Democrats launch candidate recruitment campaign
The Florida Democratic Party hopes a new billboard campaign across the state will help push people to run for office. One area of focus is Seminole County.
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The economy is on the minds of many Americans in this presidential election year. A new poll released this week shows just over 50% feel they are worse off financially than they were four years ago.
Sen. Scott considers political future
Republican leadership in the United States Senate is expected to change in November after Minortity Leader Mitch McConnel announced he would be stepping down. One name being mentioned as a replacement for McConnel is U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, of Florida.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill Friday
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Trump: Nikki Haley nearing end of her campaign
The Trump presidential campaign issued a scathing response on Tuesday after his last remaining GOP challenger, former Ambassador Nikki Haley, announced she is not dropping out of the race to "kiss the ring" despite facing a 30 point deficit in her home state of South Carolina.
Florida lawmakers push lab-grown meat ban bill
A bill that would ban the cultivating or selling of lab-grown meat is moving through the Florida legislature.
Push to make it harder to pass amendments
Florida lawmakers are considering tougher requirements for passage of state constitutional amendments. A House panel is recommending raising the threshold of how many votes are needed to pass an amendment.
Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
Climate protesters interrupt DeSantis town hall
GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted by climate protestors during a Fox News town hall.
Monique Worrell vows to fight for old job
The former state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is trying to get her job back. Monique Worrell was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago.
Will recreational pot be on 2024 ballot?
Voters could decide on recreational marijuana use in Florida. The issue could be on the 2024 ballot. One proposal would make it legal for anyone in Florida over the age of 21 to possess up to three ounces of pot without facing criminal charges.
Rep. Fine said he was ambushed by neo-Nazis
A state representative says he was stalked, harassed, and ambushed by neo-Nazis at an event in Brevard County. Florida State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is still shaken up but is also considering more legislation to combat antisemitism in the state.
McCarthy out as House Speaker
Lawmakers have voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership role, the first time in the history of the House of Representatives that the chamber voted to boot a member from the top job.
Second GOP presidential debate preview
The field for the second Republican presidential debate will be smaller than the first. Seven candidates have qualified for Wednesday night’s debate at Ronald Reagan’s presidential library in California, the Republican National Committee said, confirming that former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson did not make the cut this time.
Body language expert on GOP debate
A new poll shows that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won the first Republican Presidential Primary debate. It was a heated exchange that covered a wide range of topics. Body language expert Susan Constantine takes a closer look at the candidates.
First 2024 GOP presidential debate
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy took the most hits among candidates during Wednesday's first GOP presidential debate. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was expected to be the lightning rod of attacks from his fellow presidential opponents, but Ramaswamy appeared to take the title.
Leaked memo hints at DeSantis debate tactics
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy fired back at his primary rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, suggesting he's a "super PAC puppet" after a leaked memo outlined attacks towards the political outsider ahead of next week's GOP debate. On Thursday, The New York Times reported on a document released by a communications firm associated with the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC that outlined debate strategy, which included taking aim at Ramaswamy.
Georgia grand jury wraps up Trump probe
A Georgia grand jury that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo that state's 2020 election results arrived at a frenzied conclusion late Monday, returning indictments even as prosecutors offered no clarity about who had been charged and for what. The existence of indictments became apparent around 9 p.m., when the Fulton County judge who for months has been presiding over the grand jury investigation was presented by courthouse officials with a set of papers in a courtroom packed with reporters anticipating news.
Who will attend 1st GOP presidential debate
It is a little more than two weeks before the first debate of the GOP Primary Season. It remains unknown whether Former President Donald Trump will participate.
Donald Trump responds to third indictment
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.