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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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City & State Florida 02202023

Policy

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