Rep. Bill Posey to exit Congress; backs former Florida state lawmaker Mike Haridopolos
As the qualifying period ended Friday for this year’s congressional elections, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., said he would not seek another term and backed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos as a successor.
As the qualifying period ended Friday for this year’s congressional elections, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., said he would not seek another term and backed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos as a successor.
Florida lawmaker proposing new law to let students carry guns on college campuses
College students could soon be allowed to carry guns at universities in Florida.
College students could soon be allowed to carry guns at universities in Florida.
College students could soon carry guns on campus
College students in Florida may be able to carry guns on campus soon. State Rep. Randy Fine says universities are failing at keeping their students safe.
College students in Florida may be able to carry guns on campus soon. State Rep. Randy Fine says universities are failing at keeping their students safe.
Attorneys say that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
An attorney asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a controversial Florida law signed last year that restricts Chinese citizens from buying real estate in much of the state, calling it discriminatory and a violation of the federal government’s supremacy in deciding foreign affairs.
An attorney asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a controversial Florida law signed last year that restricts Chinese citizens from buying real estate in much of the state, calling it discriminatory and a violation of the federal government’s supremacy in deciding foreign affairs.
DeSantis signs bill requiring communism history be taught in Florida public schools
Flanked by veterans who served in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
Flanked by veterans who served in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains, patriotic organizations in Florida public schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Tohopekaliga High School in Osceola County on Thursday where he signed two new bills regarding religious services and patriotic organization in schools, and shared an update about funding for mental health services in schools.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Tohopekaliga High School in Osceola County on Thursday where he signed two new bills regarding religious services and patriotic organization in schools, and shared an update about funding for mental health services in schools.
Florida Democrats launch campaign to recruit new candidates
The Florida Democratic Party hopes a new billboard campaign across the state will help push people to run for office. One area of focus is Seminole County.
The Florida Democratic Party hopes a new billboard campaign across the state will help push people to run for office. One area of focus is Seminole County.
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.