First Read

Tallahassee's Chabad House to kick off fundraising campaign for rebuilding

Its leader, Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, is a familiar face at the state Capitol, often giving invocations on the House and Senate floors. The building was destroyed by an accidental fire last year.

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

DeSantis finally takes on Trump

The Florida governor put the former president in the crosshairs at Wednesday night's debate.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Gun rights group demands return to open carry in Florida

If the state doesn’t bring back open carry, the group will 'explore all legal options to force … Florida to comply with the Second Amendment.'

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Tallahassee mayor denies he violated state's open meeting law

'...There are no Sunshine (Law) violations. None,' John Dailey said.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Moms for Liberty offers 'revolutionary' school board candidate campaign kit

The kit, which is available only to members, draws on "lessons learned during the 2022 election cycle."

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Who's on 'first': the Legislature or Gov. DeSantis? Daniel Perez knows

On a line in his speech that the Legislature is the 'first branch of government,' Perez said: 'I'm sorry to disappoint you, but it is not a message to the governor.'

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Ron DeSantis wants your name, email and phone number for his birthday

So his campaign can hit you up for a contribution. 

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Equality Florida debuts chatbot for abortion

Available in English and Spanish, users can ask Charley specific questions about where they can get an abortion in their area.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Tallahassee 9/11 memorial to be dedicated

The local memorial is outside the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

New DeSantis ad leaves them 'stone cold dead'

The advertisement, on border security, will be airing in Iowa and New Hampshire.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

State's top jurist takes stand on opioid epidemic

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz last week issued a proclamation to raise awareness of opioid abuse.

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Thanks to Idalia, everyone knows where Florida's 'Big Bend' is

It's 'where the peninsula merges into the Panhandle.' But where'd the name come from?

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Alex Kelly's storm-filled (literally) 'welcome back' to Plaza

Gov. Ron DeSantis' new acting chief of staff was already working 15 hours a day. Then along came Idalia.

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Marco Rubio talks China, VA woes – but not UFOs – in West Palm

He faults both parties for letting China become an international manufacturing powerhouse. 

  • By Tristan Wood
MagazineShow All
City & State Florida 02202023

First Read

Gov. DeSantis played up his Florida record in first GOP debate

His biggest crowd pleaser? Likely his promise to make Mexican drug cartels 'stone cold dead' if elected.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Florida GOP adds big national names to Statesman's Dinner

The dinner is taking place on Sept. 14 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.

  • By Tristan Wood

First Read

Florida Senate leaders tell members: Don't comment on Worrell suspension

Democratic senators are in a bind. Do they stay silent, as leadership wants them to do, or do they speak out?

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Major Florida law firm discloses client data breach

The Gunster law and lobbying firm, which has 13 offices throughout Florida, says it experienced a 'data security incident.'

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Peter Licata starts making the rounds

One goal of the new Broward schools superintendent is turning around the district’s declining enrollment.

  • By David Volz

First Read

Judicial nominating panel to interview applicants for Tallahassee vacancy

Legal insiders agree one person is the inside favorite for appointment by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • By Jim Rosica

First Read

Orlando basketball team feels 'magic' about Ron DeSantis, gives $50K to super PAC

But a team spokesperson the money really was 'for the continued prosperity of Central Florida'

  • By Tristan Wood