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What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status
Read full article: What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal statusThe quick end to a Texas law that granted in-state public university tuition prices to students who lack legal resident status stunned immigrant advocates and state Democrats, who call it a cruel punishment for hardworking students that will ultimately hurt the state’s economy.
St. Augustine city attorney talks bill that protects historic sites from demolition
Read full article: St. Augustine city attorney talks bill that protects historic sites from demolitionThe St. Augustine city attorney talked about the bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that protects historic sites from demolition.
‘I’ve grown’: Former Republican lawmaker David Jolly announces run for Florida governor as Democrat
Read full article: ‘I’ve grown’: Former Republican lawmaker David Jolly announces run for Florida governor as DemocratAfter months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly of Florida has confirmed the rumors and announced he will run for governor in 2026. The Republican turned Democrat said he believes he is the change Florida’s government needs.
David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
Read full article: David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a DemocratA former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat.
St. Augustine mayor celebrates after DeSantis signs bill shielding historical sites from demolition, destruction
Read full article: St. Augustine mayor celebrates after DeSantis signs bill shielding historical sites from demolition, destructionNew Florida legislation will protect historical buildings from meeting the demolition ball.
‘Complete bull****’: Florida Democratic Party leader blasts rejection of UF president pick
Read full article: ‘Complete bull****’: Florida Democratic Party leader blasts rejection of UF president pickAn unexpected change is coming at the University of Florida after the Board of Governors voted Tuesday to block the presumptive next president of the university from getting the job.
Florida lawmakers begin ironing out budget differences as July 1 deadline looms
Read full article: Florida lawmakers begin ironing out budget differences as July 1 deadline loomsNeeding to finish a budget for the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the House and Senate on Tuesday began slowly rolling out proposals to resolve spending and policy differences.
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continuesA federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.
Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
Read full article: Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worriedTexas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.
As deadline looms, agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks to resume Tuesday
Read full article: As deadline looms, agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks to resume TuesdayNearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday.
Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
Read full article: Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculumUniversity boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
Jacksonville Beach residents frustrated over short-term rentals, call for local regulations
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach residents frustrated over short-term rentals, call for local regulationsA growing number of Jacksonville Beach residents say short-term rentals are turning their neighborhoods into what they call a “revolving door” of unruly guests, and they want local leaders to step in.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill that sought to expand lawsuits for medical malpractice claims
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill that sought to expand lawsuits for medical malpractice claimsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Thursday that sought to expand lawsuits by some people pursuing medical-malpractice claims involving the deaths of family members.
Upcoming federal hearing could settle longtime debate over Confederate monuments in Jacksonville
Read full article: Upcoming federal hearing could settle longtime debate over Confederate monuments in JacksonvilleAn upcoming major court hearing in Jacksonville could affect the longtime debate over Confederate monuments on city property.
Ahead of potentially active storm season, DeSantis says Florida is ready with or without FEMA
Read full article: Ahead of potentially active storm season, DeSantis says Florida is ready with or without FEMAWith another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the federal government will not respond like it has in the past.
New Florida law strengthens penalties for aggravated animal cruelty, creates abuse database
Read full article: New Florida law strengthens penalties for aggravated animal cruelty, creates abuse databaseFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Beach County on Wednesday morning.
Environmentalist ‘happy’ about state parks law, seeks protection of all public lands after Guana land swap controversy
Read full article: Environmentalist ‘happy’ about state parks law, seeks protection of all public lands after Guana land swap controversyAfter Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday that bans major development projects within state park boundaries, environmental advocates hailed the new legislation a major victory for conservation.
Gov. DeSantis touts Florida’s education system at homeschool convention in Kissimmee
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis touts Florida’s education system at homeschool convention in KissimmeeFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak in Kissimmee on Friday at the Florida Parent Educators Association’s Annual Homeschool Convention.
State park protections, increased penalties in drug deaths & sexual cyberharassment among 17 bills signed by DeSantis
Read full article: State park protections, increased penalties in drug deaths & sexual cyberharassment among 17 bills signed by DeSantisSome of the highlighted bills among the 17 he signed on Thursday include preserving state parks and cracking down on fentanyl distribution to minors.
DeSantis signs bill to protect state parks from development projects
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill to protect state parks from development projectsAfter a public outcry last year about a Department of Environmental Protection proposal, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill designed to prevent construction of golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in state parks.
Gov. DeSantis signs bills addressing school safety, swatting and arrest of people with ‘significant’ health conditions
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bills addressing school safety, swatting and arrest of people with ‘significant’ health conditionsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Wednesday afternoon during a news conference in Winter Haven.
Half of US states have followed Florida’s lead with laws banning, regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Read full article: Half of US states have followed Florida’s lead with laws banning, regulating cellphones in schools, with more to followMore than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.
Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida Foundation
Read full article: Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida FoundationRecords related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Prosecutors have opened an investigation related to the Hope Florida Foundation, the nonprofit behind the welfare program that has been touted as the signature achievement of first lady Casey DeSantis.
The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police
Read full article: The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local policeThe agency responsible for immigration enforcement has aggressively revived and expanded a decades-old program that delegates immigration enforcement powers to state and local law enforcement agencies.
Gov. DeSantis announces Hope Florida partnership with 21 local workforce boards to help Floridians find jobs
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces Hope Florida partnership with 21 local workforce boards to help Floridians find jobsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference alongside First Lady Casey DeSantis in Tampa Tuesday morning.
‘To allow this land grab is outrageous’: Susie Wiles speaks out against Guana Preserve land swap: The Tributary
Read full article: ‘To allow this land grab is outrageous’: Susie Wiles speaks out against Guana Preserve land swap: The TributarySusie Wiles, President Donald J. Trump’s chief of staff, blasted a controversial and fast-tracked proposal backed by Florida regulators that would trade 600 acres of sensitive and prized public land in St. Johns County to a private developer, calling the proposed swap “outrageous” and a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” in a statement to The Tributary on Sunday.
Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Boater Freedom Act’ into law, protecting boaters against ‘suspicionless’ searches
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Boater Freedom Act’ into law, protecting boaters against ‘suspicionless’ searchesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Panama City.
Board of Florida's only public HBCU picks a lobbyist with ties to DeSantis as its next president
Read full article: Board of Florida's only public HBCU picks a lobbyist with ties to DeSantis as its next presidentThe board of Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school’s next president, alarming students, faculty and alumni who are outraged by the governor’s efforts to restrict the teaching of African American history and ban public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs.
DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system
Read full article: DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water systemFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to implement a statewide ban on the mineral.
Florida executes suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case
Read full article: Florida executes suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson caseA suspected serial killer once scrutinized for a possible link to the O.J. Simpson case that riveted the nation in the 1990s has been executed for a Florida murder.
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis and First Lady hold roundtable in Hillsborough County
Read full article: LIVE: Gov. DeSantis and First Lady hold roundtable in Hillsborough CountyFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion in Hillsborough County Wednesday morning.
Florida budget talks remain stalled; Democratic chair says Republicans are acting like ‘spoiled children’
Read full article: Florida budget talks remain stalled; Democratic chair says Republicans are acting like ‘spoiled children’As budget talks remain stalled, House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.”
Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutional
Read full article: Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutionalAn injunction barring the enforcement of Florida’s drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled that the law is likely unconstitutional.
2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025
Read full article: 2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025Florida is continuing its rapid pace of executions this year, with one convicted killer set to die this week and another on June 10 who would be the sixth person put to death by the state in 2025.
Politics & Power: DeSantis’ political future in jeopardy? And a rollback on civil rights protections
Read full article: Politics & Power: DeSantis’ political future in jeopardy? And a rollback on civil rights protectionsPolitical analyst Daniel Cronrath joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to discuss the political future of Ron and Casey DeSantis and the Trump administration's "unraveling" of civil rights protections on this week’s episode of Politics & Power.
DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raises
Read full article: DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raisesFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa Monday morning to discuss the state’s crackdown in illegal immigration.
Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water supplies
Read full article: Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water suppliesFlorida is set to become the second state in the country to ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies. The first was Utah.
‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Read full article: ‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offendersA bill named after 18-year-old Creekside High grad Trenton Stewart, who was struck and killed by a reckless and impaired driver in 2023, is waiting for the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Trenton's Law" would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigation
Read full article: ‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigationAt a roundtable in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis said people need to be held accountable for the illegal gun registry kept by the city.
‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis says
Read full article: ‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a roundtable at 10 a.m. Friday in Jacksonville.
DeSantis says he plans to sign bill that would ban golf courses, hotels in Florida’s state parks
Read full article: DeSantis says he plans to sign bill that would ban golf courses, hotels in Florida’s state parksGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday indicated that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit the building of golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn’t go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ favor
Read full article: A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn’t go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ favorFor six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis had a firm grasp on Florida’s legislature. In his second-to-last legislative session, that is not the case.
Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative process
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative processFlorida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
‘It’s shameful’: Duval County parents react to Florida’s average teacher pay ranking last in the U.S.
Read full article: ‘It’s shameful’: Duval County parents react to Florida’s average teacher pay ranking last in the U.S.Duval County School parents reacted to new data released on Tuesday showed that Florida’s average teacher pay is still ranked near the bottom of the nation.
DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirely
Read full article: DeSantis tasks committee with finding solution to property tax reform, potentially eliminating the tax entirelyFrom sky-high property taxes to soaring insurance premiums, affordability is becoming a dealbreaker for people wanting to move to the Sunshine State, and it’s resulting in bold proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
ICE, Florida authorities make over 1,100 immigration-related arrests in a week during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
Read full article: ICE, Florida authorities make over 1,100 immigration-related arrests in a week during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are in Florida with Gov. Ron DeSantis to praise a week long operation that netted 1,120 arrests of people they say were in the country illegally.
Florida executes a man for the shotgun killings of his girlfriend and her 3 young children
Read full article: Florida executes a man for the shotgun killings of his girlfriend and her 3 young childrenAn Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems has been executed in Florida for the shotgun slayings of his girlfriend and her three young children.
Florida’s average teacher pay ranks 50th in the nation; pay increases have failed to keep up with inflation: report
Read full article: Florida’s average teacher pay ranks 50th in the nation; pay increases have failed to keep up with inflation: reportNew data released on Tuesday showed that Florida’s average teacher pay is still ranked near the bottom of the nation.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce new pilot program to identify, train Hope Florida liaisons at select school districts
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce new pilot program to identify, train Hope Florida liaisons at select school districtsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a press conference in Fruitland Park on Wednesday.
Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versions
Read full article: Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versionsThe Florida House overwhelmingly approved a plan last week that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before the scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session.
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in Jacksonville
Read full article: Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in JacksonvilleFloria Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a press conference at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday morning.
Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the price
Read full article: Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the priceFlorida’s Republican-controlled Legislature is moving forward with a series of proposals that would help charter schools, while Democrats argue the measures would chip away at traditional public schools.
Gov. DeSantis announces ‘record-breaking’ 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season, extends it to 126 days
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces ‘record-breaking’ 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season, extends it to 126 daysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that this year’s Gulf Red Snapper season will be extended to 126 days, starting on Memorial Day weekend.
Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoing
Read full article: Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoingScrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, as well as his own presidential ambitions.
Lawsuit challenging Florida ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat cleared to move forward
Read full article: Lawsuit challenging Florida ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat cleared to move forwardA federal judge Friday cleared the way for a California-based company to continue pursuing a challenge to a 2024 state law that bans the sale and manufacturing of “cultivated” meat in Florida.
Could the Hope Florida controversy impact Casey DeSantis’ potential run for governor? A political analyst weighs in
Read full article: Could the Hope Florida controversy impact Casey DeSantis’ potential run for governor? A political analyst weighs inAs Governor Ron DeSantis continued to push back on Thursday against criticism surrounding a $10 million donation to Hope Florida, a charity led by his wife, Casey DeSantis, a political analyst weighed in on whether this could affect her gubernatorial chances if she chooses to enter the 2026 race.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady continue to tout Hope Florida amid controversy over $10M donation
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady continue to tout Hope Florida amid controversy over $10M donationOn Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against a new report that said last year’s $10 million donation to Hope Florida, a charity spearheaded by his wife Casey DeSantis, was part of a Medicaid settlement that owed millions of dollars to state and federal taxpayers.
FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control law
Read full article: FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control lawFlorida students who were traumatized by the 2018 Parkland school shooting — and last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University — are urging lawmakers in the Republican-controlled statehouse not to roll back gun restrictions they passed in the wake of the killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
DeSantis: Report that says $10M donation to Hope Florida came from Medicaid settlement was ‘fabricated’
Read full article: DeSantis: Report that says $10M donation to Hope Florida came from Medicaid settlement was ‘fabricated’On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against a new report that said last year’s $10 million donation to Hope Florida, a charity spearheaded by his wife Casey DeSantis, was part of a Medicaid settlement that owed millions of dollars to state and federal taxpayers.
Florida teacher loses job for using student’s chosen name in violation of state law
Read full article: Florida teacher loses job for using student’s chosen name in violation of state lawSchool district officials on Florida’s Space Coast aren’t renewing the contract of a teacher who used a student’s chosen name without getting permission from the student’s parents in violation of Florida law.
Gov. DeSantis awards more than $10M in grants for workforce development, infrastructure improvements
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awards more than $10M in grants for workforce development, infrastructure improvementsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in at Indian River College in Fort Pierce Wednesday morning.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
‘Stop playing your petty games’: DeSantis continues to criticize Florida House, says budget ‘slashes’ Everglades funding
Read full article: ‘Stop playing your petty games’: DeSantis continues to criticize Florida House, says budget ‘slashes’ Everglades fundingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning in Naples to highlight the efforts to restore natural resources across the state, while continuing to express his disapproval for the House of Representatives’ budget proposal.
Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop them
Read full article: Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop themA growing number of Republican-led states are taking aim at driver's licenses issued by other states to people in the U.S. illegally.
Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing age
Read full article: Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing ageStudents who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding he reject a law that would lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.
Trump's transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using 'road diets' to slow speeders
Read full article: Trump's transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using 'road diets' to slow speedersRemoving lanes to slow down speeding drivers is a long-embraced strategy for improving safety on city streets.
Florida legislators pass bill that could reshape how universities select their leadership
Read full article: Florida legislators pass bill that could reshape how universities select their leadershipAmid fierce opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida House on Wednesday approved revamping laws about leadership of the higher-education system, including opening information about applicants to become college and university presidents.
Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats
Read full article: Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for DemocratsIowa looked a lot different in 2010, when Republican Kim Reynolds was first elected to statewide office.
The Latest: 2 people killed and at least 6 wounded in Florida State shooting
Read full article: The Latest: 2 people killed and at least 6 wounded in Florida State shootingPolice say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.
‘It’s a horrible thing’: President Trump, federal, Florida officials react to active shooter incident at FSU
Read full article: ‘It’s a horrible thing’: President Trump, federal, Florida officials react to active shooter incident at FSUFlorida officials are posting to social media with their reactions to the active shooter incident that took place at Florida State University on Thursday.
Hope Florida board meeting ends abruptly after stream hijacked by porn, racist images
Read full article: Hope Florida board meeting ends abruptly after stream hijacked by porn, racist imagesThe Hope Florida Board of Directors meeting ended abruptly on Thursday after the stream was hijacked with pornographic and racist images during public comment.
Hope Florida board meeting ends abruptly after stream hijacked by porn, racist images
Read full article: Hope Florida board meeting ends abruptly after stream hijacked by porn, racist imagesThe chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath Tuesday that “mistakes were made” with the foundation’s record-kee
UNF joins other Florida university police forces to enter agreement with ICE
Read full article: UNF joins other Florida university police forces to enter agreement with ICEThe University of North Florida (UNF) is among the growing list of public colleges and universities to ink pending agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campuses.
Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, pickleball courts at state parks
Read full article: Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, pickleball courts at state parksDevelopment such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House following a public outcry against such projects that were pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.
Hope Florida chairman says ‘mistakes were made’ with record-keeping amid probe into $10M donation
Read full article: Hope Florida chairman says ‘mistakes were made’ with record-keeping amid probe into $10M donationThe chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program — said under oath Tuesday that “mistakes were made” with the foundation’s record-kee
‘It’s disgraceful’: DeSantis criticizes Florida House budget, says it cuts law enforcement raises and trooper positions
Read full article: ‘It’s disgraceful’: DeSantis criticizes Florida House budget, says it cuts law enforcement raises and trooper positionsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to speak at the Florida Highway Patrol station in Fort Myers Wednesday morning alongside FHMSV Executive Director Dave Kerner.
DeSantis officially signs bills enforcing ‘Gulf of America’ name change in Florida schools, geographic materials
Read full article: DeSantis officially signs bills enforcing ‘Gulf of America’ name change in Florida schools, geographic materialsGov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump’s directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, according to the Florida Senate.
Jacksonville residents speak at special committee meeting on Duval DOGE
Read full article: Jacksonville residents speak at special committee meeting on Duval DOGEThe Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE held the first of its six scheduled meetings on Tuesday afternoon, and a $90 million question quickly became the focal point.
Casey DeSantis touts Hope Florida, speaks publicly for first time since controversy over $10M payout
Read full article: Casey DeSantis touts Hope Florida, speaks publicly for first time since controversy over $10M payoutFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to speak at Pensacola State College's Baars Technology building Tuesday.
Philadelphia prosecutor seeks a third term, saying progressivism is ascendant despite Trump setbacks
Read full article: Philadelphia prosecutor seeks a third term, saying progressivism is ascendant despite Trump setbacksThe Philadelphia district attorney who became a campaign trail punching bag for Republicans amid rising crime in U.S. cities during the coronavirus pandemic is running for reelection on the back end of a withering effort to oust progressive district attorneys nationwide.
Gov. DeSantis defends wife Casey amid scrutiny over $10M payment to Hope Florida Foundation
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis defends wife Casey amid scrutiny over $10M payment to Hope Florida FoundationGovernor Ron DeSantis defended the Hope Florida initiative and his wife, Casey DeSantis, amid growing criticism and a brewing scandal involving a $10 million donation.
Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s race
Read full article: Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s raceTwo of the Republican Party’s most influential donors—billionaires Richard Uihlein and Jeff Yass have backed Rep. Byron Donalds as the 2026 governor’s race begins to take shape.
‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: ‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.
Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling efforts
Read full article: Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling effortsA bill in the Florida Senate is taking a look at how college and university leadership is selected. The legislation has advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education and is now one step away from reaching the Senate floor.
Clay County commissoners pass resolution to ‘solidify support’ for DeSantis’ DOGE task force
Read full article: Clay County commissoners pass resolution to ‘solidify support’ for DeSantis’ DOGE task forceThe Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday supporting the Florida’s recently-established Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team.
Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump
Read full article: Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate TrumpFlorida's attorney general says his office will bring terrorism and attempted murder counts against a man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he was golfing last fall.