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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The restrictions put in place by last year’s Parental Rights in Education bill, known to opponents as ‘Don’t Say Gay’, will likely soon be in effect … more
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida, in light of recent works by Governor Ron DeSantis and the state … more
The county school boards of Orange, Indian River, Duval, and Palm Beach are suing the state government over the Parental Rights in Education law, commonly known as Don’t Say Gay, under the … more
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Maynard James Keenan, lead vocalist of the rock band Tool, performed in Daytona Beach on Sunday in drag to protest a new law targeting drag performances. The law is designed to … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Joseph Harding, a former Florida state lawmaker, has pleaded guilty to felony charges that alleged he committed fraud with COVID-19 relief funds. Harding was charged with wire … more
Though state COVID case numbers are generally on a downswing, reports of a new subvariant of the coronavirus being present in Florida has experts concerned. The BA.2.75 subvariant, also known as … more
In a first for presidential politics, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly announcing his bid for President tonight on Twitter Spaces. DeSantis has been considered a likely candidate for … more
With just more than one month until the deadline to file, no challenger has filed to run against Representative Michael Waltz, Flagler County’s representative in the U.S. Congress. It’d … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race, poising himself against ex-President Donald Trump and multiple state and federal officeholders. His launch … more
A new bill has been signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis changing the way law enforcement is handled at the beach. HB 1595, titled the Law Enforcement Operations bill, was written to amend the … more
Gas prices in Florida are at the highest level they've been at any point in 2024, according to newly released data from AAA. The new statewide average cost of one gallon was listed at $3.62 as of … more
The path of Tropical Storm Idalia  is now expected to include Volusia and Flagler counties, according to leading meteorologists. Residents of both counties are urged by local officials to begin … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A congressional district map advocated for by Governor Ron DeSantis has been struck down in court, with a judge ruling that it unconstitutionally and disproportionately diluted … more
Gas prices in the state of Florida have sunk to their cheapest price in almost a month, according to a new report from AAA's Mark Jenkins. The statewide average cost per gallon sits at $3.70 as of … more
Ben Paris, the Chairman of the Seminole County Republican Party, has been found guilty by a jury of fraudulently running a candidate in the 2020 elections reportedly to spoil a state legislature … more
Governor Ron DeSantis made a bold promise in his Monday appearance on Fox and Friends: if elected, he'd “destroy leftism in this country and leave woke ideology on the dustbin of history" if … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has declated a state of emergency for 33 of Florida's 67 counties due to the potential for a tropical storm forming in the coming days. Invest 93L, a storm … more
LAKE BUENA VISTA – Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill into law which transfers control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Walt Disney World to the state government, … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ashley Moody, Florida's Attorney General, is working to ensure recreational marijuana is not legalized in Florida in next year's elections. Moody is urging the Florida Supreme … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -  A rescue operation sponsored by the Florida state government and commissioned by Ron DeSantis went awry last week, according to a new report from The Orlando Sentinel. The … more
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