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Florida Bar reverses earlier claim that Lindsey Halligan was under investigation

A spokesperson offered no explanation for the conflicting information regarding the existence of an investigation

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt

Witnesses from the FBI and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office focused mostly on the law enforcement response, as well evidence collection and analyses, as prosecutors continued their case with a second day of testimony in the case of a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while…

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

DeSantis wants Disney trial held after presidential election

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legal team wants the trial date for a high-stakes battle with Disney to be in August 2025, well after the presidential election.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 28, 2023

Florida law could help DeSantis 2024 run

The latest developments have sparked heated discussions among legal experts

Salon · Dec 4, 2022

DeSantis 2024 prospects prompt Fla. lawmakers to review law

Florida’s top lawmakers are considering changes to a law to clear the path for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without giving up his post

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Judge in Florida school shooter case refuses to step down

The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz has rejected a motion by his attorneys that she step down

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Parkland defense has convinced some that school shooter deserves mercy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sudden end of the defense case in the Parkland mass shooting trial this week drew criticism of and from the presiding judge, temporarily overshadowing the biggest question at issue — was enough evidence presented to convince a jury to spare the defendant’s life?

Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022

How Ron DeSantis consolidated his power over Florida government

TALLAHASSEE — With Renatha Francis joining the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis will cement a majority of his own appointees in line with his legal philosophy and thus more likely to rule in his favor on lawsuits challenging the many controversial laws he has signed.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022

Parkland shooter's prosecutor had bloody facts on his side

The prosecutor seeking to sentence Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz to death let the facts speak for themselves as he presented his  case over the last three weeks

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022

Florida lawmaker proposes special tax on out-of-state homebuyers and real estate investors

ORLANDO, Fla. — Out-of-state real estate investors and homebuyers would pay a special tax under a state senator’s plan designed to tackle sky-high rents pricing tenants out of Orange County.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 4, 2022