But state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo made headlines when he purchased a $1.6 million home in Pinellas County in 2023.

"We need to start running for office," said Jules Rayne, a community organizer for Equality Florida and Manatee County ...

The influence of political parties, powerful politicians and lobbying impacts a bill’s future long before it sees its first committee.

This was week one for the 2025 Florida legislative session. And already this year, there is a markedly different tone in Tallahassee. And that includes fewer divisive social issues than previously.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with ... Ron DeSantis, a healthy development for democracy in a state where the legislative branch was in lockstep with the governor for far too long.

The proposal would give the commissioner of government efficiency authority to "audit, investigate and report on fraud, waste and abuse." ...

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I look forward to seeing continued dedication to fair homeownership in the state of Florida.” Senate Bill 322 was approved by a unanimous vote in the legislature on Wednesday morning.

While Trump continues to test the limits of his power, DeSantis is facing some pushback from the Florida Legislature ... significant power to the executive branch but which has raised concerns ...