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U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices, and whispers of “decompressing” the facility.
“In the most brazen act of corruption this century, President Donald J. Trump has created a slush fund to finance insurrectionists.
A warrant for the 94-year-old’s arrest has already been issued, officials said. Five others have also been charged.
Officer Cody Poppell won Florida’s new Moment of Valor award.
When the Legislature cannot accomplish its work on time, it increases costs for taxpayers.
“Please expect an electronic payment to be made to your organization’s bank within 3 to 5 business days.”
Uthmeier claims the NFL's hiring practices still violate Florida law and that he will now issue an investigative subpoena to the league.
Florida state legislators return to Tallahassee on Tuesday to finally craft a new state budget.
To present his involvement in our family and in our community as a burden is unconscionable,” Landry's mom, Charlotte Cravins, said.
Unlike most of the new map, the new CD 23 is more Democratic-leaning.
Uthmeier’s move follows a federal indictment last month alleging the SPLC misled donors by not disclosing its use of paid informants.
Their districts have become much more Republican-leaning following the passage of a new redistricting map this week.
Lawmakers won't return to work on a state budget until they reconvene in a special session beginning May 12.
“It will pave the way for the greatest reduction in representation for Black and minority voters since the years following Reconstruction."
This is the latest break between Daniel Perez and Gov. DeSantis.
.Florida officials are fighting a court order to expand detainee phone access at the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” center.
Here comes another special session.
Vindman was a central figure in Trump’s first impeachment.
‘DEI did not hand out opportunities,’ said one civil rights activist. ‘It helped level a playing field that has long been tilted.’
Last month, U.S. Interior Department’s Endangered Species Committee voted unanimously to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf.
