‘Dragging Its Feet': ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Appeal Paused Due To Government Shutdown

“We’re more resolved than ever to keep fighting to restore the lower court’s injunction to protect the Everglades.”

Trump's National Guard Deployments Raise Worries About State Sovereignty

Trump’s campaign to send the National Guard into Democratic-leaning cities includes Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis and Chicago.

DeSantis Administration Is Interfering With New Recreational Pot Amendment, Lawsuit Alleges

‘We are asking the court to enforce Florida law; it’s really that simple.’

Attorney General Ups Investigation Into Popular Video Game ‘Roblox'

‘They enabled our kids to be abused,’ Uthmeier alleges.

From Metallica To Coffee To Stone Cold Steve Austin, Gov. DeSantis Has Thoughts

Facing his last year in office, Ron DeSantis is showing a new side to himself on social media.

Florida House Members File A Slate Of Property Tax Reduction Proposals

If approved by the Legislature, seven of the eight would go before the voters.

Déjà Vu: House Subcommittee Passes ‘Free Kill' Bill Governor Vetoed Last Year

Tallahassee orthopedic surgeon Andy Borom said he was “offended” by the “free kill” title.

Reports Says Prison Gerrymandering Gives Unfair Voting Power To Four Florida House Districts

The four districts in the report are mostly in rural areas. The report says 10% of the district’s population is made up of the incarcerated.

Michigan's Slotkin Raises Alarm In Senate Over Secret Trump-Era Terrorist Group Designation List

“straight out of an authoritarian playbook, where the President gets to play judge, jury and executioner,” Slotkin said.

Wrongful Death For Fetuses, Elimination Of Pregnancy Crisis Centers On Tap For 2026 Session

A pair of reproductive-related bills has been filed in the Florida Legislature ahead of the 2026 legislative session that starts Jan. 13.

Meet The State's First Public School Chaplain, A Politically Active Pastor

Rev. Jack Martin identifies with a coalition of pastors committed to tearing down the wall of separation between church and state.

‘This Shutdown Feels Different.' States Might Not Get Repaid When Government Reopens.

The governor’s office said a shutdown of more than 30 days would cause more significant challenges for the state.

Could Clearwater Become The First Florida City In 20 Years To Run Its Own Power Utility?

“It’s one of the easiest things to canvas for,” said Dump Duke organizer Marley Price.

Uthmeier Leads 21 States In Backing January Littlejohn's SCOTUS Case Over Parental Rights

Uthmeier plus 21 states believe the U.S. Supreme Court should affirm right to know gender-statuses at school.

Full 5th Circuit To Hear Case On Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments In Classrooms

A procedural order issued Monday vacates a prior ruling from a three-judge panel that declared the law unconstitutional.

Florida Awarded $608 Million U.S. Grant For Immigration Detention Centers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in August that Florida may build a “Panhandle Pokey” in northwest Florida, which the grant would also cover.

Equality Florida Responds To DeSantis DOGE List Regarding Pride Events

Equality Florida called the list “a pathetic effort to distract from [Desantis's] corruption, inside dealing, and scandals.”

DeSantis Willing To Call Special Session Over Property Taxes Pre-GOP Primaries

‘It’s interesting, when they know the voters are watching, they tend to govern themselves accordingly.’

Watchdog Hopes New Florida PSC Members Prioritize ‘Community Need'

“For too long, DeSantis’ PSC has rubber-stamped corporate utility wish lists, causing electricity prices to skyrocket under his watch."

Florida taxpayers see $2,900 surplus as state ends 2024 with $23.4 billion cushion

Resilient revenues and federal aid lift Florida to a B grade

A Closer Look At Some Of The New Laws That Take Effect Oct. 1

Many new laws change the state’s criminal or civil statutes.

Local Governments File Lawsuit To Block Parts Of Planning-Restriction Law

Local governments filed their request for declaratory and injunctive relief in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County on Monday.

Professors' Suit Against State DEI Funding Ban Largely Dismissed

The law banned general education courses “based on unproven, speculative, or exploratory content.”

Florida Gets $38m From ICE For Immigration Crackdown, Although ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Bill Still Looms

DeSantis: ‘Some people tried to say that wasn’t gonna happen, and I think today with these checks, this is just the beginning.’

Advocate For Hands-Free Distracted Driving Bill In Florida Calls Out State Lawmaker

In 2023, distracted driving resulted in the deaths of 3,275 people, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Calling Himself ‘Unapologetically Conservative,' Blaise Ingoglia Kicks Off His Campaign For CFO

Ingoglia was serving in the Florida Senate when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to succeed Jimmy Patronis as CFO on July 21.

Noting ‘Political Risk,' GOP House Member Reveals Plan To Cut Property Taxes

He’s proposing a 5% transaction fee on real estate sales, which he says could generate roughly $12 billion a year, and other measures.

New Survey Shows Majority Of Florida GOP Voters Back Clean Energy Initiatives

‘Pocketbook issues are clearly the number one issue of concern.’

Teachers Among Those Answering To Employers After Charlie Kirk Social Media Posts

‘An educator’s personal views that are made public may undermine the trust of the students and families that they serve.'

Second Amendment Groups Warn Lawmakers Not To Weaken Open Carry

Their concerns come as AG James Uthmeier announces that open carry ‘is the law of the state.’

Orange County Has Indulged In Nearly $200 Million Of ‘Wasteful Spending,' Florida CFO Asserts

Mayor Jerry Demings says Blaise Ingoglia had used some ‘fuzzy math’ in some of his assertions.

Florida Democrat Fears DOGE Could Strike Support For LGBTQ Programs

During his time in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been aggressive in vetoing appropriations in the state budget for LGBTQ programs.

Post-Ruling, Many Law Enforcement Agencies Have Stopped Enforcing Florida Open-Carry Ban

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says his deputies will no longer enforce the ban – even though the law hasn’t changed yet.

‘Send Them Home': Uthmeier, Ingoglia Support Revoking Visas For Those Praising Charlie Kirk's Death

‘If they’re caught celebrating the assassination of someone expressing free speech, they obviously haven’t learned the lesson.’

Arizona GOP Lawmaker Calls Muslims ‘F***ing Savages' And ‘Terrorists' From ‘Sh*t Hole' Countries

In several posts, Rep. John Gillette blamed Democrats for supporting Muslims in America and said that Islamophobia isn’t real.

'Heinous Attack': FL Reacts After Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot

FL political leaders condemned the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the high-profile conservative commentator and co-founder of Turning Point USA.

Democrat Jennifer Jenkins Announces Her Candidacy For U.S. Senate

Moody ‘got handed a U.S. Senate seat, knowing she’ll do exactly what Trump, DeSantis, and the billionaires tell her to do.’

Mid-Point Switch Ups: New House Committee Chairs

Two Florida House budget subcommittees have new chairs, Speaker Daniel Perez announced Monday.

Activists Want Tampa Bay Police Departments To Void ICE Agreements

Cities aren’t legally obliged to help enforce immigration law.

Siding With DeSantis, Federal Court Greenlights Everglades Detention Site

Judges: ‘Florida will undoubtedly be harmed if it cannot apply its own laws to respond to an immigration crisis.’