TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The board of directors of Hope Florida was expected to discuss the state of the organization, its finances, public records, and public meeting laws on Thursday. Instead ...

Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo — who had been serving as state Senate Democratic Leader — announced that he is switching to no party affiliation. State Sen. Lori Berman has been tapped to ...

By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Miami The highest-ranking Democrat in the Florida Senate announced in dramatic fashion on Thursday that he was leaving the party, the latest setback for Democrats ...

In April 2025, multiple posts on social media accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of misappropriating millions of dollars of state Medicaid funds obtained in a legal settlement. Centene responded to ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that Senate Democrats will be asked to elect a new leader, yet another low ...

DeSantis doesn’t like their investigation into the money trail that connects his wife’s non-profit “Hope Florida” to a political action committee. That PAC was used to fight the ...

TALLAHASSEE — Two nonprofit executives called to testify about a charity affiliated with First Lady Casey DeSantis failed to show Thursday morning, and the state lawmaker leading the ...

Florida football wound up with seven players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. All went during day three of the NFL Draft on Saturday as the Florida Gators failed to get a player selected in the top ...

Burns bans are in place for 16 counties in Florida. Some areas in North and Northeast Florida may see some rain today. It won't help driest areas. More than 40% of Florida is dry, with conditions ...

For the past five years, the Florida Gators football program has had a player selected in the First Round of the NFL Draft. Barring a draft-day shocker, that streak seems poised to come to an end ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended the Hope Florida initiative, led by his wife, against scrutiny from the Florida House and media regarding a $10 million donation. DeSantis dismissed the ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Casey DeSantis launched Hope Florida, a community-based initiative that is distinct from the Hope Florida Foundation, which helps promote ...