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.
15 members of Kennedy family endorse Biden in rebuke to RFK Jr.
The Biden administration’s decision to promote the Kennedy family endorsement indicates their concerns that Robert Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy could impact Biden's reelection campaign.
Special election to fill vacancy left by Regina Hill suspension draws 11 candidates
Eleven people have submitted paperwork to vie for the Orlando City Commission seat previously occupied by Regina Hill.
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.
Democrats launch candidate recruitment campaign
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.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
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.
Regina Hill enters plea of 'not guilty' to charges in alleged elder-abuse case
Regina Hill did not appear in court on Tuesday for her arraignment hearing, so she opted instead to waive her appearance.
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.
Supreme Court appears split over obstruction law used to charge Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
Rudy Giuliani Georgia defamation appeal denied: Judge upholds multi-million-dollar ruling
Rudy Giuliani's motion to appeal a judgment that awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers for defamation has been denied.
Florida judge: School must temporarily allow transgender teacher to use preferred pronouns
A Florida judge temporarily blocked a pronoun law from being enforced against one nonbinary and two transgender teachers this week.
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.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting what a citizens' review board can give input on
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement.
Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
What is FISA? House passes reauthorization of US surveillance program
The bill was approved by the House 273-147. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
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.
Gov. DeSantis signs 2 bills into to law to fight opioid epidemic in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.