Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70
The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.
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Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.
After His Jan. 6 Case Was Dropped, a Florida Man Is Arrested on a Gun Charge
The man faced felony charges related to the Capitol attack, including using an explosive device to assault police officers. President Trump granted broad clemency to the rioters in one of his first acts.
DeSantis Adopts ‘Gulf of America’ Language Even Before a Trump Order
The Florida governor used the wording in issuing a state of emergency over a cold snap expected in his state.
Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.
Trump Expected to Stay in Florida During Election Certification
The president-elect spent the weekend at his golf club and estate, continuing to push the debunked idea that his loss in the 2020 election could have been legally overturned.