First Read

First Read

Fight over New College of Florida records heading to court

'The public is entitled to know what records exist that might shed additional light' on recent changes at the college, a government watchdog says.

First Read

First Read

Department of Health pursues 'docs vs. Glocks' rule

A prohibition against asking patients about firearms – which Ladapo wants to extend to medical physicists (yes, that's right) – comes from a longstanding legislative and legal battle.

First Read

First Read

Florida transgender kids ask court to suspend ban on medical treatment

They’re challenging rules recently adopted by the Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine.

Politics

Politics

Former state Rep. Jackie Toledo drops lawsuit against Fred Piccolo

Piccolo, a former state representative, had been Toledo's campaign manager during her failed run for Congress last year.

Policy

Policy

The latest Florida bar exam results are in

Scores have been falling in recent years. How well did February’s test takers do?

Personality

Personality

After taking a break, Simone Marstiller is returning to the Gunster law firm

The former Agency for Health Care Administration secretary starts Monday as a government affairs consultant.

Policy

Policy

Florida defense bar warned of deluge of lawsuits before tort reform took effect

Attorneys said “over 70,000 lawsuits were filed” in the state’s electronic filing system from March 18 through this week.

Policy

Policy

Five Questions on this year’s alimony bill with Philip Wartenberg

Wartenberg, chair of The Family Bar’s Family Law Section, said he's hopeful this year's alimony overhaul 'gets us to a place where we have something that will not need to be revisited for a long time.'

Policy

Policy

D.C. watchdog files public records lawsuit against Florida Department of Education

American Oversight wants to know which conservative groups the state consulted as it remakes education in Florida. 

Personality

Personality

Five Questions with Matt Dixon

NBC News' newest reporter talks covering DeSantis as a candidate and gives advice for the Florida news media.

Policy

Policy

Years after firing, Rebekah Jones now suing state of Florida to get job back

The former manager of the state's 'COVID dashboard' alleges her May 2020 firing violated her due process and free speech rights. Jones also is suing for back wages and compensation for 'emotional distress.'

Personality

Personality

Civil-rights attorney Ben Crump attempts to crowdfund Andrew Gillum legal defense

Crump is helping to raise money to fight corruption charges against the former gubernatorial candidate.

Policy

Policy

Christopher Rufo, New College of Florida sued in public records row

The Florida Center for Government Accountability says it can't get Rufo's text messages related to his work as a college trustee.