And Gov. DeSantis tried to spin it as a “bait-and-switch” tactic. Lawmakers Rebuke DeSantis, Will Address Immigration By Jim Saunders, Dara Kam and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE —…
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Special Session on immigration begins today
Florida Republican lawmakers have filed multiple bills ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Ron DeSantis, which begins today. The proposed legislation targets undocumented immigrants and ballot initiatives. Key measures…
What others reported on UWF Trustee meeting
From the News Service of Florida: New Chairman Could Be Sign of UWF Changes By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies reshape…
Florida, Escambia have a ‘Gulf of Mexico’ problem
A computer search of Florida laws shows at least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name. Legal descriptions of boundaries…
Lawmaker push back against DeSantis special session
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will convene a special session of the Florida Legislature the week of Jan. 27 to address immigration issues, hurricane recovery, condominium problems and the ballot…
FPL to Seek Base Rate Increases
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to issues such as growth and a need to continue expanding its system, Florida Power & Light on Monday said it…
Backroom Briefing: Forget About It
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Don’t expect the Florida Senate to address two issues that drew support from…
School Board must testify in book case
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Reversing an October decision in a legal battle over access to books, a federal judge this week ruled that Escambia County School…
Albritton Targets Insurance, ‘Rural Renaissance’
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, began a two-year term as Florida Senate president Tuesday, saying he will hold the insurance industry accountable and…
Expediting special election easier said than done
Mail-in Ballot Law Puts Crimp in Special Elections By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A controversial 2021 state law making it harder for people to vote by mail…
Amendment 4 Spurs Fierce Political Fight
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A political battle over abortion rights is giving Floridians the opportunity to vote on one of the nation’s most divisive issues, spurring…
Amendment 4 Backers Sue State Over Letters
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A political committee leading efforts to pass a ballot proposal on abortion rights filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state violated…
Florida College Accreditation Fight Rejected
By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Siding with the Biden administration, a federal judge Wednesday rejected a challenge by Florida to the constitutionality of the accreditation system for…
Florida Starts Recovery After Monster Storm
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the…
Helene ‘Moving Fast’ Before Thursday Night Landfall
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is “running out quickly” for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a…
Homeless, ‘Margaritaville’ Laws to Take Effect
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Nearly three dozen new state laws will take effect Oct. 1, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless people can…
Dozier compensation moves forward
From the News Service of Florida: Victims of abuse decades ago at state-run reform schools will be able to begin applying next week for a share of $20 million in compensation, according…
School books settlement reached but not here
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — Authors of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” and parents of students have reached a settlement with the Nassau County school…
DeSantis Defends Abortion Information
By Jim Saunders and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described…
DeSantis Says Park Plans Need Another Look
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Trying to quell a bipartisan uproar, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “half-baked” plans to bring golf courses, resort-style lodges and pickleball…
