Muniz chosen as new Florida Supreme Court chief justiceMarch 9, 2022 GMTTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Muniz will become the next chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court after a vote Wednesday by his colleagues.The court announced in a news release that Muniz will begin his two-year term as chief justice on July 1.Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid salesBy TERRY SPENCERNovember 17, 2018 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is suing the nation's two largest drugstore chains, Walgreens and CVS, alleging they added to the state and national opioid crisis by overselling painkillers and not taking precautions to stop illegal sales...Democrats oppose Florida judge despite backing from NelsonBy GARY FINEOUTJune 15, 2018 GMTTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge in line for a key federal post is running into opposition from Senate Democrats despite the support of Democratic U...ADVERTISEMENTFlorida senator resigns amid sexual misconduct allegationsBy BRENDAN FARRINGTONDecember 20, 2017 GMTTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A powerful Florida state senator and Republican candidate for governor resigned Wednesday, the day after an investigation found credible evidence of sexual misconduct...