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
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) shares her excitement and gratitude over her recent appointment to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, acknowledging that it is a significant privilege to serve as a South Florida Representative on the panel. Rep. Wasserman Schultz has left a deep footprint in Western Hemisphere politics, and now with a bigger […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) expressed confidence in winning the congressional seat for Florida's 20th District (FL CD 20) despite the challenges she's been facing over her pivot from FL CD 25. The Weston Democrat told The Floridian that she feels “really good” about her potential in securing the Democratic stronghold, as Florida's primary elections […]
Following alleged reports of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation and calls from political opponents to drop out of his re-election efforts, Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) has called out the rumors, deeming them false narratives. “This appears to be a desperate lie from my political opponents. I'm not aware of any DOJ investigation, […]
The Florida State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Henry Mack as the state's next education commissioner through a press announcement this week. Mack replaces Interim Commissioner of Education Paul O. Burns. “Today's appointment reflects Florida's continued commitment to educational excellence,” State Board of Education Chair Ryan Petty said. "Dr. Mack is a […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he had received from President Donald Trump. Red, White, and Blues Week The presentation was part of Pensacola's Red, White, and Blues Week, when the Blue Angels perform their famed exhibition flight show on the beach, usually held the week after […]
Amid staunch support for highly controversial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center development in the state of Florida from several prominent candidates, Republican Congressional Candidate Casey Askar affirms that he will work to “keep them out of our state.” Askar Doesn't Want Data Centers in FL During a Florida 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22) Forum, […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced over $24 million in awards to eight law enforcement agencies to help bolster immigration enforcement and its activities while speaking in Taveras this week. "While some other states shy away from backing law enforcement, we are all in," Ingoglia said in a release. "Florida is the most […]
Congressional candidate Ryan Elijah has called upon Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into the incumbent congressman. “It is time for Cory Mills to leave the race. Our bad headlines […]
The Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee voted in opposition to Amendment 3, a proposal to slash property taxes on the Nov. 3. ballot, citing the measure would cut "billions of dollars from the local budgets that fund police, fire rescue, EMTs, and other essential services" for Florida, as announced by the Florida Democratic Party […]
Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday giving parents, teachers, and students relief on backpacks, school supplies, computers, and other items begins today with the new school year less than a month away. The tax holiday runs from July 20 to Aug. 20. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the latest tax holiday approved by the Florida […]
Agricultural leader and congressional candidate Ben Butler is going after career politicians who “have spent years making promises they never intended to keep," promising to clean up the messes in Congress in a new campaign ad amid his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9). “Growing up on this cattle ranch, I’ve learned […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a five-point edge over presumptive Democratic nominee David Jolly in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 46% David Jolly: 41% Other: 5% The results come after another PORL poll found […]
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban dissident artist and musician, arrived in Miami, Fla., after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he go into exile. Alcántara’s arrival came as a surprise, as the activist’s whereabouts were unknown since his term’s end on July 9, 2026. The last known update of […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book discussed strengthening digital tools to protect children from online predators and scammers amid the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI), if elected to Senate District 30. "I mean, it's absolutely something I worked on when I was there. Certainly, a federal […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to modernize the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to meet changing needs rather than remain a fixed allotment system. Context for What the Bill Does The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a joint federal and […]
Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book emphasized the importance of addressing the rise of antisemitism and other issues in her Senate District 30 campaign during a recent interview with The Floridian. SD 30 covers southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward County and includes a large Jewish population. "I think antisemitism is a word […]
Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) shared he has received the endorsement of Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott in his House 59 re-election bid on social media this week. "Since taking office, Berny has been a strong, principled leader who has consistently fought to protect our freedoms, strengthen our economy, and deliver results for the people of […]
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao affirmed that no punishments will be given for the recent Blue Angels low-altitude flyover at Pensacola Beach, Florida. “Flight debrief complete; No reprimands; No firings; No problem,” Secretary Cao wrote on X, deeming the jet’s pass “the sound of Freedom!” Blue Angels Confirmed Review Of Safety Procedures Secretary Cao’s statements […]
