State Attorney Andrew Bain talks about his first month in office
Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Andrew Bain took over the role last month after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell.
Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Andrew Bain took over the role last month after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell.
DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, according to judge
A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov.
A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov.
Brevard arts, culture organizations losing thousands in grants from county commissioners
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Numerous arts and cultural organizations in Brevard are looking for new funding after $530,000 in grants were cut by County Commissioners.
Worrell's chief of staff speaks out after officials show up to home during maternity leave
Worrell's former Chief of Staff Keisha Mulfort felt it was heavy-handed for officials to show up at her door with Orange County deputies to tell her she was fired and to try to take back state property. The state attorney's office tells FOX 35 News it was standard practice, but now the sheriff is saying he wouldn't have approved deputies being there.
Worrell's former Chief of Staff Keisha Mulfort felt it was heavy-handed for officials to show up at her door with Orange County deputies to tell her she was fired and to try to take back state property. The state attorney's office tells FOX 35 News it was standard practice, but now the sheriff is saying he wouldn't have approved deputies being there.
Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, supporters rally outside Orlando City Hall
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall.
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall.
State attorney ousted by DeSantis in 2022 calls Monique Worrell's suspension 'attack on democracy'
Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, ousted by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, has responded to the governor's removal of Monique Worrell from her position as State Attorney for the 9th judicial district.
Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, ousted by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, has responded to the governor's removal of Monique Worrell from her position as State Attorney for the 9th judicial district.
Largest, oldest Black fraternity pulls annual conference out of Florida in wake of 'hostile policies'
The largest and oldest African American fraternity has pulled its annual convention out of Florida due to "hostile policies."
The largest and oldest African American fraternity has pulled its annual convention out of Florida due to "hostile policies."
Ron DeSantis hits back at Kamala Harris for trying to ‘perpetuate a hoax’ about Black history curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Vice President Kamala Harris came to Florida to "push a fake narrative."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Vice President Kamala Harris came to Florida to "push a fake narrative."
Transgender adults seek to block Florida law limiting access to hormone-replacement therapy, surgery
Citing a “crisis of availability” of care, transgender people are asking a federal judge to block a new state law making it more difficult for trans adults to access hormone-replacement therapy and surgery.
Citing a “crisis of availability” of care, transgender people are asking a federal judge to block a new state law making it more difficult for trans adults to access hormone-replacement therapy and surgery.
Vice President Harris blasts Florida education standards
New state academic standards guiding schools’ instruction about African American history have ignited heated debate nationally, bringing Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to condemn the guidelines and prompting a defense from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
New state academic standards guiding schools’ instruction about African American history have ignited heated debate nationally, bringing Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to condemn the guidelines and prompting a defense from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Armed fisherman' promotes Florida's gun law loophole
Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.
Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.
Gov. DeSantis sets dates for Florida House special elections
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scheduled special elections to fill two vacant House seats in Miami-Dade County and the Orlando area.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scheduled special elections to fill two vacant House seats in Miami-Dade County and the Orlando area.
Florida recreational pot backers urge court approval
Supporters of an effort to allow recreational use of marijuana by people age 21 or older urged the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to sign off on a proposed constitutional amendment for the 2024 ballot.
Supporters of an effort to allow recreational use of marijuana by people age 21 or older urged the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to sign off on a proposed constitutional amendment for the 2024 ballot.
Florida politicians lash out at Farmers Insurance over exit from state
Lawmakers are trying to find solutions after Farmers Insurance said it is leaving Florida. This is the fourth insurance company to leave Florida in the last year
Lawmakers are trying to find solutions after Farmers Insurance said it is leaving Florida. This is the fourth insurance company to leave Florida in the last year
Petition to put abortion on 2024 Florida ballot tops $1.94M
The political committee behind a Florida constitutional amendment aimed at limiting government interference in abortion rights collected nearly $1.942 million in June, according to a newly filed finance report.
The political committee behind a Florida constitutional amendment aimed at limiting government interference in abortion rights collected nearly $1.942 million in June, according to a newly filed finance report.
Florida Republican Presidential candidates face new rules for the state's primaries
Republican candidates in Florida have new rules and requirements to face in order to get in the primaries.
Republican candidates in Florida have new rules and requirements to face in order to get in the primaries.
Some out-of-state IDs no longer valid in Florida
Florida listed some out of state ID's that are now invalid in the state now that a new immigration law is in effect.
Florida listed some out of state ID's that are now invalid in the state now that a new immigration law is in effect.
Florida releases list of invalid out-of-state licenses under new immigration law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday a list of out-of-state licenses that are deemed invalid in the Sunshine state for undocumented immigrants due to Senate Bill 1718.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday a list of out-of-state licenses that are deemed invalid in the Sunshine state for undocumented immigrants due to Senate Bill 1718.
US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law
A federal judge on Monday blocked Florida from enforcing part of a new elections law that bans non-citizens from handling or collecting voter registration forms, saying the state can’t restrict individual rights and gave no proof it was necessary to do so.
A federal judge on Monday blocked Florida from enforcing part of a new elections law that bans non-citizens from handling or collecting voter registration forms, saying the state can’t restrict individual rights and gave no proof it was necessary to do so.
Central Florida sheriffs sound-off on permitless carry law
Starting July 1, Florida’s new permitless carry law goes into effect. Orange County Sheriff John Mina made clear he's not a fan of this new law, and says it may make our streets more dangerous.
Starting July 1, Florida’s new permitless carry law goes into effect. Orange County Sheriff John Mina made clear he's not a fan of this new law, and says it may make our streets more dangerous.