Republicans Reject Scott's Pick To Lead State Party
In an unexpected move, the Republican Party of Florida's executive committee voted to unseat the current chairwoman who had Florida Governor Rick Scott's support and put another in the top spot.
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In an unexpected move, the Republican Party of Florida's executive committee voted to unseat the current chairwoman who had Florida Governor Rick Scott's support and put another in the top spot.
The ringleader of a 1993 home-invasion robbery that ended with the murder of a Pensacola banker and the rape of the banker's wife, was executed by the state on Thursday.
As questions remain about why Governor Rick Scott shook up the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a new department leader was voted in on Tuesday.
Now that election season is over, Florida's two main political parties are seeing a lot less money coming in.
Governor Rick Scott is standing behind a campaign promise to boost spending on public schools.
Nearly $850, 000 was raised to pay for the inauguration of Florida Governor Rick Scott, according to Florida Republicans.
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Overall contributions to Gov. Rick Scott's inauguration festivities reached nearly a million dollars, and on Friday the Republican Party released names of four additional donors that helped make it happen.
For several years, Florida's political leaders, including Gov. Rick Scott, have touted across the state that their public schools were among the nation's best.
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi filed a second lawsuit on Tuesday in an effort to get his old job back.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has named Brig. Gen. Michael Calhoun as the next adjutant general of the Florida National guard.
Gov. Rick Scott could be dialing back the number of positions at the state Agency for Health Care Administration as part of his proposed 2015-16 budget.
Members of the Florida Cabinet addressed unfinished business Tuesday after joining Gov. Rick Scott in being sworn in for their second terms.
Governor Rick Scott was sworn in for a second term shortly after noon Tuesday, beginning a new four years in office that in some ways brings as many questions as the first.
There will be no black tie affairs or parades for Governor Rick Scott's inauguration. On Tuesday the Republican governor will be sworn in for his second term after a narrow re-election victory last November.
Within days of Florida Governor Rick Scott's inauguration ceremony, a list of the donors for the event was released.
As Florida Governor Rick Scott prepares to take the oath for a second time on Tuesday, he does so as a different figure than his first term when he struggled with his inaugural speech.
Florida Governor Rick Scott will be joined by two potential Republican presidential contenders at his second inauguration.
Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state's medical marijuana industry, meaning another likely delay in the law that was supposed to take full effect Thursday.
Florida's law enforcement and firefighters will be honored in the first week of the new year thanks to Governor Rick Scott.
Some children could travel with more protection in 2015 as a new law about child car seats takes effect Thursday.
President Barack Obama's announcement earlier this month to normalize relations with Cuba was the top story in the state for 2014.
If there was one word to describe Florida's year in politics that word would be expensive.
Gov. Rick Scott has tried to downplay is inauguration, but Florida Republicans have collected half a million to spice it up.
In some ways, the state of Florida has remained remarkably stable over the past year.
The sound of gunfire sent trick-or-treaters running for cover.
A section of NW 27 Avenue has been temporarily closed to traffic.
Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Child was dropped off at Panda Little Academy by man driving vehicle.
It's the one night of the year where you can really bring out your wild side.
The sound of gunfire sent trick-or-treaters running for cover.
A section of NW 27 Avenue has been temporarily closed to traffic.
Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
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Families are going together, some even voted for the first time.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
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Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
At Memorial Healthcare System, the innovative Aquablation procedure is changing the landscape of enlarged prostate treatment.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Tourism officials on Florida's Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists.