Florida lawmakers win round in congressional redistricting fight
As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday.
As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday.
Transgender adults in Florida blindsided that new law limits their access to health care
Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment.
Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost slams Ron DeSantis on stage with Paramore
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost – the first person from Gen. Z elected to Congress – performed last week with Paramore at her D.C. concert and while on stage, slammed Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost – the first person from Gen. Z elected to Congress – performed last week with Paramore at her D.C. concert and while on stage, slammed Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov.
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov.
Companies close stores across Florida as activists protest new immigration law
Activists on Thursday said they were fighting against Florida’s new immigration law.
Activists on Thursday said they were fighting against Florida’s new immigration law.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to ‘fight back’ against Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped into Iowa on Tuesday for the first time as a Republican presidential candidate and stepped up to Donald Trump, vowing to “fight back” against the former president as the GOP’s 2024 campaign enters a new phase.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped into Iowa on Tuesday for the first time as a Republican presidential candidate and stepped up to Donald Trump, vowing to “fight back” against the former president as the GOP’s 2024 campaign enters a new phase.
Florida 2022 congressional redistricting sparks constitutional standoff
When Florida voters in 2010 passed a constitutional amendment setting rules for congressional redistricting, they barred drawing districts that would “diminish” the ability of minorities to “elect representatives of their choice.”
When Florida voters in 2010 passed a constitutional amendment setting rules for congressional redistricting, they barred drawing districts that would “diminish” the ability of minorities to “elect representatives of their choice.”
Bill signed to improve water-quality standards in troubled Indian River Lagoon
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that includes steps to improve the Indian River Lagoon, where poor water quality has contributed to problems such as numerous manatee deaths in recent years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that includes steps to improve the Indian River Lagoon, where poor water quality has contributed to problems such as numerous manatee deaths in recent years.
Florida medical boards to revisit transgender care following passage of new law
Carrying out a new law, a joint panel of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine is slated next week to discuss rules about treatments for transgender minors and adults.
Carrying out a new law, a joint panel of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine is slated next week to discuss rules about treatments for transgender minors and adults.
Governor & candidate: Can DeSantis do it?
Florida governor and now running a presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis will be busy over the next several months. How will he be able to do both? Kelly Smith, assistant professor of political science at Stetson University, tells FOX 35 that it's not unheard of -- and other elected officials have done it before -- but, DeSantis will be busy.
Florida governor and now running a presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis will be busy over the next several months. How will he be able to do both? Kelly Smith, assistant professor of political science at Stetson University, tells FOX 35 that it's not unheard of -- and other elected officials have done it before -- but, DeSantis will be busy.
Disney opposes disqualification of judge overseeing lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis
The judge overseeing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees shouldn’t leave the case, the entertainment giant argued in a document filed Thursday.
The judge overseeing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees shouldn’t leave the case, the entertainment giant argued in a document filed Thursday.
DeSantis vs Trump: What the Florida governor has to do to win
Governor Ron DeSantis has a long road ahead if he wants to gain ground on Donald Trump.
Governor Ron DeSantis has a long road ahead if he wants to gain ground on Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk: What is it, and how does it work?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially joins 2024 presidential race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP's willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP's willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce 2024 presidential run via Twitter, sources tell FOX News
After months of buildup and speculation, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is officially entering the 2024 White House.
After months of buildup and speculation, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is officially entering the 2024 White House.
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
'Taking a hit on the business': Owners of Hamburger Mary's Orlando restaurant challenging new drag show law
Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that some believe targets drag shows, the owner of a popular Orlando restaurant has filed a federal lawsuit against the governor and the State of Florida, claiming the new law is a violation of the First Amendment.
Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that some believe targets drag shows, the owner of a popular Orlando restaurant has filed a federal lawsuit against the governor and the State of Florida, claiming the new law is a violation of the First Amendment.
DeSantis launching presidential run on Twitter
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will reportedly announce his presidential run Wednesday night in a conversation with CEO Elon Musk on Twitter.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will reportedly announce his presidential run Wednesday night in a conversation with CEO Elon Musk on Twitter.
Restauranteur sues DeSantis over drag show law
The owner of Hamburger Mary's in downtown Orlando has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the State of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis over a recent law that bans children from drag shows.
The owner of Hamburger Mary's in downtown Orlando has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the State of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis over a recent law that bans children from drag shows.