TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The board of directors of Hope Florida was expected to discuss the state of the organization, its finances, public records, and public meeting laws on Thursday. Instead ...

Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo — who had been serving as state Senate Democratic Leader — announced that he is switching to no party affiliation. State Sen. Lori Berman has been tapped to ...

By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Miami The highest-ranking Democrat in the Florida Senate announced in dramatic fashion on Thursday that he was leaving the party, the latest setback for Democrats ...

A Florida House subcommittee halted its investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation due to non-cooperation from key figures. The subcommittee chair alleges a "conspiracy" involving misuse of ...

In April 2025, multiple posts on social media accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of misappropriating millions of dollars of state Medicaid funds obtained in a legal settlement. Centene responded to ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that Senate Democrats will be asked to elect a new leader, yet another low ...

Democrats may get a second shot at running a party convert for Florida governor in their ongoing effort to claw back the state’s battleground status. Former Republican Rep. David Jolly ...

Jolly, who left the Republican Party to become an independent in 2018, announced on the new Florida 2026 PAC website that he has fully completed his party swap and is now a registered Democrat. “ ...

Florida football wound up with seven players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. All went during day three of the NFL Draft on Saturday as the Florida Gators failed to get a player selected in the top ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended the Hope Florida initiative, led by his wife, against scrutiny from the Florida House and media regarding a $10 million donation. DeSantis dismissed the ...

TALLAHASSEE — Before it was fired by Florida in 2023, a politically connected Mississippi law firm negotiated a $67 million settlement with the state’s largest Medicaid managed care plan ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Casey DeSantis launched Hope Florida, a community-based initiative that is distinct from the Hope Florida Foundation, which helps promote ...