Politics

OCALA – A former Ocala police officer has pleaded guilty to having sex with an underage prostitute while on duty. The former officer, Bennie Wilson, …

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO -President Barack Obama on Saturday encouraged supporters to be politically active, saying that he plans to remain so …

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MICHELLE RINDELS LAS VEGAS – When the Democratic candidates for president take the stage for their first debate this week in …

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A former southwest Florida deputy is facing charges after authorities say he lied on his timecard and received pay for time …

By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The political careers of several members of Congress, including a Republican seeking to become the next U.S. House speaker, …

By KIM CHANDLER MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday met with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and black legislators after a week of …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The latest on the rainstorm that is pounding parts of the East Coast (all times local): Officials across South Carolina are imploring …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Leaders with the Florida Legislature are moving ahead with plans to hold a 19-day special session this fall. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli …

WASHINGTON – A grim President Barack Obama says the U.S. has “become numb” to mass shootings like Thursday’s incident in Oregon, where 20-year-old gunman killed …

MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON — Religion, birth control and President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul are about to collide at the Supreme Court yet again. Faith-affiliated …