Politics / Issues

It was not immediately clear whether the Seminoles plan to suspend their online sports-betting operations after the appeals court’s decision.

The motion says the university's conflict of interest policy “provides the university unbridled discretion to restrict faculty speech on public issues based on impermissible considerations that have nothing to do with faculty integrity or discipline.”

Who will hold the balance of power? Florida’s redistricting process gets messy and partisan.

The trustees' chairmen denied that the trustees played a role in the decision to prohibit the professors from participating in “outside activities” that would conflict with UF’s policies.

Moody says the task force will focus, not on petty theft, but on organized criminal schemes that can result in major losses.

According to the ruling, the injunction will apply nationwide, except for 10 states where the mandate has been blocked by a prior federal court ruling out of St. Louis.

Outgoing St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has chosen a Miami firm as his choice to lead the redevelopment for the Tropicana Field site. But the future of the Tampa Bay Rays there is still in doubt.

State Sen. Joe Gruters says the measure is meant to bringing more transparency to school boards.

The largest chunks of money could go toward electric vehicle charging stations and an expansion of Amtrak services.

Florida lawmakers will again be asked to consider a bill that would provide menstrual products to students at schools. Activists say it's a basic necessity and key to removing the stigma of periods.

Florida's agriculture commissioner spoke on a bill that's aimed at improving farming practices to minimize their impact on the state's ailing waterways.

Florida House Minority Co-Leader Evan Jenne says the state is at a disadvantage due to new laws passed last month during a special legislative session.