Dec 23 House Ethics Committee to release long-anticipated Matt Gaetz report By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House Ethics Committee is expected to release its long-awaited report Monday into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, ending a yearslong investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with minors and use of illicit drugs while the Florida Republican was in office. Continue reading
Nov 25 Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting neighbor By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Susan Lorincz, who is white, was convicted in August of killing 35-year-old Black woman Ajike “A.J.” Owens during an ongoing dispute over the Owens’ boisterous children. Continue reading
Nov 21 Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Continue reading
Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Nov 14 5 things to know about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press He’s had legal issues of his own. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 5:10 Trump says he will nominate loyalist Matt Gaetz to be attorney general By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan President-elect Trump nominated one of his most prominent loyalists in Congress to lead the Department of Justice. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is the former president’s pick to serve as the nation’s top prosecutor. The right-wing firebrand is well known for… Continue watching
Nov 07 Florida's iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise By Freida Frisaro, Lynne Sladky, Daniel Kozin, Associated Press By 2050, sea rise is expected to overtake about 84% of the 1,988 remaining acres (805 hectares) of the preferred habitat on Big Pine Key — and “the deer will already be gone,” Silvy said. Continue reading
Nov 05 Florida rejects abortion ballot measure By Associated Press Florida voters rejected an abortion rights amendment and kept in place Gov. Ron DeSantis' six-week ban as the initiative failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold. The measure faced an uphill battle in the deeply red state where former… Continue reading
Nov 05 Florida rejects abortion and marijuana ballot measures as state sees major shift to the right By Stephany Matat, Associated Press Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who used state resources and campaigned heavily to defeat the issues. Continue reading
Nov 05 Scott wins Florida Senate race By News Desk Republican incumbent Sen. Rick Scott secured reelection to serve Florida for another term, the Associated Press reports. He held off a challenge from Democratic former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. In 2020, Scott objected to certifying the results of the 2020 election. Continue reading