CPAC to bring thousands to Orlando
Thousands of people will gather in Orlando this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference. It starts Thursday and wraps up on Sunday with former President Donald Trump speaking.
Bill offers reparations for descendants of Ocoee Massacre
There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.
New video shown at Trump impeachment trial
New video shows Vice President Mike Pence being rushed to safety during the Jan. 6 Capital Riot. Pence and several other lawmakers could be seen leaving the Senate chamber as rioters started to take over the building. That video was shown during day two of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
New policing proposals introduced
Some lawmakers are calling for all of Florida's law enforcement agencies to require body cameras for their officers. They also want to see the stand-your-ground law repealed or revised.
Trump impeachment trial starts on Tuesday
Opening statements are said to begin on Tuesday morning in the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
Florida's school voucher program could be revamped
Florida's school voucher program is getting an overhaul. The new proposal would expand eligibility, consolidate choice programs, and allow parents to use savings accounts backed by taxpayer dollars for private schools.
GOP lawmakers target big tech after Trump ban from social media
Trying to return former President Donald Trump and other banned conservatives to social media platforms, two Florida lawmakers filed proposals Tuesday that would prohibit state agencies and local governments from contracting with some tech-industry giants.
Legalizing recreational pot in Florida
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
New bipartisan push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
Thousands of local Republicans have switched to other parties since Capitol riots
The riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6 has driven many to drop party affiliation or switch political parties.
President Biden gets to work on pandemic plan
President Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders on Wednesday and began to layout his plans for a wide range of topics from the coronavirus pandemic to immigration reform.
Biden sworn into office as 46th President
Joseph R. Biden was officially sworn-in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday during the 59th presidential inauguration.
Inauguration unlike many in recent memory
This presidential inauguration will be unlike any other in recent memory, in part because of the coronavirus pandemic but also because President Donald Trump will not be participating in many time-honored traditions. The heavy security presence, as a result of the Capitol Building riot weeks earlier, will also be evident.
One day until inauguration of Joe Biden
Tuesday marked the last full day of the Donald Trump administration and a day of reflection for President-elect Joe Biden.
Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez calls for swift justice with Capitol rioters
Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez said there was no excuse for last week's violence in our nation's capital.
Lawmaker wants Florida to divest state funds from big tech
A Central Florida lawmaker wants Florida to divest state funds from tech firms that he said is exercising censorship on social media platforms.
Trump denies any responsibility in Capitol riot
A defiant Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday saying his rally speech ahead of last week's alleged insurrection by pro-Trump supporters on Capitol Hill was "totally appropriate."
House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution
House Democrats say President Donald Trump incited an insurrection and have introduced articles for impeachment.
Riot legislation proposed for Florida
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation first proposed during Black Lives Matter marches that would bring criminal charges to those involved in any violent protests in the state.
Lawmakers calling for 25th Amendment to be used
More lawmakers are calling for the 25th Amendment to be used to remove President Donald Trump from office. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has said that it the 25th Amendment is not invoked, lawmakers will entertain another impeachment.