Politics

Welch wants to build better relationships with Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders

The role is largely an honorary role that traditionally rotates among commissioners based on seniority. The majority bloc at City Hall has passed over Porter for the second year in a row

DeSantis says Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator is by early January. Rubio was tapped to be President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of State.

In Leon and Escambia counties, where the two newest CSCs are, local governments want some of their money for other priorities

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped four Florida Republicans to high-level roles in his administration. None of them have gotten as much national attention as his decision to select now-former Panhandle Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to be the U.S. Attorney General.

The lawsuit alleges that FEMA violated the civil rights of President-elect Donald Trump supporters in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., lost his bid Wednesday to lead the U.S. Senate. He campaigned for the post as a loyalist to Donald Trump.

The panhandle Republican and Trump loyalist serves on the House Judiciary Committee. He has been a frequent critic of the current Justice Department for bringing criminal charges against Trump.

Trump's has appointed U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz as national security adviser. He's also expected to appoint U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

His 13% victory over Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is a big jump compared to 2020 when he had about a 3% lead over President Joe Biden.