Democratic Party

Democrat who lost House race in South Florida may challenge results over winner’s residency issue

Silas Morgan

The Democrat who narrowly lost a state House election in South Florida said Wednesday he may challenge the race result over revelations that his…

FILE - Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., speaks during a news conference about COVID-19, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Mucarsel-Powell announced Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, she will seek the nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Rick Scott in 2024, a campaign that will be a test to see if Florida Democrats can fare better during a presidential election in a state that is increasingly Republican. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Government and Politics

Democrat announces challenge to Sen. Rick Scott in Florida

News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE --- Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, an immigrant born in Ecuador who served one term in Congress, entered the race Tuesday to…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration leadership summit, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md. DeSantis’ oversight board of Disney World has voted to claw back authority over the company’s theme park properties. The vote Wednesday, April 26, 2023, by the governor’s appointees voids a last-minute deal that placed control of theme park design and construction decisions Disney’s hands. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Government and Politics

DeSantis suspends Orlando-area prosecutor

News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, accusing the prosecutor of “neglecting her duty” and…

The Point

The Point, July 3, 2023: Supreme Court rules against Biden's student loan forgiveness

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Statewide

Elections bill draws First Amendment challenges

News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a major elections bill Wednesday, legal battles immediately began about new restrictions on…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks, Feb. 15, 2023, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Education

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida: “open hostility” toward African Americans

Sandra McDonald

The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida Saturday, citing recent legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The civil rights organization describes…

Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum enters the federal courthouse in Tallahassee on Monday. (Tom Urban/News Service of Florida)

Jury seated in Andrew Gillum's trial

News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — A federal jury was empaneled Monday in the trial of former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who was indicted last…

The Point

The Point, April 4, 2023: Florida Democratic leaders arrested at abortion rights protest

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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum and State Capitol on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. (Sam Thomas/Fresh Take Florida)

Education

Florida Senate passes bill that would undermine most of state’s teacher unions

Emma Behrmann

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nancy Velardi has negotiated with Pinellas County Schools, one of the largest school districts across Florida, for 18 years, securing…

Campaign signs line the sidewalks outside of the Central Christian Church polling station. (Claire Grunewald/WUFT News)

Government and Politics

Ryan Chamberlin secures bid to general election for Florida House District 24 seat in crowded primary election

Claire Grunewald

Republican candidate Ryan Chamberlin will face Republican write-in candidate Robert Fox at the general election on May 16 after winning Tuesday's primary election for the Florida House District 24 seat.