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
This week, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) held a joint press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis (R) to discuss Florida’s drug-prevention efforts. During the press conference, Lt. Governor Collins acknowledged the support behind a potential gubernatorial run, and he expressed that he’s “getting really close” to deciding what’s next for his political career. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the success of the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund and other initiatives during a press conference in Tampa. The announcement is part of the University of South Florida World Cancer Research Day symposium. "We have really done a lot, certainly since I've been governor, to help advance the ball when it comes […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) has endorsed Republican candidate Yoni Anijar in his bid for House District 100, calling Anijar the fighter the Broward County district needs. "Yoni Anijar is the America First conservative we can trust to champion common sense and stand up against the radical left's insanity," Weinberger shared on social media. […]
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans in Florida and across the country are positioning themselves for what will be a pivotal election cycle. With control of Congress, state legislatures, and governors' mansions at stake, three major factors stand out as crucial for Republican strategists and voters alike: redistricting battles, economic conditions, and the future […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is throwing his support behind Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for the city's job in November. The move arguably marks the biggest endorsement in the race for Gonzalez, who is set to face 12 other mayoral candidates in the field. "I am pleased to endorse Colonel Emilio Gonzalez […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the importance of the Trump Administration's reforms to the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) vaccine mandates in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying "no one is anti-vaccine, but what we are is anti-mandate." On Thursday, CDC advisers voted to stop recommending the combined MMRV vaccine, which prevents measles, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is already looking ahead to what could potentially be the biggest college football game in the state of Florida in more than a decade. With the Miami Hurricanes beating the Florida Gators 26-7 and on a bye this week, and Florida State with one more game this week against Virginia, the two […]
The rivalry between South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace (R) and Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) continues as Rep. Mace is accusing Rep. Mills of "stolen valor." The heated exchange began after Rep. Mills joined three other Republicans in voting against Rep. Mace's resolution to censure Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D). In a video posted on […]
Derek Dufresne, Chief Strategist for Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), clapped back at Congressional candidate Seth Harp, who is running against her as a Democrat, in an exchange over X (formerly Twitter). On Thursday, Harp posted that he had invited Rep. Cammack to host a joint town hall in her Congressional District. The Alachua County Republicans […]
The New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to "honor his legacy and incredible work" following his assassination at Utah Valley University last week. According to a post by the school, Kirk's statute will be privately funded by community leaders and "stand on campus as […]
In the wake of one of the worst droughts on record, Florida counties are working together to create a more sustainable water future. The Central Florida Water Initiative, on Sept. 13th, approved a 20-year plan that includes Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and parts of Lake County. As the population continues to grow, officials are seeking […]
Republican Senate President Ben Albritton, along with Republican Sens. Jim Boyd and Jay Trumbull, announced they are endorsing Rep. James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) in his State Senate District 22 bid in a joint statement this week. “As a father of three young children, James is personally invested in Florida's future and committed to keeping our communities […]
Fred Voccola, the New Jersey-born former CEO of Kaseya and now Vice Chair of the company’s board, is testing the waters for a run for mayor of the City of Miami. Little is known about him outside the tech world, but Miami Dade County records disclose that in 1997 he was arrested and pleaded guilty […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (D) is reportedly gearing up to run for Florida Governor, and he could be making the announcement soon. Mayor Demings, whose wife and former Rep. Val Demings (D) ran an unsuccessful bid against Senator Marco Rubio (R), is facing accusations of overtaxing and unnecessary county spending. This week, Mayor Demings […]
Tracy Caruso is taking her name out of consideration for House District 87, she announced this week. Caruso was looking to replace her husband, Mike Caruso, in a to-be-determined HD 87 Special Election. “When Mike was first elected, I chose to live in Tallahassee with him—a choice many spouses don’t make,” Tracy said in a statement […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) unveiled a new bill designed to offer tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025 would allow tax breaks for victims of federally declared disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, until the end of 2026. The bill also extends victims’ ability to make […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state's new open carry law this week. The attorney general's decision follows a Florida appeals court ruling last week that undid the state's ban on open carry, calling it "unconstitutional." In a memo sent to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, Uthmeier specifically indicated the 1st District Court of […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez has earned the backing of six former South Florida police chiefs in his run for mayor, he announced on Monday. The group getting behind Gonzalez includes former City of Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina, former Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department Juan Perez, former Police Chief of El Portal […]
