The Florida Senate passed a bill on Thursday keeping Swanee River as the official Florida state song. They will rewrite the racist lyrics in an attempt to forget the “darkies” but will they get rid of ...

The Florida Legislature should get rid of Swanee River as the state song. Sure, there are more important issues those lawmakers should take up. But changing lyrics and adding an anthem as has been ...

TAMPA - Is a state song really representing Florida if: The lyrics officially adopted seven decades ago are no longer used because they're widely viewed as racist? The songwriter is from Pittsburgh?

TALLAHASSEE - When it comes to the state song, it looks like Florida lawmakers and Floridians will still be singing the same tune. Gov. Charlie Crist won't be humming along, however. After spending ...