Rep. Paula Stark’s move to be placed on the ballot to retain her District 47 seat was rejected by a Leon County court Wednesday. The St. Cloud Republican’s application to qualify for the ballot was rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form, which her campaign treasurer, Joel Davis, says was submitted to Division of Election officials before the noon June 12 deadline.

Five state election workers contradicted the testimony of Rep. Paula Stark’s treasurer in court Wednesday as she sought to win a spot on the 2026 ballot, stating she clearly failed to meet the requirements to qualify.

Paula Stark, the two-term Central Florida state representative, is planning to sue the Florida Department of State after the department declared she did not properly qualify for the November midterms ballot. Our News Collaborative of Central Florida partner, Osceola News-Gazette, explains what happens if she does not succeed.

A new bill filed in Florida back in January aims to lay out a litany of rules for mobile home parks in the state — but its time is running out.

A bill filed in the Florida House calls for mandatory middle school recess.

Mobile home residents in Central Florida say they are being priced out of what was supposed to be an affordable place to live.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

A state lawmaker says large corporations are buying up mobile home parks in Florida and jacking up the prices.

What was once a more affordable way of living is now in jeopardy.