TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Panhandle Republican who in recent years has become a national political lightning rod, was picked Wednesday by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general. Read moreTrump Taps Gaetz for Attorney General, Rubio for Secretary of State
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Jan. 15 in a battle about Florida’s restrictions on treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for people with gender dysphoria. Read moreArguments Set on Trans Treatment Restrictions
TALLAHASSEE — A controversial 2021 state law making it harder for people to vote by mail could complicate holding special elections to fill two Florida congressional seats after President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz to serve in his administration. Read moreMail-in Ballot Law Puts Crimp in Special Elections
Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, on Wednesday announced a series of planned changes to rules and procedures, including allowing “combined workgroups” of members to consider issues and possibly spur legislation.
TALLAHASSEE — A controversial 2021 state law making it harder for people to vote by mail could complicate holding special elections to fill two Florida congressional seats after President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz to serve in his administration. Read moreMail-in Ballot Law Puts Crimp in Special Elections
Carrying out a 2023 law, Florida universities have been ending agreements and partnerships linked to seven “countries of concern.” Read moreUniversities Cut Ties to ‘Countries of Concern’
TALLAHASSEE --- Florida had a drop in private-sector employment in October in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, but the state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent for a seventh consecutive month. Read moreFlorida Jobless Rate Holds at 3.3 Percent
After hearing arguments last year, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said it would not rule in a dispute about whether a man convicted of attempted sexual battery on a child is eligible to be considered for early release from prison. Read moreJustices Jettison ‘Gain Time’ Case
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system to better withstand hurricanes. Read moreJustices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Thursday announced a $4.145 million deal that will prevent development on a 754-acre cattle ranch in Hendry County. Read moreDeal Set to Conserve Hendry Land
