Politics

In a poll of registered Republicans, the first lady leads by 3 percentage points. Meantime, about 40% said they've never heard of Donalds, the congressman from Southwest Florida.

Fried talks about possibly opening the Democratic primaries to independent voters, the power of talking to people where they live and rebranding a party that hasn't had a governor elected since Lawton Chiles in 1994.

Florida GOP Chair Evan Power gives a rebuttal to Democratic Chair Nikki Fried's plans to bolster a beleaguered Florida Democratic Party.

Around three dozen other countries offer automatic citizenship to children born within their borders, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

Gene Valentino, a former Escambia County Commissioner and entrepreneur, is campaigning on fiscal conservatism, insurance reform, and unwavering support for President Trump as he seeks to stand out in a crowded Republican primary for Florida's 1st Congressional District.

Jimmy Patronis, endorsed by Pres. Donald Trump, is campaigning in a crowded GOP primary for Florida’s 1st District, emphasizing fiscal conservatism and public service amid questions about residency and insurance industry ties.

Jeff Peacock, a fourth-generation resident of Florida’s 1st Congressional District, is running in the Republican primary on a platform emphasizing rural advocacy, local control, and pragmatic solutions.

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, both Republicans, indicated they want to wait until the regular session to address Gov. Ron DeSantis' concerns on immigration and other issues.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management says Trinity Healthcare Services overcharged the state by nearly $5.8 million for work done during the pandemic and won't give the money back.

Florida's 2025 legislative session will begin with 26 new lawmakers in the 120-member state House and nine new Florida senators out of 40 — but the make-up of the chambers will shift in the coming months due to President-elect Donald Trump.