the world’s most powerful autocracies recently met in Moscow for Russia’s annual May 9th ‘Victory Day’ military parade and related celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin managed to triple the number of dignitaries present at this year’s Victory Day celebrations as compared to last year’s. Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel and other Cuban government […]
Progressive Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D), who has had her fair share of is said to be considering a run for Governor in 2026, but could she also be mulling over a ‘Plan B’ that would pit her against either Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) or Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) in those to […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed several bills on Tuesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including expanding the state's current anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law, and a new offense of animal neglect for abandoning a restrained dog outside during a natural disaster, and more. Entities that Boycott Israel (SB 1678/HB 1519) The bill […]
MIAMI— Joe Sanchez, a longtime public servant and recent Republican candidate for Miami-Dade County Sheriff, is reportedly considering a run for the County Commission District 5 seat if it becomes available. Sanchez, who currently serves as the Public Information Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol in South Florida, is no stranger to local politics. A […]
President Donald Trump has directed his administration to aggressively pursue individuals with terrorist ties who entered the US through the southwest border during former President Joe Biden’s government. Through an intergovernmental effort, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working in conjunction with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Counterterrorism Center […]
The City of Miami is preparing for a pivotal special election on June 3, 2025, to fill the vacant District 4 commission seat following the passing of longtime Commissioner Manolo Reyes. District 4 covers key neighborhoods such as Coral Gate, Shenandoah, and Flagami—areas at the heart of Miami’s diverse and historic community fabric. The decision […]
President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” Trump and many Republicans have argued that China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming […]
The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strikes killed dozens of individuals living or working at the detention center in Saada, Yemen. The Houthis claim the US attacks killed a number of civilians, including African refugees, but this […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints. The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints. According to Hegseth, unsupported EEO complaints […]
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to boost the US’ offshore mining capabilities. The order seeks to unleash the US’s competitiveness in the burgeoning offshore mining industry, which China currently leads. Offshore or ‘deep-sea’ mining is the extraction of critical minerals from the ocean floor. Critical minerals are used to produce myriad technological […]
US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance. The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous […]
TALLAHASSEE—In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. Pizzo, already rumored to be toying with a gubernatorial run in 2026, blindsided his 10 Democrat colleagues with a 4-minute speech after Thursday's floor session, where he declared […]
The Houthis claim to have recently shot down an American drone as they try to fend off the US government’s attacks on their military installations in Yemen. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile […]
Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring Labels on Food Products Containing Vaccines, Ingredients in Cosmetics The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would protect consumers by requiring labels on food products containing vaccines and vaccine material and add labeling for specific ingredients in cosmetics.... READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz -Tonight we begin to observe #HolocaustRemembranceDay Yom HaShoah is […]
By Lina Sierra In Florida, nearly 22,000 college students are at risk of losing $3,500 in annual tuition support due to a proposed State House budget that ties financial aid to institutional performance metrics. While lawmakers tout accountability, the human impact is undeniable: aspiring nurses, pilots, cybersecurity professionals, and teachers—many of them first-generation college students […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico. The DHS advertisements are designed to deter illegal immigration into the US and have been airing in Mexico in recent weeks. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the advertisements giving stern warnings to […]
President Donald Trump recently publicly criticized Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy after the latter publicly stated Ukraine would not recognize Russia’s control over Crimea. The clash between the two presidents comes as their relationship had been improving following a negotiation spat in the Oval Office last February. President Zelenskyy publicly rejected a US ceasefire proposal that […]
