Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection
Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will seek reelection while a court battle continues over his 2022 removal from the post.
Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will seek reelection while a court battle continues over his 2022 removal from the post.
Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham dies at 87
Bob Graham, who served as Florida's 38th governor in the 1980s and was later elected to the United States Senate, where he served for nearly two decades, has died. He was 87.
Bob Graham, who served as Florida's 38th governor in the 1980s and was later elected to the United States Senate, where he served for nearly two decades, has died. He was 87.
DeSantis signs bill banning the requirement of heat and water breaks for outdoor workers
Florida is seeing two more recent instances of state government under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis limiting the powers of local government with newly-signed bills that deal with worker safety and police oversight.
Florida is seeing two more recent instances of state government under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis limiting the powers of local government with newly-signed bills that deal with worker safety and police oversight.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting what a citizens' review board can give input on
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement.
Florida GOP leader apologizes for trashing, vomiting in hotel room and says he’ll seek help for alcoholism
A leader of the Republican Party of Florida has apologized for being excessively drunk and urinating and vomiting all over his room at a hotel last week, saying he has been dealing with alcoholism and mental health issues.
A leader of the Republican Party of Florida has apologized for being excessively drunk and urinating and vomiting all over his room at a hotel last week, saying he has been dealing with alcoholism and mental health issues.
Gov. DeSantis signs 2 bills into to law to fight opioid epidemic in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.
District 5 seat: Who are the potential candidates, when could special election be
The city of Orlando will soon discuss the future of the District 5 seat and community members are announcing their intentions to run.
The city of Orlando will soon discuss the future of the District 5 seat and community members are announcing their intentions to run.
Could legalizing recreational pot bring more crime to Florida?
One of the big questions voters might have is how legal adult-use marijuana impacts a community. Will it lead to significant health impacts? Will it make it easier for kids to get cannabis? Will it worsen crime?
One of the big questions voters might have is how legal adult-use marijuana impacts a community. Will it lead to significant health impacts? Will it make it easier for kids to get cannabis? Will it worsen crime?
New dashboard tracks healthcare cost to taxpayers for Florida's undocumented residents
The state's Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard – is new and some state lawmakers say it's needed.
The state's Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard – is new and some state lawmakers say it's needed.
Here's all 38 bills Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law this month
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has had a busy month, signing 38 bills into law in March.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has had a busy month, signing 38 bills into law in March.
Giant wine bottles to soon be sold on Florida store shelves
Wine enthusiasts rejoice!
Wine enthusiasts rejoice!
Disney, DeSantis reach settlement over lawsuit
The two sides of reached a settlement in the state court fight over how the park is developed in the future.
The two sides of reached a settlement in the state court fight over how the park is developed in the future.
Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Donald Trump wins Florida's Primary Election, while Haley outperforms DeSantis
Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has won Florida's primary election, according to the Associated Press.
Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has won Florida's primary election, according to the Associated Press.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of financial exploitation of 96-year-old woman
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is at the center of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation about alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is at the center of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation about alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
Why Florida Democrats will not vote in Presidential Preference Primary
The Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) plays a crucial role in the selection process of presidential candidates within Florida's major political parties. However, if you are registered with the Democratic Party, you will not receive a ballot in this PPP.
The Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) plays a crucial role in the selection process of presidential candidates within Florida's major political parties. However, if you are registered with the Democratic Party, you will not receive a ballot in this PPP.
Florida University closes DEI office, eliminates 13 positions, moves $5M to comply with state rules
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
Florida legislation would allow Satanists to volunteer in schools
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
Florida voters could have say in race for Senate Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, 82, said he’s done as leader in November. McConnell will end his run as the longest serving Senate leader in U.S. history. Who will take over?
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, 82, said he’s done as leader in November. McConnell will end his run as the longest serving Senate leader in U.S. history. Who will take over?
Florida voters could influence Senate GOP leader
As Mitch McConnell prepares to end his run as the longest-serving senate leader in U.S. history - Florida voters could have a say in the race for the GOP's new leadership.
As Mitch McConnell prepares to end his run as the longest-serving senate leader in U.S. history - Florida voters could have a say in the race for the GOP's new leadership.