Democrat leaders raised concerns that Pam Bondi will assist the president-elect in dismantling the Affordable Care Act.
/gaetz.house.gov/sites/gaetz.hoFormer Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has ended his controversial bid to become U.S. attorney general. PHOTO/IKE HAYMAN
Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez has already rolled out changes to House committees, while saying lawmakers have, “Spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years.” PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area unemployment rate for October was at 3.5 percent. PHOTO/GLEGORLY
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, has been selected to become secretary of state. PHOTO/U.S. SENATE
Supporters react at a West Palm Beach election-night event with former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections
The Florida measure failed to clear the required 60% voter approval threshold to pass constitutional amendments in Florida.
Amendment 2 would — as worded on the ballot — "Preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife.” PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE
