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
Amid widespread speculation about lawmakers possibly returning to Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he has “no plans” to call a special session but would back stricter immigration measures from the Republican-controlled Legislature. Read moreDeSantis Says 'No Plans' for Special Session
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
The state university system Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Devin Stephenson to become the second president of Florida Polytechnic University, as President Randy Avent prepares to leave the post. Read moreNew Florida Poly President Confirmed
TALLAHASSEE --- Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts. Read moreTourists to Continue Getting Taste of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Supreme Court justices heard arguments Wednesday involving two arcade-game champs — but the case isn’t focused on who’s the grandmaster of Pac-Man. Read moreArcade Champs Duel in Court Over Recordings
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added more than 5,800 policies last week, as the start of hurricane season nears. Read moreCitizens Policies Top 1.191M
Environmental groups Monday urged a federal appeals court to reject Florida’s request for a stay of a district judge’s ruling in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands. Read moreGroups Fight State Request in Wetlands Case