Charlie Crist

A former appellate judge and the ACLU petition the Florida Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a judicial vacancy beyond the 60-day constitutional deadline. The Judicial Nominating Commission submitted six nominees on March 17, but no appointment was made by May 18, violating the state constitution. The case references a 2009 precedent where a governor was ordered to fill a similar vacancy.

The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in submitting false elector lists in Georgia to challenge the 2020 election results, declining to suspend his law license. Justice Jorge Labarga dissented, arguing the reprimand was insufficient for Chesebro's ethical violations, while the majority cited his exoneration under Georgia's First Offender Act.

Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida announced he will not seek re-election, citing family time and passing the torch to new leaders. He has served in Congress since 2011 and emphasized fiscal responsibility. The announcement follows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed congressional map, which could boost GOP seats.

Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has previously held roles as a Republican governor, independent U.S. Senate candidate, and Democratic U.S. Representative. Crist criticized the current city government for failing to address key issues.

Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Petersburg, citing his experience in various political roles and criticizing the current city government. Crist, who previously served as a Republican, switched to the Democratic Party and lost the 2022 gubernatorial race to Ron DeSantis.

Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor, has announced his candidacy for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. He filed his bid on Monday and shared a video on social media confirming his campaign.