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Trump taps Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Sec of State; will DeSantis take Rubio’s seat in Senate?

It may come down to whether Ron DeSantis still has presidential aspirations.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 13, 2024December 3, 2024

It may come down to whether Ron DeSantis still has presidential aspirations.

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Christian Ziegler stripped of powers as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida

In Iowa, DeSantis questions ‘how effective’ his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, can be ‘in those circumstances’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida December 17, 2023June 13, 2025

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Disney district firefighters who supported DeSantis’ takeover now criticize move to eliminate perks

The firefighters said Wednesday that the park-related benefits were long viewed as an incentive to work for Reedy Creek

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida August 24, 2023April 29, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to ‘get the job done’ in 2024 presidential race

‘These past few years have given me a new appreciation for the fragility of our freedoms.’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida’s citrus industry expected to yield smallest orange crop in nearly 90 years

The industry has battled for two decades against deadly citrus greening disease and development pressures

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 15, 2023September 1, 2024

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Florida House lawmakers want to cut funding for Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency

Tourism officials warn the changes would harm efforts that last year helped lead to tourism numbers topping pre-pandemic levels

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 29, 2023July 21, 2025

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Florida House passes ‘Live Local Act,’ which bans rent control, gives tax breaks to developers

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 25, 2023June 30, 2025

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Lawmakers debate repealing Florida’s film and entertainment office

Some argue lawmakers should consider more than just the return on investment, as many incentive programs provide other benefits

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 20, 2023May 12, 2025

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Florida Senate passes ‘Live Local Act’ aimed at spurring more affordable housing

The bill also includes incentives for investment in affordable housing and seeks more development in struggling commercial areas

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 9, 2023February 9, 2025

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Florida House moves forward with bill that would prevent ‘progressive’ government investments

Bill sponsor Bob Rommel said the intent is to ‘send a message’ that Florida won’t engage with corporations using ‘progressive ideology’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 8, 2023May 10, 2025

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Florida environmentalists object to new bills that contradict Gov. DeSantis’ conservation claims

The governor’s latest outline for land conservation has been called ‘vague’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 6, 2023September 29, 2024

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‘This is what a dictator does’: Nikki Fried blames Gov. DeSantis for Republican proposal to abolish Florida Democratic Party

The bill would ‘cancel’ the registration of ‘any political party that has ever supported slavery’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 2, 2023April 19, 2025

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Florida Senate proposes new statewide Hurricane recovery legislation

The legislation also seeks to establish temporary housing for disaster relief workers

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 28, 2023September 29, 2023

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‘The divisiveness is over’: Nikki Fried wants to end years of losses as new Florida Democratic Party chair

Fried will oversee a party that has struggled with finances, voter-registration efforts and lost traction among Hispanic voters.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 27, 2023March 11, 2024

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Florida Republican senator suggests limiting electric car use during hurricane evacuations

The state is set to move forward with distributing federal money to add more charging stations near evacuation routes

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 24, 2023April 22, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis wants to ramp up immigration policies with increased criminal penalties

‘DeSantis’ xenophobic policies place Florida residents — regardless of immigration status — in danger of unfair targeting and racial profiling.’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida legislators say goal is to get Gov. DeSantis’ bills ‘across the finish line’ in upcoming session

Renner said he anticipates a session filled with “big, big issues”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 23, 2023May 20, 2025

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Florida’s permitless carry bill is now on its way to the House floor

Great timing as always.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 22, 2023August 16, 2023

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Under new bill, credit card companies could be fined for tracking gun sales in Florida

Democrats expressed concern the bill could hinder law-enforcement efforts to prevent mass shootings

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 21, 2023May 16, 2024

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Florida Sen. Kathleen Passidomo’s ‘Live Local Act’ focuses on increased development, bars local rent control

The Senate Community Affairs Committee unanimously backed the wide-ranging bill

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 8, 2023April 9, 2025