State Politics

A sentencing hearing for former state Rep. Joe Harding, R-Ocala, has been called off because the federal courthouse will be closed.

Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn Ron DeSantis’ decision to oust her.

Distinguished historian Gary Mormino had been invited to give a talk at a workshop for Florida teachers this summer about the African American experience during World War II. But a week before the talk, the...

The chair of the special district that includes Walt Disney World defended eliminating perks that provided access for district employees and their families.

Local mayors join voices The mayors of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace joined Friday for a panel in Tampa looking for less intrusion on certain local issues from state lawmakers.   Hurricane season 2...

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a counterclaim in a battle with Ron DeSantis over the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

Two young USF activists, former employee Chrisley Carpio and student Gia Davila, along with 3 other student activists associated with Tampa Students for a Democratic Society, are now facing serious felony charges for protesting Gov....

Proposed property tax hike As the Tampa City Council considers a property tax increase to address a host of problems to fix, the City of Tampa held a budget workshop. Affordable housing and renters concerns...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Walt Disney should drop a lawsuit that claims retaliation by Florida and accept changes to a special district.

Listen: Recent laws in Florida that some call hostile towards minorities have caused many organizations to cancel conventions in the state. However, the Tampa Convention Center has seen its busiest summer yet. In nearby Orlando,...

The Forum responds to various issues including the undemocratic suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrel of Orlando, FL as well as new rules on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. There was some analysis of...

Tampa Bay Young Republicans’ Jake Hoffman joined The Skinny in-studio to discuss his party, plus the Bay area’s role in local and national politics. He talked about sometimes disagreeing with the DeSantis campaign strategy, why...