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Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge
Read full article: Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surgeA man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026.
Florida will recognize Washington’s birthday as state holiday this year, DeSantis says
Read full article: Florida will recognize Washington’s birthday as state holiday this year, DeSantis saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an America 250 news conference in Vero Beach, announcing Washington’s Birthday would be recognized as a state holiday this year.
Wannabe governor vows to force ‘every single homeless person’ off the streets of Florida
Read full article: Wannabe governor vows to force ‘every single homeless person’ off the streets of FloridaAfter calling for a hefty taxes on OnlyFans creators and out-of-state homebuyers this month, one candidate for governor is now promising to remove all homeless people from the streets of Florida.
Florida House panel backs bills to change SNAP, Medicaid, trim health care worker rules
Read full article: Florida House panel backs bills to change SNAP, Medicaid, trim health care worker rulesA Florida House panel Thursday backed a wide-ranging plan that seeks to trim health-care regulations and carry out federal changes in programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.
There’s an idol hidden in Florida — and this may be the only chance to find it
Read full article: There’s an idol hidden in Florida — and this may be the only chance to find itAn idol is going to be hidden somewhere in the Sunshine State on Friday — but residents will only have a few hours to find it.
Florida bill to limit how cities, counties fight climate change passes Senate committee
Read full article: Florida bill to limit how cities, counties fight climate change passes Senate committeeSen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, sponsored the proposal (SB 1628), arguing that “net zero” policies from local governments drove up costs for residents and businesses in pursuit of “some goal that they’re never going to reach.” The bill would, among other things, ban growth plans that discourage fossil fuel use, or taking climate into consideration when making energy-efficient purchases.
Donald J. Trump International Airport? Florida lawmakers may rename an airport in this county
Read full article: Donald J. Trump International Airport? Florida lawmakers may rename an airport in this countyLawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road they renamed after him.
Challenge to Florida law letting pregnant women use disabled parking dismissed
Read full article: Challenge to Florida law letting pregnant women use disabled parking dismissedA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities violates federal protections.
Florida bill expands vaccine exemption reasons, allows ivermectin sale without prescription
Read full article: Florida bill expands vaccine exemption reasons, allows ivermectin sale without prescriptionA Florida Senate bill would allow parents to opt out of vaccines if they conflict with their conscience, adding to an already-existing exemption for religious beliefs. The bill would also allow Ivermectin to be sold without a prescription.
Gov. DeSantis highlights law enforcement, prosecution policies at Florida Sheriffs’ Association conference
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis highlights law enforcement, prosecution policies at Florida Sheriffs’ Association conferenceFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis provides remarks at the Florida Sheriffs’ Association conference.
‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok video
Read full article: ‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok videoAfter a nurse lost her job this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now calling for her license to be removed.
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton hospitalized with blood clot in his lung
Read full article: Florida Senate President Ben Albritton hospitalized with blood clot in his lungSenate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing chest pain, with emergency physicians discovering a small blood clot in his lung, according to a memo sent Monday to senators.
Here’s how Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to replace property taxes in Florida
Read full article: Here’s how Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to replace property taxes in FloridaProperty tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interview
Read full article: Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interviewIn an interview with News 6, Republican candidate for Florida governor, Rep. Byron Donalds, signaled his support for ICE's immigration crackdown, criticized ICE protesters, and pushed to repeal property taxes, and more.
Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stunt
Read full article: Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stuntFlorida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
Gov. DeSantis returns to Idaho to renew campaign for a balanced budget amendment
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis returns to Idaho to renew campaign for a balanced budget amendmentGov. Ron DeSantis joined Idaho Senate President Pro Tempore Kelly Anthon and House Majority Leader Jason Monks in Boise to renew their push for a balanced budget amendment.
Buc-ee’s is not the most satisfying convenience store in Florida, study says. Here’s who took No. 1
Read full article: Buc-ee’s is not the most satisfying convenience store in Florida, study says. Here’s who took No. 1The ACSI has ranked the best convenience stores for customer satisfaction. But it turns out that Buc-ee's wasn't rated the top pick.
Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based laws
Read full article: Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based lawsAfter Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators put together a news conference in response.
Florida schools need more teachers for these 7 subjects, report says
Read full article: Florida schools need more teachers for these 7 subjects, report saysThe State Board of Education on Wednesday took up a report that showed the greatest needs for teachers. For example, about 8,900 of the 37,200 total English courses taught in Florida's public schools had teachers during the 2024-2025 school year not certified in the field, according to the report.
Florida governor candidate promises mandatory uniforms in public schools
Read full article: Florida governor candidate promises mandatory uniforms in public schoolsAfter calling for a hefty "Sin Tax" last week, a candidate gunning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' job is now pushing for mandatory uniforms in public schools.
Impact fee limits, ‘agricultural enclave’ development bills pass 1st Florida Senate committee stop
Read full article: Impact fee limits, ‘agricultural enclave’ development bills pass 1st Florida Senate committee stopProposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make it more difficult for local governments to increase impact fees started to move forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate.
America’s hottest ZIP code is located in this Florida city
Read full article: America’s hottest ZIP code is located in this Florida cityThis month, MovingPlace has released its latest report looking at the hottest ZIP codes in the U.S. — and the No. 1 spot so far in 2026 is located right here in the Sunshine State.
Florida lawmaker pushes for flashing lights at crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety
Read full article: Florida lawmaker pushes for flashing lights at crosswalks to improve pedestrian safetyFlorida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrians, with Central Florida especially dangerous. An Osceola County state representative is pushing a bill to increase technology at crosswalks around the state.