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DeSantis signs controversial bear bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 20 signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense…
State eyes increased calls on wildlife
Bears and coyotes and raccoons, oh my! As Florida’s population expands, state wildlife officials…
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DeSantis security costs jump
TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis geared up his presidential campaign, taxpayer costs to…
DeSantis says more migrant flights likely
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he expects more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state “sanctuary” communities, as questions continued to swirl …
Dunn, Ausley both draw opponents
Congressman Al Lawson, a Tallahassee Democrat whose district was overhauled as part of the once-a-decade reapportionment process, helped launch this year’s candidate qualifying period Monday by …
DeSantis taps lawmaker Byrd as secretary of state
TALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican who has been at the forefront of controversial legislation supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will oversee the 2022 elections in …
State expands alligator hunting hours
Alligators in Florida will be targeted around-the-clock when the next hunting season begins in August.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule change last week …
Gov. DeSantis signs largest tax relief package in state’s history
TALLAHASSEE – A series of sales-tax “holidays” on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax in October topped a package signed …
Citrus crop forecast continues to sour
Florida’s struggling citrus industry continues to see a decline in the crop for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since before World War II.
With the …
Brandes pushes property insurance special session
Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican who has argued for taking aggressive action to deal with Florida’s property-insurance problems, intends to pursue polling lawmakers about holding …