Blaise Ingoglia

State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, who first won the seat in 2022, is a former chair of the Republican Party of Florida. Meantime, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis earned another term in the U.S. House.

The issue of how to distribute the $570 million will be taken up during the 2024 legislative session.

Said Senate President Kathleen Passidomo: “After all, the Legislature is term-limited out at eight years, and what’s good for us is good for pretty much anybody else.”

Judges would still have discretion to sentence defendants to life in prison after receiving jury recommendations of death sentences.

The bill's sponsor says it's an effort to avoid one “protest juror” from preventing a death sentence.

A proposal to raise the membership threshold to 60% and prevent automatic withdrawals for union dues is moving in the legislature over accusations that it targets some of Republicans’ most vocal critics.

As Florida dedicates more money to transport migrants from other states, advocates say there isn't enough oversight to make sure transport is done legally and that migrants are relocated voluntarily.

Said DeSantis on the Disney bill: “This is obliviously now going to be controlled by the state of Florida, which is no longer self-governing for them. So, there’s a new sheriff in town, and that’s just the way its going to be.”

Critics say the measure could make it harder for some to cast their ballots.

The Republican Party of Florida has elected a new leader.State Sen. Joe Gruters of Sarasota was chosen to lead the state GOP at the party's annual meeting…