Group protests against bill on transgender athletes

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging education bill that includes a ban on transgender females participating on girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports teams. Critics say the legislation is purely political and not aimed at solving a real problem. It was also notable that DeSantis the legislation into law on the first day of Pride Month.

Race for Congress heats up in Central Florida

After U.S. Rep. Val Demings announced she is exploring a run for the U.S. Senate against, at least two candidate have emerged as a possible replacement for Demings. State Sen. Randolph Bracy on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Florida's 10th congressional district and on Wednesday, former State Attorney Aramis Ayala threw her hat in the race.

When Florida will be expanding gambling

Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a 30-year sports-betting deal with the Seminole Tribe that promises to rake $2.5 billion into state coffers over the first five years of the agreement.

Gambling deal teed up for final approval

With legal battles looming over the expansion of gambling in Florida, lawmakers are poised to pass a sweeping deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state.

Florida Senate approves gaming commission

The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved a measure that would create a state commission to oversee gambling in the state, after making a change that would allow lawmakers to be appointed to the panel.

Gambling special session begins

As lawmakers prepare to decide whether to approve a $2.5 billion gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the tribe is trying to assuage concerns about part of the agreement that could open the door to the legalization of online betting in the state.

Joel Greenberg to plead guilty to 6 charges

Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators and admits paying an underage girl to have sex with him and other men, according to court documents filed Friday.

Back in Florida, deported military spouse takes on new mission

Alejandra Juarez was deported after living undocumented in the U.S. for 20 years. She came here illegally, fell in love with a Marine, and gave birth to American daughters. Her humanitarian parole allows her to stay in the U.S. for at least a year, but if it’s not renewed, she could be deported again.

Report: Gaetz investigation expands

The Department of Justice is expanding their investigation into U. S Congressman Matt Gaetz, according to a report by The Tampa Bay Times. The newspaper is reporting that the DOJ is now looking into how Gaetz may have used his influence to craft laws and rules about medical marijuana. At this time, Gaetz is not charged with any crimes.