Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
Democrat Tom Keen flips Florida House seat in special election to replace Republican Fred Hawkins
Orlando Democrat Tom Keen won a special election Tuesday in state House District 35, flipping a seat that became open last year.
Orlando Democrat Tom Keen won a special election Tuesday in state House District 35, flipping a seat that became open last year.
Florida lawmaker files bill to further restrict Florida's vote-by-mail
A Senate Republican has filed a bill that could lead to potentially far-reaching changes in voting by mail.
A Senate Republican has filed a bill that could lead to potentially far-reaching changes in voting by mail.
'Miscommunication': Marjorie Taylor Greene’s January 6th book signing canceled at Kissimmee resort
The resort wound up canceling the event after Rep. Anna Eskamani posted on social media about it, leading to several people calling of the boycott of Westgate in Kissimmee.
The resort wound up canceling the event after Rep. Anna Eskamani posted on social media about it, leading to several people calling of the boycott of Westgate in Kissimmee.
Michael Shapiro arrest: Florida man accused of threatening to kill California Rep. Eric Swalwell, his family
Michael Shapiro, of Greenacres, Florida, is the person who allegedly made the threatening calls to California Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Justice Department said. Here is the latest.
Michael Shapiro, of Greenacres, Florida, is the person who allegedly made the threatening calls to California Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Justice Department said. Here is the latest.
More local politicians quit due to new disclosure
New disclosure requirements are prompting a mass exodus as Florida politicians resign from their positions throughout the state.
New disclosure requirements are prompting a mass exodus as Florida politicians resign from their positions throughout the state.
Florida abortion measure tops 863K signatures on path to 2024 ballot
With a deadline a month away, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights continue getting closer to meeting a petition signature requirement.
With a deadline a month away, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights continue getting closer to meeting a petition signature requirement.
Two Daytona Beach Shores Commissioners resign ahead of Florida's new financial disclosure law
Two Daytona Beach Shores Commissioners have stepped down ahead of the newest law regarding financial disclosure for elected officials.
Two Daytona Beach Shores Commissioners have stepped down ahead of the newest law regarding financial disclosure for elected officials.
Florida teachers file lawsuit alleging state's new pronoun law is discriminatory
Three teachers recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.
Three teachers recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.
New Florida proposal could ban the flying of LGBTQ pride flags at schools, governments
A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent “a political viewpoint," including flags related to “sexual orientation and gender" or race.
A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent “a political viewpoint," including flags related to “sexual orientation and gender" or race.
Florida GOP suspends Chairman Christian Ziegler and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
Florida bill could excuse some women from jury duty
A Florida bill is considering allowing some women to have excusal from jury service.
A Florida bill is considering allowing some women to have excusal from jury service.
Florida 2024 abortion measure nears 700,000 signatures
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure abortion rights in Florida continue moving closer to submitting enough petition signatures to get on the 2024 ballot.
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure abortion rights in Florida continue moving closer to submitting enough petition signatures to get on the 2024 ballot.
Florida Supreme Court weigh Monique Worrell's challenge of suspension as state attorney
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in an attempt by suspended Central Florida prosecutor Monique Worrell to get her job back after Gov. Ron DeSantis ousted the Democrat this summer.
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in an attempt by suspended Central Florida prosecutor Monique Worrell to get her job back after Gov. Ron DeSantis ousted the Democrat this summer.
Florida GOP chief Christian Ziegler plans to remain in post as calls for resignation grow
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler indicated Saturday he does not plan to step aside from his leadership post amid an investigation into an alleged sexual battery in October in Sarasota.
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler indicated Saturday he does not plan to step aside from his leadership post amid an investigation into an alleged sexual battery in October in Sarasota.
State appeals court backs DeSantis redistricting plan
A state appeals court Friday upheld a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature, rejecting arguments that it unconstitutionally diminished the rights of Black voters to elect a candidate of their choice.
A state appeals court Friday upheld a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature, rejecting arguments that it unconstitutionally diminished the rights of Black voters to elect a candidate of their choice.
Florida Supreme Court justices question state arguments on pot initiative
Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
What to know about Central Florida elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Voters in some Central Florida counties will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections. There are also special primary elections to fill a vacancy is Florida House Dist. 35.
Voters in some Central Florida counties will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections. There are also special primary elections to fill a vacancy is Florida House Dist. 35.
DeSantis 'like a wounded falling bird,' Trump says at Central Florida Republican summit
The summit was hosted by the Republican Party of Florida and featured seven presidential candidates on stage making their case to voters. The crowd of roughly 1,500 people cheered most for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former President Donald Trump.
The summit was hosted by the Republican Party of Florida and featured seven presidential candidates on stage making their case to voters. The crowd of roughly 1,500 people cheered most for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former President Donald Trump.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills flies to Israel to rescue trapped Americans
Florida Rep. Cory Mills flew to Israel to get those 32 Americans who were trapped in that country as they tried to get on multiple flights, FOX News reports.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills flew to Israel to get those 32 Americans who were trapped in that country as they tried to get on multiple flights, FOX News reports.