Florida Senate

Florida’s legislative session is set to end this Friday. But House Democrats say there are still several bills they plan to fight before then. 

Listen: A bill heard in the Senate will ensure that Governor DeSantis will be legally allowed to run for president if he chooses to. The bill ensures that a public official can run for President...

The Senate Postsecondary Education Committee advanced the confirmations of seven new members of New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees.

A Florida Senate committee considered a bill on Wednesday that would prevent referendums on amendments to local land-development regulations.

A senate committee approved a proposal on Wednesday that would establish more requirements for university-sponsored speakers and events.

The Florida Senate President signaled support for a potential expansion of Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law.

Republicans have controlled the Florida Senate since the 1990s but Democrats hope to pick up a couple of seats in 2022.

Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss his passion for policy over politics, and his post-office plans...

Friday night, the Florida Senate approved a major election bill, on a 23-15 vote. This week the bill is expected to be approved by the House.

Florida Senate Democrats Wednesday voted to remove their leader in a stunning move with just three days left to the legislative session. Senate Democrats unanimously took a vote of no confidence in Senate Minority Leader...

Tampa-area Democrats and two independent candidates for a State Senate seat continue to criticize the Republican in the race for being a no-show; Republican state Representative Dana Young skipped a Tiger Bay Club of Tampa...

The Republican National Convention began Monday; on MidPoint we continue our look at this year’s election with audio from candidates running for a Florida Senate seat that covers parts of four counties. Four Democrats are running...