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Rick Scott meets with Trump amid rumors of possible Senate GOP leader run
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) met with former President Trump on Monday night, amid rumors that the Florida Republican might launch a bid to succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who recently announced he would step down from the post in November. Read More.
Florida elected officials challenge expansion of financial disclosure law
In a legal battle against Florida's Commission on Ethics, nearly 80 elected officials are contesting the recently enacted Form 6. Read More.
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Rape In Oregon Arrested In Florida After DeSantis, Rep. Mast Pressure Feds
As the illegal immigrant crime wave continues across the country, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP Rep. Brian Mast secured a win to get an accused rapist off the streets — after the Biden administration had set him free. Read More.
North Broward Man Charged With Targeting Seven-Year-Old Girl
A North Broward County man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly told two undercover officers that he wanted to engage in physical activity with a seven-year-old girl. Thomas Dempsey is now being held in the Broward County Jail. Read More.
GOP members move to stop teachers from being indoctrinated with 'identity politics, woke ideology'
The Florida House voted Friday to approve a bill restricting curricula for educator preparation programs and courses. Read More.
Florida TaxWatch report: Average Florida rental rates fell slightly in past year
While the decrease in most rental markets in the state is welcome news, TaxWatch warned rental rates are still inordinately high. Read More.
Budget conference: It’s great to be a Florida Gator (and a Seminole) in PECO list
UF would get just over $200M for a slate of capital projects under the latest budget talks. Read More.
Person dead in Palm Beach Gardens apartment shooting
One person died in a shooting inside an apartment that appears to be domestic-related on Saturday afternoon, Palm Beach Gardens police say. Read More.
Swimmer struggling in bad weather rescued, taken to trauma center
A swimmer encountering bad weather was rescued by first responders and taken to a trauma center Sunday afternoon.
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Rick Scott sees post-Mitch McConnell era as chance to ‘reflect the aspirations of voters’
He stopped short of saying he would make a second try at leading the caucus. Read More.
Gimenez Denounces Jayapal and Omar's Secret Cuba Visit
Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) traveled to Cuba during the Congressional recess to discuss human rights and its relationship with the United States. Read More.
24 Haitian migrants intercepted in Sebastian Inlet marking area's third recent migrant event
Twenty-four Haitian migrants were intercepted off the Sebastian Inlet in at least the third migrant encounter federal agents said they've responded to recently. Read More.
Orlando Human Trafficker Sentenced for Trafficking 17-Year-Old
A Central Florida human trafficker sentenced for trafficking a runaway juvenile for several months. Read More.
Florida Academy Proves School Choice Doesn’t Have To Mean Government Strings Attached
Fears of 'government strings' and bureaucratic restrictions are unfounded if the school-choice legislation is crafted carefully. Read More.
Florida Bill Prevents China from Buying-Up Land
Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law banning foreign investors from specific countries from purchasing land that is agricultural or near critical infrastructure like military bases. Read More.
