DeSantis pressures House to pass AI Bill of Rights, references FSU shooting

The bill is being revived just after AG Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI for its alleged role in the FSU shooting

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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‘Climate cartel’: Uthmeier subpoenas environmental nonprofit for alleged trade law violations

“The Climate Cartel is trying to hijack our judicial system to accomplish their net-zero carbon agenda,” Uthmeier said

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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DeSantis delays redistricting special session, adds AI and vaccines

The new session — which includes two of the governor’s top bills that failed during the regular session — runs from April 28 to May 1

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Florida News

Alleged FSU shooter consulted ChatGPT on when to attack, sexual scenarios with a minor

Two hours before he went on a shooting rampage, Phoenix Ikner had a question for ChatGPT

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier launches investigation into ChatGPT for role in FSU shooting

Although his office declined to say whether the investigation is criminal or civil, subpoenas will be “forthcoming”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier deploys genetic genealogy to tackle massive cold case backlog

He announced a $600,000 partnership with an anti-crime company specializing in matching cold case DNA to genetic genealogy databases

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Florida News

Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case

Chief Judge William Pryor appeared skeptical of the environmental lawyers’ argument that the federal government is the primary caretaker

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Florida News

Likely Florida voters think mid-decade redistricting is a ‘bad idea,’ new poll shows

That represents a vast majority of Democrats and independents and while most Republicans polled support redistricting, a hefty slice oppose it

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ wants Leon County judge impeached

The new law demands judges keep defendants convicted of dangerous crimes in custody instead of freeing them ahead of sentencing

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Florida News

‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants

DeSantis called the idea of a citizenship path for crime-free undocumented immigrants “incoherent” and ill-advised

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Sheriff Grady Judd still backs ICE, but calls for ‘path forward’ on immigration

Judd, a top Republican and favorite of Gov. DeSantis, doubled down by again calling for an end to deportations of undocumented immigrants who “add to society”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Florida News

Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and DeSantis mass deportation efforts

It’s a striking shift from law enforcement in the nation’s most aggressive anti-undocumented immigration state

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Florida News

FEMA lifts environmental hold on $608M grant for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

The Trump administration lifted an environmental funding hold that had stalled the dollars for months

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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Florida House weakens transparency requirement in data center bill, sends to Senate

It’s the latest example of the lower chamber moving away from the governor and toward the Trump administration

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Florida planned $645M for waste company Doodie Calls at detention centers

Emergency managers say projected costs at migrant detention centers have since been revised downward

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Timeline of confusion: Cost projections for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

Nearly 3,000 pages of records show the Florida Division of Emergency Management adjusted calculations several times between June and November

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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Trump administration won’t pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction costs, DOJ says

A $608 million federal reimbursement won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

DeSantis approved more than $40 million in Florida immigration grants to pay local law enforcement to capture and hold detainees

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Florida backs down: DeSantis’ emergency fund can be used on immigration

Uthmeier called the House’s plan to limit spending “moronic” while the governor’s staff suggested the bill’s architects aren’t real Republicans

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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New bill blocks Florida emergency funds from being used on immigration

Democrats on Monday railed against these expenditures, calling it an “abuse” of public money

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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