Charlie Crist wants to move back to his old address — the Florida governor’s mansion. The one-time Republican governor is the first Democrat to declare his candidacy for the 2022 race. And local mayors react to canceling local pandemic restrictions.

Florida keeps growing and Florida’s influence on national politics keeps growing, but could it have grown more? And as state lawmakers finish up their regular law-writing session — the politics of policies.

One of Gov. Ron DeSantis' highest priorities is now law. And it already faces a challenge in federal court. Supporters call it anti-rioting legislation. Opponents call it an unconstitutional restriction on protests and free speech.

YouTube takes down a video of Gov. DeSantis and controversial health policy experts, saying it spread misinformation about kids and masks to stop COVID-19. The governor says it’s another example of what he calls Big Tech stifling free speech. Plus, lawmakers advance a ban on transgender student athletes.

CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ reported Gov. Ron DeSantis gave vaccine access to favored groups and Publix. DeSantis called the TV report a smear campaign. Allegations around Rep. Matt Gaetz grow more intense as the Panhandle Republican says he won’t step down. And Florida scrambles to avert an environmental disaster.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order prohibiting the use of COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and preventing Florida businesses from requiring patrons to provide documentation that they have been vaccinated.

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. DeSantis is touting his response to the pandemic by comparing Florida to other states. But one expert says it’s not a fair comparison.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida would expand its vaccine eligibility to everyone 50 and older. State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith is among those saying the move is not enough.

There's confusion and new frustration for Floridians as they try to get vaccinated for COVID-19, because the rules, critieria, and eligibility seem to change daily.

Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature is back in session and eyeing new laws aimed at slowing climate change and sea level rise.