APP Local & State Politics

TAMPA — Hillsborough County commissioners have unanimously approved a plan for long-term renovations at Benchmark International Arena. The…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawmakers are back to business Tuesday after the holiday weekend, and they’re entering the second week…

APOPKA, Fla. — Central Florida leaders and immigration advocates, local and state leaders spoke out Monday against the proposed…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House has approved legislation that would require all employers, regardless of size, to…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the public, Orange County Public Schools finalized the $14 million sale…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in…

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Tuesday evening, Orange County School Board members will vote to decide the fate of…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County community members questioned commissioners regarding immigration enforcement concerns on Tuesday. What You Need To…

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach commissioners will take a second and final vote on Tuesday to…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With just one day left before the start of the legislative session in Tallahassee, Florida…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announced he has joined the crowded Republican field to succeed…

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Since the opioid epidemic began, Florida has been hit hard by drug trafficking, with fentanyl…

Hillsborough leaders OK up to $358.5M for arena renovations