By Kirby Wilson Tampa Bay Times A Republican Florida lawmaker filed a bill Monday that could make it easier for plaintiffs to win defamation lawsuits against media outlets in the state — a key priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis’. Since the 1964 Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, defamation law has centered on […]

Staff Reports Florida Politics Block will assume his leading role with the Florida First Amendment Foundation on Feb. 1. Bobby Block, the current managing editor for Florida Today, will take on a new role as Executive Director for the Florida First Amendment Foundation. Block will succeed Pamela Marsh, who accepted a position with the Levin College of Law […]

By Skyler Swisher Orlando Sentinel State lawmakers are moving forward with a Gov. Ron DeSantis-inspired push to make it easier for prominent people to sue media outlets for defamation, setting the stage for a potential First Amendment clash in the courts. The Legislature is set to take up the measure that challenges longstanding protections for […]