DeSantis sets special session on redistricting in April

The announcement comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in this year’s elections

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The special legislative session announcement comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in this year’s elections.

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Canadians are still staying away from Florida, but tourism increased overall

According to Travel and Tour World magazine, Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and the Florida Keys are among the top national destinations.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

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DeSantis against Trump’s push for federal AI regulation

“The problem is that Congress hasn’t proposed any coherent regulatory scheme but instead just wanted to block states from doing anything for 10 years, which would be an AI amnesty.”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Florida House again moves to allow teens to purchase guns

The controversial bill would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Opponents ask DeSantis to stop the 2025 Florida bear hunt

Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade is set to start next month

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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Florida first state to adopt conservative education plan via Heritage Foundation

Critics described the Heritage Foundation declaration as promoting indoctrination

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

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‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

Demings formally announced his bid for governor, setting up a Democratic primary fight next year against former Congressman David Jolly

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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‘Build a FL border wall’: DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win

DeSantis asked how Florida should respond: “Build a FL border wall” “Tariff all transplants” or “Recruit new transplants”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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DeSantis says executions are about ‘justice,’ as Florida hits record high

Florida has executed 15 inmates this year, with two more scheduled in November

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Once green-lighted from the federal government, the aircrafts would be expected to provide short air transport ‘like an Uber’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Boyd did not detail priorities but spoke of a need to ‘defend the taxpayer’ and to ‘protect the rights of parents and strengthen our schools’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida likely ‘in line’ with unproven Tylenol-autism link

‘So, you know, not all the studies find that, but some of the studies do,’ Florida Surgeon General Ladapo said

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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Conservation group launches lawsuit against Florida bear hunt

Bear Warriors United argues killing ‘187 bears will cause imminent and irreparable harm to the Florida black bear species’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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DeSantis sets special session on redistricting in April

Canadians are still staying away from Florida, but tourism increased overall

DeSantis against Trump’s push for federal AI regulation

Florida House again moves to allow teens to purchase guns

Opponents ask DeSantis to stop the 2025 Florida bear hunt

Florida first state to adopt conservative education plan via Heritage Foundation

‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

‘Build a FL border wall’: DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win

DeSantis says executions are about ‘justice,’ as Florida hits record high

DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Florida likely ‘in line’ with unproven Tylenol-autism link

Conservation group launches lawsuit against Florida bear hunt

Jailed Ukrainian campaign donor Lev Parnas sought spot on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ transition committee

SATANIC TEMPLE’S CAPITOL DISPLAY DAMAGED

Space Florida to upgrade launch pads at Cape Canaveral in hope of bringing new space programs to Titusville

Satanic Temple’s holiday display joins others in Capitol

Craft beer brewers wary of promises that state will end ban on growlers

2014 holiday gun-shopping season in Florida is shaping up to be a busy one

Satanic Temple approved for Capitol holiday display