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Covering Florida’s education sector. The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics.

DeSantis Announces Florida's Own DOGE Task Force to Audit Schools, Cut State Boards

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the state version of Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency, which he wants to audit…

1 week ago

DeSantis Clashes With Fine, Brushes Off ‘Bigot’ Remarks Against Embattled UWF Appointee

Gov. Ron DeSantis implored Floridians to stop and think before they listen to what Sen. Randy Fine has to say…

2 weeks ago

Fine Files Guns on Campus Bill After 'America Chose to Protect Muslim Terror'

Florida college students could carry their concealed guns onto campuses and into dorms if a new bill filed Tuesday passes,…

2 weeks ago

Former House Speaker Paul Renner Named to Board of Governors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Former House Speaker Paul Renner was appointed to the state university system's Board of Governors by Gov. Ron…

3 weeks ago

'Poison Pill': Florida Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Kids Advances to Floor

TALLAHASSEE—A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and…

3 weeks ago

Bean Reintroduces Bill to Counter Malicious Foreign Influence in American Schools

Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is reintroducing legislation to counter malicious foreign influence in America's education system through funding. Named the…

4 weeks ago

Broward College Appoints Former Broward County Commissioner Torey Alston as President

Former Broward County Commissioner and School Board Chair Torey Alston has been named the next President of Broward College. He…

1 month ago

Castor Announces Grant to Rebuild MacDill Air Force Base School

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) released a statement announcing a Department of Defense grant to rebuild Tinker PreK-8 School on MacDill…

1 month ago

DeSantis Slams 'Smear' of Appointee Amid Backlash Over Comments on Women, Education

Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the media's "cherry-picking" criticisms of right-wing politicians, prompted by backlash over his new university appointee previously…

2 months ago

Bean Wants Education to Return to States, Abolish CRT

Abolishing the Department of Education (DOE) has gained traction among Republicans, including Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL), who recently told The Floridian…

3 months ago