Florida GOP Voters Say A DeSantis Endorsement For Governor Would Mean More Than Trump's

The poll consisted of 657 likely Republican voters conducted between Feb. 16-20. The margin of error is +/- 4.38 points.

Eyeball Recognition, Surveillance Towers Part Of $40 Million Immigration Awards For Local Police

DeSantis, Cabinet approve the latest portion of a $250 million state grant for enforcement.

Contaminated Meatballs Sold At Major Grocery Chain: What FL Shoppers Should Know

The recalled meatballs may contain metal.

Federal Ruling In Florida Ballot Initiative Restriction Challenge Could Have National Implications

The law allows the state to levy a $50,000 fine against an organization that allows those categories of people to even handle petitions.

Freeze Dropped Agricultural Production By $3 Billion, Ag Commissioner Estimates

Early data following the unusually cold weather that blanketed Florida this month and last show that producers lost more than $3 billion.

Leafblowers, Door-To-Door Salesmen, And Surplus Land Addressed In Senate-Passed Ag Bill

Florida senators gave unanimous approval Thursday to an omnibus agricultural bill that would turn over state-owned land to agriculture.

Communities Fight ICE Detention Centers, But Have Few Tools To Stop Them

ICE’s plans to convert industrial buildings into new detention facilities have recently faced fierce opposition over humanitarian concerns.

Jaguar Slammed Into Back Of FL School Bus, Became Wedged Underneath It: Watch

A witness filmed a Jaguar slamming into the back of a FL school bus and becoming wedged underneath it after failing to slow down.

Pasco County State Rep Kevin Steele Drops Out Of Race For CFO

Steele said in his statement that he has spoken with Ingoglia and is giving him his “full and total endorsement.”

FL Property Taxes Would Be Immediately Phased Out Under Proposal

The proposal is unlikely to appear on the ballot this fall, as the Senate has yet to file any measures so far regarding property taxes.

More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See FL Locations

The latest developments follow a 2024 bankruptcy filing and dozens of closures.

Florida House Backs Down Amid DeSantis Criticism: Emergency Dollars Can Be Used On Immigration

Republican House Speaker Danny Perez, who’s long feuded with DeSantis, said this would include immigration.

Florida House Votes To Add Conditions For Receiving Unemployment Benefits

Supporters say the proposal will stop alleged fraud in the system — but critics say there’s little proof backing that up.

FL Measles Outbreak Is Largest Among U.S. Colleges In Recent History: Reports

Measles cases have spiked across the U.S. and FL since the start of the year as FL officials push to get rid of some mandatory vaccinations.

Public Religion Research Institute Survey Finds Strong Support, Sympathy For Christian Nationalism

Roughly one in three Americans are Christian nationalists or sympathetic to the cause, according to a new survey.

Latest Attempt To Ban Removal Of Historic Monuments Passes FL House Committee

However, the Senate companion has gone nowhere to date, with just 3.5 weeks left before the session is scheduled to end.

Criminal Justice Is A Top Issue In State Legislatures This Year

The breadth of legislation reflects how deeply crime policy intersects with daily life, shaping public safety and civil rights.

Immigrant Surge Helped Boost GOP States' Population, And They May Gain US House Seats As A Result

Many of the new immigrants joined state-to-state movers, gravitating to the fast-growing conservative strongholds of Florida and Texas.

House Proposed Budget Includes $68 Million For AIDS Program

The proposed budget released Thursday night by the House shows $68 million for the Florida Department of Health for ADAP.

‘Careless' Driving Bill Advances, But Advocates Say It Doesn't Go Far Enough

‘This is not a hands-free bill,’ says Michelle Avola with Hands Free Florida.

Bill To Ban The Use Of ‘West Bank' In Florida Schools And State Agencies Passes The Florida House

The proposal would mandate the use of ‘Judea and Samaria’ instead.

Senate Panel Votes To Advance Two Members Of The Public Service Commission

The change comes as high energy prices have become a top political issue.

Senate Panel OKs Taylor Hatch To Lead DCF As Senate Confirmation Process Begins

The 2026 Senate confirmation journey has begun for acting Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch.

Weed Killer Chemical Found In Popular Bread Brands Tested By FL Health Officials

Testing by the FL Department of Health found elevated levels of the chemical glyphosate, a weed killer, in six popular bread brands.

David Jolly Blasts Other Gubernatorial Candidates For Not Calling Out Trump On Obama Post

‘President Trump did nothing wrong,’ one GOP candidate tells the Phoenix.

Coalition Working On Medicaid Expansion In Florida Grows By Two

Two national organizations are joining the effort by Florida Decides Healthcare to expand Medicaid to low-income childless adults.

FL Governor Candidate Banned From Tinder While Trying To 'Meet Young Female Voters'

"Time to meet young black voters where they are," James Fishback, a FL GOP gubernatorial candidate, tweeted after being banned from Tinder.

FL Voters Sue To Block DeSantis' Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting

Governor says his intention is not partisan, but because he will be ‘forced to’ due to a pending U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Back To School: Senate Panel OKs Bill Mandating Sickle Cell Education

‘As we all know, education overrides ignorance,’ patient tells legislators.

Proposal To Clarify If Ex-Felons Are Eligible To Vote Advances In The Senate – But Not In The House

The proposal (SB 132) has been pushed by voting rights advocates for years after more than 65% of Floridians approved Amendment 4 in 2018.

Jennifer Jenkins To Take On Randy Fine In Florida's 6th Congressional District Race

“This district doesn’t want a candidate shopping for relevance. It already has a Congressman who gets the job done," Evan Power said.

FL Store Closures Loom As Iconic Clothing Brand Operator Expected To File For Bankruptcy

The brand started as a sports store in Seattle in 1920.

Dedication Ceremony For Florida's Memorial To The Enslaved Takes Place In Tallahassee

The bronze sculpture called ‘Circle of Chains’ was installed across the street from the Capitol last spring.

Balancing Act: Bills To Both Regulate, Promote AI Data Centers Advance To Final Committee

A pair of AI bills aimed at environmental protection and business growth surrounding AI data centers advanced.

Another Tort Tussle In The State House

How to measure damages in liability claims?

Demand Grows For Doulas Who Can Help Moms With Addiction

“Don’t give me narcotics.” Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff.

DeSantis Administration Sued Over Changes To AIDS Insurance And Drugs Program

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says the state didn’t follow the rules when it proposed deep cuts.

Proposed Private Cattle Grazing On State Lands Moves Along In First Public Hearing

Environmentalists worry about sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Bill Would Require Corroboration For Anonymous Complaints Against Law Enforcement

A similar bill filed a year ago would have banned any and all such complaints against a law enforcement officer.

Florida To Tap In To Big Beautiful Bill School Choice Tax Credit

Florida will expand its school choice program further starting next year, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday.