The National Rifle Association, the country's largest pro-gun group is backing candidates for the primary election, which could mean a big boost to those in the group's favor at the end of this month.
Having taken 1 percent in Florida when he was the Libertarian presidential nominee in 2012, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson hopes to do better in the Sunshine State this time out.
State economists Monday shaved nearly $270 million off their estimate of what lawmakers will have to work with in next year's budget process, even as election-year calls for extra spending continue and as a threat looms of a Zika hit to Florida's economy.
On Monday, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced new additions across the Sunshine State to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
The Zika virus continues to intensify in the Miami-Dade region, with two new cases confirmed Monday.
David Jolly's Republican stronghold continues to grow in his bid for reelection in Florida's 13th Congressional district.
Endorsements for the moderate Republican have flown in since Jolly jumped out of the U.S. Senate race and back into the race for the U.S. House earlier this summer.
On Monday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam tipped his hat to Jolly, giving him the nod for reelection and applauding his political integrity.
While he is not on the ballot himself this year, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is hoping to use this election cycle to boost his stock in 2018 when he is expected to run for governor.
Don't compare David Jolly to the rest of the congressmen in Washington, but especially don't compare him to the man who wants to get there in the worst way, Charlie Crist.
When Sen. Nancy Detert decided this year to run for the Sarasota County Commission instead of seeking another term in Tallahassee, it opened up a seat that Republicans have long controlled.
And as the Aug. 30 primary approaches, five Republicans --- including four current or former office-holders --- are competing to replace Detert.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez wants Gov. Rick Scott to reimburse the state’s largest county $6 million for the funds spent to control the Zika virus.
