After Marco Rubio's presidential bid crashed and as they saw his seat slipping into Democratic hands, Republican leaders in Washington talked Rubio into going back on a repeated pledge not to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate.
Read More »Judge Turns Aside Request On Unverified Voters
A federal judge Thursday rejected Florida Democrats' demands to push elections officials harder to process voter-registration forms, after registration deadlines were extended due to Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »Court Requires Unanimous Juries In Death Penalty Cases
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Friday that jury recommendations to impose the death penalty must be unanimous.
Read More »In Florida Speech, Trump Paints Election As Apocalyptic Choice
"The election of Hillary Clinton would lead to the destruction of our country."
Read More »Clinton, Trump To Return To Fla. After Debate
After tonight's ballyhooed presidential debate, Trump and Clinton will quickly try to grab momentum in the Sunshine State.
Read More »Pot ‘Works Effectively As A Medicine,’ Says Gainesville’s First Marijuana Doc
Dr. Justin Davis is the first doctor in Gainesville to recommend the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Racism Allegations Against Judge Enter Death Row Case
A lawyer for Death Row inmate Terrance Phillips wants the Florida Supreme Court to order an investigation into allegations of racism involving the circuit judge who sentenced the Jacksonville man to death — including accusations that the judge once said blacks should “go back to Africa.” Judge Mark Hulsey, elected …
Read More »Local Regulations ‘Mixed Bag’ For Pot Dispensaries
As pot shops start to sprout in Florida, cities are struggling with how --- or whether --- to regulate the state's new marijuana industry.
Read More »Poll: Trump Grabs Edge in Florida
Republican candidate Trump takes the lead over Democrat Hillary Clinton in Florida in the latest Quinnipiac University Poll.
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