Ron DeSantis

Florida’s next governor and other state leaders would get sizable pay bumps under a House budget proposal that advanced Wednesday.

In a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney.

Florida Senate and House budget committees approved spending plans that top $115 billion; but there are differences.

The Florida House continued moving forward with a bill that could make it harder for cities and counties to approve property tax increases.

Independent reporter Jason Garcia is tracking the impact Gov. Ron Desantis' return from the presidential campaign trail is having on the Florida Legislature.

DeSantis asked a federal court for a rehearing on a decision that favored Hillsborough County’s elected State Attorney Andrew Warren. 

A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.

Ron DeSantis raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that would prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.

Ron DeSantis predicted a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana will get on Florida's November ballot.

Lawmakers could boost spending on the state prison system, but not increase funding for tourism marketing and economic development.

The Florida Supreme Court’s indicated that the case is unlikely to be resolved in time for the 2024 congressional elections.

More than 150 supporters of abortion rights lined the four corners of a busy downtown St. Petersburg intersection on Monday.