Corey Simon

Incumbent Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, handily defeated Democratic challenger Daryl Parks in what was considered the only competitive state Senate race.

Democrats see Simon’s seat as potentially flippable.

Parks is running for Florida’s District 3, and trying to defeat incumbent Senator Corey Simon

The latest ad from the Simon camp has Parks accusing the Republican incumbent of lying. The ad claims Parks has profited off of antisemitism and other strong accusations.

Parks beat Gadsden County Commissioner Kimblin NeSmith.

Opponents of the bill said the state and communities should focus on securing garbage so bears will not be attracted to homes

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of intent to approve an application by Clearwater Land & Minerals LLC to drill for oil in the area.

The proposal would remove certain services given to patients, in return for a higher reimbursement check from the federal government.

The senate passed a scaled back version. A previous version would've removed a requirement that third-grade students score adequately on an English-language arts exam to advance to fourth grade.

The city's political and business communities celebrate a partnership long in the making