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Ex-Florida GOP chair Christian Ziegler won't face a video voyeurism charge following rape allegationThe ousted former chair of the Florida Republican Party was previously cleared of the rape accusation.
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Sarasota police that a video recording Christian Ziegler made of the October sexual encounter shows it was consensual. However, police say the woman did not know Ziegler was recording the sex act, which in Florida is a felony.
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The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him with a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him. Monday's vote came a week before Gov. Ron DeSantis competes in Iowa's first in the nation presidential caucuses.
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The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.
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Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don鈥檛 correspond to someone鈥檚 sex.
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Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo's ambitious $711 million proposal to alleviate the state鈥檚 affordable housing crisis includes financial incentives to developers to build apartments in strip shopping centers and other commercial areas.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis is making long-awaited appearances in Davenport and Des Moines on Friday, marking his first trip to the leadoff voting state as anticipation over his expected White House campaign builds.
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Florida lawmakers will consider a proposal to re-write rules around who is considered a public figure, and what circumstances would constitute a defamation claim against media outlets. The proposals are raising concerns about their constitutionality and whether they violate free speech rights.
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Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo outlined what she described a 鈥渃onservative agenda鈥 that proposes expansion of parental rights and state wildlife corridor, along with workforce housing.
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Republicans have swept every major Florida office from governor to agriculture commissioner. They鈥檙e on track for a supermajority in the state legislature. Given the party鈥檚 big showing this midterm cycle, can Florida still be considered a swing state?
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DeSantis' win over Democrat Charlie Crist gives him a second term and a national platform as he eyes a potential run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination.
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Democrats are expected to get a boost in the midterm elections if Roe v. Wade is overturned, but whether it will result in significant gains across Florida remains uncertain.