President Donald Trump created a firestorm Friday when, in a tweet, he branded the news media "the enemy of the American people."

Asked this week about Trump's comment, Florida Republican leaders rejected his characterization about the press but empathized with the president's plight.

"A free press is an indispensable part of a democratic system. We do want the press to be accurate and to be fair, but we need to have a free press," Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said.

President Donald Trump’s administration reversed a policy on transgender bathroom guidelines from the Obama era on Wednesday, causing a cascade of criticism and a wave of support from Floridians, elected officials and educators alike.

From robotics competitions to Alzheimer's research to new state college buildings, higher-education advocates on Wednesday made their pitches to Senate and House committees for funding in the next state budget.

The Senate Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard presentations on about a dozen projects and initiatives. The panel has asked all institutions and programs receiving state funding to file reports on how money is being used and to highlight outcomes of the expenditures.

Enterprise Florida could be resurrected from its legislative grave under a new legislation filed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating might be tanking nationally, but he’s still riding high among Florida Republicans, who overwhelmingly support his presidency according to a new poll. 

Florida continues to be one of the nation’s leaders in Advanced Placement exams, according to a report from College Board.

The National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) launched an early shot at U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., noting how often he votes alongside U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.

From his new seat on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla,, is making the case that tax reform helps small businesses. 

Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal.

The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 on a nearly party-line vote to approve the proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1), which would need the approval of three-fifths majorities in the House, Senate and in a referendum to take effect. Two Republicans joined all the committee Democrats in opposing the proposal.

A group of parents and activists opposed to a broad array of gun laws moving their way through the Florida Legislature say they’re part of the majority of Floridians who oppose open carry in Florida, and they’ve got a poll to prove it -- but pro-gun groups vehemently disagree.