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A newly elected state senator has filed legislation that would undo a 2014 law allowing in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrant students, potentially reopening an emotionally charged debate in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential win. Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, filed the bill (SB 82) less than three years after …
Read More »Outnumbered Florida Democrats Vow To Fight For ‘Core Principles’
"Rest assured: On those values, we will stand, and we will fight for the hard-working families of this state," Rep. Janet Cruz said.
Read More »New GOP Leaders Poised To Take Over Florida Legislature
The Legislature meets Tuesday for one-day session to swear in new members after elections that saw all 160 seats up for grabs.
Read More »New Fla. Lawmakers Bring Wealth Drops In House, Senate
The average net worth of senators is going down 8.5 percent, to $3.5 million, and the average in the House is dropping 5.9 percent to $1.493 million.
Read More »Florida Gov. Rick Scott Considering U.S. Senate Bid
Scott spoke of his intentions while attending the Republican Governors Association annual conference in Orlando.
Read More »After Election Losses, Fla. Democrats Look For Answers — And A Leader
The immediate issue is who will lead the Florida Democratic Party and its 4.87 million voters, with the announcement Friday that Allison Tant, who has chaired the party since 2013, is stepping down in January.
Read More »Donald Trump Won Florida In 2016, And Eventually The Presidency
The Sunshine State victory later helped to propel him into the White House.
Read More »Roundup of 2016 Winners from 49 Contested Races In North Central Florida
This story completes our guide, Florida Votes 2016, a coverage of all races up to and through the Nov. 8 election.
Read More »Roundup of Alachua And Marion County Election Results
Who won and lost local and state races in Alachua and Marion Counties and how the proposed state constitution amendments faired.
Read More »GOP Keeps Large Majority In State House
Republicans kept their firm grip over the 120-member chamber.
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