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In the final step in reshaping the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Carlos Muniz to the high court.
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DeSantis Names Lagoa To Supreme Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed appellate Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court as he began replacing three longtime justices who were required to retire Tuesday.
Read More »Photos: Florida’s New Cabinet Members Sworn In At State Capitol
Republican DeSantis Sworn In As Florida’s New Governor
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida's new governor on Tuesday with promises to keep taxes low and to make schools and the environment a priority.
Read More »Democrats Hoping For Historic Voter Turnout
A Democrat has not occupied Florida's governor's mansion in over 20 years. Party leaders are hoping a historic voter turnout will change that.
Read More »Ex-Regulator Lisa Edgar Exits State Parks Job
Former utility regulator Lisa Edgar has left her position as director of the Florida Park Service two months after being appointed to the job.
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 »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 »Scott Taps Conservative Lawson For Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday selected C. Alan Lawson, chief judge of the Daytona Beach-based 5th District Court of Appeal, to replace Justice James E.C. Perry, who is retiring.
Read More »Up, Up And Away: Florida Gov. Off To England For Trade Trip
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is jetting off on a four-day trade trip to the United Kingdom. Scott leaves Friday as part of a 44-member trade delegation that is heading to the Farnborough International Airshow. Scott will also be spending part of his time in London. This is Scott’s 12th trip …
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