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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
The bill will allow law-enforcement officers to charge people with second-degree misdemeanors if they do not peaceably disperse after being warned about protesting.
A bipartisan group of elected officials are calling for a review of the current U.S. policy and relations with Cuba in a push for freedom on the island.
As a battle continues about the constitutionality of a Florida law that seeks to crack down on social-media giants such as Facebook and Twitter, a federal appeals court has allowed a similar Texas law to take effect.
Crist is running to be the Democratic gubernatorial nominee and face-off with Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.
Lee's resignation is effective Monday and came as Florida prepares for the Aug. 23 primary elections and the Nov. 8 general election.
Governor Ron Desantis has included increases in teacher pay and student spending in budget recommendations for the next fiscal year.
A state circuit judge said he'll block Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map because it is unconstitutional in that it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives.
Higgins, a Democrat, has been a county commissioner since 2018.
The Senate on Wednesday failed to advance a bill bolstering abortion rights nationwide, with all Republicans and one Democrat tanking the Democratic-led effort to protect abortion access on the federal level after a draft Supreme Court opinion indicated the high court may overturn Roe v. Wade.
Authorities say ex-Haitian Sen. John Joel Joseph is facing charges in the U.S. in connection to assassination of former Haiti President Jovenel Moïse.
Higgins, a Democrat, has been a county commissioner since 2018.
Former Republican Congressman David Rivera has gone to a federal appeals court after being hit with a $456,000 fine in a case involving allegations he secretly funneled money to try to undermine a Democratic rival.
As a busy holiday weekend approaches Miami Beach later this month, leaders are focusing on preparation.
A leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision ignited a sense of urgency Tuesday among Florida Democrats while drawing praise from Republicans.
