Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks is “going back to the drawing board.” Questioned by reporters Wednesday, DeSantis worked to...

DeSantis' plan to develop state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Facing widespread opposition across the political spectrum, Gov. Ron DeSantis ' plan to develop state parks with business ventures — such as golf courses, pickleball courts and large hotels — has hit a snag after a key supporter pulled the plug. The...

Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary as he seeks a second term

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has handily won Florida's Republican primary against two other opponents, moving on to face Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November. Mucarsel-Powell also won her election comfortably against three other...

Rick Scott wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida primary election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Scott wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida primary election.

Florida primary will set US Senate race but largely focus on state and local races

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Compared with the wild twists and turns of the presidential election, Florida's primary Tuesday will be relatively tame. The only statewide race on the ballot is for the Senate seat held by Republican Rick Scott, who will learn who he'll face in November. ...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Scott 's bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in Tuesday's primary. Scott is heavily favored against challengers John Columbus, an actor and former Walt Disney World performer, and...

Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to expand the child tax credit and restore some tax breaks for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday as Republicans largely opposed the measure, arguing they would be in position to get a better deal next year. Majority Leader Chuck...