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Florida Gov. DeSantis completes revamp of Walt Disney World special district
'There is a new sheriff in town and accountability will be the order of the day,' the governor said.
- By Jim Turner
Politics
Politics
Florida Democrats select Nikki Fried as state party chair
Fried emerged the winner in a four-way contest, fending off a major challenge from former state Sen. Annette Taddeo.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis puts immigration into play for 2023 legislative session
The governor frequently criticizes the Biden administration over border issues and has backed other immigration legislation in recent years.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Policy
Florida legislative leaders looking to get DeSantis' priorities ‘across finish line’
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner described 'unprecedented cooperation' between the governor and Republican-controlled Legislature. The legislative session starts March 7.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Policy
Florida House tees up concealed weapons bill for 2023 session
But several gun-rights advocacy groups withdrew support because people wouldn’t be able to openly carry firearms in public.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on freedom to start second term
His political standing is vastly different from four years ago, when he took office as a relatively little-known former congressman who narrowly won the gubernatorial election.
- By Ryan Dailey and Jim Turner
Policy
State of Florida pulling billions from BlackRock over 'socially responsible' investing policy
Republican leaders here and across the country have targeted 'environmental, social and governance' standards, or ESG ratings.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Hurricane season marked by deadly Ian, destructive Nicole
The six-month hurricane season will end Wednesday.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Florida gasoline prices to rise as tax ‘holiday’ ends
Motorists may see a 25-cent jump at the pump, AAA says.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
After Ian, special session eyed on taxes, insurance in Florida
'I think that there may be a whole bunch of other stuff that’s storm-related that we may be talking about,' Gov. DeSantis said.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Florida lawmakers add $360 million to Hurricane Ian recovery efforts
The Joint Legislative Budget Commission approved adding the money to the state Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.
- By Jim Turner
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Concealed weapons ‘quagmire’ in Florida headed to state court
A new lawsuit pits the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which issues concealed weapon licenses, against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which performs the background checks.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Florida lawmakers to free up more money for Hurricane Ian relief
Legislators will meet next week to release an additional $360 million into the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Gasoline tax break, new state laws to take effect in Florida
New laws include measures aimed at preventing protests outside people’s homes and cracking down on 'street takeovers.'
- By Jim Turner
Policy
'Air DeSantis' to continue: Florida governor says to count on more migrant flights
'The Legislature gave me $12 million. We're going to spend every penny,' the governor said.
- By Dara Kam and Jim Turner
Policy
Florida pumps brakes on turnpike extension
Department of Transportation pauses extension following local opposition.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Florida expected to grow a little more slowly
Although the Sunshine State still adds to its population the equivalent of a city the size of Orlando each year.
- By Jim Turner
Policy
Greenhouse gases get attention as Florida fights climate change
But Gov. DeSantis says the state isn't 'doing any left-wing stuff ... we're a flood prone state. We do have storms.'
- By Jim Turner