Florida
Cuban-American Republicans Poised to Shape U.S. Foreign Policy on Cuba Under Trump Admin
Rubio joins a list of prominent Cuban-American Republicans who are now in position to take on significant roles including Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Trujillo
Florida Health Care Nurse Stole Over $140,000 from Elderly Blind Patient, Spent Money On Her Pet: Sheriff
Health care aide has been arrested for allegedly stealing $141,594 from her blind, elderly client over four years.
Clown School Student Who Tried to Smuggle Gold-Plated Pistol into Australia Claims Google Said It Was 'OK'
A Florida woman who traveled to Australia to "get into clown school" and was stopped when Australian Border Force officers found a pistol and ammunition in her luggage said Google told her it was "OK."
Florida's DeSantis Calls for Special Elections to Fill House Seats Emptied By Lawmakers Leaving For Trump Administration
The president-elect tapped Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General and Florida Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as National Security Advisor
Naked Florida Man with T-Shirt on Head Creeps Around Neighborhood Freaking Out Residents: 'Do We Really Need This Guy?'
A naked Florida man wandering a Florida neighborhood sent the community into a freak out, sending police officers, K9 units and drones on the hunt for the man.
Florida City Leaders Vote to Eliminate Fluoride from Water Supply Because of RFK Jr.: 'I Can Get False Teeth If Needed'
Government officials in Winter Haven City voted to eliminate fluoride from its water supply, citing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s national campaign to remove it.
Rick Scott Backs Lara Trump in Her Bid To Fill Marco Rubio's Florida Senate Seat
"I hope that's exactly who (Governor Ron DeSantis) picks," said the Florida senator
Trump Picked Matt Gaetz For AG Over Attorneys Because He "Would Go Over There And Start Cutting F----n Heads'
A Trump adviser said Gaetz's willingness to confront helped tip the scale in his favor
Lara Trump Pitches Herself As The Next Florida Senator As Marco Rubio Is Confirmed As Secretary Of State Nominee
"If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida," said the wife of Eric Trump
Woman Waiting to Leave Florida Unexpectedly Gives Birth in Airport Lounge: 'It's Alive!'
A woman unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy in the ticketing area of Miami International Airport.
Rick Scott Wants To Get Donald Trump's Backing As He Seeks To Become Senate Majority Leader
John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) are the two other senators competing against Scott for the position
DeSantis Has To Choose Marco Rubio's Successor For the U.S. Senate: The Top Likely Contenders For The Seat
With Rubio poised to become Secretary of State, attention now turns to Governo Ronr DeSantis and his choice to fill Florida's vacant Senate seat.
Trump Tweet Saying He 'Wouldn't Hire' Marco Rubio Resurfaces As Trump Plans to Nominate Rubio for Secretary of State
Statements in which President-elect Donald Trump taunts Florida Senator Marco Rubio have begun to resurface as the former allegedly prepares to offer the latter the job of Secretary of State.
Florida Cops Announce Arrest of Many Massage Therapists in Massive Undercover Sting Nicknamed 'Operation Skin So Soft'
An undercover sting nicknamed "Operation Skin So Soft" resulted in the arrest of 21 spa workers across 12 establishments in Florida.
Trump Reportedly Dismisses Rick Scott's Bid To Become Senate Majority Leader
The president-elect reportedly told allies the bid was "not serious." A campaign official rejected the report
Rick Scott Makes Renewed Push For Senate Leadership After Securing Reelection in Florida
" I've been talking to my Republican colleagues, Guess what? They want change," said Scott, who got 10 votes in his last bid
Marco Rubio Celebrates Trump's inroads With Minorities: The GOP 'Is Now a Multi-Racial Coalition'
Republicans made history in the 2024 general elections, capturing the White House, Senate and potentially the U.S. House, largely due to support from minorities
Election 2024: Where Is Abortion Now Legal and Where Is It Illegal in the United States?
In the 2024 election, it wasn't just the next host of the White House that was up for election. Citizens of 10 states in the United States had the opportunity to vote on amendments related to abortion rights, seeking to secure or limit reproductive freedom in their state constitutions.
The First Gen Z to Reach Congress Won Reelection for the Democratic Party in Florida's 10th District
Maxwell Frost, who has Puerto Rican, Lebanese and Haitian heritage, advocated intensely against Florida's anti-LGBTQ bills during his first term
Florida's First Ever Puerto Rican Congressman has Been Re Elected for a Fifth Term
Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto secured a win over Republican Thomas Chalifoux with 55.05% of the vote
Matt Gaetz Wins Re-election in Florida's District 1 Amid Controversy and Focus on Immigration Policy
Gaetz secured a fifth term in Congress by advocating strict immigration policies and cutting funding to NGOs that help immigrants.
Democratic Florida Official Removed from Job by DeSantis Wins Election Against DeSantis-Backed Republican
Monique Worrell previously served as the state attorney in Orlando, but was removed by DeSantis in August 2023 and replaced.
Florida Rejects Abortion Rights Amendment to Overturn 6-Week Abortion Ban
The six-week abortion ban will remain after an abortion-rights ballot initiative failed to secure enough support on Tuesday.
Florida Rejects Amendment to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Major Blow to Pro-Pot Movement
Florida voters failed to secure enough support to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years and older.
MAGA Ally Rick Scott Keeps Florida Senate Seat as Trump Wins Sunshine State
The incumbent beat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by a larger margin than expected
Rudy Giuliani Shows Up to Vote for Trump in Mercedes He Was Ordered to Hand Over to Election Workers He Defamed
The 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL500 convertible was part of the $148 million settlement Giuliani was ordered to pay to two Georgia election workers he defamed in 2020
Trump Refuses to Say How He Voted on Florida's Abortion Rights Amendment: 'Stop Talking About That'
The amendment would overrule the state's current six-week abortion ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Woman Faces Decade in Prison for Texting Death Threats, Rat Emojis to Palestinian Families
Andrea Rubiano has pleaded guilty to transmitting threats in interstate commerce and lying to federal agents after sending hostile messages to Palestinians
3 in 5 Floridians Had Already Voted Before Election Day. So Which Party Has the Lead in Voter Turnout so Far?
The GOP currently controls Florida's governor's office, both houses of the state legislature, both U.S. Senate seats, and 18 of 30 congressional districts.
Rick Scott's Chances of Keeping His Florida Senate Seat According to The Last Poll Before The Election
The incumbent holds a seven-point lead over former Florida Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell