TALLAHASSEE — As suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren runs in November to try to regain his job, a legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues playing out at a federal appeals court. Read moreDecades-Old Cases Dusted Off in Warren Fight
TALLAHASSEE — Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal health-care rule, saying it clashes with the state’s efforts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people. Read moreFlorida Challenges Feds on Health Care Rule
TALLAHASSEE --- Most governors would probably celebrate if U.S. News & World Report ranked their states No. 1 in the country for education. Read moreBackroom Briefing: No. 1 with a Grudge
A proposal to add nine new judicial positions, more than recommended by the Florida Supreme Court, was among 20 bills that the Legislature formally sent Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Rep. Sam Garrison, a Fleming Island Republican in line to become House speaker in 2026, has drawn a Democratic challenger as he runs for re-election this year. Read moreGarrison Gets Democratic Foe
TALLAHASSEE — A dispute could be brewing between top Florida higher-education officials and the federal government over an upcoming requirement for U.S. colleges and universities to offer in-state tuition rates to students from certain Pacific islands. Read moreChancellor Balks at In-State Tuition Change
Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. Read moreFlorida Jobless Claims Dip
Florida and two dozen other states Thursday filed a legal challenge to a new U.S. Environmental Protection rule aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants. Read moreFlorida Joins Challenge to Carbon Rule
TALLAHASSEE — A property-insurance company has agreed to pay a $1 million fine after a state review found it violated claims-handling requirements following Hurricane Ian, according to an order signed Thursday by Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky. Read moreUpdated: Insurer to Pay $1 Million Over Ian Claims
Shannon Estenoz, a Key West native whose current duties include helping oversee federal Everglades restoration efforts, was nominated Thursday by President Joe Biden to become deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the White House announced. Read moreEstenoz Picked for Top Interior Post