DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spending
Read full article: DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spendingShortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.
Here are all of the plans so far to cut property taxes in Florida
Read full article: Here are all of the plans so far to cut property taxes in FloridaThe latest Legislative session is underway in Florida, and lawmakers have already filed several proposals for cutting property taxes statewide.
America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis fared
Read full article: America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis faredA new report this month has revealed how popular governors from across the U.S. are. But the results weren’t too kind to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Federal law would stop the cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but it isn't happening yet
Read full article: Federal law would stop the cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but it isn't happening yetA federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it.
Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026
Read full article: Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Read full article: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles OlympicsBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case
Read full article: Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the caseAttorneys say detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.
Oklahoma carries out its first execution of 2026 on a man convicted of double killing
Read full article: Oklahoma carries out its first execution of 2026 on a man convicted of double killingOklahoma has carried out its first execution of the year on a man convicted of killing two men in a drive-by shooting.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman has become the first person executed in Florida this year
Read full article: Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman has become the first person executed in Florida this yearMan convicted of killing a traveling salesman has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman scheduled for first Florida execution of 2026
Read full article: Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman scheduled for first Florida execution of 2026A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a 1989 robbery has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman becomes first person executed in Florida this year
Read full article: Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman becomes first person executed in Florida this yearA man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a 1989 robbery has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
FIU unveils Ronald Reagan statue honoring anti-communism legacy
Read full article: FIU unveils Ronald Reagan statue honoring anti-communism legacyFlorida International University unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan, marking what would have been his 115th birthday, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for Florida redistricting
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for Florida redistrictingA lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.
Judge denies motion in suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s gambling case
Read full article: Judge denies motion in suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s gambling caseSuspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appears in a Lake County court for a hearing in an illegal gambling case.
Florida educators urge lawmakers to prioritize public school funding, teacher pay
Read full article: Florida educators urge lawmakers to prioritize public school funding, teacher payThe Florida Education Association is urging lawmakers to focus on better pay and public school funding this legislative session.
States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
Read full article: States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm electionsRepublicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forward
Read full article: Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forwardA proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.
No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state says
Read full article: No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state saysFlorida's secretary of state says none of the 22 citizen initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot got enough verified petitions to make it, including the recreational marijuana amendment. But the initiative's organizers say Byrd's statement is premature.
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.
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Read full article: Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the USMassive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida.
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Read full article: Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention centerDetainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universitiesGov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions until next year.
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.
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 sets execution date for man convicted of killing a grocery store owner
Read full article: Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a grocery store ownerA man convicted of killing a Tampa Bay-area grocery store owner during a robbery is set to become Florida’s second execution of 2026.
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.
Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody
Read full article: Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley MoodyDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
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.
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.
Orange County: 380 inmates with ICE detainers in county jail right now
Read full article: Orange County: 380 inmates with ICE detainers in county jail right nowAs of Friday, Jan. 16, there were 831 bookings in the jail with immigration holds, according to a county spokesperson, who noted that “there has been a significant number of re-bookings.” Here's what else we know about their charges.
DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
Read full article: DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet.
Rep. Frost: ICE has made ‘pretty large’ hotel reservations in Central Florida
Read full article: Rep. Frost: ICE has made ‘pretty large’ hotel reservations in Central FloridaIn a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made “pretty large” hotel reservations in the area.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, first lady speak at ceremony for Mayo Clinic’s new cancer-treating particle accelerator
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis, first lady speak at ceremony for Mayo Clinic’s new cancer-treating particle acceleratorFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis hold a news conference at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Gov. DeSantis taps Judge Adam Tanenbaum for Florida Supreme Court
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis taps Judge Adam Tanenbaum for Florida Supreme CourtFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Pinellas County to announce his pick of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to serve on the state’s supreme court.
‘You will die, pig:’ Man accused of threatening to kill Florida Gov. DeSantis, Sheriff Chitwood
Read full article: ‘You will die, pig:’ Man accused of threatening to kill Florida Gov. DeSantis, Sheriff ChitwoodA Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis to open Florida legislative session with property taxes, redistricting on agenda
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis to open Florida legislative session with property taxes, redistricting on agendalorida’s annual legislative session formally opens at 11 a.m. with representatives and senators gathering in the Florida House chamber to hear opening remarks from their leaders, and also to hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will be giving his last State of the State address as Florida’s governor.
Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery
Read full article: Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robberyA man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026.
Florida says it’s is testing baby formula for heavy metals, pesticides. Here are the results
Read full article: Florida says it’s is testing baby formula for heavy metals, pesticides. Here are the resultsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in Polk County to announce independent state testing of baby formulas for the presence of heavy metals and pesticides.
Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats
Read full article: Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seatsOfficials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districtsGov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.
DeSantis talks Florida-redistricting special session, rural awards
Read full article: DeSantis talks Florida-redistricting special session, rural awardsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another round of state awards to fund rural infrastructure improvements and proclaimed a special session for even more redistricting.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access lawsuit rejected
Read full article: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access lawsuit rejectedA Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’Last year, Florida passed legislation requiring state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration enforcement and to enter into 287(g) agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
College football's Urban Meyer joins board of Florida college transformed by DeSantis
Read full article: College football's Urban Meyer joins board of Florida college transformed by DeSantisCollege football Hall of Famer Urban Meyer has been appointed to the board of trustees at New College in Sarasota.
‘A simple fate:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto this license plate rule
Read full article: ‘A simple fate:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto this license plate ruleAfter a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deny any legislation implementing another rule if it came across his desk.
Attorneys urge judge to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to assess detainees’ access to lawyers
Read full article: Attorneys urge judge to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to assess detainees’ access to lawyersAttorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility.
Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library
Read full article: Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential libraryA judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.
Florida governor announces $311M in awards for statewide infrastructure projects
Read full article: Florida governor announces $311M in awards for statewide infrastructure projectsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at an airport in Highlands County, announcing some $311 million in awards for statewide infrastructure projects.
More property tax amendments just hit Florida. Here’s the full list
Read full article: More property tax amendments just hit Florida. Here’s the full listAnother two property tax proposals were filed on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of plans that lawmakers want to put in front of voters next year.
Florida man executed for the killings of a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion
Read full article: Florida man executed for the killings of a man and his girlfriend during a home invasionA man convicted of killing a man and his girlfriend during a 1987 home invasion has been put to death in Florida.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over ‘foreign terrorist’ label
Read full article: Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over ‘foreign terrorist’ labelA leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”.
CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designation
Read full article: CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designationAfter being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing education
Read full article: Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing educationThe governor has set aside $130 million for nursing education programs in his latest budget proposal. While the funding is not yet guaranteed, nursing schools are optimistic about the potential support.
Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
Read full article: Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildrenFlorida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren.