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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 …
Insurance off the table for April special session
Fixes for Florida’s troubled property-insurance system aren’t likely to be added to a special legislative session this month on congressional redistricting.
House Speaker Chris Sprowls, …
Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner stepping down
The head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down after 38 years with the agency.
Commissioner Rick Swearingen advised members of the agency on Friday he will leave the post …