Florida lawyer pushing for recreational weed
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Popular Florida lawyer John Morgan is pushing for the legalization of recreational marijuana this November.

Rick Scott enters race for Senate GOP leadership

U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida announced on Wednesday that he will seek the position of Senate Republican leader.

Florida issues new rules for law preventing abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy

With a law now in effect preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Florida health-care regulators Thursday released emergency rules related to treating medical conditions that pose dangers to the lives of pregnant women or unborn children.

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

In Florida and across the nation, young voters could prove pivotal in the 2024 election, from the presidency to ballot amendments and down ballot races that will determine who controls Congress.

Vice President Harris to visit Florida on same day 6-week abortion ban begins

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to travel to Jacksonville, Florida, next week for a campaign event highlighting abortion restrictions nationwide. It is billed as another stop in the "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour, which the vice president kicked off in January.

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.

College students could soon carry guns on campus
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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.