Civil rights group sues Florida officials for designating CAIR a terrorist organization

DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state would soon designate the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) a domestic terrorist organization

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

Florida News, News

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

“They are anarchist psychos who want to destroy this country,” added U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

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

Florida News

DeSantis touts property tax amendment, but still laments what it could have been

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Florida News

Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates blast party’s decision to not hold debate

Party officials say that only Byron Donalds of Naples has met the established criteria to qualify

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

Florida News

Florida US Senator Ashley Moody votes against ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment

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

Florida News

Democrats join the Chief Financial Officer race in Florida

Former Miami-Dade County Democratic state Sen. Annette Taddeo announced her candidacy on Monday.

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

Florida News

CFO says Florida voters shouldn’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax

The CFO accused local government officials who claim public safety will need to be cut of bad governing

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

Florida News

Florida officials weigh in on the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana

DeSantis barely noted the rescheduling of cannabis and said he ultimately didn’t think the move would mean much in Florida

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 2, 2026June 18, 2026

News

DeSantis’ property tax proposal would make Florida ‘more unaffordable,’ advocates say

City and county governments would face major reductions in revenues for essential services if the plan is approved

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Florida News

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

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

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