Florida Democratic House Leader calls plan to redrawn congressional map ‘illegal’
The Florida House, Feb. 2, 2022. (Phto by Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix) President Donald Trump’s unprecedented plan to redraw…
Florida, where meritocracy went to die
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I’ve always been thankful to live in Florida, where, besides the forests and the beaches,…
Florida recreational marijuana campaign hits snag after judge nulls 200,000 petition signatures
The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana will not appeal a judge’s…
Ladapo’s plan to strike mandates stalls; Florida pediatricians recall childhood suffering before vaccines
Cars wait hours for COVID-19 vaccines despite having appointments at the University Mall COVID-19 vaccination site on Friday,…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for statewide protections for dogs, announcing a new proposal he…
2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & Tallahassee
Jacksonville is preparing for a contentious 2026 as conflicts with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders…
DeSantis seeks to scuttle ‘Alcatraz’ access case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has fired back at a lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers seeking…
Florida Governor Hopeful James Fishback Vows to ‘Pull the Plug’ on H-1B Visas
James Fishback, an ambitious political newcomer and investor, is mounting a disruptive campaign in Florida‘s 2026 gubernatorial race,…
Florida Governor throws his weight behind package of pet protection proposals
Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to take aim at puppy mills and support a…
Florida spared by hurricane landfalls in 2025 but don’t mistake that for a trend, meteorologists say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drew some applause last week when he told a crowd in Crystal River that…
James Fishback enters Florida governor face, challenging Trump’s pick
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Another GOP contender has launched a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as…
Investment firm CEO James Fishback joins growing field in Florida’s 2026 governor’s race
The Brief James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race,…