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
As Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) gears up to debate against his Republican opponents tonight, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) have endorsed one of his opponents. On social media, Reps. Luna and Haridopolos released a joint statement, making it clear that they're backing Ryan Elijah in the upcoming race for CD7. […]
Dan Franzese has taken the lead in the Republican primary race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25) in a surprise turn of events, according to a new poll by McLaughlin & Associates. The self-proclaimed “problem solver” and “consensus builder” has gained significant support from Republican voters expected to participate in the concurrent Florida […]
The wait for Florida’s Primary Elections is approaching its end as voting is set to begin on Aug 18, 2026. For some, the countdown has officially lapsed as several counties across the Sunshine State have begun early voting for the General Election’s runners-up. Starting Aug. 3, 2026, voters in Bradford, Calhoun, Hendry, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Miami-Dade, […]
Republicans continue to extend their lead in the state of Florida, adding another 38,545 registrations in July to Democrats' 24,463, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. The month gave Republicans a +14,082 margin. "Other" jumped 6,066. Florida Voter Registration Update - August 2026 pic.twitter.com/IB0IBAKSjx — Michael […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) introduced two new bills aimed at limiting immigration enforcement operations amid her unannounced visit to a Broward County immigrant detention facility. No PREJUDICE Act The Broward County Representative recently introduced the No PREJUDICE (No Person’s Race, Ethnicity, Job, or Use of Dialect or Inflection is Cause for Enforcement) Act. The legislation seeks to […]
Former Democratic State Sen. Annette Taddeo fired back at Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for "acting tough" following an ad touting his politically incorrect approach to public service was released earlier this week in his bid for a full term. "Look at Blaise pretending to be tough. Dude, I cuss in English and Espanol. […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) shared he's willing to provide Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier with a "mountain of evidence" to assist in potential prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic while speaking on The Benny Show with conservative personality Benny Johnson this week. "I don't know right offhand what the […]
Incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) has received endorsement from one of the nation’s leading safety groups as she seeks reelection in Florida’s newly drawn 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Brady PAC, the political action group of Brady: United Against Gun Violence, has endorsed the veteran congresswoman for her unwavering advocacy for gun violence prevention […]
The heat between prominent Republican candidates for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) continues to ramp up less than three weeks into the primary election, as candidate Ryan Elijah and incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) exchange words on social media. Rep. Mills fired back at Elijah’s recent post showing the results of a Casselberry […]
Following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier announced he is launching an investigation into the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Fauci's lack of candor to Congress is unbelievable. My office is launching an investigation […]
Three schools in Florida will install pepper-spraying drones during the upcoming 2026-27 academic year as part of a new measure to deter school shooting attacks. The State of Florida, alongside Colorado and Georgia, will be the first to integrate drones from Campus Guardian Angel – a commercial brand and service by Mithril Defense. According to […]
Friends of Paul Renner, a political committee supporting Renner's campaign, released a statewide ad highlighting the gubernatorial candidate's public service and conservative leadership through a campaign release this week. The over one-minute ad, titled "Vision," details Renner's time as a prosecutor and Navy veteran in an interview style format. Renner was an assistant state attorney […]
July 28th, 2026, marks the 130th anniversary of The City of Miami. To commemorate the milestone, several members of Congress representing the Magic City took to social media to celebrate the achievement. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Shares Pride For Her Home “Happy 130th Birthday, Miami!” Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), who was born and raised […]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026. The Trump administration’s revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for both groups comes after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to rescind TPS from the minority groups fleeing […]
Keith Gross, one of several Republicans vying to replace the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in Florida's 2nd Congressional District, vows to stand with President Donald Trump and "defeat communists" in a new 30-second campaign ad. The Ad "President Trump said it himself: Communism is the greatest threat facing America," Gross begins, referring to Trump's […]
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced they've filed a motion this week in defense of Florida's SAVE Act through multiple releases this week. The SAVE Act, or HB 991, would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in the state and keep noncitizens off voter rolls. […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) shared that she has received several law enforcement endorsements, including from Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, in her District 27 re-election bid. "Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar has been a strong and reliable fighter for law enforcement in South Florida. She understands that keeping our communities safe means making sure the […]
In a bipartisan effort to honor those military personnel involved in the Korean War, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) have introduced a resolution to recognize Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans who have served on the Korean Peninsula since the establishment of the Armistice Agreement. The Heroes Must Not Be Overlooked […]
