Florida’s annual legislative session is set to begin, with elected officials from the House and Senate gathering in Tallahassee.

Andrew Tate says he was disappointed in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for saying he and his brother aren’t welcomed in Florida after they landed in Fort Lauderdale.

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference near Miami.

New laws in Florida mandate stiffer criminal penalties for immigrants in the U.S. illegally than for everyone else.

A Seminole County circuit judge has refused to block the scheduled March 20 execution of convicted murderer Edward James, rejecting arguments that he should be spared, in part, because of “cognitive decline.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to mark three years of the revived Florida State Guard.

Orlando attorney John Morgan made waves on Wednesday when he announced that he’s starting up a new political party.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds says he’s running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday evening at Homestead Air Force Base to speak on the issue of illegal immigration, touting some of the state-led steps that have been taken to enforce immigration laws.

During his speech about a massive expansion project along Interstate 75, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for yet another upcoming Buc-ee’s location in the state.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he’s entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.

A new Florida amendment could drastically cut down how much homeowners pay in property taxes each year.

The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.

The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.

A portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.

Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual legislative session.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference to introduce a new task force to review and improve the government’s efficiency.

The Cato Institute has released its “Fiscal Policy Report Card” for 2024, examining governors across the state to see how well they’ve handled their respective state’s finances.

Republican lawmakers in some states are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines and jail time if they resist President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Florida port leaders continue to point to supply-chain problems in recent years as they push lawmakers to increase transportation infrastructure funding.

A Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state — one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.

On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his preferred pick for the next governor of Florida.

Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis will hold a news conference at the State Capitol Building.

President Donald Trump appointed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Council of Governors, alongside governors from nine other states.

It’s been a lingering question since the election: How long can a partnership between two billionaires who love being the center of attention last.

This month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his latest budget recommendations, which could bring significant changes to some of the state’s biggest highways.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for inmate Edward James, who was sentenced to death in the 1993 murders of a woman and her 8-year-old granddaughter in Seminole County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on agreements that several more factions of state-level law enforcement will work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain and potentially interrogate illegal immigrants.

If you’re a homeowner in the Sunshine State, this might just come as welcome news.

An architect of a controversial bid to fly migrants from Texas to a Massachusetts resort town in 2022 has been named to guide Florida's new state board of immigration enforcement.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s attorney general.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s attorney general.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to put the state’s property tax in his crosshairs this week after voicing his position on social media.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended pay raises for state law enforcement and firefighters during a news conference at a restaurant in St. Johns County.

A bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday will appropriate $298.8 million for immigration enforcement. A newly created State Board of Immigration Enforcement will get most of the money – approximately $250.7 million.

With the recent passage of some of the most stringent illegal immigration enforcement laws, many undocumented immigrants may choose to stop showing up for work due to fear of being detained, which some say could impact Florida’s economy.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration laws.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new laws cracking down on illegal immigration Thursday that are believed to be the country’s toughest.

A Florida man has been put to death for the 1997 killings of a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler.

R.J. Larizza, state attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Florida, has voluntarily disqualified himself from the investigation and prosecution of a dog attack that killed a DeLand boy.

The state of Florida is on the brink of enacting the nation's most stringent illegal immigration enforcement laws

A Southwest Florida lawmaker will try again to pass a bill that would ban cruising or “camping” in the left lane of a highway, the same bill Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Miami Beach to ring in the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

There is a high chance that if you own a home, then you will have faced pressure from your insurance company to pay for a new roof.

Lawmakers in Florida are on the brink of enacting a new law addressing illegal immigration.

Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis, is reportedly contemplating a bid for governor in 2026, spurred by encouragement from top Republican donors.

Republican lawmakers in about dozen states are advancing proposals that could aid President Donald Trump's deportation efforts.

Special Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible overrides amid a dispute between the governor and Republican legislative leaders over immigration-enforcement plans.

Wyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.

Florida International University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to announce Florida Highway Patrol troopers could soon be trained and approved by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to perform immigration enforcement duties.

Florida regulators have approved new rates for the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most-common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.

In a significant development for Florida drivers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that several major insurance companies are reducing their auto insurance premiums statewide.

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the opening of the Florida State Fair in Tampa.

Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield of Melbourne lashed out Wednesday against Gov. Ron DeSantis after his administration blocked her from qualifying to run in a special election to replace outgoing Sen. Randy Fine.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces lower premiums for some customers of homeowners and car insurance providers, expected during 2025.

In Florida, it’s still DeSantis vs.

Construction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at the Florida Capitol.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued railing against an illegal-immigration bill proposed by the state Legislature which he has vowed to veto.

One day after Florida lawmakers passed a new immigration act, a crowd gathered near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to show support for immigrants' rights.

At a roundtable Wednesday morning at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in Titusville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to veto the new immigration act the legislature passed Tuesday.

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature passed a bill Tuesday night aimed at curbing illegal immigration, sending the package to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has derided the proposal for days.

Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegally.

The Florida Legislature is currently in the midst of a special session focused on immigration, with Governor Ron DeSantis expressing dissatisfaction over the dismissal of his proposal.

President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

The Florida Legislature will hold a session this week after all, and tackle only one issue, immigration, with a bill of their own creation. That bill puts immigration collaboration and enforcement in the hands of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, taking much of the power from Gov. DeSantis.

On the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process.

State lawmakers will head back to Tallahassee for a special session set to start on Monday.

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are proposing new ways to resist his efforts.

If you’ve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your luggage at Orlando International Airport (MCO), you’re not alone. Frequent travelers have sometimes expressed frustration over the lengthy wait times at baggage claim. However, relief is on the horizon as the airport is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation aimed at streamlining the process.

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, is resigning effective March 31 from the Senate as he runs in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, who was named national security adviser by President Donald Trump.

A historic winter storm dumped record-breaking snow across the Gulf Coast, including here in Florida.

The winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency as the Panhandle and other parts of North Florida get hit with frigid weather and face the possibility of snow and ice.

With the Tallahassee area bracing for the possibility of snow and ice, Florida House and Senate leaders on Monday canceled committee meetings scheduled this week.

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.

One of the things DeSantis said he would push for is to require local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration enforcement, which would include Trump's plans to start a mass deportation effort. Governor DeSantis also suggested implementing citizen verification for foreign remittances.

This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

The Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.

Gov. DeSantis signaled he would appoint his chief of staff, James Uthmeier, to fill the position of Florida attorney general once it becomes available.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio ’s seat in the U.S. Senate.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who nears a confirmation vote to become part of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Two months after a similar measure failed to garner enough voter support to pass, a political committee bankrolled by the state’s largest medical-marijuana company has launched a new effort to allow recreational pot in Florida.

Attorneys for the state of Florida argued before a federal appeals court Wednesday that a lower-court judge was wrong to block a law last year that bans gender-affirming care for minors and restricts similar care for adults, though a pending U.S. Supreme Court case creates uncertainty.

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that flags be flown at full-staff Monday to mark the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, a pause in a 30-day order for flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to pledge partnership from all levels state to local with soon-to-be President Donald Trump’s administration on tackling illegal immigration.

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday said it will take up an appeal by a convicted felon who was one of 20 people accused by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials in 2022 of registering and voting when they were ineligible.

A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission.

A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered that flags at the U.S. Capitol be raised to their full height on Inauguration Day.

A hearing is set for former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old constituent out of more than $100,000 and using the woman’s identity to help secure a $428,000 mortgage for a home in Orlando.

In the wake of the recent election, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for significant changes to the state’s petition and amendment process.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.