Category: Florida
Florida Republicans Exhibit Independence in Legislative Session’s Conclusion
Florida Republicans had a mild pushback this session against Gov. Ron DeSantis. | Marta Lavandier/AP
TALLAHASSEE — The conclusion of Florida's leg [...]
Florida Governor DeSantis Approves Transfer of Convicted Murderer to Italy Amid International Attention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis first gave "conditional approval" to the transfer of Enrico Forti back in 2020, but the request is finally going ahead now. [...]
Florida Suspends Bill Allowing Wrongful Death Lawsuits for Fetuses Amid Controversy
Florida lawmakers will spend this year’s legislative session considering a bill that would allow the family of an unborn child to file a wrongful dea [...]
Florida Passes Controversial Social Media Ban for Minors Despite DeSantis’ Reservations
Florida's strict social media legislation is now pending final approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been a consistent skeptic of the policy. | Kr [...]
Unexpected Twist as Rep. Matt Gaetz Endorses Kevin McCarthy for RNC Chair Amidst Speculation
“I fully endorse Kevin McCarthy for RNC Chair. Kevin is well organized and a very high-revenue fundraiser,” Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X. | Fr [...]
Florida Republicans’ Attempt to Fund Trump’s Legal Battles Hits Snag After DeSantis Threatens Veto
A Miami Republican has filed a bill for this year’s legislative session that could allow the state to hand out up to $5 million to former President D [...]
Florida Abortion Rights Advocates Concerned New Proposal May Target Doctors
Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book called the bill "dangerous, wrong, and yet another instance of state overreach to control women and take a [...]
Federal Judge Rejects Bid for Florida Democratic Primary, Rep. Dean Phillips to Pursue Legal Appeal
Rep. Dean Phillips addresses guests during a campaign stop on Oct. 31, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. | Charles Krupa/AP
In a recent development, a fed [...]
Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Reinstate Florida Democratic Primary Featuring Biden Challenger
Rep. Dean Phillips addresses guests during a campaign stop on Oct. 31, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. | Charles Krupa/AP
A federal judge in Florida has [...]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency After Severe Storms Hit the Panhandle
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency After Severe Storms Hit the Panhandle
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of [...]
