Florida Politics

After Judge Blocks Florida’s Anti-Trans Law, DeSantis Says State Will Appeal

Florida Senior Judge Robert Hinkle struck down a 2023 Florida law that restricted gender-affirming care for transgender adults and completely blocked such care for children,…

4 months ago

After Florida Supreme Court Approves Abortion Ban At 6 Weeks, Democrats Seek To Overturn It In November

On Monday, the Florida Supreme Court upheld a state ban on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy. Though the right-leaning…

6 months ago

Florida State Guard Has Morphed Into Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Personal Militia

A Florida state guard established by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) was originally promoted as an "emergency-focused civilian defense force." Now,…

10 months ago

Police Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations Against Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler

The Sarasota, Florida, Police Department is currently investigating an accusation of sexual assault against Christian Ziegler, the Florida Republican chairman.…

10 months ago

Black Organizations Move Conferences Out Of Florida Following NAACP Travel Advisory

Two major black organizations are moving their multimillion-dollar conferences from Florida after the NAACP issued a formal travel advisory saying…

1 year ago

Leprosy Cases On The Rise In Central Florida, Accounting 20% Of Cases Nationwide

In a research letter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that cases of leprosy, also known as…

1 year ago

Kamala Harris Denies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Request To Debate State’s New Black History Curriculum

Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' offer to debate his state's new controversial standards for teaching African…

1 year ago

Vice President Harris Denounces Florida’s New Standards For Teaching Black History

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday to speak out against the state Board of Education's approval of…

1 year ago

DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing Roads To Be Made With Cancer-Causing Radioactive Waste

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that would allow for roads across the state to be…

1 year ago

Human Rights Campaign Declares A National State of Emergency For LGBTQ+ Community

America's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign, has declared a national state of emergency for members of…

1 year ago

Marijuana Legalization Put On 2024 Florida Ballot, A.G. Asks State Supreme Court To Block

Twenty-one states have legalized recreational marijuana use so far, and Florida may soon join those ranks. Florida's Department of State…

1 year ago

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Drink At Rep. Matt Gaetz

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) intends to press charges against a woman who allegedly threw a drink  at him while he…

1 year ago

DeSantis Threatens To Build Prison Next To Disney World In Latest Fight With Company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) threatened to develop land next to Disney World into a state-run prison. The latest spar with the…

1 year ago

DeSantis Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban In Florida As GOP Primary Heats Up

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed into law a six-week abortion ban, a move made possible by the reversal of Roe v.…

1 year ago

Florida Moves Forward With 6-Week Abortion Ban As DeSantis Gears Up for Presidential Bid

The Florida State Senate voted in favor of a six-week abortion ban, reducing the grace period where abortions are legal…

2 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Takes Power From Disney With New Law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed a law to punish Disney for speaking out against his administration. The new law grants…

2 years ago

Gov. Ron DeSantis Downplays Russian Aggression In Ukraine

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) downplayed Russia's threats against the European counties while criticizing President Joe Biden for his trip to Kyiv. DeSantis…

2 years ago

Al Sharpton Calls Ron DeSantis ‘Baby’ After Governor Moves To Censor Black History Classes

Rev. Al Sharpton was one of many black leaders who led a march to Florida's Capitol on Wednesday, protesting Gov. Ron…

2 years ago

Trump Calls DeSantis ‘Very Disloyal’ As 2024 GOP Race Heats Up

Former President Donald Trump took aim at Florida governor Ron DeSantis, calling him "disloyal" and criticizing his 2020 Covid-19 restrictions.…

2 years ago

Florida Warns Pharmacies Not To Disperse Abortion Pills

Florida officials gave stark warnings to retailers after pharmacies announced plans to provide abortion pills. Florida’s Agency for Healthcare Administration…

2 years ago