Legislative

The Legislature has made short-term vacation rentals untouchable to local regulations, but Miami Republican Sen.

Florida lawmakers have largely won a battle with local governments over regulation and oversight of vacation rental properties and platforms.

Miami Gardens Rep. Christopher Benjamin is again trying to pass legislation keeping law enforcement mostly in the hands of police.

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner named committee Chairs for their chambers in the 2022-24 legislative term.

Florida Republicans trounced Democrats at the polls on Election Day to expand their longstanding edge in the Legislature to a supermajority.

Rep. Dana Trabulsy became the first Republican to represent St. Lucie County’s House District 84 in memory, she’s going to keep it that way.

A race between former Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Jordan Leonard and former reality TV star Fabíen Basabre is headed to a recount.

Republican Vicki Lopez’s return to campaigning for public office proved fruitful Tuesday, when she flipped House District 113 red.

Two years after winning by just 34 votes, Miami Republican Ileana Garcia overcame several controversies to secure a second term.

Rep. Dana Trabulsy in 2020 became the first Republican to represent the St. Lucie County’s House District 84 in memory.