FL Attorney Will Pay $100K To Name New Political Party

Instead of running for FL governor, the co-founder of Morgan & Morgan hopes to launch a U.S. political party and will pay $100K to name it.

DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session, Expands It To AI, Vaccines

Gov. DeSantis is both delaying and expanding his call for a special session, set to address redistricting, AI, and vaccines.

John Couriel Elected As Next Chief Justice Of Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously elected John D. Couriel for a two-year term as chief justice, beginning on July 1.

Jose Javier Rodriguez Raises Objections To Some Of James Uthmeier's Campaign Contributions

Rodríguez has raised a combined total of more than $1 million between his regular campaign account and PAC.

Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Seek To Redefine ‘Abortion' To Exclude Medical Treatment

Stories continue to emerge of women with doomed pregnancies who developed life-threatening infections and had to travel to another state.

FGCU Extends Its President's Term For One Year, Boosts Salary

Florida Gulf Coast University trustees agreed Tuesday to extend President Aysegul Timur's contract for one year by unanimous vote.

DeSantis Administration Touts Medicaid, Hope Florida At Press Conference

Representatives touted the state’s Medicaid and Hope Florida programs as key components in keeping parents and Florida children safe.

FSU, Tallahassee Finalize Hospital Transfer

The university called it a “historic milestone” for its health system, which is also building a hospital in Panama City Beach.

Artemis II’s Journey To Moon Ends In Successful Splashdown: See Photos

Artemis II’s astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, more than half a century after humanity's last lunar voyage.

March For Our Lives Co-Founder Weighs In On Marketing Of New Hollywood Film

Warning: This story contains a spoiler regarding ‘The Drama,’ now playing in theaters everywhere.

Retaliation? Provider Loses $3.5M In State Contracts After Fighting HIV Cuts

‘Are we trying to kill people? Is that the point?’ AHF’s Esteban Wood wonders.

Florida Lawmaker Aims For Ballot Measure Ending All Property Taxes In 2028

Rep. Ryan Chamberlin says he’s ‘pessimistic’ that major property tax reform will take place this year.

No Budget Special Session Next Week, Florida Legislative Leaders Affirm

There will be no budget negotiations in Tallahassee next week.

DeSantis Plays Down Lack Of Supreme Court Opinion In Justifying Congressional Redistricting Effort

The governor’s comment that ‘I think Justice Alito is writing the opinion,’ raised an objection from a redistricting critic.

Jolly Says FL Dems Can't Presume They've Won ‘Hearts And Minds' After Recent Wins

‘We have to demonstrate we’re worthy of the public trust that is heading our way,’ the Democratic gubernatorial candidate says.

Trump Fires FL's Pam Bondi As U.S. Attorney General

The president announced Pam Bondi's departure on Truth Social, calling her a "Great American Patriot and a loyal friend."

DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote — Voting Rights Group Sue

The bill will not go into effect until January 2027.

Sydney Gruters Announces Her Candidacy To Succeed Vern Buchanan In Florida's CD 16 Seat

Her announcement comes after President Donald Trump endorsed her in the contest last week.

States Say ICE Pulled Medicaid Data Despite Court Order

The court’s orders preventing Medicaid data sharing won’t apply to states not involved in the lawsuit.

The ‘Blue Ribbon' Projects Bill Died This Session. Will It Come Back?

Supporters say it’s an innovative way to deal with the state’s housing needs. Critics said its passage would lead to disaster.

DeSantis Tells Florida House To Impeach Tallahassee Judge Who Released Sex Offender On Bond

The comments were the strongest yet from the governor who has long battled those he calls “activist judges.”

Your Personal Data Might Set Your Grocery Prices. States Aim To Crack Down.

Consumers and state lawmakers alike are becoming more concerned about how retailers are using algorithms to price products.

FSU Owns A Hospital: City Of Tallahassee Deal Green-Lit By Trustees, Governors

The State University System Board of Governors approved on Thursday for the university to purchase Tallahassee’s main hospital.

Cherfilus-McCormick Guilty Of Stealing, Laundering FEMA Funds, House Ethics Probe Finds

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, could be expelled from Congress for stealing millions in disaster aid payments.

Political Strategists Debate The Significance Of Tuesday Night's Democratic Special Election Wins

"It raises real questions about what the electorate could look like in a higher-turnout environment,’ says one Democratic official.

Uthmeier Wants NFL To Eliminate The ‘Rooney Rule' As A DEI Policy

The Phoenix reached out to the NFL for comment, but league officials did not immediately respond.

Florida Democrats Flip Two Seats In Special Legislative Elections

In the shocker of the night, Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican Josie Tomkow in the Senate District 14 race by 408 votes.

Medicaid Cuts Could Add Pressure To Already-Stressed Psychiatric Units

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed into law last year will add to the strain, Steverman and some experts say.

It's Special Election Day In Florida

Two House seats and a state Senate seat — all previously held by Republicans — are on the ballot in three Florida counties.

Florida Health Officials Report Another Seven Measles Cases

Six of the new cases are in Collier County among people ages 15 to 19. The seventh case is a Broward County child under age 4.

‘Never Trumpers' Launch Ad Blitz In 27 Florida Newspapers To Promote ‘No Kings'

Representatives of Home of the Brave say that they are spending $1 million in a national ad campaign in 300 newspapers in 31 states.

Farm Bill Gets DeSantis' Signature

SB 290 was the subject of significant public engagement throughout the legislative process and ultimately passed with b bipartisan support.

Uthmeier Elaborates On Why A ‘Nondangerous' Felon Shouldn't Be Banned From Owning A Firearm

‘[L]aws disarming nondangerous felons are not consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.’

Unpopular Abortion-Homicide Bills Won't Fade, Concerning Reproductive Rights Advocates

Republican lawmakers in several states so far this year introduced bills that would legally treat abortion as homicide.

Bill Banning 'Incestuous Marriages' Fails In FL Senate

Florida is one of more than a dozen states where marrying a first cousin remains legal. A bill to ban the practice failed at the statehouse.

Universities' Research Expenditures Up 43% Since 2019

Florida's state universities collected $3.24 billion in research funds in 2024-2025, an increase from $2.26 billion in 2019-2020.

‘Incoherent': DeSantis Slams GOP Sheriffs' Pushback On Deporting All Undocumented Migrants

Only one council member, absent during Monday’s meeting, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, has pushed back on resisting mass deportations.

Florida Lawmakers Approve Recreated Emergency Fund — With Some Guardrails

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund can’t be used to purchase any more boats, aircraft, or motor vehicles.

Tampa Police Dept. Revises Its Immigration Policies Following AG's Warning

AG James Uthmeier had accused officials last week of implementing ‘sanctuary policies.’

Jacksonville Sheriff Sides With Trump's Mass Deportations Amid Florida GOP Law Enforcement Split

6 Republicans, however, criticized deporting undocumented immigrants who hadn’t committed crimes.