Politics

Open carry may be up for discussion again in the Florida House.

Tampa Rep. Susan Valdes was elected to the House four times as a Democrat.

Leon County was one of six Florida counties to vote blue during the 2024 election. Ray ran unopposed, and believes the support he received is an endorsement of the job he has done.

The approval comes after a yearlong delay – and many children lost coverage during that time

Some Florida Democrats are looking for who to blame after struggling during the 2024 elections, continuing a downward slide for the party in the state.

The endorsement caused several Republicans who publicly expressed interest in running, like Escambia County Republican State Representative Michelle Salzman, to pull out of the race.

A look at two potential candidates to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District

Florida gun owners are speculating whether 2025 will be the year the state finally passes a law that allows open carry.

Although Pam Bondi was Trump’s second choice for the job, Bondi has been his long-time ally and is likely to calm Republicans in and out of Florida who were concerned about his previous selection.

Under DeSantis, the country’s third most-populous state has cemented its reputation as a national testing ground for conservative policies on abortion and gun rights.