First Read
DeSantis backs Israel's right of self-defense, says Iran not 'peaceful'
The United States 'should turn every screw' on Iran, he said.
Policy
Blue state governors pressing Biden administration to help with migrant surge
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the latest to outline policy changes the feds could make to alleviate some of the strain on states, cities.
Policy
State fights Medicaid eligibility allegations
The plaintiffs’ lawyers argue that the state has violated due-process rights and a federal Medicaid law.
Policy
Emotional vigil in support of Israel draws hundreds in South Florida
For many, the events happening a world away are personal.
First Read
DeSantis blasts Biden after Israel attacks, backs wiping Hamas 'off face of the earth'
The governor weighed in while campaigning in Iowa this weekend.
Policy
‘Unprecedented’ Hamas attack on Israel shows ‘apparent quantum leap’ in capabilities, experts say
As Israel launches airstrikes in response, many expect the retaliation to have unprecedented aspects as well.
Policy
Abortion initiative tops 400,000 signatures in Florida
The measure needs at least 891,523 valid petition signatures to get on the 2024 ballot. Meantime, Attorney General Ashley Moody said she will try to block the proposed state constitutional amendment.
Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Gaetz for governor? This wasn’t a good start
A lot of what has endeared Matt Gaetz to the most Trumpified wing of the GOP has also made him a political pariah to everybody else, our Capitol Columnist writes.
Politics
So who’s going to be the next governor of Florida?
It might be really early, but Florida political watchers can’t stop speculating now that Matt Gaetz is again getting national attention.
Policy
DeSantis directs flags to half staff to honor victims of Israel attacks
The governor also says the old Capitol will be lit in blue and white this week.
Podcast
Episode 61: Looking Back at Hurricane Michael, Five Years Later
Dara chats with Bay County Manager Bob Majka and State Rep. Griff Griffitts, R-Panama City Beach about the impacts of the devastating Hurricane Michael, which came ashore in the Panhandle five years ago
Policy
New York City council speaker: City is ‘running out of room’ for migrants
Adrienne Adams says the Big Apple should be honest with asylum-seekers about the difficulty of finding shelter, but insisted New York was 'still a sanctuary city.'
Personality
Are elections enough to keep state legislators in check? No, says one expert
In a new book, political science professor Steven Rogers argues that voters don’t have the tools to keep tabs on their lawmakers. That could affect how legislators do their jobs.
Policy
Federal court urged to block Florida's Chinese property law
'It singles out Chinese people for extraordinary restrictions on the ability to buy a home,' a newly filed legal brief said.
Policy
'I was them': Miami-Dade schools develop new programs for thousands of immigrant 'newcomer students'
The district is now serving an additional 20,000 immigrant students, many of whom came with their families from across Latin America.
Policy
Next shutdown deadline looms as Congress languishes after McCarthy’s ouster from speakership
An already tight timeline is condensed with half of Congress being effectively incapacitated.
Policy
Citizens home insurance policies teed up for private insurers
What is known as 'depopulation' is a key state strategy for trying to shrink Citizens, which has grown to more than 1.4 million policies because of financial problems in the private market.
Personality
Mary Ellen Klas, veteran Florida statehouse reporter, taking on new challenge
She’s leaving the Miami Herald to become a Bloomberg Opinion columnist.
First Read
Matt Gaetz generates the feels – good & bad – on social media after sparking McCarthy ouster
'Washington must change,' he says, adding that he doesn't want the speakership.
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