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
Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) announced their endorsement of Republican Josie Tomkow in her attempt to retake Florida's Senate District 14 seat in November. "Josie Tomkow is an independent thinker with a proven record of getting things done. She has fought to make Florida safe for our families, worked […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is ahead of Democratic candidate David Jolly in a hypothetical matchup to become Florida's next governor, according to an Emerson College poll released this week. Rep. Donalds led Jolly 44% to 39% in the matchup. Another 15% were undecided, and 2% picked another candidate. “Florida Hispanic voters […]
The state of Florida welcomed roughly 68,000 new residents from domestic migration in 2024, good for the second-best mark in the United States, according to a StorageCafe analysis posted last week of U.S. Census Bureau data. However, while No. 2, Florida's net rate cut in half from 2023 levels, and dipped from its 2022 peak, the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE ACT to bolster election integrity measures, including U.S. citizenship verification for voter registration, during a press conference at The Villages today. "You got to have a valid ID that proves that you are a resident of the state of Florida," DeSantis said. The bill (HB 991) […]
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar called on the agency to resume processing citizenship applications and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants while maintaining enhanced security screening procedures. According to a media release from the Representative’s Office, Congresswoman Salazar outlined three specific requests in […]
The Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term by praising his work as the state's top fiscal watchdog since his tenure began. "The Republican Party of Florida is proud to stand with a true conservative fighter! We wholeheartedly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer of […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is unhappy with a recent ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Florida construction projects, calling it another example of "Washington's overreach." In 2020, Florida sought to streamline construction permitting by conducting its own environmental and wildlife protection reviews when wetlands are polluted or paved over. Environmentalists sued, arguing […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature to increase penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses while speaking in Tampa this week. House Bill 445 (Dangerous Crimes) HB 455, known as "Missy's Law," requires a judge to immediately revoke bond and hold defendants in custody after being convicted of […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. "America’s greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It’s an honor to recognize President Trump’s lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns that Florida could be shifting blue after Democrats scored two special election victories. "No, I'm not concerned," Donalds said in a recent interview with Christ Stirewalt on News Nation. "Look, special elections are very different animals, but we have been not just looking at […]
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday the arrest of an elections volunteer for allegedly stealing sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. John D. Panicci, 59, of Lake Worth, was arrested on Mar. 28, 2026, and charged with theft after the Elections Office reported that sensitive computer […]
Controversy has struck the "candy world" ahead of Easter Sunday, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) has broken its silence. Over the weekend, Nestlé KitKat released a statement, stunning candy lovers around the world. “We can confirm that 12T of KitKat products were stolen while in transit between our factory in Central Italy and their destination […]
A group of Sunny Isles Beach leaders announced their endorsement of Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) for another term in House District 106 this week. “I appreciate how responsive and welcoming you have been in your tenure, and for that reason, you may include me among your endorsements. Best of luck to you,” Sunny Isles […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a social media post alongside the lieutenant governor this week. "I think you'll be a great governor for the state of Florida, and we appreciate your support of law enforcement," Johnson declares in the video. I’m honored […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced this week that his Florida Agency of Fiscal Oversight has found $59 million in "excessive, wasteful spending" in Flagler County's budget while speaking at a news conference in Palm Coast. According to the CFO, Flager's budget increase of 119.2% is the highest reviewed by the Florida Agency of […]
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. "This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about Florida. Bringing people together who believe everyone deserves a real chance to thrive. I believe @DavidJollyfl can lead us there," Jones wrote, noting the moment […]
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, discussing the Trump administration’s recent efforts to pressure the Communist government in Cuba. Rep. Diaz-Balart, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, touched on the potential for a U.S. government-backed regime transition […]
