Samantha Putterman

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton went head to head Tuesday night in a debate. Sen. Ed Markey chose not to attend. PolitiFact breaks down some of the claims made.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly recently said the state ranks 49th in “avoidable hospital costs.” What does that mean and is it true?

Florida GOP candidates at the “Sunshine State Showdown” focused more on criticizing New York City and state politics than their primary or Democratic rivals. We fact-checked a day of their remarks.

In 1763, Great Britain gained control of Florida from Spain and split it into two separate territories — East Florida and West Florida.

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Florida officials highlighted a nickname for the state with a Revolution-era ring: "the 14th colony."

Florida, and other British territories outside the 13 colonies that rebelled against Britain, have used the "14th colony" nickname to describe themselves, historians told us.

Many Haitians work as caregivers in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Experts say the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians will have a major effect on caregiving in the U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could create a caregiving crisis, lawmakers from both political parties said.

FL governor's race: Did Jay Collins sponsor a bill giving permanent tax breaks to AI data centers?

As a state senator in 2025, Republican Jay Collins sponsored a bill that sought to indefinitely extend a June 2027 deadline for eligible data centers to apply for temporary tax exemptions. The bill died in committee.