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Dozens rallied in Pride Park in Miami Beach Sunday to protest the Parental Rights in Education bill recently passed by the Florida Legislature, a bill critics call the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. City leaders and students joined to take a stand against something they say would discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. “You’ve got to respond to outrageous and contentious...

Dozens rallied in Pride Park in Miami Beach Sunday to protest the Parental Rights in Education bill recently passed by the Florida Legislature, a bill known to critics as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. NBC 6’s Julie Leonardi has the story.

There are two things the Legislature must tackle in the 60-day session that begins Tuesday: pass a massive state budget and redraw political maps. But as Florida heads toward the 2022 election, the session will largely be shaped by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ agenda, which includes banning critical race theory from schools and workplaces, creating a state office to investigate…

The political battle over COVID-19 continues in Florida.

Congress is still debating one of President Biden’s top priorities — a social spending bill called “Build Back Better.” It’s passed the House, but does not have the votes in the Senate. Republicans have criticized it for being too expensive, but Florida Sen. Rick Scott is making a claim on another front. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.

Come Tuesday, voters in Broward will choose who will occupy the seat left vacant by the late Alcee Hastings. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

The former Republican governor, whose party affiliation changed to Independent before Democrat, is hoping to call Tallahassee home once again. NBC 6’s Jackie Nespral sits down with Congressman Charlie Crist as he talks about his run for governor.

Accused of accepting a bribe from a former lawmaker, a “ghost candidate” plans to accept a plea deal and testify as a witness against former State Sen. Frank Artiles. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.

Much of corporate America is taking sides after a violent mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol last week. Major U.S. companies are pledging to cut future political donations from lawmakers who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory the same day. Marriot, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Best Buy, Disney and NBC’s parent company Comcast have...

In the first glimpse of political fundraising in the COVID-era, Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell out-raised her likely Republican opponent.

The state legislator who represents parts of Hialeah and Miami Lakes became one of the most powerful politicians in Florida when he was named Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Now, Jose Oliva is laying out his priorities for the state government during Florida’s legislative session, as well as what changes South Florida can expect. After nine sessions,...

The state legislator that represents parts of Hialeah, Miami Lakes and Tallahassee became one of the most powerful politicians in the state when he was named Speaker of the House. NBC 6’s Ana Cuervo sat down with him to find out what changes South Florida can expect from this legislative session.