Author: John Kennedy, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Health advocates argue that the state should shield Medicaid from cuts, despite budget woes.

Cities are cautious — with some even rebelling against the reopening orders of Gov. Ron DeSantis

President Trump was awarded Florida’s 29 electoral votes in a brief ceremony at the state Capitol.

Gov. Ron DeSantis lashes out at a former Florida data scientist turned whistleblower

While several governors have taken steps in advance of Thanksgiving to blunt a holiday surge in coronavirus cases, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has remained silent.

Florida lawmakers desperate for tax dollars may finally be ready to drag the state into the e-commerce age.

The Florida Legislature convened Tuesday. A $2.7 billion budget shortfall faces leaders, who have few ideas on battling the virus.

Nearly 9 million Floridians voted by Monday – almost matching the number who cast ballots in the 2016 presidential race – as the toss-up contest between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden entered its closing days.

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From rural churches to downtown streets, Democrat Joe Biden’s campaign is pushing hard to turn out one of his strongest but most uncertain bases of support — Black Floridians.

With an unprecedented 300-plus lawsuits in various stages across key states over the conduct of the election, both presidential camps are bracing for a Nov. 3 contest whose outcome may not be known for days.

A law requiring felons to pay all fines, fees and restitution before gaining the right to vote is expected to keep more than 770,000 from casting ballots.

Florida Republican leaders support Trump’s pick for Supreme Court

Gov. Ron DeSantis lifts the last restrictions on restaurants and social gatherings.

Florida Republicans are advocating for federal appeals judge Barbara Lagoa, a Hialeah native who served on the Florida’s highest court to be President Trump’s pick for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Spending cuts could be coming to schools, health care and social programs as state finances collapse with the coronavirus.

With the reopening of schools a divisive issue, school board elections are emerging as a target for state Democrats this year.

Florida’s coronavirus testing efforts have slumped since a nigh last month.

Gov. Ron DeSantis gives the go-ahead for the Miami Dolphins and University of Miami Hurricanes to allow a limited number of fans to home openers.
       

Economists sharply reduce Florida’s revenue forecast because of the coronavirus’ effect, threatening financing for schools, health care and more.