The group behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana will not appeal a judge’s decision upholding the invalidation of 200,000 petition signatures.

Two fellow Republicans filed to run in the Senate District 14 special election, but neither remained in the race as qualifying ended Nov. 18.

The latest effort to legalize marijuana in Florida encountered a legal setback but those behind a new amendment insist they still can qualify for the 2026 ballot.

Smart and Safe Florida has 675,307 valid signatures as of Monday, Nov. 24, but that number includes the 200,000 signatures needed before it can appear on the 2026 ballot.

James Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race. Fishback, who has never held political office, vows to continue the legacy of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida election supervisors are again asking state lawmakers to change state law to make it easier for Floridians to vote by mail, but whether the GOP-controlled Legislature will act on

Legal filings show Florida elections officials have taken early steps under pressure from activists to advance a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana to next year’s ballot

Florida legislators are introducing bills designed to appeal to voters ahead of the election year. Major issues being discussed include homeowners' insurance costs, property taxes, and congressional redistricting.

A special election in Boca Raton on Jan. 13 will determine whether the City Council would hold elections to determine city-land deals and it could affect voter turnout for a March election.