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In this file photo, President Donald Trump waves to protesters while playing golf in 2019 at Trump Turnberry golf club in Turnberry, Scotland.
The possible Donald Trump connection to the Florida state parks scandal
A recorded conversation between Trump and the grandson of famed golfer Jack Nicklaus takes on new significance.
Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
State Rep. Susan Valdés speaks to a crowd of more than a hundred people gathered during an Immigration Town Hall questions and answers session on May 11, 2023, in Tampa.
Democrats lose even when they win.
After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands talk show on OANN
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17.
The Florida Republican will host a weeknight political show and co-host a weekly podcast, the conservative network announced Tuesday.
Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class action against insurer
Hurricane Ian ripped the metal roof off Virginia and Jeffrey Rapkin’s North Port home, allowing water to enter and damaging their belongings, as seen in this photo taken by an adjuster for Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
A lawyer and homeowner claim “fraud” by Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

Latest

  1. Appeals court rules in favor of Rick Wilson in Michael Flynn defamation lawsuit
    Earlier today• Politics
    A state appeals court Wednesday upheld a decision dismissing a defamation lawsuit that former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn filed against Rick Wilson, a political strategist and key player in the “Never Trump” movement.
  2. Florida chief justice compares state utility regulators to a ‘black box’
    Yesterday• Politics
    Florida Supreme Court Justice Carlos Muniz stands behind a lectern as Gov. Ron DeSantis looks on.
  3. Federal judge halts dreamers’ access to ACA enrollment in Florida and other states
    Yesterday• Health
    Pamphlets are seen on the desk of Taralynn Norman, a healthcare navigator with Family Healthcare Foundation, as she speaks with a client Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in Tampa.
  5. Accused of misspending, Orange elections chief wrote 224 checks for $4.3M last weekend
    Yesterday• Florida
    Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean is shown in this file photo.
  6. The possible Donald Trump connection to the Florida state parks scandal
    Yesterday• Environment
    In this file photo, President Donald Trump waves to protesters while playing golf in 2019 at Trump Turnberry golf club in Turnberry, Scotland.
  7. After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands talk show on OANN
    Yesterday• Politics
    Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17.
  8. Florida adds restrictive prison policy on trans health care
    Yesterday• Politics
    Gaston Torque, 27, of St. Petersburg, who is carrying a transgender flag, listens to a speaker during a transgender day of remembrance vigil at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square hosted by PFLAG Tampa on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
  9. After marijuana measure’s failure, Florida’s hemp shops stand to benefit
    Yesterday• Business
    Nat Pudlak, left, helps Deandre Jonas, 24, of St. Petersburg, smokes a mix of Sunset Sherbet Delta 8 and CBD Sunset Sherbet Hybrid at Chillum Mushroom & Hemp Dispensary. Hemp shops like this one allow consumers to get high without a medical marijuana card.
  10. Prosecutors drop charges against ex-Florida lawmaker accused of forgery
    Dec. 10• Politics
    Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty leaves the Orange County Jail in Orlando after being indicted on four felony charges on Aug. 29. A grand jury determined Amesty forged a man's signature on a document she notarized for her family-run school. State Attorney Andrew Bain's office is dropping the charges against Amesty, according to court filings.
  11. DeSantis-appointed state attorney says he won’t help elected replacement take office
    Dec. 9• Elections
    Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain told employees Monday he doesn't think he can help his Democratic successor Monique Worrell's transition team.
  12. Protesters gather outside Florida agency to fight oil drilling near Apalachicola River
    Dec. 9• Environment
    Xochitl Bervera, founder of the Apalachicola farm Water is Life Oysters, speaks to about 200 protesters outside the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s headquarters in Tallahassee on Monday.
  13. Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
    Dec. 9• Politics
    State Rep. Susan Valdés speaks to a crowd of more than a hundred people gathered during an Immigration Town Hall questions and answers session on May 11, 2023, in Tampa.
  14. Lt. Gov. Jeanette Núñez is one choice away from becoming governor. Who is she?
    Dec. 9• Politics
    Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a news conference to sign several bills related to public education and teacher pay, in Miami, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
  15. Judge: No prison in Uhuru-Russian conspiracy case; ‘It was political speech’
    Dec. 9• Crime
    Augustus C. Romain Jr., known as Gazi Kodzo, pumps his fist during a protest at City Hall in St. Petersburg in July 2016. Romain was convicted in September of conspiring to act as an agent of the Russian government.
  16. Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair, addresses speculation about Florida Senate seat
    Dec. 9• Politics
    Former President Donald Trump, left, and Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump attend the final day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
  17. Hillsborough sheriff’s political past became liability after Trump’s DEA nomination
    Dec. 7• Florida
    Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister attends the Governor’s Luncheon on opening day of the Florida State Fair in February at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
  18. DeSantis health officials to delay KidCare expansion until after Trump takes office
    Dec. 6• Politics
    The Florida Department of Children and Families is mailing "Yellow Striped" notices to let Medicaid enrollees know what they need to do to keep their Medicaid, or if no longer eligible, how to transition into other health coverage like the Affordable Care Act Marketplace or Florida KidCare.
  19. The ghoulish greed of Tampa Electric and Florida’s regulators | Column
    Dec. 6• Opinion
    A customer holds a "no rate hikes" sign at a hearing held by the Florida Public Service Commission for Tampa Electric customers on June 13, 2024 in Tampa.
  20. 5 reasons DeSantis for defense secretary may not happen
    Dec. 5• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, then a Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a campaign event on May 31, 2023, in Salix, Iowa.
  21. Should Andrew Warren’s legal fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continue or is it moot?
    Dec. 5• Florida
    Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren is shown in this May photo from a Tiger Bay Club forum.
  22. US government is closing a Florida prison and other facilities after years of abuse and decay
    Dec. 5• Politics
    The Federal Correctional Institution stands in Dublin, Calif., Dec. 5, 2022. The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing its “rape club” women’s prison in California and will idle six other facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement, the Associated Press has learned.
  23. Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class action against insurer
    Dec. 5• Politics
    Hurricane Ian ripped the metal roof off Virginia and Jeffrey Rapkin’s North Port home, allowing water to enter and damaging their belongings, as seen in this photo taken by an adjuster for Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
  24. What kind of defense secretary would DeSantis be?
    Dec. 4• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is said to be in discussions with President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team about replacing Pete Hegseth, a Fox News television personality plagued by sex and drinking scandals, as his nominee for defense secretary.
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