Tag: Florida
Lee County Schools Payroll Official Charged in Alleged $1.35 Million Fraud Scheme
FORT MYERS, Fla. â A former Lee County School District payroll official is facing criminal charges after authorities accused...
Frederica Wilson’s Retirement Highlights the Failure of Identity Politics, Not Florida’s Redistricting
As Congresswoman Frederica Wilson prepares to leave office after more than 15 years representing South Florida in Washington, many...
Miami Federal Judge Questions Legality of Trumpâs $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement
MIAMI, Fla. â A federal judge in Miami has launched a review of a controversial legal settlement involving President...
Florida Leads Nation in ICE Cooperation as Immigration Enforcement Expands
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â Florida has emerged as the national leader in state-level immigration enforcement, with state officials highlighting a...
Florida Redistricting Map Survives First Court Challenge
Floridaâs controversial new congressional map survived its first major court test Tuesday, delivering a temporary victory for Gov. Ron...
Miami Beach Honors Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans, families, first responders, and community members gathered in Miami Beach on Monday to honor Americaâs fallen service members...
David Riveraâs Allies Offer Cash and Homes to Help Him Post Bail
Former Congressman David Rivera is receiving public and financial support from several prominent South Florida figures as he seeks...
Florida Lawmakers Reach Final Budget Deal After Extended Negotiations
Florida lawmakers have reached a final agreement on a nearly $115 billion state budget following weeks of negotiations and...
Florida Considers New Restrictions on Undocumented College Students
TALLAHASSEE â A new proposal moving through the Florida legislature could block undocumented students from enrolling in public colleges,...
James Uthmeier Dominates Fundraising in Florida Attorney General Race as Democrats Lag
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is rapidly consolidating financial and political strength in his bid to...
U.S. Court of Appeals UPHOLDS Floridaâs Law Protecting Kids from Predatory, Addictive Social Media
TALLAHASSEE, FL â In a major win for Florida families, the U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld Floridaâs pioneering...
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted for Stealing $5M in Disaster Funds, DOJ Says
MIAMI â U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing South Florida, has been indicted on federal charges accusing her...