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To be? No, not to be: DeSantis still hasn’t appointed a state poet laureate
'I’m ready to retire and pass the mantle,' says the current laureate, who's 90.
Politics
Politics
So who’s going to be the next governor of Florida?
It might be really early, but Florida political watchers can’t stop speculating now that Matt Gaetz is again getting national attention.
Politics
Don Gaetz to run for Florida Senate District 1 seat
Frank White, the only other candidate in the race, has agreed to drop out and endorse him.
Politics
Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis leans into anti-communism to jolt presidential campaign
The move is consistent with legislation he backed in recent sessions.
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DeSantis finally takes on Trump
The Florida governor put the former president in the crosshairs at Wednesday night's debate.
Politics
Politics
Five things to know about the second Republican presidential debate
Trump, by the way, will again be a no-show.
Policy
Policy
New College of Florida: What does making it the “Hillsdale of the South” really mean?
Michigan’s Hillsdale College, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ model in his Florida higher ed revamp, promotes political perspective at heart of the modern conservative worldview.
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Tallahassee mayor denies he violated state's open meeting law
'...There are no Sunshine (Law) violations. None,' John Dailey said.
Politics
Politics
In the dark? With private talk, Tallahassee mayor, city commissioner may have broken Florida’s ‘Sunshine Law,’ fellow official says
Possible ‘secret meeting’ at issue, with millions of public dollars at stake in controversial request from politically connected developer.
Politics
Politics
Like father, like son? As possibility of Matt Gaetz for Florida governor builds, Don Gaetz eyes return to state Senate
The pair's respective political heft could create a Gaetz ‘dream team’ in the governor’s mansion and at the state Capitol.
Politics
Politics
Five things to know about future Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez
The Miami-Dade state representative will be formally designated for the top leadership position in a Monday morning ceremony.
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Ron DeSantis wants your name, email and phone number for his birthday
So his campaign can hit you up for a contribution.
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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.
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New DeSantis ad leaves them 'stone cold dead'
The advertisement, on border security, will be airing in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Politics
Politics
Maxwell Frost taken to court over credit card debt
A spokesperson, however, said the Florida congressman has already paid what's owed.
Personality
Personality
They want to believe: Florida members of Congress seek answers on UFOs
Florida lawmakers led the push for last month's hearing with explosive testimony about alien spacecraft and remains.
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Marco Rubio talks China, VA woes – but not UFOs – in West Palm
He faults both parties for letting China become an international manufacturing powerhouse.
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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.
Politics
Politics
Five things to know about Wednesday's Republican presidential candidate debate
With Trump staying out, will it just be a sideshow?
Politics
Politics