Judge Rules DeSantis "Violated Both Federal And State Law" In Suspending Andrew Warren

“The truth is DeSantis abused his power in suspending me, not in the pursuit of justice, but in the pursuit of politics” -- Andrew Warren

Vice President Kamala Harris Expects To Be In Tallahassee, Sunday

The vice president is set to deliver remarks in Florida's state capital, ahead of what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

5 Minutes: Offenders Must Present Cases Quickly To Be Considered For Pardons That Change Lives

In a packed room in the state Capitol on Wednesday, where lives could change or remain stagnant, more than 60 cases were considered.

In Florida, New Republican Commissioner Links The Food Supply To National Security

Wilton Simpson, Florida's new commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, made a warning this week.

Problems With Short-Term Vacation Rentals In Fla., Persist; Will There Ever Be A Statewide Solution?

At a city commission meeting last fall in Pinellas County's Indian Rocks Beach, local resident Jerry Newton's frustration was evident.

DeSantis Calls COVID-19, Which In The U.S. Has Caused Countless Deaths, A "Preferred Narrative"

DeSantis unveiled an initiative to permanently ban mask requirements across Florida, which the CDC has reported endangers lives.

DeSantis Sees Long Recovery From Property Insurance Woes; Spreads Millions For Beach Restoration

DeSantis warned it is too soon to expect the property insurance reforms the Legislature passed last month to result in lower rates.

Secretary Of State: Fla., Can ‘Improve' The Process On Informing Felons If They're Eligible To Vote

This occurs ever since the Florida Legislature required felons to pay court fees after they had completed their sentences.

Florida: No. 2 In The Nation, When It Comes To Book Challenges And Banned Books

Florida's top education officials Wednesday approved new training protocols for school librarians to consider what to them is "bias."

FL Cabinet Gives Final OK To DeSantis's Anti-Woke Pension-Investment Policy

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet met Tuesday for the first time in four years.

FL Prisons Have Significant Staff Vacancies, Lack Money For Inmate Programs

Despite record pay increases for state corrections officers, Florida's prisons continue to have significant vacancies, a top official said.

DeSantis Bucks American Academy Of Pediatrics On Childhood Obesity Treatment Methods

DeSantis, the report indicates, also "attacked the federal government" during his recent speech.

Judge Refuses To Dismiss Legal Challenge To DeSantis's Asylum-Seeker Flights; DeSantis Faces Several Possible Violations

A state senator's legal challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis's asylum-seeker airlifts will proceed to trial, the report states.

Study: States That Limit Business With Banks That "Boycott" Fossil Fuels Could Pay High Cost

The report indicates this strategy was orchestrated by Republican state policymakers, in their efforts to boost fossil fuels.

Day 5 Of Trial Testimony: Fla., Higher Education Instructors Say 2021 Law Ended Up Limiting Class Discussions

“The language of the law is so vague and confusing, I wouldn’t know how to follow it,” said English professor Robin Goodman.

Advocates In Fla., Around The Nation Brace For Further Erosion Of Local Powers In 2023

With the 2023 Fla., legislative session less than two months away, supporters of local government are in fear, citing actions by DeSantis.

Day 4 Of Trial Testimony: University Teacher Feels That Recording Lectures Is ‘Creepy,' ‘Invasive'

An associate lecturer said the law would make him feel like he is "a criminal under suspicion," if a student recorded his lectures.

Flu Season: High Levels Of Flu Viruses Detected In Fla., Among Counties With Outbreaks

While new mutations of COVID-19 continue to circulate across the nation, seasonal flu activity also has been high in Florida.

Day 3 Of Testimony In Trial: Surveys Could Be Used To Penalize Left Leaning Professors, Universities

The president of Florida's statewide university faculty union believes results of a controversial survey could end with such consequences.

FL Moms For Liberty Say They'd Like To See Parental Rights In Education Law Expanded

Florida's Moms for Liberty is a conservative nonprofit which continues this state's attack on, and condemnation of, LGBTQ+ children.

Judge Calls DeSantis' Anti-Protest Law 'Simply A Trap For The Innocent'

Judge Walker wrote, "A vague law (DeSantis's) is no law at all," as it is being sent to the Florida state Supreme Court.

Ostensibly To Discuss An Everglades Protection Plan, DeSantis Instead Assails China

DeSantis also discussed a "toy-buying trip" with his wife, to reward their children, the report indicates.

Day 2 Of Federal Lawsuit In Tallahassee: Recording Lectures In A Higher Education Class Could Get Adversarial

An English professor from Penn State took the stand in federal court, arguing that students recording a lesson threatens academic freedom.

Republican Scott Boasts "I Still Won," Calls For Resignation Of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The report indicates Mayorkas does not intend to step down. "I've got a lot of work to do, I'm proud to do it," the secretary added.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz Resigns

Two months after the Florida Democratic Party suffered its election defeat, Party Chair Manny Diaz announced his resignation Monday.

Florida Faculty, ACLU Lawyers Disturbed Over Latest Conservative, DeSantis Barrage On Critical Race Theory In Higher Education

Censorship and threats to academic freedom from the DeSantis administration continue to disturb faculty and civil rights lawyers.

Hundreds Of Election Reform Bills Have Been Filed Since The 2022 Election, But None In Fla.

With two months to go before the Florida Legislature convenes in March, no election reform bills have been filed so far.

DeSantis Uses Immigration To "Blatantly Attempt To Raise His Own National Profile," Democrat Driskell Says

In what has become perfunctory for DeSantis, he used the occasion to blast President Biden, and, inaccurately, according to Driskell.

House Speaker Saga Introduces Fla., GOP Rep. Byron Donalds To The National Stage

Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds finished a distant third Thursday night in the five different votes for Speaker of the House.

Amid GOP House-Speaker Vote Fiasco, Florida's Donalds Votes For McCarthy

Florida's Byron Donalds had catapulted to national prominence during this continued drama, the report states.

Teacher Recruitment, School Choice Raised On 1st Day Of FL Committee Meetings

These were among the topics of education panels on the first day of committee meetings ahead of the 2023 regular legislative session.

Fla., Senate Agriculture Committee Meets As Citrus Production Continues To Decline

The Florida Senate Agriculture Committee met Wednesday for the first time leading into the 2023 regular session.

Deadline Nears For Floridians To Apply For Federal Hurricane Ian Relief

People whose homes were damaged/demolished by Hurricane Ian have another week to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance.

Tampa Democrat Reintroduces ‘Gain-Time' Proposal To Promote Inmates' Rehabilitation

Tampa state Rep. Dianne Hart (D) has again filed “gain-time” legislation that would allow some prison inmates to reduce their sentences.

FL House Health Panel Prepares To Scrutinize Care Standards

Ensuring quality of health care for Floridians will be a major priority for Florida House members during the 2023 legislative session.

DeSantis? "As Governor, He Doesn’t Give A Damn About Florida Or Floridians" -- Gwen Graham

"All he (DeSantis) does has been calculated to run for president. God help us all, if he succeeds,” Graham went on to say.

Tampa Bay Area Mayors Say Affordable Housing Remains Their Top Issue

The report indicates DeSantis, in his inauguration speech, neglected to talk about a dire need in Florida: affordable housing.

Driskell Calls DeSantis Speech "Desperate Chase For MAGA Base," Vowing More Extremism

The Fla., Democratic leader added DeSantis directed the speech at "billionaire donors" and not the people of Florida, who face challenges.

Jan. 6 Terrorist Attack Final Report: "Excerpts Related To Florida Are Often Chilling"

The final report by the committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol includes myriad Fla., insurrectionist transgressions.

Pandemic Notebook: In Fla., 22,500 Cases Newly Reported; Residents Should Adhere To Safety Guidelines

"It's still out there," said Dr. Michael Teng, associate professor of medicine at the University of South Florida.