DeSantis activates state guard as Cuban migrants flow into Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term as Florida governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn-in Tuesday morning on the steps of the Old Capitol to formally start his second term.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn-in Tuesday morning on the steps of the Old Capitol to formally start his second term.
Florida elected officials must choose between day jobs or public office with new law
A new Florida law is forcing some public officials to choose between their day jobs or holding office. The law that took effect New Year's Day prohibits elected officials from working as lobbyists while holding public office — and it's already forced some to resign.
A new Florida law is forcing some public officials to choose between their day jobs or holding office. The law that took effect New Year's Day prohibits elected officials from working as lobbyists while holding public office — and it's already forced some to resign.
Orlando Democrat warns the state may ramp up anti-LGBT legislation
State Representative Anna Eskamani said Thursday night’s protest outside a drag queen Christmas show at The Plaza Live in Orlando is just the beginning.
State Representative Anna Eskamani said Thursday night’s protest outside a drag queen Christmas show at The Plaza Live in Orlando is just the beginning.
10 big legal battles in Florida to watch in 2023
From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch:
From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch:
New Florida laws take effect January 2023
From toll credits, and property insurance, to Miya's Law -- here are the new Florida laws that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
From toll credits, and property insurance, to Miya's Law -- here are the new Florida laws that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
DeSantis expects Florida lawmakers to pass 'constitutional carry' gun law in 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects state lawmakers will pass a major change in the state's gun laws next year to allow "constitutional carry," which would allow people to carry guns without state-issued concealed weapons licenses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects state lawmakers will pass a major change in the state's gun laws next year to allow "constitutional carry," which would allow people to carry guns without state-issued concealed weapons licenses.
Massive bill passed to address Florida home insurance problem
Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.
Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.
Florida's property insurance crisis: State Senate passes bill to overhaul property insurance system
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants grand jury investigation of COVID-19 vaccines
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing" with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing" with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida lawmakers to tackle property insurance crisis in second special session
Florida homeowners pay the highest property insurance premiums in the country, more than three times the national average. It's one of the reasons state lawmakers are meeting for a special session this week – to tackle the state's property insurance crisis.
Florida homeowners pay the highest property insurance premiums in the country, more than three times the national average. It's one of the reasons state lawmakers are meeting for a special session this week – to tackle the state's property insurance crisis.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Florida lawmaker resigns amid accusations he fraudulently obtained coronavirus-related loan
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among finalists for Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection and his battle against what he characterized as the "woke agenda" of liberals has brought him more attention on the national stage — and it could earn him the title of Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection and his battle against what he characterized as the "woke agenda" of liberals has brought him more attention on the national stage — and it could earn him the title of Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year.
Plane flies over Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate: 'YOU LOST AGAIN DONALD!'
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.
Republicans dominate Florida's congressional races in districts redrawn to favor GOP
Republican congressional candidates largely won the night Tuesday, with victories up and down the state, according to unofficial results posted on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Republican congressional candidates largely won the night Tuesday, with victories up and down the state, according to unofficial results posted on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost to become 1st member of Gen Z to win House seat
Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.
Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.
Florida Election Results: Constitutional amendments
Florida's voters will decide whether to approve two property-tax measures and the fate of the state’s Constitution Revision Commission. Lawmakers placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, including two that would provide property-tax breaks.
Florida's voters will decide whether to approve two property-tax measures and the fate of the state’s Constitution Revision Commission. Lawmakers placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, including two that would provide property-tax breaks.
2022 Florida governor race: Ron DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist
Gov. Ron DeSantis easily won a second term Tuesday and further cemented his conservative imprint on the state, amid growing speculation that he will run for the White House in two years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis easily won a second term Tuesday and further cemented his conservative imprint on the state, amid growing speculation that he will run for the White House in two years.
GOP nabs historic majority in Florida House including defeats of incumbents Democrats Smith, Learned
Republicans added to their dominance of the Florida House in Tuesday’s elections, winning almost every battleground race and defeating two incumbent Democrats.
Republicans added to their dominance of the Florida House in Tuesday’s elections, winning almost every battleground race and defeating two incumbent Democrats.