Former governor nominee Andrew Gillum found not guilty of lying to FBI
But the federal jury dedlocked on charges that Gillum funneled tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money to personal accounts.
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But the federal jury dedlocked on charges that Gillum funneled tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money to personal accounts.
The protestors said they refused to leave until they had a meeting with the governor
Days after Disney sued Florida's governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, members of Disney World's governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees have authorized a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.
As Florida’s legislative session begins to wind down, Jim and Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who represents portions of South Florida in Tallahassee, take a look at the controversial bills lawmakers have passed, including the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, and what is expected to receive attention between now and the May 5th adjournment. Guest: State Sen. Shevrin Jones/(D) South Florida
Jurors have begun deliberating in the corruption case against former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum, who nearly defeated Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the FBI.
A 25-year-old aide to State Representative Fabian Basabe is accusing the lawmaker of slapping him across the face
A 25-year-old aide to State Representative Fabian Basabe is accusing the lawmaker of slapping him across the face and telling him to stand in the corner of a room during a reception in Tallahassee.
The "Live Local Act" includes providing incentives for private investment in affordable housing
"Can we truly be free if families cannot make intimate decisions about the course of their own lives?" Harris said in a fiery speech before a crowd of 1,500 people in Florida.
Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, 47, used 10 different aliases as part of a scheme to defraud more than 30 women of more than $1.3 million.
As the number of medical marijuana patients in Florida continues to skyrocket, Republican lawmakers are again exploring whether to impose caps on the level of euphoria-inducing THC in cannabis products.
A tornado that touched down near Tallahassee International airport flipped over a plane, damaged a hangar, and knocked out a weather radar.
There were no armed protests at Florida's Capitol on Sunday.
Washington D.C. and states across the country, including Florida, are heightening security and preparing reinforcements ahead of potential armed protests from Saturday up to at least Inauguration Day on Wednesday.
State and local law enforcement agencies in Tallahassee are bracing for potential protests at the Florida Capitol this weekend and early next week, although officials say there are no specific threats right now.
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement "reinforcements" will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
As coronavirus cases spike among Florida State University students, Tallahassee police said Sunday they broke up a party at an off-campus student apartment complex that involved about 700 vehicles and more than 1,000 attendees.
Friends and family are mourning the death of 19-year-old Oluwatoyin Salau, a Black Lives Matter protester who was found dead after disappearing earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers got another message to expect a lean year for bringing home budget bacon.
A $91.4 billion budget proposal released Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis does not include money from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, though DeSantis appeared to hold out the possibility of reaching a gambling deal with the tribe.
Tax breaks on hurricane and back-to-school supplies, expected to be in the mix for any tax package lawmakers cook up during the 2020 legislative session, drew initial support Tuesday in the Florida Senate.
An effort to crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass repair industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, is spurring an insurance battle in the state Legislature.
A proposal backed by environmentalists to ban fracking in Florida was introduced Wednesday in the House, two days after a similar measure cleared its first Senate committee.
In light of Key West banning the sale of sunscreens that contain chemicals believed to harm coral reefs, Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking proposals that would undo the local regulation.
