Rick Scott. Republican • Incumbent Scott has served in the U.S. Senate since 2019. Before being elected to Congress, Scott served as Florida's governor from 2011 to 2019.

Dec 4, 2024 · Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis says he wants Sarasota County Republican state Sen. Joe Gruters to replace him when he steps down early next year to run …

Jul 24, 2024 · Grading by county shows Lafayette, St. Johns, Nassau, Walton, and Sarasota rounding out the highest scoring counties, with Lafayette scoring 73% in the aforementioned …

Renatha Francis. Justice Francis earned her law degree from the now-shuttered Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville in 2010. Gov. Ron DeSantis initially moved to appoint her to the …

Nov 14, 2024 · Florida Medicaid managed care plans — the coverage offered to millions of the state’s low-income residents — scored in the middle on industry report cards assessing the …

Dec 3, 2024 · Following a yearlong delay, the Biden administration has approved a waiver request to expand eligibility for Florida’s subsidized children’s health insurance program (CHIP). The …

3 days ago · The Phoenix is a nonprofit news site that’s free of advertising and free to readers. We cover state government and politics with a staff of five journalists located at the Florida …

Dec 5, 2024 · The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has admitted in a settlement agreement made public on Wednesday that its policy of keeping a list of people considered likely to commit …

Nov 20, 2024 · Although pro-choice advocates lost the fight to enshrine abortion rights into the Florida Constitution when Amendment 4 failed to meet the 60% threshold required to become …

Nov 21, 2024 · The GOP field of candidates who have filed to run for the congressional seat in Northwest Florida vacated by Matt Gaetz has expanded to six. Kevin Gaffney, a teacher at …