Florida AG Attempts to Block ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban From Ballot

'Voters will not be able to understand the true meaning and ramifications of the proposed amendment'

Stephen Gutowski
August 1, 2019 11:40 AM

In a letter sent Friday, Florida's attorney general asked the state's supreme court to block a proposed ban on so-called "assault weapons" because she believes it is misleading and unclear.

Fight in Fla. Over Who Gets Tax Cut Savings After Hurricane Irma

Ratepayer advocates want Florida Supreme Court to review FPL's 'great tax surplus heist'

John Haughey - The Center Square
July 18, 2019 12:00 PM

Florida's Office of Public Counsel (OPC), which represents consumers in utility-related issues before the state's Public Service Commission (PSC), in June signed off on a deal accepting Florida Power & Light's (FPL) contention it incurred $1.375 billion in expenses in restoring electricity after Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Hastings (D) Maxed Out Girlfriend’s Salary for 7th Straight Year

Representative's longtime girlfriend is still paid more than his D.C. chief of staff

Joe Schoffstall
July 13, 2019 5:00 AM

Democratic representative Alcee Hastings (Fla.) has paid his girlfriend the maximum congressional salary for the seventh straight year.

Miami Democrats Warn 2020 Candidates Not to Alienate South Florida Voters With Far-Left Policies

Cameron Cawthorne
June 24, 2019 6:20 PM

Democratic leaders in Miami are providing some advice for 2020 presidential candidates, warning them not to alienate South Floridians by promoting policies that expand the size of government.

Former DNC Chair Urges 2020 Dems to Condemn Maduro, Support Israel

David Rutz
June 24, 2019 5:30 PM

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, is urging 2020 presidential candidates to support Israel and condemn the authoritarian socialist government in Venezuela if they want to win Florida.

Parkland Officer Arrested for Neglect of Child, Culpable Negligence

Cameron Cawthorne
June 4, 2019 4:55 PM

Broward County Sheriff’s deputy Scot Peterson was fired and then arrested shortly afterwards Tuesday on multiple charges, including neglect of a child and culpable negligence.

Joe Biden’s Shift on Marijuana Came Days Before Fundraiser With Pro-Legalization Donor

Charlie Hoffmann
May 21, 2019 4:45 PM

Former vice president Joe Biden's policy reversal on marijuana, which he just a few years ago called a "gateway drug," came just a few days before a Tuesday night fundraiser with Florida mega-donor and marijuana legalization advocate John Morgan.

Russia Dismisses Election Interference As Proof Is Found

DeSantis: Russians hacked two Florida voter databases ahead of 2016 election

Haris Alic
May 14, 2019 2:20 PM

Republican governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that Russians hackers had gained access to the voting databases of two Florida counties ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Election Law Expert: ‘No Good Evidence’ Voter Laws Changed Outcomes in Georgia, Florida

PolitiFact knocks Kamala Harris for claiming voter suppression prevented Abrams, Gillum from winning governor's races

David Rutz
May 10, 2019 12:35 PM

An election law expert said Democrats should stop claiming the Georgia and Florida governor's races in 2018 were "stolen" by Republicans, saying there is no evidence to support such a notion.

Florida Wants to Import Canadian Drugs; Critics Fear Safety Risks

State bill at center of debate on surging healthcare costs

Charles Fain Lehman
April 25, 2019 2:10 PM

Amid ever-rising prescription drug costs, a bill working its way through the Florida state legislature is the latest effort to use Canadian prescription drugs to cap prices.