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
Florida Attorney General announced a civil subpoena into General Mills, Inc. and General Mills Operations, LLC, related to its supply chain of products containing potassium bromate sold in Florida while speaking at a press conference in Orlando this week. Potassium bromate is used as a flour improver and dough conditioner in various bakery flours and […]
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate by praising her "unshakable commitment" to law enforcement through a press release this week. "Every chief in this association goes home at night thinking about one thing: making sure their officers get home […]
A new poll by the Tyson Group has Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) lapping the field over his opponents in the Republican primary. The election is in 36 days. Results of the poll are below: Byron Donalds: 48% Jay Collins: 9% James Fishback: 8% Paul Renner 4% Someone Else: 4% Undecided: 26% […]
Florida state and local law enforcement agencies have joined Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a weeklong traffic initiative aimed at cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving on major interstates and highways within the southern states. The initiative is meant to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsements of several Senate and House candidates for the 2026 election cycle through a press release this week. “AIF is proud to endorse candidates who champion free enterprise, economic growth, and policies that strengthen Florida’s business climate while helping reduce costs for families,” AIF President and CEO […]
Gun Owners of America Florida State Director Luis Valdes announced his endorsement of Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO through a press statement this week. “Blaise Ingoglia has repeatedly demonstrated that he is willing to stand with Florida’s gun owners when it matters most," Gun Owners of America […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
Most School teachers or educators pride themselves on their spelling and grammatical bona fides because they can, but other so-called teachers, not so much. Enter Democratic congressional candidate Elizabeth Holmes, who according to her campaign website, has been an "English and Exceptional Student Education teacher in Palm Beach County public schools" for 15 years. Holmes' […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new program focused on connecting Florida seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities with local churches as part of Hope Florida’s CarePortal through a press release this week. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for churches to provide companionship and support to seniors in the community. “Every […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has endorsed State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) in her bid to oust Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). State Rep. Nixon announced her candidacy in January, vowing to fight for working families. She has served in the Florida House since 2022, but to defeat Senator Moody, State Rep. Nixon must first defeat her […]
A vast majority of Florida voters would green light a measure to slash property taxes under a proposed constitutional amendment on November's general election ballot if it were held today, according to a Sachs Media poll. The survey, when respondents were shown through the "Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes" amendment, found 64% of […]
It's time to hunt. The 2026 Florida Python Challenge, an opportunity for professionals and novices to catch the invasive Burmese python in the Everglades, is set to begin from July 10 to July 19. "The Florida Python Challenge™" is an effort to increase awareness about invasive species and the threats they pose to Florida’s ecosystems. […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass several bills that seek to crack down on scammers “who defraud and exploit Americans.” “Whether it’s in the form of phone calls or sophisticated cybercrime, scammers are running rampant through our country,” Sen. Scott warned. “Criminals are weaponizing new technologies like artificial intelligence to swindle […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) shared she has been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) for re-election to House District 94 through a social media post this week. “Florida needs leaders who don’t back down from a fight, and Meg Weinberger is one of them," Mast said. "Meg is a conservative who understands […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Georgia woman on racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and fraud charges for her involvement in defrauding several popular off-price retailers, including for over $50,000 in Florida, through a press statement this week. According to the attorney general, Santina Green, also known as Santina Hill, pled […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it has not sanctioned any special election U.S. Senate or gubernatorial debate following the August primary for the general election despite multiple reports of dates set for both races in October at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). "To be clear: the Republican Party of Florida has not sanctioned or […]
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds can add a few more endorsements to the list. Sens. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) and Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) announced their endorsement of Donalds by praising his long history of conservative leadership through a pair of statements this week. “Byron Donalds commitment to our conservative movement and Constitution […]
