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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rep. Cory Mills flies to Israel
Rep. Cory Mills flies to Israel to rescue trapped Americans
These new Florida laws will take effect on October 1
Here's a list of all the new laws taking effect in Florida beginning on October 1, 2023.
Florida's congressional redistricting fight teed up in federal court
As the state appeals a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution, another battle about the plan is poised to play out in federal court.
In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won’t require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary
The Republican Party of Florida voted Friday against requiring candidates running in the state’s presidential primary to pledge to support the eventual nominee, ensuring former President Donald Trump won’t have to sign an oath to compete in the March election alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'It's a dirty secret': Seminole County Elections Supervisor says racism obstructing projects
Seminole County’s Supervisor of Elections is speaking out against what he describes as years of racist behavior. He says he understands his interactions at work and the way people in the public view him moving forward may be different as a result.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: COVID-related mask mandates will never return to Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis said "no" to mask mandates ever returning to Florida.
Former state attorney Monique Worrell suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over suspension
Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision last month to oust her, saying he had no legal basis for the move.
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.
DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, according to judge
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.
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.
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.
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.