Uthmeier subpoenas the NFL over diversity hiring rule

The “Rooney Rule” was established decades ago to combat the historically low number of minorities hired to head coaching positions.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

The “Rooney Rule” was established decades ago to combat the historically low number of minorities hired to head coaching positions.

Florida News

DeSantis (again) slams House Speaker Perez for his ‘personal agenda’

The governor went on a verbal tear for nearly 10 minutes (with one break) to express anger and frustration with the Miami Republican.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

How would a Democratic governor work with a GOP-led Legislature in Florida?

Orange County mayor Jerry Demings and David Jolly are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs law taking tough stance against ‘foreign countries of concern’

It also prohibits public employees and officials from accepting gifts from those countries

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Florida News

Most major Florida gubernatorial candidates say state should never legalize recreational marijuana

Democrat David Jolly is one exception. He says the fact that a majority of Floridians voted to legalize cannabis in 2024 is why he supports making it legal.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Florida News

Licensing agreement to rename Florida airport after Trump gets go-ahead

The agreement gives the Trump Organization the right to audit the airport’s books

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

News

DeSantis’ GOP-friendly congressional map faces first legal challenge

As promised

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs his new gerrymandered congressional map into law

Democrats and voting rights groups argue the map is illegal

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Florida News

Florida House approves DeSantis’ gerrymandered map

The map could give Republicans up to four new congressional districts

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Florida News

Counsel for DeSantis tells lawmakers they can ignore Fair Districts Amendments in approving new map

DeSantis’ new map is likely to add as many as four Republican congressional seats to the 20 out of 28 that they now hold in Florida

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis’ new congressional map aims to add four GOP seats

The governor released the map first to Fox News before sending to lawmakers an hour later

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs law blocking local governments from funding DEI

Local officials who are found to have violated the law will be subject to removal from office under the measure.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems blast coming congressional redistricting session: ‘This is illegal’

“This is illegal,” said Rep. RaShon Young, D-Orlando. “It is against the Constitution to redraw maps in favor of a party.”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Florida News

March for Our Lives co-founder criticizes marketing of ‘The Drama’

The South Florida gun-safety group provided a content warning to its social media followers ahead of the film’s release

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

News

Florida lawmaker aims for ballot measure ending all property taxes in 2028

Ryan Chamberlin is leading an effort to place a citizen-led constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2028 that would eliminate all property taxes

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

News

Advocates fear Florida’s terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

“Today, bills like this target them. Tomorrow it could be me. But history tells us these measures never stop with just one people.”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis plays down lack of Supreme Court opinion in justifying redistricting effort

Polls show that Floridians oppose the effort

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

News

DeSantis signs bill allowing officials to issue domestic ‘terrorist’ designations

It allows officials to designate domestic terrorist organizations in Florida and expel college students who “promote” them

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Florida News

Trump admin sued over move to strip endangered species protections in Gulf

“The God Squad” voted to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from environmental safeguards

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote — voting rights group sue

It will take effect Jan. 1, 2027

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 2, 2026April 2, 2026