First Read
First Up: 'Live Local' Act heads to full Florida House
From the daily "First Read" email.
Policy
Justice Ricky Polston stepping down from Florida Supreme Court
The resignation gives Gov. Ron DeSantis DeSantis a chance to pick a fifth member on the seven-member court.
Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Ethics panel is easy to use politically
Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest major political figure bitten by an Ethics Commission filing.
Policy
Tallahassee officials host dueling press conferences about police drug policy
A city police officer tested positive for methamphetamines but wasn't fired, claiming an accidental taking of a family member's ADHD medicine.
Policy
D.C. watchdog files public records lawsuit against Florida Department of Education
American Oversight wants to know which conservative groups the state consulted as it remakes education in Florida.
First Read
First Up: Conservatives tussle on Twitter over defamation bill
From the daily "First Read" email.
Policy
Florida House passes far-reaching lawsuit limits
Supporters say the bill will bring balance to a system that has been plagued by excessive litigation. Opponents counter that the bill would punish injured people who have legitimate claims and that it would only benefit insurance companies.
Politics
A new leader for ‘bold new city’: A look at the candidates for Jacksonville mayor
Seven candidates – two Democrats, four Republicans and one no-party-affiliated – are running.
Podcast
Episode 33: Bottoms Up! Advocating for Florida's Breweries
Dara chats with the Florida Brewers Guild president Brooke Malone and lobbyist Josh Aubuchon about advocating for the folks who churn out beer for Floridians every day
First Read
First Up: Manny Diaz Jr. proposes rule on mentioning sexual orientation, gender identity in classrooms
From the daily "First Read" email.
Policy
Bill to enact 6-week abortion limit backed in Florida House
But one Democrat described the legislation as a 'de facto abortion ban.'
Opinion
Opinion: Standing up for Florida's small businesses
Rep. Tommy Gregory and Bill Herrle argue that 'stopping lawsuit abuse will create an environment that allows small businesses to grow and create jobs.'
Policy
Florida lawmakers back lower threshold in death penalty cases
The issue re-emerged after the Parkland school shooter was sentenced to life in prison last year. A jury was not unanimous in recommending death.
Personality
Five Questions for Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried
Her goals? Regain voter trust, inveigh against DeSantis’ ‘fascist’ agenda this legislative session.
First Read
First Up: Introducing The DeSantis Files, a new email newsletter
From the daily "First Read" email.
Politics
Voter turnout low in South Florida municipal elections
Boca Raton voters turned down an effort to extend the terms of council members; a Boynton Beach city commission race is headed to a runoff.
Policy
Proposal to expand law on sexual orientation, gender identity moves in Florida Legislature
It would also restrict the way students and teachers can use their preferred pronouns in schools.
Personality
Five Questions with Matt Dixon
NBC News' newest reporter talks covering DeSantis as a candidate and gives advice for the Florida news media.
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