the floridian

In the midst of vaccine distribution and a new presidency, it is easy for average Americans to feel lost, especially in a place like Florida, with one of the nation's most diverse populous.  Answers are needed as to how we will return to normalcy in the United States.

Florida Senator Lauren Book (D) reintroduced legislation that would eliminate Florida's recognition of Confederate holidays.

Reintroducing the Set Testing and Objectives Plan (STOP) COVID-19 Act, the goal is “to set vaccine distribution reporting and transparency standards for states and create a program for cities and counties to increase testing, contact tracing and transparency efforts in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

This week, the Governor continued to build on that awareness by announcing the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

He’s ready to take on whoever decides to challenge him in 2022, but many Floridians don’t know exactly how difficult it was for CFO Jimmy Patronis to run for office in 2018.

According to Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R), “journalism is dead” because so-called news reporters are allegedly replacing “reporting with advocacy.”

Florida Democrats appear to continue unraveling after their stunning 2020 statewide losses to Republicans and have now begun to turn on their own.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis says he is “excited” and ready to launch his 2022 reelection bid and that his loyalty for President Donald Trump is unwavering.

While President Trump's supporters were happy with the President’s handling of China, the United States now awaits what its relationship will be like with China now that a new President has assumed office.

A bipartisan effort has introduced a Senate resolution expressing the United States’ solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, which is comprised of independents artists and activists that have recently been targeted by the Cuban regime for protesting in support of their right to freedom of expression.

While many have championed the vote to raise the minimum wage, Republicans in the Sunshine State are wary of the implications it could have on Florida’s economy.

The Super Bowl is over and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won. So, what do you think Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did shortly after seeing his home team win the big game?

However, Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) penned an op-ed over the weekend, affirming that the future of the GOP is the Sunshine State's "playbook."

All the talk this weekend was about Super Bowl 55 in Tampa and Tom Brady solidifying his Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) status by winning yet another ring.

Many Americans believed that the Super Bowl would be inundated with "racial diversity" especially during the moments leading up to the kick-off.

Over the weekend, Rep. Val Demings (D) released a video of her speaking to the House Judiciary Committee about much she loved the Pledge of Allegiance, and how “the words” mean so much to her.

This week, Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) took to Facebook to publicly apply pressure to new State Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-FL) in regard to protecting Florida's environment.

The Village of Palm Springs, Florida appears to be stepping all over religious freedoms by threatening to fine the Hispanic Cidra Church $5,000 per day if they hold a prayer service or revival the group has scheduled to take place this month.