Florida AG says judges can’t stop state attorneys, staff from bringing guns into court

Florida statute says judges can limit ‘any person’ from bringing guns into court — Uthmeier says state attorneys don’t count as ‘any person’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 2, 2025November 3, 2025

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Murder charge dropped in road rage case eyed by Uthmeier, but Orlando woman is still going to prison

The local case took on a statewide angle when Uthmeier in September publicly bashed Orlando Democratic State Attorney Monique Worrell

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Cannabis

‘Nonsensical’: Pro-marijuana group sues DeSantis administration, again

The lawsuit accuses the DeSantis administration of slow-walking the process to put its proposed amendment on the Florida ballot.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

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DeSantis orders Board of Governors to ‘pull the plug’ on H1-B visas in universities

‘[There’s] a clinical assistant professor from supposed Palestine. Why are they—is that just social justice that they’re doing?’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

News

‘Dragging its feet’: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ appeal paused due to government shutdown

The court agreed with the Department of Homeland Security that the case should be paused until government attorneys can work again.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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Florida lawmaker moves to replace ‘child pornography’ mentions in state statute

‘We must call it what it truly is: the documentation of the sexual abuse of children’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

News

Florida bill would let families sue for killings by undocumented immigrants, fine police not working with ICE

It’s the largest proposed change so far to Florida immigration laws ahead of the 2026 session

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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From Metallica to Stone Cold Steve Austin: DeSantis got personal on social media all of a sudden

In 2025 alone, DeSantis has posted about song ‘Master of Puppets’ four times

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

News

State Supreme Court rejects attempt to force Florida Bar to investigate Pam Bondi

The request was made by dozens of attorneys and former judges to investigate Bondi for alleged state ethics violations

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Florida News

DeSantis wants AI regulation; insurance lobby says Florida has it under control

AI is one of the few policy areas in which DeSantis has appeared to break with President Donald Trump

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

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Florida AG leads support for parents’ SCOTUS case over child’s pronouns

Uthmeier’s letter of support is the latest turn of legal events involving January Littlejohn, now a banner for parental rights in GOP Circles

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Florida gets $608M grant for immigrant detention centers

Funds will be spent on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ — which the state has already spent at least $245M on — and ‘Deportation Depot’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Florida gets $38m from ICE for immigration crackdown, while ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ bill looms

The federal government has yet to cover the at-minimum $245 million price tag for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Orlando Area News

Florida AG accuses Monique Worrell of refusing to prosecute pedophiles

‘This is systematic abuse. This is gross negligence,’ Uthmeier said

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 26, 2025September 28, 2025

Florida News

Florida vows ‘vigilance’ at detention centers after Dallas ICE facility shooting

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and ‘Deportation Depot’ are Florida’s two main detention centers working in conjunction with ICE

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Florida News

Florida lawmakers target ‘most hated tax’ in property tax committee meeting

The Florida House’s property tax committee had its third meeting to explore how to slash property taxes

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Florida News

‘Destroying vital evidence’: Florida CFO accuses social media companies of shielding child predators

His comments came amid a broader legal battle waged by Florida officials trying to impose age restrictions on social media companies

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Noting ‘political risk,’ Florida Republican reveals plan to cut property taxes

‘We will be the first state in the country to take a dramatic step toward eliminating the most hated tax in America’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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‘Gas station morphine’: Florida issues emergency rule for kratom 7-OH

The announcement comes after AG James Uthmeier listed 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ now wants federal money

A federal appeals court last week ordered the center to remain open partially because it lacked federal ties

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 16, 2025September 16, 2025