Jackie Toledo

Lee emerged from a crowded field that included state Sen. Kelli Stargel and state Rep. Jackie Toledo.

Politicians across Tampa Bay and Florida reacted to the news of the Supreme Court leak through press releases and on social media.

Florida lawmakers have cleared the way to punish the Walt Disney Corporation for its opposition to a new state law that limits school instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. The proposals strip Disney of its ability to collect taxes and issue bonds, and eliminate a social media carveout for theme parks.

For years, the parents of a slain Florida State University professor have been the faces of an effort to secure grandparent’s visitation rights under certain conditions. This year, a bill allowing for it is on its way to the governor after the Senate gave it unanimous approval Wednesday.

Small pharmacies have long complained about benefit managers, which represent health insurers in negotiations with drug companies and pharmacies

Grandparents currently may be awarded visitation rights under very limited circumstances, such as when both parents are deceased.

Under Rep. Jackie Toledo's bill, places like hotels and vacation rentals would no longer be allowed to charge an hourly rate.

A Tampa Republican lawmaker on Friday called for an audit of the state’s overwhelmed unemployment-compensation system, as work was underway to finalize a…

Seminole Hard Rock casinos across Florida will close temporarily to help stem the spread of coronavirus.In a release, officials said all Seminole casinos…

Despite one Tampa Bay area politicians' calls for it to shut down for 30 days due to the danger of the oronavirus, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino…

Proponents and critics reacted strongly to the Florida Legislature’s passage of a measure that will require minors seeking an abortion to get their…

Minors who seek abortions would be required to obtain parental consent or convince judges to waive the requirement under a bill that received final…