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Sean Shaw Comes out of Primary with Financial Edge

September 10, 2018 - 2:15pm
Sean Shaw

State Rep. Sean Shaw, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, began the general-election campaign with a nearly $500,000 financial advantage over his Republican opponent, Ashley Moody.

Ron DeSantis Resigns from Congress to Focus on Gubernatorial Campaign

September 10, 2018 - 12:30pm
Ron DeSantis

Florida gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., resigned his seat in Congress on Monday to focus on his campaign. 

Neal Dunn's Bill to Get More Veterans Into STEM Fields Picks Up Steam on Capitol Hill

September 10, 2018 - 10:30am
Neal Dunn and Dean Heller

With the session starting to wind down, U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., bill to usher more veterans into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is getting a final push on Capitol Hill. 

Vern Buchanan, Alcee Hastings Switch Tactics on Bill Banning Slaughter of Cats and Dogs for Human Consumption

September 10, 2018 - 6:00am
Vern Buchanan and Alcee Hastings

Two congressmen from Florida--Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and Democrat U.S. Rep Alcee Hastings--have revised their proposal to ban the slaughter of cats and dogs for human consumption.

State Appeals after Judge Blocks Ballot Measures

September 7, 2018 - 12:00pm

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office has quickly appealed a circuit judge’s ruling that would block three proposed constitutional amendments from going on the November ballot --- including a measure aimed at banning offshore oil drilling and vaping in workplaces.

House Passes Ted Yoho's Bill Protecting the Nation From Cyberattacks

September 7, 2018 - 10:00am
Ted Yoho

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, scored a win this week as the House passed his proposal protecting the nation from cyberattacks. 

Gillum and King: 'Zero Legislative Experience'

September 7, 2018 - 6:00am

Doubling down on his appeal to progressive voters, Andrew Gillum on Thursday picked former primary rival Chris King as his running mate on the Democratic ticket for governor.

Gillum and his wife, R. Jai, joined King and his wife, Kristen, to make the announcement in a live session on Facebook.

Gillum, the mayor of Tallahassee, said his first criteria in picking Chris King, who is a Winter Park businessman, was selecting a running mate who could step in as governor if necessary.

Left-of-DeSantis Jeanette Nunez Wins GOP Lieutenant Governor Nod

September 6, 2018 - 3:00pm
Jeanette Nunez announced

State Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a Miami Republican who publicly criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, was formally announced in Orlando Thursday as the running mate for gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, as the GOP’s statewide election slate held a display of unity.

House Passes Stephanie Murphy's Proposal Helping Transfer Students Without Opposition

September 6, 2018 - 11:30am
Stephanie Murphy

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., scored a win on Wednesday as the U.S. House passed without opposition her amendment helping transfer students understand the impact changing schools has on their student loans. 

Marco Rubio: U.S. Needs to Keep China from Bullying Other Nations to Cut Ties With Taiwan

September 8, 2018 - 6:00am
Marco Rubio

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is leading a coalition of senators pushing for the U.S. to support Taiwan even as China encourages other countries to cut ties with that American ally. 

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