by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis assigned Florida’s Statewide Prosecutor to lead an investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, citing the state’s jurisdiction and ability to seek maximum penalties. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed an Executive Order...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Nonprofit Florida Rising Together filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging Florida’s “exact match” voter registration policy, claiming it disproportionately disenfranchises Black and minority voters. A lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the nonprofit...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Several Florida lawmakers expressed security concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a letter to President Biden and Homeland Security, citing high-threat risks and urging increased federal support for Miami and other host cities. Several Florida lawmakers,...
by News Service of Florida | Sep 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A prominent trial lawyer with a civil-rights resume is jockeying to oust North Florida state Sen. Corey Simon, in one of this year’s marquee legislative races and the only Senate district Democrats are angling to flip in November. Simon, who was an...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Republican U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee secured endorsements from the sheriffs of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties, citing her legal background and strong support for law enforcement as she campaigns for reelection. Republican U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee on Tuesday secured...
by News Service of Florida | Sep 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — In the latest move in a fierce legal battle, the Atlantic Coast Conference has appealed a Leon County circuit judge’s refusal to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida State University against the ACC over issues such as sports media rights. The ACC is...