Showing 25 to 36 of 40 results
DeSantis Charity Scandal Threatens Gubernatorial Bid
A $10 million donation to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity, Hope Florida, from a Medicaid contractor settling an overbilling lawsuit, is under investigation for allegedly being illegally funneled to groups supporting DeSantis's anti-marijuana campaign and potentially her gubernatorial bid...
DeSantis Charity Scandal Threatens Gubernatorial Bid
A $10 million donation to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity, Hope Florida, from a Medicaid contractor settling an overbilling lawsuit, is under investigation for allegedly being illegally funneled to groups supporting DeSantis's anti-marijuana campaign and potentially her gubernatorial bid...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Florida Considers Overnight Shifts for 14-Year-Olds Amid Labor Shortages
Florida's legislature is debating a bill to loosen child labor laws, allowing 14-year-olds to work overnight shifts starting in 2024, potentially addressing labor shortages stemming from a 2023 law requiring E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. The bill also eliminates working time re...
Florida Considers Overnight Shifts for 14-Year-Olds Amid Labor Shortages
Florida's legislature is debating a bill to loosen child labor laws, allowing 14-year-olds to work overnight shifts starting in 2024, potentially addressing labor shortages stemming from a 2023 law requiring E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. The bill also eliminates working time re...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Florida Returns Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of \$878,112,000 in federal funds to the U.S. Treasury, citing ideological differences with the Biden administration and crediting a meeting with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for facilitating the return.
Florida Returns Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of \$878,112,000 in federal funds to the U.S. Treasury, citing ideological differences with the Biden administration and crediting a meeting with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for facilitating the return.
Progress
56% Bias Score
DeSantis Appoints Moody to US Senate, Setting Up Future Power Dynamics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's US Senate seat until 2026, after which she will run for reelection; this follows weeks of political speculation and pressure, fulfilling a promise to President-elect Trump to appoint a strong ally and creatin...
DeSantis Appoints Moody to US Senate, Setting Up Future Power Dynamics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's US Senate seat until 2026, after which she will run for reelection; this follows weeks of political speculation and pressure, fulfilling a promise to President-elect Trump to appoint a strong ally and creatin...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Florida Files Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Trump Assassination Suspect
Florida issued an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, already facing federal charges for trying to assassinate Donald Trump, due to a traffic accident caused by the police pursuit of Routh injuring a 6-year-old girl; the state claims federal obstruction in their own invest...
Florida Files Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Trump Assassination Suspect
Florida issued an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, already facing federal charges for trying to assassinate Donald Trump, due to a traffic accident caused by the police pursuit of Routh injuring a 6-year-old girl; the state claims federal obstruction in their own invest...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Urges DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump to Senate
President-elect Trump is pushing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, which will be vacated upon Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State; the decision is expected by early January.
Trump Urges DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump to Senate
President-elect Trump is pushing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, which will be vacated upon Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State; the decision is expected by early January.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Florida Considers Relaxing Child Labor Laws Amidst Labor Shortage
Florida's legislature is considering a bill to relax child labor laws, allowing minors under 14 to work nights during school, a move supported by Governor DeSantis amidst a severe labor shortage exacerbated by immigration policies, with concerns raised about the impact on children's well-being and p...
Florida Considers Relaxing Child Labor Laws Amidst Labor Shortage
Florida's legislature is considering a bill to relax child labor laws, allowing minors under 14 to work nights during school, a move supported by Governor DeSantis amidst a severe labor shortage exacerbated by immigration policies, with concerns raised about the impact on children's well-being and p...
Progress
52% Bias Score
DeSantis Proposes Florida Surgeon General for CDC Director
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's Surgeon General, as the next CDC director after President Trump withdrew the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon due to lack of Senate support; DeSantis believes Ladapo would better serve Florida's interests in this role.
DeSantis Proposes Florida Surgeon General for CDC Director
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's Surgeon General, as the next CDC director after President Trump withdrew the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon due to lack of Senate support; DeSantis believes Ladapo would better serve Florida's interests in this role.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Florida's Stricter Immigration Laws Defy Negative Economic Predictions
Florida's economy grew significantly despite new laws restricting illegal immigration, a fact that Governor DeSantis highlighted to counter negative media predictions. The state's GDP increased by 3.2% and added 133,000 jobs, according to official data.
Florida's Stricter Immigration Laws Defy Negative Economic Predictions
Florida's economy grew significantly despite new laws restricting illegal immigration, a fact that Governor DeSantis highlighted to counter negative media predictions. The state's GDP increased by 3.2% and added 133,000 jobs, according to official data.
Progress
52% Bias Score
DeSantis Accused of Hypocrisy Over Swift Primaries for Republican House Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces accusations of hypocrisy for swiftly scheduling primaries for Republican-held House seats vacated by Trump cabinet picks, contrasting with a nine-month delay in filling a Democrat-held seat in 2021.
DeSantis Accused of Hypocrisy Over Swift Primaries for Republican House Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces accusations of hypocrisy for swiftly scheduling primaries for Republican-held House seats vacated by Trump cabinet picks, contrasting with a nine-month delay in filling a Democrat-held seat in 2021.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Showing 25 to 36 of 40 results