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A Leon County judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge to James Fishback's eligibility for governor, allowing Fishback to remain on the GOP primary ballot.
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The Escambia County School Board deposed student plaintiffs in a book ban lawsuit, including a 7-year-old who wanted access to a picture book. Now, board members are asking the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let them avoid getting deposed themselves, arguing "legislative privilege" shields them from questioning.
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Can James Fishback stay in Florida's race for governor? A judge is weighing whether the Republican candidate meets the state's seven-year residency requirement after Lt. Gov. Jay Collins challenged his eligibility.
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Artificial intelligence is changing politics. Just look at the Florida governor's race. From political spending to data center debates, here's how AI is shaping this election season.
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Here are the important dates, deadlines, and how to vote in Florida's elections this year.
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After removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries. School officials called it modernization. Critics see it as the next phase of the book debate targeting fiction books.
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Florida Democrats believe they can win more seats this election. GOP leaders push back on their enthusiasm.
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A Tallahassee judge has set a two-day hearing beginning July 21 in Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge of James Fishback's eligibility to run for Florida governor.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan plan to fund prison upgrades and said lawmakers tied it to correctional officer pay raises in a "D.C. swamp game." The move also wiped out those raises. Here's what you need to know.
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It's an important day in the Sunshine State. Not only does the 2026-27 budget go into effect, but so does a bunch of legislation covering safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.