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Val Demings Secures Federal Safety Grants for Central Florida

September 6, 2018 - 6:00am
Val Demings

From her seat on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, freshman U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., has helped send two federal safety grants to Central Florida. 

Justices Dig into Education Amendment's Ballot Language

September 6, 2018 - 6:00am

With school choice a hot-button issue in Florida, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday plunged into a debate about whether voters should cast ballots in November on a proposed constitutional amendment that could help lead to more charter schools.

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott Deadlocked in New Senate Poll

September 5, 2018 - 12:15pm
Bill Nelson and Rick Scott

A new poll shows the race between U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Gov. Rick Scott deadlocked with few undecided voters. 

Judge Rejects Challenge to Racetrack Slots License

September 5, 2018 - 6:00pm
Calder Race Course

Ruling against thoroughbred breeders and trainers, an administrative law judge Tuesday backed up a decision by Florida gambling regulators to allow Calder Race Course to keep its lucrative slot-machine license after demolishing the grandstand where bettors once watched horses compete.

Maggy Hurchalla Ups Her Game Mightily in Lake Point Appeal

September 5, 2018 - 6:00am
Maggy Hurchalla

Environmental icon Maggy Hurchalla has called in the cavalry. She apparently thought she needed more help than top-rated Florida law firm D'Alemberte & Palmer, PA could give her.

Judge to Weigh Spanish-Language Ballot Dispute

September 4, 2018 - 5:30pm

A federal judge Wednesday will hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to require 32 Florida counties to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to Puerto Ricans who are eligible to vote in the state.

Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis Running Close in New Poll

September 4, 2018 - 3:15pm
Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis

A new poll shows a close contest between U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in the race to replace term limited Gov. Rick Scott in Florida. 

NRCC Names Two Florida Republicans to 'Young Guns' Program

September 4, 2018 - 12:00pm
Mike Miller and Maria Elvira Salazar

A week after the primaries, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) included two candidates from the Sunshine State as part of its “Young Guns” program.

Marco Rubio Wants Jimmy Patronis to Stay as Florida CFO

September 4, 2018 - 9:45am
Marco Rubio and Jimmy Patronis

On Tuesday, with voters turning their attention to the general election after last week’s primary, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced his endorsement of state CFO Jimmy Patronis.

Gus Bilirakis Secures Funds to Help Homeless Veterans in Florida and Across the Nation

September 4, 2018 - 6:00am
Gus Bilirakis

From his perch as vice chairman of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., helped ensure $200 million will be used to help homeless veterans. 

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