Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who previously urged President Donald Trump to move quickly on a replacement health care plan, is so far refusing to endorse the replacement measure crafted by top GOP legislators in the U.S. House.
Read More »Gillum Launches Bid For Governor
Getting an early start, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum officially announced his candidacy for the 2018 Florida governor race. If elected, Gillum would be the first black governor in Florida history.
Read More »Gun Bills Loaded For 2017 Legislative Session
Republican lawmakers have introduced proposals to allow the more than 1.7 million people with concealed-carry licenses to bring guns to places such as college and university campuses, airport terminals and government meetings.
Read More »Florida House Attacks ‘Handouts’ Championed By Gov. Scott
In opposition to Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida House is pushing a bill that would shutter the two agencies that receive millions to pay for tourism marketing and luring businesses to the state.
Read More »2018 Looms As Scott, Putnam Ready For Session
In appearances Tuesday before reporters and editors, Republican leaders Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam laid out their legislative agendas, while declining to speculate on their political futures.
Read More »Cash Pours Into Scott, Putnam Political Committees
At least at this point, Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam haven't announced plans to be on the ballot in 2018. But with Scott widely expected to run for U.S. Senate and Putnam likely to run for governor, closely aligned political committees are collecting big contributions that could help position the Republicans for their next races.
Read More »2016 Roundup: Kind of Weird, Huh?
In 2016, Donald Trump was elected to the White House. The Cubs won the World Series. And Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. In other words, it was the kind of year that seemed designed to make Florida news look normal.
Read More »Exiting Justice Rails On “Discriminatory” Death Penalty
Justice James E.C. Perry on Thursday rendered a blistering analysis of the manner in which the death penalty is carried out in Florida.
Read More »Florida’s 29 Electors Set To Cast Votes For Trump
Nationwide, the Electoral College is set to meet today, with Florida's 29 electors expected to cast votes for President-Elect Donald Trump.
Read More »Federal Judge Asked To Block Part Of Florida Abortion Law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit late Monday challenging a Florida law that the ACLU contends violates constitutional rights by requiring groups to register with the state and pay a fee if they advise or help women seek abortions.
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